Trade Compliance Associate

Job Description

Posted Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Job Summary

Reporting to the Trade Operations Leader, the Trade Compliance Associate supports the execution of international trade compliance activities to help ensure Hellermann Tyton North America operates in accordance with U.S. Customs and applicable foreign trade regulations. This position provides day‑to‑day operational and compliance support for import and export processes, including reviewing entry documentation, maintaining HTS classifications and Country of Origin (COO) data, and administering free trade agreement programs such as USMCA.

The role assists with vendor solicitation and collection of COO and HTS certifications, maintains required trade documentation, and supports accurate duty application and trade remedy tracking. This will be achieved while maintaining Hellermann Tyton's Quality and EHS certifications by supporting all corporate policies, procedures, work instructions, and required documentation.

The Trade Compliance Associate is responsible for maintaining organized and accurate trade records, updating internal databases, and ensuring activities align with established corporate policies, departmental procedures, and regulatory requirements.

• Prepare and issue Free Trade Agreement (FTA) certificates, including USMCA, and other required trade program declarations for customers and affiliated entities.
• Perform FTA qualification analyses for manufactured and resale products in accordance with applicable U.S. trade agreement rules.
• Review and audit import entry documentation to ensure accurate HTS classification, Country of Origin (COO), trade remedy applicability (e.g., Section 232/301, IEEPA), and proper duty assessment.
• Assign and maintain product trade classifications, including HTS, ECCN, Schedule B, COO, and applicable preference criteria, with supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with internal teams, suppliers, manufacturers, and customs brokers to obtain and validate required classification and origin data.
• Maintain and update the internal trade compliance database to ensure accurate import and export classification records.
• Administer the annual supplier solicitation process for trade certifications covering purchased materials, components, and resale products.
• File Electronic Export Information (EEI) through AES and maintain ITN documentation for U.S. export shipments.
• Conduct restricted party screening and escalate potential matches in accordance with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• Maintain trade compliance records in accordance with 15 CFR, 19 CFR, and company retention policies to support audit readiness.
• Support the enhancement and maintenance of Hellermann Tyton’s trade compliance recordkeeping practices in accordance with 15 CFR, 19 CFR, and applicable GAAP requirements.

As assigned by Management

• Working knowledge of Free Trade Agreements (including USMCA) and domestic trade programs, with an understanding of their commercial and compliance impact.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify root causes and assess downstream impacts of changes in trade data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyze data and summarize findings clearly and accurately.
• Understanding of Regional Value Content (RVC) methodologies and qualification requirements under U.S. Free Trade Agreements.
• Ability to assign and interpret trade classifications, including HTS, ECCN, Schedule B, Country of Origin, and applicable preference criteria.
• Knowledge of supplier FTA certification solicitation and documentation processes for manufactured and resale products.
• Familiarity with U.S. export documentation requirements and procedures for transmitting export data to freight forwarders and customers.
• Understanding of restricted party screening requirements under U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR).
• Working knowledge of trade compliance recordkeeping requirements under 15 CFR, 19 CFR, and applicable GAAP standards.
• Demonstrated initiative with a continuous improvement mindset and commitment to trade compliance best practices.