Customs Duty Specialist
The Customs Duty Expert is a vital role within our organization, responsible for ensuring compliance with international trade regulations and optimizing customs and duty processes. This expert plays a crucial part in supporting the company's global operations by managing import/export activities, adhering to customs laws, and minimizing duty costs while mitigating risks.
Your Mission
* Ensure adherence to all applicable customs regulations and trade laws across operational regions.
* Monitor updates in international customs regulations and assess their impact on business operations.
* Develop strategies to minimize customs duties, tariffs, and associated costs while adhering to legal requirements.
* Implement duty-saving authorizations, such as Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
* Oversee the accuracy and completeness of customs documentation, including classification of goods (HS codes), origin declarations, and valuation.
* Establish and maintain customs processes and procedures to streamline operations and reduce errors.
AEO Certification for Our Entities
This role involves providing expertise to internal stakeholders regarding customs requirements and best practices for imports and exports. As the liaison with customs authorities, brokers, and third-party service providers, you will conduct regular audits of customs activities to identify and mitigate compliance risks. Additionally, you will lead with legal representatives on any customs controls or audits.
About You
You hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent and possess in-depth knowledge of customs regulations, HS code classification, and trade compliance frameworks (e.g., AEO, CTPAT). With experience in customs brokerage, freight forwarding, or logistics operations, you are well-versed in managing international trade requirements.
Fluent in English, you also have proficiency in an additional language such as French, Italian, or Chinese. Your strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, combined with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, enable you to collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
Familiarity with customs management systems and tools is a valuable asset in this role.