Customs Compliance Specialist Jobs
Customs Compliance Specialist jobs are open across manufacturing, logistics, retail, and freight forwarding, with specializations in import/export regulations, tariff classification, and trade compliance auditing, from entry-level coordinator to senior manager. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Summary
This position is responsible for reviewing and verifying customs declarations, ensuring compliance with customs laws, classifying products, and communicating with customs officials. This position is also responsible for optimizing and maintaining FTZ operations and ensuring compliance with regulations.Role and Responsibilities
- Manages master data for HTS Codes, tariff rates, and Country of Origin.
- Monitors policy changes in International Trade and Customs in advances; analyzes and establishes countermeasures.
- Compliantly and efficiently manages the administration of FTZ including all CBP filings.
- Implements internal control system (including including documentation, valuation, classification, and country-specific regulations) and maintain CTPAT certification.
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of customs declarations and associated paperwork.
- Monitor changes in customs regulations, duty rates, and trade agreements to assess their impact on import/export activities.
- Optimize FTZ operations to maximize cost savings, efficiency, and compliance.
- Other miscellaneous duties assigned by management.
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Skills and Qualifications
- Education: Associate and above degree preferred but not required if having equivalent experiences in the relevant field.
- Experience: Previous experience in customs compliance, customs brokerage, or other related roles required.
- FTZ management experience preferred.
- Knowledge: Strong knowledge of international customs regulations, trade compliance, and relevant trade agreements required.
- Familiarity with customs software systems and technology used for customs processes preferred.
- Understanding of FTZ regulations, compliance requirements, and operational processes preferred.
- Skills: All employees for all positions must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 35 lbs.
- Regional role: This position works with SEA or other regions if we need information or guidance or discussions on purchases since we purchase from IPC's.
General Notice: Candidates are expected to honor their obligations to former employers. SEHA does not seek access to, and expressly prohibits the use or disclosure of, any confidential information, proprietary materials, or trade secrets belonging to any prior employer or third party, either during the hiring process or in the course of employment.
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Position Summary
This position is responsible for reviewing and verifying customs declarations, ensuring compliance with customs laws, classifying products, and communicating with customs officials. This position is also responsible for optimizing and maintaining FTZ operations and ensuring compliance with regulations.Role and Responsibilities
- Manages master data for HTS Codes, tariff rates, and Country of Origin.
- Monitors policy changes in International Trade and Customs in advances; analyzes and establishes countermeasures.
- Compliantly and efficiently manages the administration of FTZ including all CBP filings.
- Implements internal control system (including including documentation, valuation, classification, and country-specific regulations) and maintain CTPAT certification.
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of customs declarations and associated paperwork.
- Monitor changes in customs regulations, duty rates, and trade agreements to assess their impact on import/export activities.
- Optimize FTZ operations to maximize cost savings, efficiency, and compliance.
- Other miscellaneous duties assigned by management.
#ONSITE
Skills and Qualifications
- Education: Associate and above degree preferred but not required if having equivalent experiences in the relevant field.
- Experience: Previous experience in customs compliance, customs brokerage, or other related roles required.
- FTZ management experience preferred.
- Knowledge: Strong knowledge of international customs regulations, trade compliance, and relevant trade agreements required.
- Familiarity with customs software systems and technology used for customs processes preferred.
- Understanding of FTZ regulations, compliance requirements, and operational processes preferred.
- Skills: All employees for all positions must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 35 lbs.
- Regional role: This position works with SEA or other regions if we need information or guidance or discussions on purchases since we purchase from IPC's.
General Notice: Candidates are expected to honor their obligations to former employers. SEHA does not seek access to, and expressly prohibits the use or disclosure of, any confidential information, proprietary materials, or trade secrets belonging to any prior employer or third party, either during the hiring process or in the course of employment.
* Please visit Samsung membership to see Privacy Policy, which defaults according to your location. You can change Country/Language at the bottom of the page.
- Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Automotive
- Science & Research
- Chemicals & Materials
- Electronics & Hardware
- Distribution & Wholesale
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in customs compliance specialist jobs.
- Knowledge of HTS classification, HTSUS tariff schedules, and CBP regulations
- Experience with import and export documentation including entry filings and ISF submissions
- Familiarity with C-TPAT, AES, and trade compliance program management
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain, international business, or a related field
- Licensed Customs Broker credential preferred or required by many employers
- Proficiency with trade compliance software and enterprise resource planning systems
Tips for Your Customs Compliance Specialist Job Search
Align your resume to HTS codes
Customs compliance roles live and die on tariff classification. List the Harmonized Tariff Schedule chapters you've worked with most, the commodity types you've classified, and any binding ruling experience. Recruiters scan for these specifics before anything else.
Highlight your Licensed Customs Broker status
If you hold a Customs Broker License, put it in your resume header alongside your name and credentials. Many job postings list it as preferred or required, and burying it in a skills section means hiring managers miss it in a first pass.
Target postings by regulatory scope
Filter openings by the regulatory programs mentioned, such as C-TPAT, CTPAT, AES filings, or ISF requirements. Matching your specific compliance experience to the program language in each posting strengthens your application considerably.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists customs compliance specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers for compliance roles routinely ask how you resolved a classification dispute, handled a CBP audit, or corrected a prior disclosure. Walk through the actual regulatory framework you applied, not just the outcome, to show your process.
Negotiate using your audit and penalty record
When discussing compensation, reference measurable compliance outcomes: duties recovered, penalties avoided, audit findings closed. Framing your value around risk mitigation gives you a concrete basis for salary negotiation that generic experience claims don't.
Customs Compliance Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most customs compliance specialists?
Wabtec, Wabtec Corporation, and Expeditors are hiring the most customs compliance specialists right now, with openings concentrated in California, Pennsylvania, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Industries with the most active hiring include manufacturing, retail import, and third-party logistics.
How many customs compliance specialist jobs are remote?
About 66% of customs compliance specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully on-site roles concentrated at ports, distribution centers, and customs broker offices. Functions such as classification review, recordkeeping, and regulatory research tend to be the most remote-friendly within the role.
How do you become a customs compliance specialist?
Start by building a foundation in supply chain or international trade through a relevant degree or coursework in customs law and tariff classification. Gain hands-on experience in import or export operations, then pursue the Customs Broker License exam to formalize your credentials. Many specialists move into the role from freight forwarding, logistics coordination, or trade finance positions.
Can you get hired as a customs compliance specialist without direct experience?
Yes, some employers hire candidates with adjacent experience in freight forwarding, supply chain coordination, or international procurement and train them on compliance specifics. Demonstrating familiarity with HTS codes, CBP terminology, or trade compliance software from coursework or self-study makes a strong entry-level case. Smaller freight brokerages and third-party logistics companies often offer the most accessible starting points.
What does the customs compliance specialist interview process look like?
Most processes run two to three rounds. An initial screening covers your regulatory background and documentation experience, followed by a technical round where you may be asked to classify a commodity, walk through a prior disclosure scenario, or explain how you handled a CBP inquiry. A final round with a compliance manager or director typically focuses on how you manage competing deadlines and cross-functional communication.
Where can I find and apply to customs compliance specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to customs compliance specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and regulatory focus, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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