Senior HTS Classification Specialist

Daimler Truck AG•Portland, OR

2d•$78,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) Sr. HTS Classification Specialist is a responsible member of a Harmonized Tariff Classification Team responsible for all classification-related compliance activities across all DTNA businesses in the United States and Canada. This includes parts for the production of powertrain components, conventional and vocational trucks (Class 6, 7 and 8) for on and off highway applications (Freightliner© and Western Star©), specialized chassis’ and buses, for school and special services (Thomas Built Bus©) step in vans and chassis’ for motor homes, coaches, e-vehicle trucks and buses, autonomous vehicles and Aftermarket service. The Specialist will collaborate with the HTS Classification Manager and team members to determine when a customs ruling request is appropriate and may be assigned the responsibility for providing the necessary research and product data in support of such ruling. This Specialist will collaborate with DTNA’s related party companies globally to optimize the import of goods under the most appropriate import regulations. The HTS Classification Team supports the Import/Export Team, The Trade Programs Team, the C TPAT Manager and our International Trade Compliance Team in Mexico with a variety of Trade Compliance topics involving cross-border topics. The HTS Classification Team seeks to ensure the highest possible level of accuracy as required by U.S. and Canadian Customs regulations. All members of DTNA’s International Trade Compliance Team are expected to take continuing education courses to maintain their trade compliance expertise and, for the HTS Classification Team, knowledge of our products, and are supported in doing so.

Requirements

BS/BA with 3 years related experience; OR an Associate’s degree and 4 years related experience; OR 6 years of related experience in leu of degree.
Strong organizational, analytical and research skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
The ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a team
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Proficiency in Microsoft Access

Nice To Haves

Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) experience
Familiarity with 19CFR
Familiarity with Free Trade Agreements, specifically USMCA
Familiarity with CTPAT

Responsibilities

Gather product information from multiple sources and maintain documentation necessary to support accurate tariff classifications and Customs ruling request as needed
Provide trade compliance inbox support for classification requests on a rotational basis
Provide tariff numbers and certain PGA compliance data for clearance of import shipments. This includes production, aftermarket, factory automation, prototypes, shipping racks, promotional items, samples, chemicals, paints, testing equipment
Assist HTS team members with post entry auditing of tariff classifications
Maintain Participating Government Agency (PGA) product database and transmit updates to broker
Research, prepare and provide PGA-related data and documents such as bearing worksheets to brokers for customs clearance
Establish and maintain supplier contacts for product information
Establish and sustain a network of internal contacts as sources of product information
Provide classification training to suppliers during Trade Programs’ Annual Supplier Training
Resolve HTS discrepancies with suppliers in support of Trade Programs Team
Support Import/Export team with Customs clearance process
Prepare responses to US CBP and CBSA government inquiries (CF28s and CF29s) and analysis and material to support response
HTS Supporting documentation/ Basis for Classification for Drawback
Provide analysis on international trade/customs issues
Support systems implementation/upgrades that may have a direct impact on the Trade Compliance team (GTM)
Monitor regulatory changes and implement necessary process improvements to ensure continued compliance with all laws and regulations
Identify, analyze, and assist in resolving issues related to customs clearance processes
Assist with project requests related to tariff classifications / duty estimates and determinations
Assist in development and communication/delivery of Trade Compliance Training

Benefits

annual bonus program
401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age
starting at 4 weeks paid vacation
13+ calendar holidays
8 weeks paid parental leave
employee assistance program
comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs
onsite fitness (at some locations)
tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off
short-term and long-term disability plans