Senior HTS Classification Specialist

Location: Portland, Oregon, United States. Hybrid schedule: four days per week in the office and one day remote. Applicants may relocate to Portland, but relocation assistance is not available.

Starting salary: $78,000–$100,000 USD annually, depending on knowledge, skills, and experience.

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures commercial trucks, buses, powertrain components, electric vehicles, and autonomous driving solutions.

What you will do

• Gather product information and maintain documentation supporting tariff classifications and customs ruling requests.
• Provide tariff numbers and Participating Government Agency compliance data for import clearance across production, aftermarket, prototypes, chemicals, equipment, and other goods.
• Support post-entry classification audits, broker communications, PGA database updates, and customs clearance activities.
• Research and prepare responses to US CBP and Canadian CBSA inquiries, including CF28 and CF29 requests.
• Resolve classification discrepancies with suppliers and provide classification and trade compliance training.
• Monitor regulatory changes, support Global Trade Management system improvements, and help resolve customs process issues.

Requirements

• BS/BA with three years of related experience, an associate degree with four years of related experience, or six years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and research skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Access.
• Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available, and existing visa holders are not eligible.

Nice to have

• Experience with the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
• Familiarity with 19 CFR, USMCA, Free Trade Agreements, or CTPAT.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual bonus program.
• 401(k) company match up to 6% and an additional non-elective contribution of 3–7% depending on age.
• Four weeks of paid vacation from the start, 13 or more paid holidays, and eight weeks of paid parental leave.
• Healthcare plans, wellness programs, disability coverage, employee assistance, tuition assistance, and volunteer paid time off.
• In-person collaboration through the hybrid schedule and ongoing continuing education support.

Hiring process

• Final candidates must complete a criminal background check and may be required to complete a pre-employment drug screen.