Coe Customs Classification Analyst (San Luis Potosí)

What you’ll do

General Trade Management (GTM) Center of Excellence (CoE) Classification Analyst is responsible for customs HTS code determination for finished goods, components, machinery and equipment based on robust and thorough technical analysis of the materials. This position requires a professional with experience in the U.S., Mexican and Canadian Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), as well as good technical product understanding to ensure that import and export trade transactions operate smoothly while observing customs regulations. The analyst must be knowledgeable in international trade laws and regulations, maintain and update compliance documents to reflect current regulatory requirements, and report to the GTM CoE Classification Supervisor.

Job responsibilities

1. Execute HTS determination ensuring all necessary documentation and technical support is retained to fully comply with the applicable rules.
2. Understand and fully explain the general rules of interpretation, detailing the reason a specific HTS code was determined.
3. Perform classification determination in alignment with the current Service Level Agreement (SLA), responding on time and maintaining regular communication with stakeholders.
4. Prepare all documentation needed to assist with Pre and Post Entry activities such as CF28 and CF29 when mismatches or clarification on interpretation are requested by authorities.
5. Lead mismatches and technical discussions with vendors, brokers or suppliers when required.
6. Identify situations and events when escalation is necessary.
7. Conduct projects and meetings with GTM team members and stakeholders to review project progress.
8. Provide advisory to businesses when needed.

Qualifications

Education level required

• Bachelor’s degree required

Years and area of experience required

• At least two years in classification experience

Technical knowledge

• Proficiency in customs classification skills and solid knowledge of the General Rules of Interpretation of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS).
• Proficiency in U.S. and Mexican customs regulations as well as other government agency regulations.
• Knowledge of U.S. and Mexican Government Import Regulations, including HTS classification rules and valuation laws.
• English and SAP-GTS proficiency desirable.
• Microsoft Soft skills required.

Soft skills

• Team player, able to work in a close team setting.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Exceptional analytical skills.
• Ability to work within tight time constraints.
• Effective communication skills.
• Decision making.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.