Strategic Customs Compliance & Duty Recovery Expert

Traffic Tech Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (Dental & Vision) insurance

Life/AD&D Insurance

Long-term Disability

401(k) matching

Training & mentorship

Job summary

Traffic Tech Inc. in Chicago seeks a Senior Technical Specialist for U.S. Customs Compliance and Duty Recovery. This role acts as a technical resource on complex customs matters, guiding clients and internal teams in compliance, duty mitigation, and recovery strategies.

You will review entries, support duty recovery initiatives, and stay informed about tariff changes and CBP requirements to deliver compliant and cost-saving solutions for our clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in U.S. Customs brokerage, trade compliance, or a similar technical customs role.
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. import regulations and CBP requirements.
• Experience with HTS classification, valuation, country of origin, USMCA and other free trade agreements, and special duty programs.
• Hands-on experience with duty recovery programs (PSCs, protests, refunds, drawback) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical resource on complex U.S. Customs matters and provide guidance to clients and internal teams.
• Review customs entries and documentation for accuracy, compliance, and duty-saving opportunities.
• Lead and support duty recovery initiatives, including PSCs, protests, refunds, and drawback.
• Identify opportunities to reduce duty exposure and recover overpaid duties through data reviews.
• Develop and maintain customs compliance procedures and quality-control standards.
• Provide consultative support to clients on compliance, duty mitigation, and recovery strategies.
• Research and communicate regulatory developments and their impact to teams and clients.
• Assist with customs audits, CBP inquiries, and information requests.
• Collaborate with account managers and entry writers to ensure compliant filing practices.

Skills

U.S. customs knowledge

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Problem solving

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Traffic Tech Inc. in Chicago seeks a Senior Technical Specialist for U.S. Customs Compliance and Duty Recovery. This role acts as a technical resource on complex customs matters, guiding clients and internal teams in compliance, duty mitigation, and recovery strategies.

You will review entries, support duty recovery initiatives, and stay informed about tariff changes and CBP requirements to deliver compliant and cost-saving solutions for our clients.