Customs and Duties Senior Associate

Job Description

The Customs and Duties Senior Associate will support the growth of our global trade advisory practice by leveraging deep technical expertise in customs compliance, tariff mitigation, and trade strategy. This role will work closely with managers and partners to deliver high-quality client solutions, execute complex consulting engagements, and contribute to the continued development of our Trade & Customs practice.

Responsibilities

• Client Engagement & Delivery
• Execute client engagements focused on customs compliance, duty mitigation, and cross-border trade matters.
• Conduct Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications, customs valuation analyses, country of origin determinations, and free trade agreement qualification assessments.
• Identify opportunities for duty drawback, free trade zone operations, tariff engineering, and other duty optimization strategies to help clients reduce costs and improve compliance.
• Prepare, review, and maintain customs documentation in accordance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and international regulatory requirements.
• Research trade regulations, analyze complex customs issues, and prepare recommendations and client deliverables.
• Support compliance reviews, risk assessments, and process improvement initiatives to help clients strengthen their global trade programs.
• Manage individual workstreams and coordinate project activities to ensure timely, high-quality client deliverables.
• Practice Support
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of service methodologies, templates, tools, and best practices that improve project delivery and client outcomes.
• Support business development activities by assisting with proposals, presentations, research, and other client pursuit efforts.
• Stay current on changes in U.S. and international trade regulations and communicate relevant developments to clients and internal teams.
• Team Collaboration
• Collaborate with managers, partners, and cross-functional teams across tax, supply chain, and consulting to deliver integrated client solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and informal coaching to associates while serving as a resource on customs and trade matters.
• Foster a collaborative environment focused on quality, innovation, continuous learning, and exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience in customs, trade compliance, duty optimization, or related consulting or industry roles.
• Demonstrated experience with HTS classification, customs valuation, country of origin determinations, duty drawback, free trade programs, and customs compliance processes.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and international trade requirements.
• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) preferred, or willingness to pursue the credential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and apply complex trade regulations.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with a strong client-service orientation.
• Prioritize and manage multiple priorities, work independently, and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.