Sr. Customs Brokerage Analyst

Crane Worldwide Logistics • Houston, TX

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About The Position

This role involves utilizing various resources such as HTS Section and Chapter Notes, General Rules of Interpretation, CBP rulings, Explanatory Notes, Informed Compliance Publications, and client-provided technical information to determine tariff classifications for clients. The analyst will also assess goods for anti-dumping/countervailing duties, identify entry reporting requirements for PGAs, and compose binding ruling requests to CBP and scope ruling requests to USITC. Additionally, the position requires determining eligibility for preferential duty benefits under free trade agreements, performing ITRAC data analysis, assisting with duty drawback entries, and consulting clients on import and international trade matters like country of origin marking, foreign import requirements, and valuation. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in customs brokerage or regulatory compliance fields
• Licensed customs broker
• Ability to perform research and make determinations in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment.
• Sense of urgency and attention to detail are critical.
• Perform data entry and draft opinion papers.
• Maintain an organized work environment.
• Effectively communicating import requirements to clients.
• Clock hours in time management software for consulting engagements.
• Achieve a monthly utilization rate of 80%.
• Provide support to consulting team members.
• Keep informed of latest news and developments impacting trade and regulatory compliance.
• Experienced in using MS Word, Excel, MS Access, MS Excel Pivot Table, or SQL
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong proficiency in classifying goods under the HTS.
• Understanding of Title 19 Code of Federal Regulations.
• Capable of typing 50 to 80 words per minute.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Possess strong client service skills.

Nice To Haves

• HTS classification strength with the oil and gas industry desirable.

Responsibilities

• Utilize all available resources, including the Section and Chapter Notes of the HTS, General Rules of Interpretation, previous rulings issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Explanatory Notes, Informed Compliance Publications (ICPs), and client-furnished technical information including specifications, pictures, diagrams, renderings, examples, etc. to render tariff classifications under the HTS for Crane’s clients.
• Determine whether the goods are subject to anti-dumping or countervailing duties (ADD/CVD) or entry reporting requirements under the jurisdiction of Participating Government Agencies (PGA).
• Compose and submit binding ruling requests to CBP and possibly, scope ruling requests to U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) on ADD/CVD matters. Ruling requests for CBP include both non-advocacy or advocacy rulings, and cover issues such as tariff classification, value, origin, marking, etc.
• Determine whether clients’ imported goods are eligible and qualify for preferential duty benefits under free trade agreements and special trade programs, such as tariff change rules or regional value content.
• Perform analysis of ITRAC data for clients and present findings.
• Assist in the creation of import and export inventory pools for duty drawback entries, in addition to the preparation and submission of applications, waivers, entries and rulings.
• Consult clients either transitionally or as part of projects on a variety of import and international trade matters, for example: country of origin marking, foreign import requirements, valuation, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed