Federal client Customs Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Hire

• Current Customs License is a MUST
• Role Summary

The Import Compliance Specialist will provide hands-on import compliance support, focusing on tariff classification accuracy, customs documentation review, and coordination with customs brokers. The role will serve as a subject-matter expert to reduce compliance risk and tariff exposure.

Key Responsibilities

· Review import transactions and documentation to ensure compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations.

· Validate and audit Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) classifications.

· Work closely with the external Customs Broker to resolve classification discrepancies and compliance issues.

· Review, prepare, and support customs applications/forms related to duty-free entry and special classification provisions for duty free entry.

· Support internal reviews and audits of import activity to identify risks and corrective actions.

· Advise internal stakeholders on tariff impacts and compliance requirements.

· Maintain compliant records and documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.

· Ensure regulatory compliance by staying updated about changes to Customs laws and regulations, tariff measures, and HTS changes.

Required Skills & Experience

· Current Customs License

· 5+ years of experience in import compliance .

· Strong working knowledge of HTSUS classification and U.S. Customs regulations.

· Experience collaborating directly with Customs Brokers.

· Demonstrated experience with duty-free entry provisions and customs documentation.

· High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience

· Experience supporting scientific, research, or government-related imports.

· Prior in-house import compliance experience.

· Familiarity with tariff mitigation strategies, and CBP's Trade Remedy programs, Customs Rulings, and knowledge of current and newly proposed tariff measures

· Experience with ACE and ACE Reports

2017 – Based on our past performance with the Department of Energy (DOE), UGT was selected into the Mentor Protégé program to support Stanford National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC) in California.
2013-2015 – UGT secured 400% growth over this 3-year period.
2012-2017 – Inc. Magazine has named UGT to its 500/5000 list of top IT service companies in the US for six straight years.
2018 – UGT has been honored as a Proven Performer in the ZeroChaos Performance Excellence Program.

Company Description

2017 – Based on our past performance with the Department of Energy (DOE), UGT was selected into the Mentor Protégé program to support Stanford National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC) in California.\r\n2013-2015 – UGT secured 400% growth over this 3-year period.\r\n2012-2017 – Inc. Magazine has named UGT to its 500/5000 list of top IT service companies in the US for six straight years.\r\n2018 – UGT has been honored as a Proven Performer in the ZeroChaos Performance Excellence Program.