Global Trade Classification & Country of Origin Specialist (US Remote)
$64,800–$97,200 year
On-siteBoston, Massachusetts, United States or Irvine, California, United States
Job Summary
Determine and assign Country of Origin for new and existing products by evaluating Bills of Material, manufacturing processes, and supplier information against applicable Rules of Origin. Research, assign, and maintain Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications while documenting rationale and preparing origin certifications for customs compliance. Evaluate manufacturing and sourcing changes to assess impacts on tariff classification and import compliance, partnering with Engineering, Sourcing, and Suppliers to obtain technical product data. Maintain trade compliance master data within ERP systems to ensure documentation is audit-ready and independently resolve moderately complex trade compliance questions. Participate in internal and external audits by providing supporting documentation and explaining determinations, while recommending process improvements to enhance efficiency and regulatory adherence.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 1 year of experience in Global Trade Compliance, Import Compliance, Customs Brokerage, Customs Compliance, or International Trade Operations
- High School Diploma/GED with 4+ years of directly related trade compliance experience
- Experience determining Country of Origin for imported products
- Experience applying Customs Rules of Origin, including substantial transformation analysis
- Experience assigning or maintaining Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications
- Experience preparing or supporting Certificates of Origin or Free Trade Agreement documentation
- Experience interpreting Bills of Material, supplier information, manufacturing processes, and engineering documentation to support trade compliance decisions
- Experience working with U.S. Customs regulations and import compliance requirements
- Experience using ERP systems (SAP preferred) and trade compliance software
- Strong analytical and investigative problem-solving skills
- Excellent written communication with the ability to clearly document trade compliance decisions
- Unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment
- If applying in MN: ability to report on site four out of the 5 days a week
- For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States: a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A)
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