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• Utilize CROSS rulings, Explanatory Notes, & Informed Compliance Publications to assist clients in determining the proper HTS classification of their goods.• Analyze and correct supplier FTA qualifications.• Manage Broker information requests for assigned clients.• Qualify client goods for duty-free entry under the USMCA.

• Daily classifications of various apparel and footwear items, keeping up to date with latest HTS changes and Informed Compliance Publications from US CBP.• Collect and present quarterly metrics on department work.• Perform weekly audits of US and Canada import shipments to protect Fila USA & Fila Canada’s right to import and verify that accurate information is being transmitted to CBP and CBSA.• Monitor First Sale program with total duty savings of $600K+.• Support Finance department by ensuring accurate duty on internal reports in comparison to monthly Customs duty reports.• Support Sourcing department in researching trade agreement regulations to maximize duty savings.

• Assisted with Canada, EU, and Middle East HTS classification of a variety of confections and machinery parts.• Performed quarterly audits of Canadian and EU customs entries to ensure accuracy.• Managed Brexit transition with EU broker and UK customers.• Supported business units in Canada, EMEA, and LATAM with FTA qualifications, duty analysis on new products, Customs clearance issues, and other assigned projects.• Kept management up to date with the latest Customs issues and world events in Canada and EMEA countries.

Sparks, Md

-Provide daily HTS classification of footwear and apparel to both customs broker and internal departments.-Implemented entry audit process that has recovered over $68,000.-Manage document retention.-Manage duty drawback program.-Process freight invoices for payment.-Provide data to Accounting regarding duty statements and total duty expenditures each month, including Section 301 duties.

Glen Burnie, Md

• Provide guidance to Entry Writer team on matters pertaining to product classification, free trade agreements, Partner Government Agency requirements, and other Customs compliance matters.• Respond to inquiries from clients and other internal departments on Customs compliance matters.• Work with Compliance department to audit files and provide correction where needed.• Organize ongoing training for Entry Writer team, including a weekly reminders/roundtable meeting.• Gather & track data on issues encountered during audits to provide management with metrics to identify problem areas.

Glen Burnie, Md

• Main point of contact for clients to enter their goods into the United States, including HTS code selection, government agency requirements, and free trade agreement claims to minimize taxes and duties where possible• Assist Compliance team in researching HTS codes and PGA requirements• Perform daily audits of all entries to ensure accurate information is being transmitted to US Customs

Hampstead, Md

Responsible for timely and accurate processing of import shipments as well as shipment tracking to ensure delivery. This position involves extensive communication with overseas factories in Asia, North Africa, and Central America.

Baltimore, Maryland Area

Perform government mandated pre-shipment inspections to assist in determination of the fair market value of exported goods at ports, airports, warehouses and other areas. Provide visual verification of quality and quantity of goods as well as ensuring correct coding and classification are on the cargo.

Wallkill, Ny

Handled an average of 70 shipments a week coming into the US for Watchtower, which included working with a customs broker for Import Security Filing and Harmonized Tariff Schedule code selection. This position involved extensive verbal and written communication with both the foreign shipper, customs broker, trucking companies, and internal receiving. Shipments were tracked in a proprietary database system (based on Microsoft Access). Generated weekly reports for management combining information from several custom-made advanced searches into easy-to-read spreadsheets and charts.

Wallkill, Ny

Worked with individuals moving to foreign destinations to ensure smooth movement and tracking of their personal effects from door-to-door. Involved verbal and written communication with individuals around the country and overseas branch destinations.

Wallkill, Ny

Arranged export shipments from Watchtower's facility to destinations around the world. This position involved extensive verbal and written communication with Freight Forwarders, truckers, and internal dock personnel to ensure smooth and efficient shipment handling. Resolved time-sensitive issues to keep shipments moving. Handled an average of 58 combined Full Container Loads, Less than Container Loads, and Air Freight shipments each month. Provided door-to-door tracking of shipments for management, including ocean vessel tracking, Made extensive use of proprietary database system, including a Warehouse Management System to provide just-in-time arrival of shipments at the dock to meet the container.

Wallkill, Ny

Led a team of 5 individuals involved with the checking-in of items for Export shipments, consolidating pallets for shipment, preparing weekly courier shipments, and loading up to four containers a day. Used both sit-down forklifts and stand-up electric pallet trucks. Worked closely with management to maintain good workflow and motivation to team and developed metrics to track weekly work.

Patterson, Ny

Worked in a team of three to translate legal documents from Russian to English. This position involved extensive research in areas as diverse as law, medicine, and building codes in the Russian Federation. Main role on team was proofing of final English text, assisted with translation as well.

Wallkill, Ny

Put together shipments to various foreign destinations and prepared paperwork for customs and consignee. Involved extensive written communication with foreign consignees as well as close attention to specific details of each foreign destination.

Wallkill, Ny

Worked with a literature picking system to pack boxes and prepare them for palletizing.

Mount Joy, Pa

Handled data entry on incoming watch repairs, shipping operations (both domestic and international), and customer service.

Harrisburg, Pa

Sorted packages by ZIP code in a fast-paced assembly line environment.