Tariff and Duty Drawback Clerk

Cornell Pump Company is a prominent leader in the centrifugal pump industry with over 75 years of experience and continuous growth. Our manufacturing facilities located in Clackamas, OR, Vancouver, WA, and Rock Hill, SC allow us to serve diverse markets such as Agriculture, Industrial, Municipal, Rental, and Mining.

We are seeking a Duty Drawback & Tariff Clerk to join our team in Vancouver, WA. This role supports import/export compliance by analyzing trade data, identifying tariff recovery opportunities, and coordinating with internal teams and brokers to prepare and file accurate, timely drawback claims.

Prepare and track duty drawback claims for exported products.

Collect, organize, and validate import/export documentation and data, including entry summaries, invoices, bills of lading, and export records.

Review commercial invoices, product specifications, and bills of materials to ensure accurate tariff classification.

Ensure compliance with CBP, BIS, and other trade regulations.

Reconcile import/export data to identify drawback eligibility and support audits.

Collaborate with internal teams, customs brokers, and logistics partners; monitor tariff changes, duty spend trends, and cost-saving opportunities, and assist with reporting and claim tracking.

• 1-2 years of experience with duty drawback
• High school diploma or equivalent required;
  Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred (business, supply chain, logistics, international trade, or accounting)
• Strong understanding of:
  • HTS Classification
  • CBP regulations
  • Duty drawback rules (19 CFR Part 190)
  • Import/Export documentation
• Strong analytical skills with Excel
• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) or progress toward certification.
• Experience in manufacturing or import/export-heavy industries.
• Familiarity with free trade agreements (USMCA, etc.).
• ERP or trade compliance software experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in customs compliance, tariff classification, or duty drawback.
• 2-5 years of experience working with customs brokers or ACE systems.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Join a company with a long history of growth, innovation, and customer-focused solutions. Work with a supportive team and enjoy benefits designed to support your health, family, and professional development including:

• 10 paid holidays and PTO starting at 2 weeks per year
• 401K Plan – Up to 7.5% (3% employer contribution and up to another 4.5% employer matching) as based on your contribution thereafter: immediate full vesting
• Two medical plans: PPO and HDHP with HSA
• Pet Insurance
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Two weeks of paid Parental Leave
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & AD&DD, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&DD
• Supplemental health insurance: hospital, accident, and critical illness insurance
• Safety Shoes:
  Get up to $250 reimbursed every two years
• Prescription Safety Glasses:
  Get up to $250 reimbursement every two years
• Employee Rewards and Recognition Program
• Coffee and healthy snacks daily
• Free lunch with food truck Fridays throughout the Summer, a summer party for the family, holiday events, and Santa Day for the kids

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Cornell Pump Company is an EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability employer.
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