Trade Consultant – Customs Brokerage

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Carolina.

📋 Description

• Provide guidance to clients on tariff classification, valuation, country of origin, and eligibility for free trade agreements, along with drafting CBP Binding Ruling Requests.

• Assist in compliance efforts including verifications, post-entry corrections, and collaboration with CBP and Partner Government Agencies.

• Develop scope of work proposals, identify risks and potential refund opportunities for clients, and support duty drawback coordination.

• Assemble customs documentation, oversee post-entry filings, and keep logs for refunds, CBP inquiries, and entry statuses.

• Investigate and resolve supplemental duty bills and penalties, and produce reports that aid trade operations.

• Enhance business development by creating trade-related presentation materials and engaging in team meetings and process enhancements.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience within the customs industry.

• Certification as a Customs Specialist (CCS) is required.

• A U.S. Customs Broker License is preferred.

• Extensive knowledge of: Tariff classification and Explanatory Notes, U.S. Customs regulations (19 CFR), Valuation rules, and country of origin determinations.

• Skilled in: Processing customs entries across all transportation modes, utilizing ACE functionality and brokerage software, and proficient with Microsoft Excel and the entire Microsoft Office Suite.

🏝️ Benefits

• Extensive, subsidized health, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life & AD&D insurance coverage.

• Competitive Compensation: Equitable pay supported by scheduled salary evaluations and a performance-driven bonus program.

• Growth & Development: Opportunities to engage with our internal university and participate in leadership development programs.