Senior Trade Analyst, Tariff Classification & Free Trade Agreements
Core
Senior Trade Analyst determining HTSUS classifications and managing Free Trade Agreement (FTA) qualifications for imported/exported home appliances, components, and service parts.
Role type
Senior IC trade compliance analyst (tariff classification & FTA)
Builds
Internal classification databases, audit-ready qualification files, and origin certifications for USMCA and other FTAs
Domain
Global trade compliance, tariff classification, and free trade agreements in the home appliance industry
Required skills
HTSUS classification, FTA qualification (USMCA), BOM-level origin analysis, tariff shift analysis, regional value content calculation, CBP rulings research, engineering drawing interpretation
Preferred skills
Licensed Customs Broker (LCB), Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), Section 232 steel/aluminum derivative analysis, Global Trade Management systems (Oracle GTM, SAP GTS), experience in Mexico/Canada/EU jurisdictions
Technologies
ACE, Oracle GTM, SAP GTS, Descartes, e2open
Responsibilities
Determine and document HTSUS, Schedule B, and ECCN classifications for appliances and parts; Qualify products under USMCA using tariff shift and regional value content; Manage supplier solicitation, certification collection, and annual recertification; Build and maintain internal classification databases and precedent files; Prepare binding ruling requests and support post-entry activities like protests and corrections; Train internal stakeholders on classification processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC