E-3 Visa Trade Compliance Manager Jobs
Trade Compliance Managers qualify for E-3 visa sponsorship as specialty occupation roles requiring a bachelor's degree in international trade, supply chain, or a related field. The E-3 has no lottery and no annual cap, making it a reliable path for Australian professionals targeting U.S. customs, export controls, and sanctions compliance roles.
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As a US/CA Import - Senior Trade Compliance Manager, you will lead the company's customs and import compliance program for goods entering the United States. The role owns classification, valuation, origin, broker management, duty/tariff optimization, and all U.S. import operations. This role partners with supply chain, procurement, finance, tax, legal, and business teams to protect the company from customs risk while enabling efficient and cost-effective importation of goods.
You will report directly to our Trade Compliance Director, and you’ll work out of our Charlotte, NC location on a Hybrid work schedule.
Hybrid Work Schedule Note: For the first 90 days, New Hires must be prepared to work 100% onsite M-F.
In this role, you will impact Honeywell's ability to navigate international trade regulations, maintain compliance, and facilitate the seamless movement of goods across borders, thereby supporting the company's global operations and success.
YOU MUST HAVE
- 6 years of experience in U.S. customs and import compliance
- Must be Licensed U.S. customs broker (LCB)
- Deep knowledge of U.S. customs law, HTS classification, customs valuation, and country of origin
- 3 years of experience managing customs brokers
- 3 years of experience with Section 232, Section 301, AD/CVD, and FTA programs
- 3 years of experience responding to CBP audits and inquiries including CF28 & CF29
- Strong working knowledge of ACE
- Strong analytical, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
WE VALUE
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, international trade, or related field
- Experience with drawback, FTZ, first sale, or reconciliation programs
- Experience with USMCA rules of origin
- Experience with SAP GTS, Oracle GTM, or similar trade management platforms
- Experience in manufacturing, technology, automotive or industrial sectors
- Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) or similar credential
- Experience managing IEEPA refund recovery
- Experience in value reconciliation
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.
ABOUT HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGIES
Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions, and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.
THE BUSINESS UNIT
Honeywell’s Legal department plays a pivotal role in supporting the company’s global operations by providing expert guidance on regulatory compliance, including trade compliance. This business unit ensures that Honeywell’s activities align with legal requirements worldwide, mitigating risks and enabling sustainable business growth.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job posted: October 15, 2026.
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
Key Responsibilities
Customs operations
- Manage all U.S. & CA import customs operations, including entry filing, and post-entry processes
- Oversee customs broker relationships, SOPs, KPIs, and performance reviews
- Review and approve broker instructions for new products, new suppliers, and new trade lanes
- Manage customs holds, exams, and CBP inquiries
- Oversee ACE Portal access, reporting, and data management
Tariff classification
- Ensure documented, defensible classifications for all imported products
- Conduct periodic classification reviews for high-volume and high-duty items
- Maintain classification database and ensure ERP/broker alignment
Customs valuation
- Ensure customs valuation methodology is documented and compliant with 19 U.S.C. § 1401a
- Identify and properly declare all dutiable elements
Country of origin
- Oversee country of origin determinations for all imported products
- Manage both non-preferential origin (marking, tariff application) and preferential origin (FTA qualification)
- Maintain origin documentation: certificates of origin, supplier declarations, production records, BOM analysis
Free trade agreement management
- Support FTA qualification programs for applicable agreements
Tariff and duty management
- Monitor and manage exposure to all applicable tariff programs
IEEPA refund management
- Manage IEEPA refund recovery through CAPE
- File CAPE Declarations and monitor processing
- Reconcile refunds received against expected amounts
- Coordinate with finance on accounting treatment and with legal on refund ownership
Compliance and audit
- Lead responses to CBP audits, Focused Assessments, and post-entry reviews
- Conduct internal compliance reviews, transactional testing, and entry audits
- Manage voluntary disclosures (prior disclosures) where needed
- Oversee reasonable care compliance under 19 U.S.C. § 1484
- Maintain 5-year record retention for all import records
- Manage customs bond adequacy and renewal
INTRODUCTION
As a US/CA Import - Senior Trade Compliance Manager, you will lead the company's customs and import compliance program for goods entering the United States. The role owns classification, valuation, origin, broker management, duty/tariff optimization, and all U.S. import operations. This role partners with supply chain, procurement, finance, tax, legal, and business teams to protect the company from customs risk while enabling efficient and cost-effective importation of goods.
You will report directly to our Trade Compliance Director, and you’ll work out of our Charlotte, NC location on a Hybrid work schedule.
Hybrid Work Schedule Note: For the first 90 days, New Hires must be prepared to work 100% onsite M-F.
In this role, you will impact Honeywell's ability to navigate international trade regulations, maintain compliance, and facilitate the seamless movement of goods across borders, thereby supporting the company's global operations and success.
YOU MUST HAVE
- 6 years of experience in U.S. customs and import compliance
- Must be Licensed U.S. customs broker (LCB)
- Deep knowledge of U.S. customs law, HTS classification, customs valuation, and country of origin
- 3 years of experience managing customs brokers
- 3 years of experience with Section 232, Section 301, AD/CVD, and FTA programs
- 3 years of experience responding to CBP audits and inquiries including CF28 & CF29
- Strong working knowledge of ACE
- Strong analytical, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
WE VALUE
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, international trade, or related field
- Experience with drawback, FTZ, first sale, or reconciliation programs
- Experience with USMCA rules of origin
- Experience with SAP GTS, Oracle GTM, or similar trade management platforms
- Experience in manufacturing, technology, automotive or industrial sectors
- Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) or similar credential
- Experience managing IEEPA refund recovery
- Experience in value reconciliation
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.
