Tariff Classification Specialist

VIVA USA Inc; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVA USA Inc. seeks a qualified candidate to lead HTSUS classifications for imported products. The role requires evaluating engineering drawings, product literature, supplier docs, and internal input to ensure accurate customs classifications and regulatory compliance.

The position involves applying GRIs, CBP CROSS rulings, and Explanatory Notes, collaborating with multiple teams to resolve classification questions and support audits and tariff updates.

Qualifications

• Experience in determining HTSUS classifications for imported products.
• Strong understanding of trade compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and assign HTSUS classifications for imported products and parts.
• Apply GRIs, CBP CROSS rulings, Explanatory Notes and regulations to classifications.
• Develop and maintain justification docs for audit readiness.
• Collaborate with Customs Ops, Regulatory Compliance, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, and business units to resolve questions.
• Support audits, reviews, and tariff update initiatives.
• Perform quality reviews and drive classification governance improvements.

Skills

HTSUS classification

Trade compliance

Tariff management

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

GRI guidance

CBP CROSS rulings

Explanatory Notes

Job description

We are seeking qualified candidates with strong experience in customs classification, trade compliance, and tariff management.

Position Overview

The selected resource will be responsible for researching, analyzing, and assigning Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) classifications for imported products, equipment, materials, components, and spare parts. The individual will gather and evaluate technical product information from engineering drawings, specifications, supplier documentation, and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate customs classifications and regulatory compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assigning HTSUS classifications using established methodologies and regulatory guidance.
• Applying General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs), CBP CROSS rulings, Explanatory Notes, and relevant customs regulations.
• Developing and maintaining classification justifications to support audit readiness.
• Partnering with Customs Operations, Regulatory Compliance, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Business Units to resolve classification questions.
• Supporting customs audits, classification reviews, binding ruling activities, and tariff update initiatives.
• Conducting quality reviews and contributing to continuous improvement efforts related to classification governance and compliance.

Research, analyze, and assign Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) classifications for imported products, equipment, materials, components, and spare parts.Gather and evaluate technical product information from engineering drawings, specifications, product literature, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. Apply classification methodologies using:

• Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS)
• General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs)
• CBP CROSS rulings
• Explanatory Notes
• Relevant customs regulations and legal authorities.

Develop and maintain detailed classification justifications to support audit readiness and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with Customs Operations, Regulatory Compliance, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, and Business Units to obtain required information and resolve classification questions. Review and monitor classification requests to ensure timely and accurate completion. Support customs audits, internal reviews, customs inquiries, and binding ruling activities. Conduct classification quality reviews and consistency checks across systems and processes. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, process enhancements, training efforts, and classification governance programs. Support annual tariff updates, classification revalidations, and classification data maintenance activities.

Notes:

100% Onsite

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status