Trade Compliance Classification Specialist

Job Title

Location: Houston, TX

Duration: 12 Months

Responsibilities

Support Regional/BU International Trade Compliance Representatives (ITCRs) by providing remote guidance and compliance support regarding HTS, Schedule B, and ECCN Classifications.

Review product descriptions, technical drawings, and material specifications to assign accurate HTS/HTSUS and Schedule B codes.

Prioritize urgent incoming classification requests from ITCRs, requesting additional information or supporting documentation as needed.

Interpret Customs rulings, explanatory notes, and legal regulations to ensure full adherence to import and export control laws.

Update Product Database Spreadsheet with new/updated classifications.

Work with ERP team to update product master database.

Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of the company Trade Compliance classification program.

Provide remote trade compliance guidance and import/export transaction support to Regional ITCRs across multiple business functions.

Serve as point of contact for internal trade compliance questions from logistics, procurement, and project teams.

Act as subject matter expert for U.S. trade compliance (Customs, Import/Export, Export Controls).

Perform and validate HTS classification and country of origin determinations for all relevant equipment and products.

Ensure compliant import and export transactions in accordance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other applicable authorities.

Support duty, tax, and fee calculations, including preferential trade programs where applicable.

Manage, oversee, and evaluate customs brokers and service providers in the U.S.

Perform Export Control and Dual Use compliance, including license determinations where applicable.

Perform compliance review of import, export documentation for international shipments.

Support other Compliance Department activities as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics or Transportation, International Trade, or related field preferred. Applicable job experience may be substituted in lieu of education.

Minimum 3 years of international trade compliance experience in classification.

First-hand experience completing US HTS/Schedule B/ECCN classification.

Comprehensive working knowledge of Gov. agencies; BIS, CBP, and OFAC.

Knowledge and use of the GRI's.

Extensive knowledge of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Use of section and chapter notes.

Ability to write a defendable classification rationale.

Extensive knowledge of the BIS Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

Comfortable reviewing, manipulating, and auditing data in Google Sheets/Excel.

Experience working with Global Trade Management tool.

Knowledge of PowerBI and reporting.

Preferred Skills

Licensed Customs Broker, preferred but not a must.

Compliance Specialist (CCS) certification is a plus.