Customs Operations HTS Classifier (Hybrid, Puerto Rico)

Date Posted:

2026-07-08



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-PR-SANTA ISABEL-B1 ~ Felicia Industrial Park - St B1 ~ BLDG 1



Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services in Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico:

Enterprise Services Customs Operations (ESCO) is looking for a professional with experience executing Customs compliance and operations work in an exporter/importer environment to fill the role of Planning Advisor.  This position will primarily determine U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classifications and maintain product information including HTS justification and General Rule of Interpretation (GRI) used.  This position will also prepare Free Trade Agreement (FTA) certificates of origin when needed.  This person must be a team player who is willing to learn and adapt to the company’s business needs. This role serves as a HTS classification primary point of contact for one or more businesses. The Planning Advisor reports to the Planning and Declarations Manager.

What You Will Do

• Ensures compliant and timely determination of HTS, including kits
• Translates regulatory declaration requirements into comprehensive easy-to-understand consultative guidance to ensure compliance and facilitate shipment execution
• Works with internal programs and functions such as Global Trade, Shipping, Receiving, International Logistics, Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders
• Manages customer expectations
• Ensure accurate and complete record keeping
• Operates in accordance with standard operating procedures. Recommends updates to processes and tools to accommodate compliant and facilitative goods flow
• Represents the organization as primary contact for HTS determinations with internal customers and third-party service providers
• Qualify parts for FTA applicability using both tariff shift and valuation rules
• Prepare FTA Certificates of Origin and maintain records
• This position will reference written work instructions for guidance with daily job activities. Work instructions are available in English only. 

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and a minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience working with Customs Compliance Regulations (domestic/global import/export) and application of export/import trade regulations
• Experience reviewing product specifications, drawings and multi-level Bills of Material (BOMs)
• Working knowledge of GRIs and their application, experience writing HTS substantiations

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience determining tariff classifications (HTS) in wide variety of HTS Chapters
• Microsoft Office applications, SAP based systems
• Licensed Customs Broker (LCB) and/or Certified Export Specialist (CES)
• Experience qualifying parts for Free Trade Agreements using both tariff shift and valuation rules
• Experience determining applicability of Other Government Agency requirements
• Familiar with ACE, DDTC, export/import valuation, Other Government Agency requirements, Free Trade Agreements and CBP processes, U.S. Government import regulations
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to respond efficiently and effectively to time-critical issues with competing / conflicting priorities
• Detailed and task-oriented self-starter who can develop effective networks with internal and external customers
• Ability to work in a hybrid and remote team environment 
• Excellent customer relationship/interpersonal skills

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Work Location: This is a hybrid role, eligible candidates must currently reside near Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico.

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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