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
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
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