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The **Customs Classification Specialist** ensures accurate global tariff codes (HS/HTS/HSUS, Schedule B, ECCN) for ExxonMobil's product catalog. Key responsibilities include product classification, data governance, stakeholder collaboration, and audit management using WCO General Rules of Interpretation. Requirements include a bachelor's degree, 3-5+ years of experience, and proficiency in HS/HTSUS, WCO GRIs, and documentation. Preferred: exposure to multiple jurisdictions, trade compliance platforms, and adaptability to changing priorities. Offers competitive compensation, global networking opportunities, and continuous learning programs.
- Compensation
- Not specified
- City
- Bengaluru
- Country
- India
Currency: Not specified
Full Job Description
About us
At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the worlds largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.
The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.
We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet societys evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.
ExxonMobils affiliates in India
ExxonMobils affiliates have offices in India in Bengaluru, Mumbai and the National Capital Region.
ExxonMobils affiliates in India supporting the Product Solutions business engage in the marketing, sales and distribution of performance as well as specialty products across chemicals and lubricants businesses. The India planning teams are also embedded with global business units for business planning and analytics.
ExxonMobils LNG affiliate in India supporting the upstream business provides consultant services for other ExxonMobil upstream affiliates and conducts LNG market-development activities.
The Global Business Center - Technology Center provides a range of technical and business support services for ExxonMobils operations around the globe.
ExxonMobil strives to make a positive contribution to the communities where we operate and its affiliates support a range of education, health and community-building programs in India. Read more about our Corporate Responsibility Framework.
To know more about ExxonMobil in India, visit ExxonMobil India and the Energy Factor India.
What will you do in our team
- Responsible for the accurate assignment and maintenance of global tariff codes (HS/HTS/HTSUS) and export codes (Schedule B, ECCN) across the ExxonMobil product catalog, including purchased and produced material.
- This role ensures compliant classification to be used on all ExxonMobil import/export declarations.
- The ideal candidate blends STEM technical skills with sound techno-regulatory interpretation practices and strong cross-functional communication to produce audit-ready classification records.
Key responsibilities
Product Classification
Assign HS/HTS/HTSUS, Schedule B, ECCN, and other local tariff codes using WCO General Rules of Interpretation, legal notes, and binding rulings.
Classify complex items (assemblies, kits, refurbished goods, spare parts) considering essential character, materials, and function.
Maintain classification decision trees and rationales with references (chapter notes, explanatory notes, rulings).
Data Governance & Documentation
Maintain a controlled repository of classifications linked to SKUs, BOMs, and product lifecycle changes.
Version control decisions, capture sources, and attach technical drawings/specs to each record.
Stakeholder Collaboration
Partner with Engineering, Product Management, Procurement, and Logistics to gather product details (composition, function, performance specs).
Broker Oversight & Trade Operations
Assist in valuation, origin determination, and FTA eligibility (e.g., USMCA, CPTPP) when classification impacts duty rates.
Controls, Audit & Risk Management
Conduct periodic internal audits; remediate discrepancies; prepare for government or 3rd party audits.
Monitor regulatory updates (tariff changes, duty rate updates, sanctions impact) and cascade changes into master data.
Systems & Automation
Integrate classification data with SAP/GTS.
About you
Skills and Qualifications
Required
Bachelors degree in International Trade, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
35+ years of hands-on customs classification experience (import/export), preferably in Oil & Gas.
Strong working knowledge of HS/HTSUS, WCO GRIs, section/chapter notes, explanatory notes; familiarity with Schedule B and ECCN (EAR).
Experience collaborating with customs brokers and using trade compliance software.
Excellent analytical skills; ability to interpret technical specs and BOMs.
Clear, audit-ready writing and documentation skills.
Strong analytical, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills; problem solving and improvement mindset
Strong attention to detail
Demonstrated teamwork and ability to collaborate effectively across regional and functional boundaries
Procedure design & continuous improvement
Risk anticipation & audit readiness
Proficiency in spoken and written English
Preferred
Exposure to classification in multiple jurisdictions (EU CN/TARIC, CA HS, MX HS).
Experience with Trade compliance platforms, SAP; CAD/engineering drawing viewers,
Understanding of Tariff databases, customs rulings (CROSS), WCO materials
Adapts to changing & competing priorities in response to dynamic supply/demand situations
Working independently and knowing when to escalate
Proactively following up on pending requests, and communicates to key stakeholders on progress & updates
Prioritizing and organizing tasks based on urgency, developing events, and time sensitive needs while coping with the stressful situations in an operational environment
Your benefits
An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance and life. We offer you:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical plans, maternity leave and benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Global networking & cross-functional opportunities
- Annual vacations & holidays
- Day care assistance program
- Training and development program
- Tuition assistance program
- Workplace flexibility policy
- Relocation program
- Transportation facility
Please note benefits may change from time to time without notice, subject to applicable laws. The benefits programs are based on the Companys eligibility guidelines.
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