Trade Compliance Specialist

The salary range for this position is from $100,000 to $120,000 per year, depending on experience. (Full-Time, Exempt position)

I. Job Summary:

The Trade Compliance Specialist is responsible for day-to-day oversight of transactional import and export compliance, ensuring goods are imported, exported, and shipped in compliance with corporate policies, CBP & EAR rules and regulations.

This role supports the company trade compliance program by ensuring import entries comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations and company policies related to classification, valuation, country of origin, trade agreement eligibility, and special tariff programs.

The Trade Compliance Specialist supports the company on HTS, Schedule B, and ECCN classifications.  This role is also involved in ensuring compliance with any applicable export control regulations under EAR, OFAC, and ITAR.

The position reports directly to the Trade Compliance Manager. 

II. Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze import documentation for accuracy and compliance with CBP requirements:
• Review customs entries for accuracy of HTS classification, country of origin, valuation, and trade program eligibility.
• Validate supporting data related to USMCA, Chapter 99, Section 232, Section 301, and other duty programs.
• Prepare documentation required for Post Summary Corrections (PSCs), protests, reconciliation activities, and other post-entry filings.
• Coordinate correction activities with customs brokers and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor correction submissions and assist in resolving ACE filing errors, CBP rejects, and broker inquiries.
• Research CBP regulations, rulings, CSMS messages, and trade requirements impacting post-entry activities.
• Support customs broker SOP creation and updates to support new product additions or changes in processing instructions
• Monitor customs broker performance against SOPs and compliance KPIs
• Support HTS, Schedule B, and ECCN classifications
• Maintain records to support classification determination
• Maintain export control documentation including records for customer, end use, and transaction screening. 
• Support export licensing, deemed export control, and compliance monitoring activities
• Provide import and export guidance to cross-functional teams
• Assist the Trade Compliance Manager with internal audits, compliance reviews, and data validation exercises
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to import compliance and post-entry processes.

III. Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, International Trade, Finance, Logistics, or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in customs compliance, customs brokerage, import/export operations, or trade compliance.
• Basic knowledge of customs classification, valuation, country of origin, and trade agreement requirements.
• Understanding of U.S. Customs, EAR, OFAC, and ITAR regulations and documentation requirements
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and other business systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

IV. Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with Post Summary Corrections (PSCs), protests, reconciliation, or broker operations.
• Knowledge of USMCA, Section 232, Section 301, and Chapter 99 reporting requirements.
• Experience working with ACE or customs entry systems.
• Familiarity with customs audits, compliance reviews, and recordkeeping requirements.

About Sumitomo Electric U.S.A., Inc.                

Sumitomo Electric U.S.A., Inc. (SEUSA) serves North American customers in various industries, including electric power, data communications, automotive, electronics manufacturing, medical devices, and more. An overview of our diverse portfolio of products is provided on this site for reference.                 

SEUSA was established in 1971 as the first North American subsidiary of Sumitomo Electric Industries. Our early activities contributed to the development of other subsidiaries, and today we are a part of a regional network of more than 40 companies affiliated with the Sumitomo Electric Group. SEUSA’s main offices are located in the Los Angeles metropolitan area and Silicon Valley. Please visit for more info: https://global-sei.com/usa/seusa/.                  

SEUSA is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

About Sumitomo Electric Group                 

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. is a recognized global technology leader with over 290,000 employees working at around 400 group companies in 40 countries. Building on more than 120 years of innovation, today Sumitomo Electric is engaged in diversified business activities that support people’s daily lives and industries in five business segments: automotive, infocommunications, electronics, environment & energy, and industrial materials.  To learn more about Sumitomo Electric, please visit https://sumitomoelectric.com. You can watch videos from our past interns and our corporate profile on our YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/SumitomoElectric/). Follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sumitomo-electric).