Customs & Tariffs Specialist
On-site · Spartanburg, South Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Customs & Tariffs Specialist to support international trade compliance, customs operations, and tariff management at a manufacturing facility in Spartanburg, SC. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with import/export regulations and international trade laws, maintaining HTS classifications for imported products, reviewing documents (invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin, bills of lading), coordinating with customs brokers and freight forwarders for efficient clearance, monitoring tariff changes and regulatory developments, analyzing tariff exposure and identifying duty-saving opportunities (e.g., USMCA, duty drawback, FTZs, tariff engineering, country-of-origin strategies), and supporting landed cost analysis and tariff forecasting with sourcing, purchasing, logistics, and finance teams. Prepare reports on duty spend, tariff exposure, brokerage activity, compliance metrics, and cost-saving opportunities. Develop and maintain customs and trade compliance procedures and work instructions.
Required Qualifications
- 3–7 years of experience in customs compliance, international trade, import/export operations, or tariff administration
- Strong knowledge of HTS classification, customs valuation, country-of-origin rules, tariff regulations, and international shipping documentation
- Experience working with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and government agencies
- Working knowledge of USMCA, CBP regulations, EAR, OFAC, and international trade compliance programs
- Manufacturing experience required; automotive industry experience strongly preferred
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP preferred
- Advanced Excel and analytical skills
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, International Business, Logistics, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred
- Certifications such as Licensed Customs Broker (LCB), Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), or Certified Export Specialist (CES) are a plus
- Spanish language skills are preferred but not required
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