Global Trade Compliance Specialist

Title : Global Trade Compliance SpecialistLocation : Mounds view , MN/ Santa Rosa , CA Type: Long term contractExp: 8+ YearsRate : OpenCertified/Licensed Trade AnalystAnalyze Bills of Materials (BOMs), manufacturing processes, and costed components to assess substantial transformation and tariff shift rulesClassify products using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and ensure alignment with COO determinationsSupport preferential and non-preferential origin determinations and issue or validate Certificates of OriginMaintain and audit origin documentation, supplier affidavits, and long-term supplier declarationsPartner with sourcing, engineering, procurement, and suppliers to gather accurate manufacturing and origin dataEnsure compliance with import/export regulations, Country/Region specific customs valuation, marking, and labeling requirementsMonitor changes in global trade regulations and assess impact to COO, duty exposure, and supply chain strategySupport customs audits, prior disclosures, and internal compliance reviewsManage duty savings initiatives including FTA qualification, duty drawback, and tariff mitigation strategiesProvide guidance on COO and trade compliance to internal stakeholders and global partnersMaintain trade compliance systems and databases to ensure accurate reporting and traceabilityResolve customs issues related to origin disputes, verifications, or requests for information (CF28/CF29)Prepare reports and metrics related to trade compliance, COO accuracy, and operational performance