Trade Compliance Specialist - US Customs - Remote

Insitu; Bingen (WA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Bingen, WA, is seeking an experienced U.S. customs import expert. This role involves managing the import program, drafting customs applications, and collaborating with teams to navigate U.S. tariff regulations. Candidates should have extensive experience in customs processes and strong organizational and analytical skills. This is a one-year contract role with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience with U.S. Customs clearance applications.
• Direct experience as a licensed U.S. Customs broker in aerospace.
• Experience leading import program improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Draft and manage customs clearance applications for materials.
• Provide strategic guidance on U.S. tariff policy changes.
• Collaborate to classify new technologies for tariffs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Insitu is looking for an experienced detail-oriented U.S. customs import expert to support its robust international portfolio of clients. Our ideal candidate has experience with US import programs, deep knowledge of harmonized tariff classifications, US import process and special programs administration, and thrives on collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. In this role you will prepare, submit, and administer import clearance applications, post summary audits and corrections, and provide process improvements for Insitu's import program. You will be part of a collaborative team of trade compliance professionals focused on creating business enabling strategies through the application of trade control expertise.

This role will have a diversity of responsibilities and will focus on running the day-to-day import program for Insitu, including providing harmonized tariff jurisdictional classifications of technology in the Unmanned Aerial System marketplace, and providing guidance and improvements for Insitu import program.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and managing U.S. customs clearance applications for manufacturing materials and returning deployment hardware used in the Unmanned Aerial Systems business
• Updating import program process documentation
• Providing strategic guidance to the company to navigate the changes in U.S. tariff policy
• Working with Insitu's parent company and contracted U.S. Customs broker to resolve customs clearance issues
• Collaborating with trade compliance team members and engineering staff to provide harmonized tariff schedule classifications for new technologies, major systems, parts, and components
• Analyzing and providing recommendations for improvement to internal customs processes and tools

Required Experience and Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience with drafting and management of U.S. Customs clearance applications
• Direct work experience as a licensed U.S. Customs broker in the aerospace industry in the last 2 years
• Experience leading import program improvement projects
• Knowledge of current Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification best practices
• Experience researching and evaluating technologies against U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule to determine proper placement within the regulations
• Experience drafting customs ruling requests
• Experience interfacing and maintaining strong relationships with technical and programmatic teams to effectively facilitate role objectives
• Proven development of business strategies that apply U.S. Customs rules to mitigate and reduce duty and tariff exposure

Required Skills

• Ability to work independently and prioritize daily work based on business and team objectives
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality; ability to review, verify, and validate work
• Deep knowledge of U.S. import rules and regulations
• The ability to learn, ask questions, challenge the status quo, and find creative solutions to within the confines of U.S. and international regulations
• Ability to collect and synthesize data from various stakeholders to create clear and compelling written documents
• Effective at working with geographically distributed and virtual teams through clear communication and collaboration
• Interest and ability to move between teams and programs to provide support across various technical and program portfolios
• Ability to focus on daily repetitious tasks that may be time sensitive with quality
• Strong organizational skills with the capacity to balance competing demands; effective at prioritizing tasks
• Excellent program solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products including Teams, SharePoint, Excel

Typical Education & Experience

• 10-15 years with a bachelor's degree or 7-9 years with a master's degree
• U.S. Customs brokers license required

This is a one-year contract that may get extended depending on the needs.