As a US/CA Import - Senior Trade Compliance Manager, you will lead the company's customs and import compliance program for goods entering the United States. The role owns classification, valuation, origin, broker management, duty/tariff optimization, and all U.S. import operations. This role partners with supply chain, procurement, finance, tax, legal, and business teams to protect the company from customs risk while enabling efficient and cost-effective importation of goods.
You will report directly to our Trade Compliance Director, and you’ll work out of our Charlotte, NC location on a Hybrid work schedule.
Hybrid Work Schedule Note: For the first 90 days, New Hires must be prepared to work 100% onsite M-F
In this role, you will impact Honeywell's ability to navigate international trade regulations, maintain compliance, and facilitate the seamless movement of goods across borders, thereby supporting the company's global operations and success.
ResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities
Customs operations
- Manage all U.S. & CA import customs operations, including entry filing, and post-entry processes
- Oversee customs broker relationships, SOPs, KPIs, and performance reviews
- Review and approve broker instructions for new products, new suppliers, and new trade lanes
- Manage customs holds, exams, and CBP inquiries
- Oversee ACE Portal access, reporting, and data management
Tariff classification
- Ensure documented, defensible classifications for all imported products
- Conduct periodic classification reviews for high-volume and high-duty items
- Maintain classification database and ensure ERP/broker alignment
Customs valuation
- Ensure customs valuation methodology is documented and compliant with 19 U.S.C. § 1401a
- Identify and properly declare all dutiable elements:
Country of origin
- Oversee country of origin determinations for all imported products
- Manage both non-preferential origin (marking, tariff application) and preferential origin (FTA qualification)
- Maintain origin documentation: certificates of origin, supplier declarations, production records, BOM analysis
Free trade agreement management
- Support FTA qualification programs for applicable agreements
Tariff and duty management
- Monitor and manage exposure to all applicable tariff programs:
IEEPA refund management
- Manage IEEPA refund recovery through CAPE
- File CAPE Declarations and monitor processing
- Reconcile refunds received against expected amounts
- Coordinate with finance on accounting treatment and with legal on refund ownership
Compliance and audit
- Lead responses to CBP audits, Focused Assessments, and post-entry reviews
- Conduct internal compliance reviews, transactional testing, and entry audits
- Manage voluntary disclosures (prior disclosures) where needed
- Oversee reasonable care compliance under 19 U.S.C. § 1484
- Maintain 5-year record retention for all import records
- Manage customs bond adequacy and renewal
YOU MUST HAVE
- 6 years of experience in U.S. customs and import compliance
- Must be Licensed U.S. customs broker (LCB)
- Deep knowledge of U.S. customs law, HTS classification, customs valuation, and country of origin
- 3 years of experience managing customs brokers
- 3 years of experience with Section 232, Section 301, AD/CVD, and FTA programs
- 3 years of experience responding to CBP audits and inquiries including CF28 & CF29
- Strong working knowledge of ACE
- Strong analytical, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
WE VALUE
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, international trade, or related field
- Experience with drawback, FTZ, first sale, or reconciliation programs
- Experience with USMCA rules of origin
- Experience with SAP GTS, Oracle GTM, or similar trade management platforms
- Experience in manufacturing, technology, automotive or industrial sectors
- Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) or similar credential
- Experience managing IEEPA refund recovery
- Experience in value reconciliation
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
In addition to a competitive salary, leading-edge work, and developing solutions side-by-side with dedicated experts in their fields, Honeywell employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short-Term and Long-Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays. Learn more (https://benefits.honeywell.com/)
ABOUT HONEYWELL TECHNOLOGIESHoneywell Technologies is a global, pure-play automation company with a legacy of innovating to help solve the world’s most mission-critical challenges, enhancing the quality of life for people and communities around the world. We serve the building, industrial, and process sectors with a broad portfolio of services, solutions, and products, underpinned by our Honeywell Technologies Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Technologies Forge intelligence layer. By combining the deep domain expertise of our more than 50,000 employees with decades of data from our global installed base, we are uniquely positioned to lead the industrial sector’s transition from automation to autonomy. Learn more
THE BUSINESS UNITHoneywell’s Legal department plays a pivotal role in supporting the company’s global operations by providing expert guidance on regulatory compliance, including trade compliance. This business unit ensures that Honeywell’s activities align with legal requirements worldwide, mitigating risks and enabling sustainable business growth.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job posted: October 15, 2026
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status. Learn more
Skills Required
- 6 years of experience in U.S. customs and import compliance
- Licensed U.S. customs broker (LCB)
- Deep knowledge of U.S. customs law, HTS classification, customs valuation, and country of origin
- 3 years of experience managing customs brokers
- 3 years of experience with Section 232, Section 301, AD/CVD, and FTA programs
- 3 years of experience responding to CBP audits and inquiries, including CF28 and CF29
- Strong working knowledge of ACE
- Strong analytical, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, international trade, or a related field
- Experience with drawback, FTZ, first sale, or reconciliation programs
- Experience with USMCA rules of origin
- Experience with SAP GTS, Oracle GTM, or similar trade management platforms
- Experience in manufacturing, technology, automotive, or industrial sectors
- Certified Customs Specialist (CCS) or similar credential
- Experience managing IEEPA refund recovery
- Experience in value reconciliation
Honeywell Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Honeywell and has not been reviewed or approved by Honeywell.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are anchored by a strong 401(k) match with clear vesting and annual funding mechanics. Plan administration and education resources further reinforce long‑term savings support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away provisions include company holidays, flexible vacation for many exempt roles, and paid sick time. These policies contribute meaningful breadth beyond base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is available to all parents with flexible usage options, and certain family‑building supports are included. Birth mothers can coordinate leave with short‑term disability for extended coverage.
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