Trade and Customs Intern
Full-time
Salary range for this role is $60,000 – $90,000 USD
Day-to-day Responsibilities
- Experience in trade compliance, customs, and Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ)
- Ensure compliance with global trade regulations, including U.S. Customs regulations, import/export laws, and international trade agreements.
- Prepare and submit import/export documentation (e.g., entry summaries, commercial invoices, packing lists) to ensure timely and accurate customs clearance.
- Classify goods using the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) and assess duties, taxes, and trade program eligibility (e.g., USMCA, GSP).
- Maintain and monitor records of import/export activity to ensure audit readiness and compliance with customs regulations.
- Liaise with customs brokers, freight forwarders, and internal teams to resolve import/export issues and ensure smooth cross-border transactions.
- Performing financial and statistical analysis for clients that include Fortune 500 companies, top ranked law firms, non‑profits, and government organizations




- Conducting interviews with our clients’ executive leadership teams to gather focused insight into their company’s global customs and international trade operations
- Undertaking in-depth company, industry, and market research
- Writing client reports, speaking at seminars, and preparing industry articles.

Essential Traits
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration or Management (with a concentration in Economics or Finance) or other degree (with a minimum of four Junior and/or Senior level courses in Economics or Finance) from an accredited university or college
- Expected graduation date between December 2026 and August 2027
- Major GPA of 3.2
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem‑solving skills, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail, ability to manage time and work flow & work on mul

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