Customs Compliance Specialist

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• Status Quo and Company: A job at TSMC Arizona offers an opportunity to work at the most advanced semiconductor fab in the United States. TSMC Arizona’s first fab will operate its leading-edge semiconductor process technology (N4 process), starting production in the first half of 2025. The second fab will utilize its leading edge N3 and N2 process technology and be operational in 2028.
  
  The recently announced third fab will manufacture chips using 2nm or even more advanced process technology, with production starting by the end of the decade. America’s leading technology companies are ready to rely on TSMC Arizona for the next generations of chips that will power the digital future.
• Key Responsibilities: Manages import/export of semiconductor products, ensuring compliance with international customs regulations. Key responsibilities include overseeing FTZ, customs clearance, HTS classification, ECCN determination, duties/taxes management, and maintaining accurate records. The role involves conducting audits, resolving compliance issues, supporting logistics, monitoring metrics, and identifying duty-saving opportunities. Expertise in trade agreements and updated knowledge of customs laws are essential for efficient operations and regulatory adherence.

Responsibilities:

• Manage customs broker & US customs clearance procedures for semiconductor related products and components. This includes reviewing and validating entry declarations, ensuring proper valuation, country of origin, and trade program claims.
• Oversee and enhance Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) operations, ensuring full compliance with FTZ regulations.
• Prepare, review, and submit all necessary documentation, permits, and licenses for the import and export of semiconductor products, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Calculate, manage, and optimize import and export duties, taxes, and fees including the identification and implementation of duty reduction strategies.
• Determine the correct HTS and ECCN for products.
• Conduct internal audits of trade compliance processes and documentation to ensure compliance with government regulations, developing correctives action plans as needed.
• Ensure all shipments comply with customs regulations & requirement.
• Provide support and guidance to the logistics team, procurement, and other cross-functional departments on complex customs-related matters and resolve any compliance issues or delays encountered on all shipments.
• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of relevant domestic and international trade compliance laws, regulations, and policies, including changes to trade agreements and sanctions programs.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on key customs compliance metrics and KPIs to management, identifying trends, potential areas of risk, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Prepare responses to all audits or investigations by CBP.
• Identify duty savings opportunities and certify goods as eligible for preferential treatment under trade agreements.
• Providing advice and guidance to customers and suppliers on customs compliance issues.
• Maintain accurate records of import and export activities as required by law.
• Participate actively in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of company-wide systems, policies, procedures, and internal controls related to global trade compliance.

Education:

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a customs entry writer/broker

Technical

Skills:

• Familiar with the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and 19
  
  CFR

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possession of an active U.S Customs Broker’s License
• Demonstrated experience with FTZ regulations and operational processes with direct FTZ management experience

Interpersonal

Skills:

• Communication
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
• Teamwork

Physical Requirements: N/A

Training: N/A

Shift expectations: Standard work hours:
Monday through Friday

Candidates must be willing and able to work on-site at our Phoenix Arizona facility.

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