Posted 5/06/11

TITLE: Import Duty Specialist
REPORTS TO: Imports Duty Manager
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
LOCATION: San Diego

Responsible for the efficient execution of duty classification, harmonized code, Spanish language translation and other core documents to facilitate the export of PriceSmart merchandise.

• Process duties, harmonized codes and translation requests as necessary for the importing of PriceSmart merchandise with minimal turnaround time
• Maintain up-to-date duty schedules and provide accurate reports on a regular basis
• Work with PriceSmart Buying staff to ensure accurate and timely information transfer for duty classification requests
• Responsible for determining the import tariff classification and Duties of new items and Harmonize codes by country
• Providing duty rates and support to buyers
• Entering harmonize codes in AS400 and PAT
• Sign lines and fact tag items Translations (Spanish)
• Harmonized codes yearly maintenance AS400 and PAT
• Inputting CAFTA certificate information in to system
• CAFTA rates per country
• Providing in country documentation support (Copies of CAFTA certificates, MSDS, Product ingredient labels, composition ratio, Specification sheets and pictures)
• Resolving and communicate harmonize codes and duties discrepancies
• Updating Excel sheets reports (Cafta and Duty changes)

• Minimum 1 year(s) experience Import Duties classification
• Should have some knowledge/experience of international documentation
• Must be able to work well in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) oral and written fluency preferred
• Good communication skills
• Excellent organizational/detail skills
• Computer skills (MS Office) required Microsoft Excel, AS/400 preferred
• Working knowledge of U.S. Customs and other government agency regulations a plus
• Import/export experience with ocean carrier freight forwarder or customs agencies preferred
• College degree preferred
• AS400 experience a plus

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Principal duties are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this position. An incumbent must be able to perform all of the essential duties outlined above.
This position description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. An employee holding this position will be required to perform any other position-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accomodate individuals with a disability.

Internal candidates, please submit resume to jobs@pricesmart.com or see Human Resources.

E-mail preferred. Please send resume and cover letter in Word format to: jobs@pricesmart.com. In the subject line, please indicate "Import Duty Specialist" and include salary requirements in the cover letter. Please note that submissions without salary requirements may not be considered. You may submit by fax to: 858-404-8818 or via US mail to:

PriceSmart, Inc.
9740 Scranton Rd., Suite 125
San Diego, CA 92121
Fax: 858-404-8818
E-mail (preferred): jobs@pricesmart.com

PriceSmart, Inc. is an at will employer and as such makes no contract for employment. This at-will employment relationship may only be altered by the President of PriceSmart, Inc. in writing.