Trade Compliance Classification Specialist

Job Title: Trade Compliance Classification Specialist
Location: Houston, TX 77024
Duration: 06 Months
Part-time: 20 hours/week

Job Description:
The Trade Compliance Classification Specialist will support the organization with overall
compliance with U.S. laws and regulations governing both export and import classifications; and related
company policies and procedures. This position requires 3-5+ years of trade compliance Classification
experience, and will support the Trade Compliance department in other Trade related duties as required.
The ideal candidate must be enthusiastic and proactive in email and verbal communications with
Internal company associates. The candidate should be able to meet/exceed internal customer expectations.

Responsibilities:
Support Regional/BU International Trade Compliance Representatives (ITCRs) by providing remote guidance and compliance support regarding HTS, Schedule B and ECCN Classifications.
Review product descriptions, technical drawings, and material specifications to assign accurate HTS/HTSUS and Schedule B codes.
Prioritize Urgent incoming Classification requests from ITCRs, requesting additional information or supporting documentation as needed.
Interpret Customs rulings, explanatory notes, and legal regulations to ensure full adherence to import and export control laws.
Update Product Database Spreadsheet with new/updated Classifications.
Work with ERP team to update product master database.
Support the development, implementation and maintenance of the Trade Compliance classification program.

Qualifications:
Bachelor s degree in Business, Logistics or Transportation, International Trade or related field preferred. Applicable job experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
Licensed Customs Broker, preferred but not a must.
A minimum of 3-5+ years of international trade compliance experience in classification
First-hand experience completing US HTS/schedule B/ECCN classification
Comprehensive working knowledge of Gov. agencies; BIS, CBP and OFAC

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge and use of the GRI s.
Extensive knowledge of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
Use of section and chapter notes.
Ability to write a defendable classification rationale.
Extensive knowledge of the BIS Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
Comfortable reviewing, manipulating, and auditing data in Google Sheets/Excel.
Experience working with Global Trade Management tool.
Knowledge of Power BI and reporting.