Buckland is looking for a Customs Compliance Specialist – Classification

Who we are

Buckland develops enduring relationships with our customers and partners throughout the global supply chain. We strive to provide customized services in a memorable way.

What you’ll be doing

Responsible for assisting with compliance projects and managed service contracts for major clients. This individual will provide classification of goods under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) system.

You will be responsible for…

• Complete HTS and ECCN tariff classification determinations, reviews, and opinions.
• Submit applications for customs rulings for complex tariff, origin and valuation opinions.
• Review and maintains database integrity.
• Utilize both internal and client provided software to organize, prioritize workload, drafting processes, and create reports.
• Provide broker and client assistance with antidumping and countervailing duty assessment or equivalent (e.g., SIMA in Canada).
• Liaise with significant business partners on Customs compliance issues
• Other duties as assigned.

What skills & experience you’ll bring to us

• Bachelor’s Degree or diploma in Business or International Business or similar discipline.
• US Customs Broker’s license and /or CCS designation preferred but not required.
• CES (Certified Export Specialist) preferred but not required.
• Minimum 2 years of classification experience with expert knowledge of HTS classification principles, with 1 year of experience determining ECCN export classification codes.
• MS Office knowledge in applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skill