Trade Compliance Specialist - Classification

Lutron Electronics; Center Valley (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutron Electronics is seeking a detail-oriented Trade Compliance Specialist for their Center Valley, PA office. The role involves ensuring adherence to international trade regulations and supporting global operations through collaboration with various internal and external partners, including logistics teams and customs brokers.

The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of experience in import/export regulations and HTS classification, along with an associate or bachelor's degree. Lutron offers equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in import/export regulations or HTS classification codes.
• Preferred certifications: Custom Certified Specialist, Certified Export Specialist, or Licensed Customs Broker.
• Must live within commutable distance of Center Valley PA.

Responsibilities

• Assign Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes based on customs regulations.
• Resolve trade compliance issues for shipment clearance.
• Coordinate with customs brokers for documentation compliance.
• Review and process commercial invoices for import declarations.
• Create and manage Schedule B export numbers.
• Track and report trade compliance metrics.
• Complete Free Trade Agreement qualifications.
• Support testing of global classification tools.
• Train team on import/export compliance procedures.

Skills

Import/export regulations

HTS classification

Customs compliance

Documentation management

Training and development

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree

High school diploma

Tools

Internal compliance tools

Job description

Overview

Lutron is seeking a detail-oriented and driven Trade Compliance Specialist to join our Trade Compliance team at Lutron's Annex office location in Center Valley, PA. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting our global operations by ensuring adherence to international import and export regulations. As a Trade Compliance Specialist, you’ll collaborate with a wide range of internal and external partners—including Lutron’s shipping and logistics teams, engineering, customer service, freight forwarders, and customs brokers—to navigate complex trade requirements and ensure smooth, compliant international shipments.

Responsibilities

• Assign Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes based on customs regulations and product data.
• Resolve trade compliance issues to support shipment clearance, including part classification, part number creation, and system updates.
• Coordinate with customs brokers to ensure accurate import/export documentation and process compliance.
• Review and process commercial invoices using internal tools to support timely and accurate import declarations.
• Create and manage Schedule B export numbers by cross-referencing HTS codes.
• Track and report daily and monthly trade compliance metrics.
• Complete Free Trade Agreement (FTA) qualifications and share documentation with customs brokers.
• Support testing and analysis of global classification and FTA tools; elevate issues as needed.
• Train team members on import/export compliance procedures and best practices.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in import/export regulations, HTS classification codes, or comparable field preferred.
• Preferred certifications: Custom Certified Specialist, Certified Export Specialist, or Licensed Customs Broker.
• Must live within commutable distance of Center Valley PA to accommodate in-office schedule.

Lutron Electronics is an Equal Opportunity – Affinate Action – Employer. We welcome qualified, motivated applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.