ABOUT HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGIES
Honeywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions, and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy.
THE BUSINESS UNIT
Honeywell’s Legal department plays a pivotal role in supporting the company’s global operations by providing expert guidance on regulatory compliance, including trade compliance. This business unit ensures that Honeywell’s activities align with legal requirements worldwide, mitigating risks and enabling sustainable business growth.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job posted: October 15, 2026.
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
Key Responsibilities
Customs operations
- Manage all U.S. & CA import customs operations, including entry filing, and post-entry processes
- Oversee customs broker relationships, SOPs, KPIs, and performance reviews
- Review and approve broker instructions for new products, new suppliers, and new trade lanes
- Manage customs holds, exams, and CBP inquiries
- Oversee ACE Portal access, reporting, and data management
Tariff classification
- Ensure documented, defensible classifications for all imported products
- Conduct periodic classification reviews for high-volume and high-duty items
- Maintain classification database and ensure ERP/broker alignment
Customs valuation
- Ensure customs valuation methodology is documented and compliant with 19 U.S.C. § 1401a
- Identify and properly declare all dutiable elements
Country of origin
- Oversee country of origin determinations for all imported products
- Manage both non-preferential origin (marking, tariff application) and preferential origin (FTA qualification)
- Maintain origin documentation: certificates of origin, supplier declarations, production records, BOM analysis
Free trade agreement management
- Support FTA qualification programs for applicable agreements
Tariff and duty management
- Monitor and manage exposure to all applicable tariff programs
IEEPA refund management
- Manage IEEPA refund recovery through CAPE
- File CAPE Declarations and monitor processing
- Reconcile refunds received against expected amounts
- Coordinate with finance on accounting treatment and with legal on refund ownership
Compliance and audit
- Lead responses to CBP audits, Focused Assessments, and post-entry reviews
- Conduct internal compliance reviews, transactional testing, and entry audits
- Manage voluntary disclosures (prior disclosures) where needed
- Oversee reasonable care compliance under 19 U.S.C. § 1484
- Maintain 5-year record retention for all import records
- Manage customs bond adequacy and renewal
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Trade Compliance Manager
Translate your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
Australian trade compliance experience maps directly to U.S. requirements, but your familiarity with EAR, ITAR, and OFAC sanctions frameworks matters more to hiring managers than AUSTRADE or DIBP experience. Highlight any export controls or dual-use goods work explicitly.
Target companies with active LCA filing history
Search the DOL's Foreign Labor Application Gateway for employers who have filed LCAs under SOC codes for compliance managers. Prior filings signal that a company already understands the E-3 visa process and won't treat sponsorship as an obstacle.
Clarify your specialty occupation case before applying
Trade Compliance Manager roles must require a bachelor's degree in a specific field to qualify as a specialty occupation. If your target role lists 'preferred' rather than 'required' for a degree, flag that early. A vague job description can complicate your LCA before it's filed.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service after your offer
Once you have a signed offer, use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork. The LCA must be certified by DOL before your consulate appointment, and the sequencing matters for your start date.
Address E-3 practicalities in offer negotiations
Confirm your employer will pay the LCA prevailing wage and cover filing fees before you accept. The E-3 is employer-tied, so any role change after approval requires a new LCA and a fresh visa stamp at a consulate.
Prepare a degree equivalency letter if you hold a three-year qualification
Australian three-year bachelor's degrees are generally accepted for E-3 specialty occupation purposes, but some consular officers request a credential evaluation from a USCIS-recognized evaluation service to confirm U.S. equivalency. Arrange this before your interview.
E-3 Visa Trade Compliance Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Trade Compliance Manager jobs with E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate filters Trade Compliance Manager roles by employers who have demonstrated E-3 or H-1B visa sponsorship history, so you're not cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with the process. Standard job boards don't surface sponsorship willingness, which means most applications go to employers who won't engage an international hire. Searching with Migrate Mate removes that friction.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Is the E-3 or H-1B better for Trade Compliance Manager roles?
For Australian nationals, the E-3 is a straightforward advantage. There's no lottery, no annual cap, and the 10,500-slot allocation has never been exhausted. H-1B registrations far exceed available slots each year, meaning most applicants aren't selected. Trade Compliance Manager roles qualify equally under both visa types as specialty occupations, so Australians should pursue the E-3 first.
Does a Trade Compliance Manager role qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3 purposes?
Yes, provided the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as international trade, supply chain management, business, or law. The key test is whether the degree is a genuine requirement, not a preference. Roles involving ITAR, EAR, or OFAC compliance typically satisfy this standard because the regulatory complexity demands specialized academic training.
Can I change employers while on an E-3 as a Trade Compliance Manager?
You can change employers, but each new position requires a new LCA certified by DOL and a new visa stamp obtained at an Australian consulate. Unlike H-1B portability rules, there's no formal E-3 transfer mechanism that lets you start work immediately upon filing. You'll need your new employer to complete the LCA process and your consulate appointment before you begin the new role.