Tariff Classification Specialist

Tariff Classification Specialist

Avnet is seeking a Tariff Classification Specialist with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities to support harmonized tariff classification and related processes using the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and other regulatory publications. This role will work cross functionally with Logistics, Global Trade Compliance, Transportation, Procurement, Operations, and other internal teams to accurately assign harmonized tariff (HTS) classifications, identify import classification process improvements and efficiencies, maintain classifications with supporting documentation, lead and participate in internal audits to ensure ongoing compliance and process controls, and maintain accurate HTS classifications across internal systems.

• Analyze product specifications to assign U.S. HTS classifications using established regulatory processes and protocols.
• Collaborate with Procurement and other teams to collect product specifications required for HTS classification.
• Maintain supporting documentation and related records for classification as per government requirements.
• Enhance processes to identify and resolve products missing HTS classifications.
• Audit & Process Enhancement:
  • Grow and maintain internal audit processes for HTS classification.
  • Improve data quality across logistics, transportation, and trade compliance systems by identifying gaps and implementing corrective solutions.
  • Collaborate with Logistics and Transportation teams to enhance processes for sharing assigned HTS classifications.
  • Develop reports and/or create dashboards providing insight into HTS classification processes.
  • Present insights clearly to leadership and cross-functional teams, translating classification data and related processes into actionable business recommendations.

The ideal candidate is process-focused with exceptional attention to detail, with experience classifying products for the electronics industry in a global supply chain environment. Performs a variety of activities and serves as subject matter expert in U.S. harmonized tariff schedule (HTS) classification, ensuring the company complies with Title 19 of the Code of Federal Regulations and all other national and international regulatory requirements.

Principal Responsibilities

• Tariff Classification:
  • Analyze product specifications to assign U.S. HTS classifications using established regulatory processes and protocols.
  • Collaborate with Procurement and other teams to collect product specifications required for HTS classification.
  • Maintain supporting documentation and related records for classification as per government requirements.
  • Enhance processes to identify and resolve products missing HTS classifications.
• Audit & Process Enhancement:
  • Grow and maintain internal audit processes for HTS classification.
  • Improve data quality across logistics, transportation, and trade compliance systems by identifying gaps and implementing corrective solutions.
  • Collaborate with Logistics and Transportation teams to enhance processes for sharing assigned HTS classifications.
  • Develop reports and/or create dashboards providing insight into HTS classification processes.
  • Present insights clearly to leadership and cross-functional teams, translating classification data and related processes into actionable business recommendations.

Job Level Specifications

• Extensive knowledge and application of principles, theories and concepts for assigning U.S. harmonized tariff classification.
• Complete knowledge of all job functions and classification best practices, techniques, and regulatory standards.
• Develops well-reasoned decisions for product classifications with an evaluation and analysis of product specifications.
• Sets classification based on research and supporting evidence to achieve compliance.
• Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.
• Works independently and requires the exercise of judgment and discretion.
• Represents the organization as a primary contact on assignments and/or projects.
• Interacts with senior professionals and management and frequently coordinates work between departments or organizations.
• Actions may impact the organization.
• Erroneous decisions may have a prolonged effect resulting in the expenditure of substantial resources.

Job Level Specifications - Required Knowledge and Skills

• Extensive knowledge and application of principles, theories and concepts for assigning U.S. harmonized tariff classification.
• Complete knowledge of all job functions and classification best practices, techniques, and regulatory standards.
• Develops well-reasoned decisions for product classifications with an evaluation and analysis of product specifications.
• Sets classification based on research and supporting evidence to achieve compliance.
• Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.
• Works independently and requires the exercise of judgment and discretion.
• Represents the organization as a primary contact on assignments and/or projects.
• Interacts with senior professionals and management and frequently coordinates work between departments or organizations.
• Actions may impact the organization.
• Erroneous decisions may have a prolonged effect resulting in the expenditure of substantial resources.

What We Offer

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401K and Pension Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account
• Education Assistance
• Employee Development Resources
• Employee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs