What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trade Specialist position at Firman Solutions?
Licensed Customs Broker / Import Compliance Lead
We are seeking an experienced customs and import compliance professional with a strong background in U.S. customs regulations, tariff classification, and complex import entry procedures.
Key Qualifications:
- Experience as a Licensed Customs Broker or in an import team lead/supervisory role
- Strong knowledge of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS/HTSUS) and Schedule B classifications
- Familiarity with export classifications and ECCN is highly preferred
- Hands-on experience with various customs entry types and procedures, including:
- Quota entries
- Temporary importations
- Warehouse entries
- Warehouse withdrawals
- Experience preparing and managing:
- Post-entry adjustments
- Protests
- Reconciliations
- Mitigation of fines, penalties, and forfeitures
- Strong understanding of customs compliance requirements and regulatory documentation
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage complex import transactions and resolve compliance-related issues effectively