GS-1889

Import Specialist

Performs import specialist work including tariff classification, customs valuation, and trade compliance.

📊Administrative📈GS-5/7/9/11/12/13📁1800

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-1889

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in business, international trade, or related field

Experience: Experience in customs classification, trade compliance, or international trade.

Education and Experience Requirements (Group Standard):

This is a two-grade interval series. Positions follow the GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 progression pattern.

Grade	Education	Experience	Combined
GS-5	Bachelor's degree in any field from accredited college/university	3 years progressively responsible experience, 1 year equivalent to GS-4	Equivalent combinations qualifying
GS-7	1 full year graduate education OR Superior Academic Achievement	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-5	Combinations of graduate education and experience
GS-9	2 years graduate education or master's degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-7	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-7 requirement) and experience
GS-11	3 years graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-9	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-9 requirement) and experience
GS-12+	Not applicable	1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade	N/A

Superior Academic Achievement (for GS-7):

Upper third of graduating class in college/university or major subdivision
GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on official transcript, OR 3.5 or higher in major field
Election to membership in national scholastic honor society

Graduate Education: One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours the school determines represents 1 year of full-time study. If unavailable, 18 semester hours satisfies the 1-year requirement.

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

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📋Typical Duties

•Classify imported merchandise
•Determine customs value
•Enforce trade laws
•Review entry documents
•Assess duties and taxes
•Investigate trade violations

🎯Key Competencies

Tariff Classification

Skill in classifying imported merchandise.

Customs Regulations

Knowledge of customs laws and regulations.

Valuation

Ability to determine proper customs value.

Trade Analysis

Skill in analyzing import/export transactions.

Documentation Review

Ability to review trade documentation.

Enforcement

Skill in identifying trade violations.

Communication

Ability to work with importers and brokers.

Research

Skill in researching tariff and trade issues.

🔑Resume Keywords

Assess duties and taxesClassify imported merchandiseDetermine customs valueEnforce trade lawsImport SpecialistInvestigate trade violationsReview entry documents

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