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A Customs Specialist role is responsible for overseeing all customs classification activities, ensuring full compliance with U.S. import/export regulations, and managing complex international flows, particularly triangular trade scenarios. This role is the first point of contact for shipments held at customs, coordinating timely resolution and keeping the Customer Service team informed until final delivery is confirmed.
Job Responsibility:
Work closely with logistics, compliance, and external customs brokers to ensure smooth customs clearance for customers’ imports
Manage any shipments stuck at customs, coordinate with brokers or authorities to resolve the issue, and ensure timely communication with the Customer Service team until successful delivery
Perform customs clearance checks, control, and monitoring of the related duty-payments (ACH procedure)
Work closely with HQ customs & compliance team to ensure proper alignment of European customs codes and US-HTS-codes
Review, audit, and maintain the company’s HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) codes database
remove outdated codes and propose updates based on new trade regulations
Monitor and interpret U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to ensure continuous compliance across import/export activities
Proactively identify opportunities to optimize duties and tariffs through proper classifications, rulings, and use of Free Trade Agreements
Lead the transition of our Canadian incoterm to Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) and fully manage the drawback process
Support and advise on triangular flow operations, ensuring proper documentation, legal compliance, and flow of goods across complex global trade paths
Act as an internal subject-matter expert and train or guide cross-functional teams when necessary
Requirements:
3-5 years of experience in customs compliance, trade operations, or international logistics
Experience with Export Administration Regulations (EAR) as well as Sanction Programs (OFAC)
Proven knowledge of HTS classification, U.S. Customs regulations, incoterms, and drawback processes
Strong understanding of international trade flows, especially complex triangular models
Experience managing stuck shipments and navigating customs clearance efficiently
Excellent analytical and communication skills – able to clearly articulate customs requirements and impacts to non-experts
Proficient with tools such as Microsoft Excel
experience with trade management software is a plus
Strong communication
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight timelines
Nice to have:
Experience working with Canadian customs and DDP setups preferred
Familiarity with ACE, AESDirect, and/or any U.S. CBP portals preferred
Additional language skills (e.g., French, Italian, or Spanish) are a plus