Overview:

This role is seeking an Import Compliance Analyst to join the Global Trade Compliance Team supporting supply chain and manufacturing operations, with a strong focus on U.S. Customs compliance, import clearance, HTS classification, customs valuation, and tariff mitigation strategies

Locations include:  Washington, DC | Santa Clara, CA | Dallas, TX | or Saxoburg, PA

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform accurate HTS classifications for components, optics, photonics systems, and finished goods
• Validate country-of-origin (COO), valuation, and duty calculations for imports
• Support First-Sale for Export implementation and documentation
• Analyze tariff impacts and identify duty-savings opportunities
• Support Duty Drawback Program
• Assist brokers in clearing shipments.
• Manage and validate FTA supplier qualifications
• Audit Customs entries and ensure broker accuracy and PGA compliance
• Conduct restricted-party screenings for import transactions
• Maintain accurate classification, COO, and trade data in internal systems
• Partner with engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, and logistics teams to gather technical details for compliance purposes.
• Support continuous improvement of import compliance processes, SOPs, and workflows
• Respond to internal stakeholder inquiries related to U.S. import requirements
• Stay current on CBP regulatory changes, tariff updates, and evolving compliance expectations

Additional Responsibilities (Senior-Level):

• Lead complex HTS classification and valuation projects involving photonics, lasers, semiconductor materials, and advanced technologies
• Develop and support tariff-mitigation strategies and landed-cost modeling
• Serve as a subject-matter expert on U.S. Customs requirements
• Support internal and external audits, risk assessments, and corrective actions
• Mentor junior analysts and strengthen East Coast import compliance practices
• Draft substantive trade-focused materials for executives.

Qualifications:

• 4–7+ years of experience in import compliance, U.S. Customs operations, or trade compliance
• Hands-on experience with HTS classification, valuation, First-Sale, transfer pricing, Customs regulations, and FTA programs
• Demonstrated ability to lead classification, valuation, tariff mitigation, and supplier-origin initiatives
• Ability to advise stakeholders and manage cross-functional import compliance projects
• U.S. Customs Broker License strongly preferred
• Experience in photonics, lasers, semiconductors, electronics, or high-tech manufacturing preferred
• Experience with SAP GTS, Oracle GTM, Descartes, or similar trade systems
• Strong PowerPoint drafting skills
• Bachelor’s degree in international business, supply chain, engineering, law, or related field