Senior Trade Analyst, Tariff Classification & Free Trade Agreements

Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Appliances, a Haier company, seeks a Senior Trade Analyst to lead tariff classification and Free Trade Agreement qualification for imported and exported home appliance products in Louisville, KY. You will partner with service providers and internal teams to ensure accurate classifications and compliant trade documentation.

The role requires five+ years in HTSUS classification, USMCA/FTA experience, and knowledge of ACE/CBP rulings; you will build classification records, analyze origin claims,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years HTSUS classification experience in a manufacturing, retail, or customs brokerage environment.
• FTA qualification experience, USMCA strongly preferred, including BOM-level regional value content and tariff shift analysis.
• Working knowledge of ACE, CBP rulings research, and entry documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, bills of material, and technical specifications.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with external service providers and cross-functional internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Tariff Classification - determine, review, and document HTSUS, Schedule B, and ECCN classifications for finished appliances subassemblies, components, and service parts with internal and external support.
• Build and maintain the internal classification database of records including BOM-level attributes and supporting documentation.
• Apply rules and rulings to complex determinations, including Section 232/301 analyses; prepare binding rulings and analyses.
• Support development and improvement of SOPs, review cadences, and NPI processes with Engineering, Sourcing and Product Management.
• Governance: review work by providers, elevate issues, and support post-entry activities and audits; train stakeholders.

Skills

HTSUS classification experience

FTA qualification experience (USMCA)

ACE/CBP rulings research

Engineering drawings interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Global Trade Management systems (Oracle GTM, SAP GTS, Descartes, e2open)

Job description

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make "good things, for life." As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we're powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there's always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together. The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities.

Interested in joining us on our journey? Serve as a key technical contributor for tariff classification and preferential trade program qualification across imported and exported home appliance products, components, and service parts. The role will work in close partnership with the company's current service providers who support these processes, supporting the continued development and maintenance of classification procedures, documentation standards, precedent files, and FTA (Free Trade Agreement) qualification processes while ensuring continuity and quality across the combined team. Position Senior Trade Analyst, Tariff Classification & Free Trade Agreements Location USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Tariff Classification - approximately 60% Determine, review, and document HTSUS, Schedule B, and ECCN classifications for finished appliances subassemblies, components, and service parts, in coordination with the company's supporting service providers. Build and maintain the internal classification database of records, including part-level attributes, GRI rationale, and supporting technical documentation. Apply the General Rules of Interpretation, Section and Chapter Notes, Explanatory Notes, CBP rulings (CROSS), and court decisions to complex determinations, particularly composite goods, sets, and parts-versus-articles analysis. Assess Section 232, Section 301, and other special trade program applicability, including derivative steel and aluminum content and country-of-melt/smelt-and-pour requirements. Prepare binding ruling requests and classification analyses supporting prior disclosures. Support the development and continuous improvement of classification SOPs, review cadence, and NPI processes in partnership with Engineering, Sourcing, and Product Management. Review work performed by supporting service providers for accuracy and consistency and elevate complex issues as needed.
• Free Trade Agreements - approximately 30% Qualify products under USMCA and other applicable agreements using tariff shift, regional value content, and de minimis analysis. Manage supplier solicitation, certification collection, validity tracking, and annual recertification. Perform bill-of-material level origin analysis and maintain audit-ready qualification files. Issue certifications of origin to customers and respond to customer and CBP origin verifications. Evaluate qualification opportunities for duty savings and support duty engineering analysis.
• Governance and Collaboration - approximately 10% Coordinate with supporting service providers to align processes, documentation standards, and data quality. Support classification aspects of post-entry activity, including protests, Post Summary Corrections, reconciliation, and CF-28 responses. Train internal stakeholders and maintain reasonable care documentation. Support internal audit and periodic testing of classification accuracy.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five or more years of hands-on HTSUS classification experience in a manufacturing, retail, or customs brokerage environment.
• Demonstrated FTA qualification experience, USMCA strongly preferred, including BOM-level regional value content and tariff shift analysis.
• Working knowledge of ACE, CBP rulings research, and entry documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, bills of material, and technical specifications.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with external service providers and cross-functional internal teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) and/or Certified Customs Specialist (CCS).
• Home appliance, consumer durables, or electro-mechanical product experience.
• Section 232 steel and aluminum derivative experience.
• Global Trade Management system experience (Oracle GTM, SAP GTS, Descartes, e2open).
• Classification experience in additional jurisdictions, particularly Mexico, Canada, or the European Union.

Our Culture

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities. This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices. By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. GE Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply, please send an e-mail to [e-mail]

GE Appliances, a Haier company, is more than a place to work. We imagine, design and build some of the world's best appliances. Our people strive to improve themselves, the company and the community-building challenging and rewarding careers along the way. We value diversity, teamwork, innovation and lean manufacturing. We work with some of the best people in the world who take pride in our products and thrive on challenges. More than a place to work, GE Appliances is a place of opportunity, a place to grow and a place to develop your career.