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Customs Trade Compliance Expert

GenScript · Piscataway, NJ · Yesterday
On-siteManagement$85k–$105k/yrFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Ensure adherence to all applicable import/export and PGA requirement and regulations, including CFR, HTSUS, U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and other international trade laws.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for customs clearance processes.
  • File entries through the Automated Broker Interface (ABI) in compliance with CBP regulations.
  • Supervise classification processes for Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), Schedule B, ECCN, and Harmonized System Codes (HSC) to ensure compliant imports/exports and maximize duty savings.
  • Establish and lead Duty Drawback Program.
  • Apply and maintain company Import and Export Licenses and Permits.
  • Interpret import/export regulations, rulings, and trade documentation.
  • Conduct compliance audits to ensure full regulatory compliance with accurate filings and duties, and lead corrective action plans resulting from audits and compliance issues.
  • Collaborate with internal and external teams to provide customs guidance and operational support.
  • Stay current with regulatory changes from CBP and Partner Government Agencies (PGA) such as FDA, USDA, EPA, FWS, CDC and more.
  • Train and support team members in customs procedures, filing practices, and import/export compliance.
  • Stay updated on changes to import/export laws and regulations in countries where the company operates.
  • Identify and address risks related to trade compliance, including restricted-party transactions and violations of trade law.
  • Investigate and report trade compliance incidents, and implement corrective actions.

Requirements

  • U.S. Customs Broker License or CCS or CES certified with Duty Drawback program setup experience
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in trade compliance with special focus in duty drawback
  • Solid knowledge of Import/Export Regulations and Product Classification
  • Prominent working knowledge of ACE, ABI systems, and classification tools
  • Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and time management
  • Ability to communicate professionally with clients, vendors, and government agencies
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite and customs brokerage software (e.g., Mercury/ITS, CargoWise, Descartes, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability and success tracking records of establishing and maintaining a successful Duty Drawback program
  • Experience of filing import entries using ABI-approved vendor portal
  • Background in customs audits or post-entry corrections (e.g., PSC, protests)

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match that vests fully on day one. We offer paid parental leave after just three (3) months of employment, and a paid time off policy that includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, floating holidays, and company holidays. Additional benefits include flexible spending and health savings accounts, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, legal assistance, and supplemental plans such as pet, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance. We also provide commuter benefits, well-being initiatives, and peer-to-peer recognition programs; demonstrating our ongoing commitment to building a culture where our people feel empowered, supported, and inspired to do their best work.

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