Import-Export Classification Specialist

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 and Business Unit(s) are undertaken in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and government regulations.
• This position is supported by PEXNA Logistics and the 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, Customs Compliance manager and 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 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 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.
  
  

Additional Information

At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet . We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories . Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra. We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.

We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years !

FastTek Global is a financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused , operating in nearly half of the states in the U.S., Europe and India.

We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest . Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.

Benefits

Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match
  
  

Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.

FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022!

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AI & Hiring Disclosure

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