Senior Preferential Tariff Eligibility Specialist

Job Title: Senior Preferential Tariff Eligibility Specialist

Location: United Arab Emirates (Remote)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Arrangement: 100% Remote — Work From Home

Level: Senior

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Preferential Tariff Eligibility Specialist to assess and coordinate preferential tariff eligibility for imported and exported goods under applicable free trade agreements, regional trade arrangements, and preferential trade schemes. This role focuses on evaluating rules of origin, reviewing supporting documentation, verifying origin criteria, and identifying opportunities for legitimate customs duty savings. Working remotely, the successful candidate will collaborate with procurement, logistics, customs, finance, suppliers, and trade compliance teams to ensure preferential tariff claims are accurate, properly supported, and aligned with applicable customs regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess preferential tariff eligibility for goods traded under applicable free trade agreements and preferential trade arrangements.
• Interpret rules of origin and determine the relevant eligibility criteria for specific products and trade routes.
• Review product classifications, tariff codes, country-of-origin information, and destination-market requirements.
• Evaluate whether goods satisfy applicable origin criteria, including wholly obtained status, substantial transformation, change in tariff classification, and regional value content.
• Review certificates of origin, supplier declarations, manufacturing statements, and supporting production records.
• Analyze bills of materials, sourcing information, manufacturing processes, and component origins to support preferential eligibility assessments.
• Verify whether proposed preferential tariff claims are supported by sufficient and valid documentary evidence.
• Compare preferential and non-preferential tariff rates to identify potential duty-saving opportunities.
• Assess the impact of trade agreement provisions, tariff schedules, product-specific rules, and transitional arrangements.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturers to obtain missing origin information and supporting declarations.
• Review product classification and origin documentation for consistency across invoices, packing lists, customs records, and shipping documents.
• Identify eligibility gaps, unsupported origin claims, incorrect tariff treatment, and potential customs compliance risks.
• Prepare preferential tariff eligibility assessments, origin analysis reports, and supporting compliance documentation.
• Maintain records of trade agreement eligibility assessments, origin evidence, tariff references, and review decisions.
• Monitor changes to preferential tariff schedules, trade agreements, customs regulations, and product-specific origin rules.
• Support procurement and sourcing teams in evaluating alternative suppliers and sourcing locations from a preferential tariff perspective.
• Coordinate with customs brokers and authorized representatives to resolve preferential tariff documentation issues.
• Assist finance teams in estimating potential customs duty savings and evaluating the financial impact of preferential treatment.
• Monitor the validity and availability of origin documentation required for preferential tariff claims.
• Support customs audits, origin verification requests, and regulatory reviews by organizing relevant evidence.
• Prepare management reports covering preferential tariff utilization, eligibility exceptions, potential savings, and compliance performance.
• Recommend improvements to origin verification procedures, supplier declaration processes, and preferential tariff monitoring controls.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in International Trade, Customs Compliance, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Economics, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Significant experience in preferential tariff assessment, customs compliance, rules of origin, or international trade operations.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting free trade agreements and preferential trade arrangements.
• Strong understanding of preferential and non-preferential rules of origin.
• Knowledge of wholly obtained criteria, substantial transformation, tariff shift rules, and regional value content calculations.
• Familiarity with HS classification, customs tariff schedules, certificates of origin, and supplier origin declarations.
• Experience reviewing bills of materials, manufacturing records, supplier documentation, and product sourcing information.
• Understanding of customs duty calculations, preferential tariff rates, and trade agreement eligibility requirements.
• Ability to analyze complex supply chains and determine the origin implications of multi-country manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with international customs procedures, trade compliance frameworks, and origin verification practices.
• Experience using customs portals, trade compliance platforms, ERP systems, and tariff research databases.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience preparing analytical reports and eligibility assessments.
• Strong research, numerical analysis, and regulatory interpretation skills.
• Excellent written communication and stakeholder coordination capabilities.
• High attention to detail and strong commitment to documentation accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple eligibility reviews and meet shipment-related deadlines.
• Professional certifications in customs compliance, international trade, or supply chain management are advantageous.
• Experience supporting customs audits, preferential tariff claims, or trade agreement implementation is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fully remote environment.

What We Offer

• A 100% remote, work-from-home position based in the United Arab Emirates.
• Competitive compensation aligned with experience and professional expertise.
• Opportunities to support international trade strategy and customs duty optimization.
• Collaboration with procurement, finance, logistics, and trade compliance professionals.
• Professional development and opportunities to strengthen expertise in preferential trade arrangements and customs regulations.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV highlighting their experience in preferential tariff eligibility, rules of origin, free trade agreements, customs compliance, and international trade documentation.

Application Subject: Application – Senior Preferential Tariff Eligibility Specialist (UAE Remote)

• Candidates should confirm applicable employment arrangements, residency requirements, and work authorization before accepting an offer. Formal customs declarations, preferential tariff claims, binding origin determinations, regulatory submissions, and representations before government authorities must be completed or approved by appropriately authorized personnel or licensed customs representatives where required. This position focuses on remote eligibility analysis, documentary verification, tariff research, compliance coordination, and reporting.