Senior Trade Classification Specialist
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Senior Trade Classification Specialist managing accurate tariff classifications and supporting trade compliance at FormFactor. Collaborating with teams and customs brokers for optimal cross-border trade execution.
Responsibilities:
- Review product information, technical drawings, bills of material, and specifications to determine and assign accurate HTS/HTSUS classifications for imports and Schedule B codes for exports.
- Determine and maintain Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) and related export control jurisdiction where applicable.
- Classify products early in the development and item setup process and prioritize transactions requiring classification to ensure on-time delivery and compliance.
- Design and maintain a standardized classification decision framework for commonly imported items to ensure consistency, accuracy, and efficiency in tariff determinations.
- Collaborate with customs brokers to ensure timely updates to the parts database, adherence to classification standards, and identify inconsistencies in product classification; research and file corrections promptly to maintain compliance.
- Develop and document defendable classification rationales, including notes, GRIs, Explanatory Notes, CROSS rulings, and internal precedents.
- Maintain and continuously improve the product classification database within the company’s ERP and/or Global Trade Management (GTM) system.
- Support country-of-origin and preferential origin determinations (e.g., USMCA and other FTAs) based on bills of material and manufacturing processes.
- Partner with Purchasing, Logistics, Engineering, and Product Management to obtain complete and accurate technical data necessary to classify new and existing products.
- Assist with internal audits, CF28/CF29 responses, and other inquiries from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and foreign customs authorities related to classification.
- Monitor relevant changes in the Harmonized System, HTSUS, and classification rulings; update internal classifications and procedures accordingly.
- Contribute to training materials and deliver training to internal stakeholders on classification fundamentals and data requirements.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, International Trade, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience
- Minimum 10 years of hands‑on experience in customs tariff classification within a corporate trade compliance environment
- Comprehensive understanding of tariff classification, customs regulations, and export controls
- Demonstrated working knowledge of: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS) and General Rules of Interpretation (GRIs)
- Export control classification (ECCN) under the EAR and/or ITAR jurisdiction determinations
- Experience interpreting technical documentation (e.g., mechanical/electrical drawings, specifications, bills of material)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and/or Global Trade Management tools (e.g., SAP GTS, Oracle GTM, Descartes, etc.)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Licensed U.S. Customs Broker (LCB) or in active pursuit of the license
- Prior experience supporting multi-region classification (e.g., EU CN codes, other national tariffs)
- Experience in a complex manufacturing, industrial, or high‑tech environment.
Benefits:
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
- paid time off
- quarterly profit-sharing bonuses
- flexible spending or savings accounts
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