- Oversee all imports into Mexico, including the coordination of international and domestic logistics, customs broker clearance, payment of duties and IVA, and recordkeeping
- Oversee all exports from Mexico, including the coordination of international and domestic logistics, customs broker clearance, recordkeeping – knowledge of chemical requirements related to US Customs a plus
- Lead audits of past import and export transactions in Mexico to resolve any outstanding issues or gaps in compliance in conjunction with Legal Regulatory Compliance
- Work with a variety of people across the business, including Logistics, Procurement, Legal, and Accounting to efficiently manage all imports and exports for Mexican operations
- Provide guidance on trade agreements Mexico has with foreign countries
- Complete requests for free trade agreement (FTA) certificates and country of origin certificates, including
- Documenting the FTA qualification analysis
- Recordkeeping the certificates, the qualification analysis, and any related data
- Conduct HTS classification and research where necessary, using HTS Chapter and Section Notes, the Explanatory Notes, Customs rulings, and other resources
- Provide guidance on proper customs valuation methodologies for Mexican customs and implement the proper customs values accordingly
- Manage customs duty payments in conjunction with Accounting
- Support the monitoring of customs brokers and other related service providers’ performance and draft quarterly report for management
- Research and make compliance recommendations to reduce cost and mitigate regulatory risks
- Become the primary contact for customs brokers in Mexico
- Provide departmental system & regulatory compliance training related to Mexican imports and exports requirements
- Ensure powers of attorney and related paperwork for Mexican customs brokers are maintained
- Ensure the maintenance of accurate trade compliance records in accordance with Mexican requirements (e.g., pedimento, COVE, DODA, Carta Porte, commercial invoice, bill of lading, free trade agreement certificates, POA, entry packets, etc.),
- Provide performance metrics for export and import processes for all Mexico operations
- Ensure the implementation of standardized and integrated international trade procedures in order to optimize corporate efficiency and minimize regulatory risk
- Provide guidance and resolve issues related to Incoterms
- Have knowledge of Regulaciones y Restricciones No Arancelarias (RRNA) for imports and exports
- Have experience with Mexican NOMS, both import and export
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