Import-Export Classification Specialist (Customs Compliance Classification Specialist)

Job Title: Import-Export Classification Specialist (Customs Compliance Classification Specialist)
Location: Remote Travel Potential 2X Year Duration: 12 Months (Possible Extension or Conversion) Position Type: Hourly contract Position (W2 only)

Note:
Schedule/ Remote Flexibility: aligned with Client Hours & agreed schedule generally in individuals timezone (it. If they are in EST they can work agreed hours, if they are in PST they can work agreed hours)

Purpose/ mission of team:

• Support customs related administrative work, audit and post entry work as primary functions, other compliance activities as required.

Basic Function:

• Position is responsible to ensure that import-export classification related activities related to the Client and Business Unit(s) are undertaken in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and government regulations.
• This position is supported by PEXNA Logistics and the Client Customs Compliance Manager.

Accountability:

• Responsible for undertaking and executing day to day tasks relating to assigning Harmonized Tariff Numbers, Schedule Bs, ECCNs and identifying other data requirements for products in conjunction with Customs import/export regulations.
• Data includes but is not limited to CVD/ADD, Section 301, 232 or other HS codes, Other Government Agency (OGA) regulations, licenses, permits, etc. Classification Related - 65%

Trade Compliance Related Activities Including but not limited to:

• Support management of timely and accurate import & exports in compliance with government regulations, corporate policies and procedures within the organization:
• Monitor changes in tariff or duty related programs including but not limited to HTS, Schedule B, ECCN, license exemptions, CVD/ADD, Section 301, 201, CN duty exemptions.
• Evaluate impacts assess and execute activities to mitigate. Monitor any changes in sanctions, embargoes and country controls as well as evaluate, analyze, act on or manage actions on tasks; report as required.
• In coordination with Business Units, Client Customs Compliance manager and Client legal coordinate qualification of goods, establish process and training and manage SPI (such as USMCA, GSP, etc.) related certificates and entry audits.
• Support post entry activity in coordination with Client Customs Compliance Manager and broker including but not limited to Post Summary Corrections, Protests, Prior Disclosures, Voluntary Tenders.
• Support classification and analysis and product dictionary maintenance by responding to inquiries, ensure all items have accurate product descriptions, appropriate tariff classifications, country of origins, ECCNs and free trade Agreement indicators. Where required coordinate binding rulings with Client Customs Compliance and legal.
• Execute audits related to imports, exports, classification, free trade agreements, etc. Monitor exports and export control activity, coordinate evaluation and application and maintenance of licenses and permits on behalf of the Business Unit and export service provider(s) if required.
• Position may support, develop processes, monitor and report on activity or requirements related to drawback or other duty/tax claims.
• Provide drawback and Business Unit management/finance information to facilitate refunds as needed.
• Position may support some CTPAT or other Trade Compliance functions as determined in the course of business.

Compensation:
The hourly rate for this position is between $25.00-$30.00 per hour.

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include [geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate].

Benefits:

Sunrise offers ACA compliant medical coverage/dental insurance/vision insurance to all employees. We also offer Sick time benefits as required per State regulations.