Senior Global Trade Compliance Classification Specialist

Global Classification Senior Specialist

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Global Classification Specialist to join our Global Trade Compliance team within the chemical industry. This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate classification of chemical products under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), the determination of Country of Origin, and the assignment of Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) in accordance with international trade and export control regulations.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of chemical compositions, formulations, and manufacturing processes, as well as how these attributes influence tariff classification, origin determination, and export control obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze chemical compositions, technical data sheets (TDS), safety data sheets (SDS), and manufacturing process information to determine accurate Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes in compliance with global customs regulations.
• Determine Country of Origin for chemical products and intermediates based on rules of origin, production processes, and sourcing structures.
• Research, assign, and validate Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) under U.S. (EAR), EU Dual-Use, and other applicable export control frameworks relevant to chemical substances.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date classification, origin, and regulatory data within SAP GTS.
• Collaborate with R&D, regulatory affairs, supply chain, procurement, and product stewardship to obtain and verify product information for classification and compliance assessments.
• Monitor updates to global customs, export control, and chemical regulations, ensuring internal compliance systems reflect current requirements.
• Support internal audits, trade compliance reviews, and data quality initiatives to ensure data integrity and regulatory adherence.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of classification and regulatory compliance processes, tools, and documentation.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Global Classification Specialist to join our Global Trade Compliance team within the chemical industry. This role is responsible for ensuring the accurate classification of chemical products under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), the determination of Country of Origin, and the assignment of Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) in accordance with international trade and export control regulations.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of chemical compositions, formulations, and manufacturing processes, as well as how these attributes influence tariff classification, origin determination, and export control obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze chemical compositions, technical data sheets (TDS), safety data sheets (SDS), and manufacturing process information to determine accurate Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) codes in compliance with global customs regulations.
• Determine Country of Origin for chemical products and intermediates based on rules of origin, production processes, and sourcing structures.
• Research, assign, and validate Export Control Classification Numbers (ECCNs) under U.S. (EAR), EU Dual-Use, and other applicable export control frameworks relevant to chemical substances.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date classification, origin, and regulatory data within SAP GTS.
• Collaborate with R&D, regulatory affairs, supply chain, procurement, and product stewardship to obtain and verify product information for classification and compliance assessments.
• Monitor updates to global customs, export control, and chemical regulations, ensuring internal compliance systems reflect current requirements.
• Support internal audits, trade compliance reviews, and data quality initiatives to ensure data integrity and regulatory adherence.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of classification and regulatory compliance processes, tools, and documentation.

Experience Level

Senior Level