[Remote] Customs Product Classification Specialist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ABB is a global leader in mission-critical high-power solutions, and they are seeking a Customs Product Classification Specialist to ensure end-to-end trade compliance. The role involves accurately classifying products, preparing regulatory documentation, and collaborating with various business areas to improve customs processes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate product classification records and document rationales to ensure consistency
• Classify goods using HTS codes and ECCN with precision and attention to detail
• Prepare and submit import/export documentation in compliance with established procedures
• Ensure adherence to U.S. Customs, USMCA, CTPAT, and other government regulations by monitoring requirements and updates
• Apply proper customs valuation methods in line with WTO and U.S. Customs standards
• Manage customs entry-writing activities, broker performance, and regulatory audits to safeguard compliance and efficiency
• Educate internal stakeholders on customs and trade compliance practices to build organizational awareness
• Contribute to tariff engineering strategies established by the Trade Compliance Manager aimed at minimizing duty exposure

Skills

• 6+ years of experience in customs compliance, classification, and import/export operations
• Strong understanding of international trade regulations, Incoterms, and customs auditing practices, and ability to stay current on evolving trade laws and requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with experience in SAP or similar ERP System highly preferred
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accuracy in all compliance activities
• Candidates must already have work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US
• Experience presenting compliance reports and mitigation strategies to leadership
• Bachelor's degree in international business, supply chain, or a related field
• U.S. Customs Broker License or Certified Customs Specialist designation
• Experience using CROSS, ACE, and AES tools

Benefits

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
• Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
• Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program
• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
• 11 paid holidays.

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