Hard Skills
ExpertTariff ClassificationThe practice of assigning the correct Harmonized System (HS) codes to goods to determine applicable duties and taxes.
AdvancedCustoms ValuationDetermining the monetary value of imported goods according to international standards for duty calculation.
AdvancedImport/Export DocumentationManaging and auditing legal documents such as Bills of Lading, Commercial Invoices, and Certificates of Origin.
AdvancedFree Trade Agreement (FTA) QualificationAnalyzing goods against specific rules of origin to determine eligibility for preferential duty rates under agreements like USMCA or CPTPP.
SpecialistDuty Drawback ManagementThe process of reclaiming duties paid on imported goods that are later exported or destroyed.
AdvancedIncoterms ProficiencyDeep understanding of the International Commercial Terms that define the responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international trade.
IntermediateSupply Chain Security ComplianceEnsuring adherence to security programs such as CTPAT or AEO to protect the supply chain from terrorism and smuggling.