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Key Responsibilities
Import Operations & Documentation
Description
Key Responsibilities
Import Operations & Documentation
- Prepare and review import documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, country-of-origin details, and product specifications.
- Verify Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications and maintain accurate product coding in the ERP system.
- Ensure duty, tariff, and fee calculations (including Section 301/232, MPF, HMF) are accurate and consistently applied.
- Review customs broker entry filings for accuracy and compliance prior to and after submission.
- Monitor shipments under customs holds, exams, and releases; coordinate with brokers and freight forwarders to resolve delays.
- Maintain all customs compliance records in accordance with CBP retention requirements.
- Track and interpret regulatory updates from CBP, BIS, USTR, USITC, and other relevant agencies.
- Conduct internal audits of entries, classifications, and documentation; support any corrective actions.
- Assist with responses to CBP Requests for Information
- Support restricted-party screening, export-control checks, and import-licensing requirements when applicable.
- SOP development and continuous improvement responsibilities for trade compliance workflow
- Collect required compliance documentation from suppliers, including COO statements, FTA certificates, and material declarations.
- Evaluate product origin and production details to determine free-trade agreement (FTA) eligibility.
- Provide guidance to internal teams on customs requirements, tariff impacts, and compliance considerations.
- Review new products for importability, labeling, COO marking, and classification requirements.
- Submit new and existing products to Customs for classification rulings.
- Analyze duty and tariff impacts and communicate cost changes to purchasing and finance/item administration.
- Support duty-recovery processes such as drawback claims, protests, or post-summary corrections.
- Prepare periodic reports on duty spend, classification updates, and compliance metrics.
- Assist with CTPAT documentation and compliance activities
- Support supply-chain changes that may affect tariffs, sourcing, or classification.