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Position Title: Customs Compliance Classification Specialist (Import/Export Activities)

Position Summary:

The Customs Compliance Classification Specialist will support customs-related administrative work, audits, and post-entry activities. The role ensures import-export classification activities for PNA and its business units comply with applicable policies, procedures, and government regulations. This position is supported by PEXNA Logistics and the PNA Customs Compliance Manager.

Certification Preference: CCS or Customs Broker License (not required)

Education & Experience:

Candidates should have a strong working knowledge and direct experience in import/export activities and Customhouse brokerage. A practical understanding of CBP compliance best practices and regulations is essential. Candidates must be detail-oriented, capable of independent decision-making, and able to troubleshoot complex issues. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI) is required.

Education: Undergraduate degree in supply chain logistics/distribution, finance, accounting, international business, or a related field, or a minimum of 6 years of practical experience in customs and international trade.

Key Responsibilities:

Classification & Trade Compliance (65%)

+ Assign Harmonized Tariff Numbers, Schedule Bs, ECCNs, and other data requirements for products.

+ Monitor and evaluate changes in tariff/duty programs (HTS, Schedule B, ECCN, CVD/ADD, Section 301/232).

+ Coordinate qualification of goods and manage SPI-related certificates and entry audits.

+ Support post-entry activities including Post Summary Corrections, Protests, Prior Disclosures, and Voluntary Tenders.

+ Maintain product dictionary and ensure accurate descriptions, classifications, country of origin, ECCNs, and FTA indicators.

+ Execute audits related to imports, exports, classification, and FTAs.

+ Monitor export control activity and manage licenses/permits.

+ Support processes related to drawback or other duty/tax claims.

+ May assist with CTPAT or other trade compliance functions.

Work Environment & Complexity:

+ Mix of recurring and non-recurring tasks with moderate supervision.

+ High attention to detail and complexity.

+ Errors may result in delivery delays or CBP penalties, affecting company risk designation.

Communication:

+ Interacts with internal teams, third-party warehouses, CBP officers, service providers, and government officials.

+ Collaborates with internal IT and external software vendors for issue resolution.

This position is moving extremely fast as this is an urgent need for the client. If interested, please send over your most up to date resume to ktrivigno @astoncarter.com along with your availability for a 10-minute phone call.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Newark, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.