US Trade Compliance Manager – HTS Classification & U.S. Customs Compliance

US Trade Compliance Manager – HTS Classification & U.S.
Customs
Compliance
Location: Garner, NC — Raleigh metropolitan area (Hybrid Position)
Job Summary:
We are seeking a US Trade Compliance Manager – HTS Classification & U.S.
Customs
Compliance for a global manufacturing company based in North Carolina. This is a hybrid position, with three days on-site and two days working from home. Thi
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s position will be responsible for leading trade compliance activities across North America, with a strong focus on U.S. import/export compliance, customs regulations, tariff classification, country of origin, export controls, customs entry audits, broker coordination, regulatory monitoring, and internal compliance procedures.
This role will ensure compliance with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, Office of Foreign Assets Control, and other applicable government agencies. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of U.S. customs regulations, HTS classification, ECCN, USMCA, and trade risk management within a manufacturing or product-based environment.
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, International Business, Business Administration, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• Licensed Customs Broker certification is preferred.
• Additional training or certification in trade compliance, import/export regulations, customs brokerage, or international trade is a plus.
Requirements:
• Minimum of 8 years in customs, trade compliance, import/export operations, customs brokerage, or international trade compliance.
• Strong background in U.S. import/export compliance and U.S. customs regulations.
• Hands-on expertise in HTS classification, country of origin determination, customs entries, and trade documentation.
• Proven ability to interpret and apply U.S. Customs and Border Protection regulations, including tariff classification, valuation, admissibility, and duty requirements.
• Skilled in working with customs brokers, freight forwarders, logistics teams, and internal business partners, including auditing completed customs entries to ensure accuracy, compliance, and proper documentation.
• Background in manufacturing, industrial products, engineered components, automotive, aerospace, electronics, electrical components, metal components, or other product-based environments is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance, Commercial teams, customs brokers, suppliers, customers, and government agencies.
Preferred Qualifications:
• USMCA qualification and free trade agreement compliance.
• Export controls, ECCN, BIS, OFAC, sanctions, and restricted-party compliance.
• SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, or similar ERP experience.
• Ocean import entry background; air import experience is a plus.
• Licensed Customs Broker certification.
Knowledge:
• Strong understanding of customs valuation, Incoterms, duty requirements, admissibility, and import/export documentation.
• Knowledge of Section 232, Section 301, antidumping duties, countervailing duties, sanctions, tariffs, and regulatory changes affecting international trade.
• Ability to interpret product descriptions, technical documents, BOMs, engineering drawings, and material data to support accurate classification decisions.
• Understanding of import recordkeeping, bonded warehouse documentation, retention requirements, and compliance controls.
• Familiarity with ERP material master data related to trade compliance fields, including HTS, country of origin, ECCN, and customs documentation.
• Competencies:
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in classification, documentation, and compliance processes.
• Analytical thinking with the ability to interpret complex regulations and apply them to business operations.
• Strong problem-solving skills to resolve customs issues, broker questions, shipment delays, documentation gaps, and compliance concerns.
• High

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