Customs Classification Specialist

Customs Classification Specialist- £35,000-£40,000 - London/ Hybrid

The Role

Are you confident classifying complex products across global trade tariffs? Do you enjoy working with detailed data while building strong client relationships? If so, this could be the perfect next step for you as a Customs Classification Specialist.

As a Customs Classification Specialist, you ll play a key role in ensuring products are accurately classified for import across the UK, EU and US. You ll work with a mix of data, systems and people, giving you a varied and engaging day.

This is a largely home-based role, with travel to the London office once a week. You ll also have opportunities to connect with clients and colleagues through meetings and occasional site visits.

Working closely with the Head of Customs Compliance & Classification, developers and administrators, you ll help shape and improve an evolving global classification system.

If you re ready to take on a rewarding role where your expertise truly makes an impact, apply today and start your next chapter.

Please note, previous applicants need not apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Classify products for both new and existing clients
• Maintain and develop the TariffTel database
• Keep up to date with UK, EU and US Trade Tariff changes
• Gather technical information from stakeholders to support accurate classification
• Respond to client queries and provide clear, practical solutions
• Build strong, long-term client relationships
• Attend regular client review meetings
• Support wider promotion of TariffTel through blogs, research and events

The Company

We exist because global trade is getting harder. TariffTel makes classification simpler.

TariffTel was founded with one clear purpose: accurate tariff codes, maintained automatically, to support strategic international growth. Today, we re the classification platform trusted by some of the UK s most trusted brands.

The Benefits

• Flexible, home-based working with weekly London office collaboration
• A varied role combining technical expertise and client interaction
• Opportunities to influence and improve systems
• Supportive team environment with strong knowledge sharing
• Exposure to international trade practices and evolving regulations

The Person

To succeed as a Customs Classification Specialist, you ll bring:

• 2 3 years classification experience (engineering, automotive or aerospace preferred)
• Strong knowledge of the WCO Harmonised System and explanatory notes
• Experience classifying goods into the UK, EU or US
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Confidence using Excel and database systems
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

You ll also be comfortable taking ownership of your work and seeing tasks through to completion.