Sr Analyst-Import Class

Lowe's Companies, Inc.; Mooresville (NC); On-site; USD 74,600 - 124,500; Full time

Job summary

Lowe's Companies, Inc. seeks an Import Classification Senior Analyst to oversee the tariff classification process and ensure compliance with U.S. Customs regulations. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in tariff classification along with a US Customs Broker License. Responsibilities include managing classification processes, evaluating eligibility for trade programs, and communicating results to relevant departments. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, in a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with tariff classification and import regulatory compliance.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable.
• US Customs Broker License.

Responsibilities

• Manage classification determination process for all import products.
• Communicate classification and duty determination results.
• Analyze binding rulings on subjective items.

Skills

Tariff classification

Import regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

US Customs Broker License

Job description

Your Impact

The Import Classification Senior Analyst serves as the subject matter expert responsible for the tariff classification process for Lowe’s and L G Sourcing. They assure that duty classification is performed within the established Lowe’s and LGS policies, procedures and meets all U.S. Customs & Border Protection requirements. The analyst evaluates the company’s eligibility for special trade programs and prescreens for risk factors including country of origin, additional requirements from other federal agencies, and supplementary duties and tariffs.

What You Will Do

• Manage classification determination process for all import products.
• Consult pertinent GRI protocols and section & chapter notes.
• Identify and note any relevant binding rulings issued on similar products.
• Consult explanatory notes to confirm constituent material or product characteristics upon which proper classification is based.
• Communicate classification and duty determination results to LGS, Merchandising and all relevant Lowe’s departments as necessary.
• Lead distribution of updates to Customs Broker as per current procedure and maintain database documentation that clearly demonstrates reasonable care as required by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
• Analyze binding rulings on subjective items by preparing and submitting new items for binding ruling advice from Customs & Border Protection as necessary.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and communicate ruling determinations as directed by procedure. Review and monitor the Federal Register or other governmental agency publications for changes in preferential duty treatment for existing or new items. Ensure proper classification and identification of binding ruling on ensuing entries of items subject to ruling.
• Manage compliance of import product for country‑of‑origin risk factors, eligibility for preferential duty treatment under applicable rules of origin, and applicability of supplementary duty for items, including anti‑dumping duties, countervailing duties and Presidential Order. Refer product for further evaluation and determinations as warranted.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience in lieu of education requirement, if applicable.
• 5+ Years of experience with tariff classification and import regulatory compliance.
• US Customs Broker License.

Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.

Pay Range: $74,600.00 - $124,500.00 annually. Starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, position offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. For information regarding our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.