Import Trade Compliance Specialist

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

. Serve as an Americas subject matter expert for import policy, risk mitigation, and duty optimization .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorLead💰 $109,000 - $251,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in import trade compliance, customs valuation, and duty optimization, with a strong ability to interpret and apply complex customs regulations across multiple Americas jurisdictions. Proven track record in managing compliance audits, developing import policies, and leading process improvement initiatives.

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Import Trade ComplianceCustoms ValuationDuty DrawbackU.S. Licensed Customs BrokerStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Customs Requirements InterpretationDuty OptimizationRecordkeeping PracticesTariff ClassificationFree Trade AgreementsData ValidationAudit SupportRegulatory MonitoringComplex Import AnalysesCustoms Documentation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingProject ManagementNegotiation SkillsWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

Enterprise Resource PlanningCustoms Portals/ACEGlobal Trade Management SystemsReporting ToolsAutomation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Licensed Customs BrokerCertified Customs Specialist

Industry Keywords

Import PolicyRisk MitigationDuty RecoverySupplier CertificationsCompliance AuditsCustoms BrokerageTrade RemediesPost-Entry CorrectionsAntidumping DutiesCountervailing Duties

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as an Americas subject matter expert for import policy, risk mitigation, and duty optimization
Interpret and apply customs requirements relating to recordkeeping, valuation, related-party transactions, assists, origin, free trade agreements, tariff classification, marking, admissibility, and import documentation
Support country-of-origin determinations, supplier certifications, bills of material reviews, qualification analyses, and certificates of origin, including USMCA programs
Evaluate non-preferential origin determinations and identify duty-mitigation opportunities
Review customs valuation methodologies and supporting records
Establish compliant import recordkeeping practices, retention requirements, audit trails, and documentation
Automate PGA reviews before importation
Manage broker governance, performance metrics, issue resolution, and escalation of compliance gaps
Execute and improve U.S. duty drawback activities, including eligibility analysis, data validation, claim documentation, filing coordination, audit support, and recovery reporting
Monitor regulatory changes, tariffs, trade remedies, preferential-program updates, and customs initiatives
Prepare for and support customs audits, desk reviews, information requests, questionnaires, and internal assessments
Lead ticketing issues and ensure assignment to the correct employee
Develop import policies, work instructions, decision tools, training materials, and technical guidance
Lead process-improvement, data-quality, analytics, and automation initiatives
Collaborate with logistics, sourcing, tax, finance, legal, supply chain, business units, customs brokers, consultants, and government authorities
Generate reports on compliance performance, duty recovery, audit readiness, open risks, process improvement, service levels, and regional developments
Lead complex regional workstreams and provide technical guidance to peers and business partners without direct reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in international trade, customs, supply chain, logistics, finance, law, business, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
Typically 7+ years of experience in import trade compliance, customs brokerage, customs consulting, supply chain compliance, or a related field
Experience supporting multiple Americas jurisdictions
Experience independently managing complex import compliance analyses, projects, audits, or remediation activities
Working knowledge of U.S., Mexican, Canadian, and other Americas customs requirements
Experience with duty drawback, duty recovery, free trade agreements, customs valuation, origin, recordkeeping, and broker management
U.S. Licensed Customs Broker, Certified Customs Specialist, or comparable regional customs credential preferred
Advanced knowledge of import trade compliance principles
Expertise in customs valuation, preferential and non-preferential origin, free trade agreement qualification, and customs recordkeeping
Knowledge of tariff classification, import entry requirements, broker instructions, post-entry corrections, protests, disclosures, reconciliation, drawback, and duty-refund mechanisms
Ability to evaluate antidumping and countervailing duty exposure, special tariffs, and government-agency requirements
Excellent analytical, data-modeling, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills
Strong project and workstream management skills
Experience with enterprise resource planning, customs portals/ACE, global trade management systems, broker data, and reporting or automation tools
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and translate complex regulations into practical guidance
Strong stakeholder-management, consulting, training, negotiation, presentation, and written communication skills
Ability to influence without formal authority and collaborate in a virtual, cross-functional, and multicultural environment
No prior people-management experience required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health, financial, and emotional wellbeing benefits
Personal and professional development programs
Flexible work arrangements to manage work and personal needs
Inclusive workplace culture
Reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process for applicants with disabilities
Variable incentives may also be offered