AM/DM - Customs Compliance

You are a highly skilled and detail-oriented Customs & Tariff Classification Specialist, responsible for managing tariff classification, preferential duty application, and customs compliance strategies to support mobile phone manufacturing operations in India. Your role involves ensuring adherence to relevant Indian and international regulations, requiring strong legal acumen, technical expertise in customs matters, and the ability to coordinate across functional and cultural lines. Your key responsibilities include accurate classification of imported goods under the WCO Harmonized System, application of preferential duty schemes, implementation of duty planning strategies, maintenance of classification and import tax database, monitoring of import declarations for accuracy and compliance, and traceability of internal records. You will provide expert guidance on tariff-related matters, respond to customs queries, audits, litigation, and advance rulings, and track and interpret amendments in customs tariff policies in real-time. Engaging with industry associations to advocate for regulatory improvements, providing feedback on policy changes, collaborating with external legal counsel, and coordinating documentation related to litigation and compliance matters are also part of your responsibilities. To qualify for this role, you should have a Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B. or equivalent) from a recognized institution, with advanced legal qualifications being a plus. A strong understanding of the WCO Harmonized System and customs classification rules, along with practical experience in tariff classification of mechanical and electrical products, preferably in the mobile or electronics manufacturing industry, are also required.,