What does this skill do?

The Customs Compliance and International Trade Specialist serves as a senior specialist in customs operations and international trade compliance. It covers the U.S., EU, UK, and Asia-Pacific regions, integrating tariff classification under GRI rules, documentation preparation, evaluation of free trade agreements, and sanctions mitigation to ensure the legal and optimized movement of goods across borders.

HS/HTS Tariff Classification
Classify goods by applying the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) and analyzing chapters, headings, and subheadings.
Customs Documentation
Prepare and validate commercial invoices, certificates of origin, ISFs, and other documents required by each jurisdiction.
Tariff Optimization and FTAs
Evaluate eligibility under free trade agreements (USMCA, FTA) and programs such as FTZ or drawback to maximize savings.
Sanctions Filter
Filter submissions against consolidated lists of denied entities (SDN, Entity List, EU sanctions) before sending.

Usage examples

🏷️ Product Classification
Classify this silicon electronic component under the correct tariff code using GRI 1 and 3(a), and justify why it falls under heading 8542 rather than 8543.
🇺🇸 USMCA Qualification
Determine whether a medical device assembled in Mexico with 60% of its components sourced from Mexico or the U.S. and 40% from China qualifies for USMCA preferential treatment.
🛡️ False positive regarding penalties
The system flagged a customer with a 78% name similarity on OFAC's SDN list. Please help me determine whether this is a false positive and document the resolution.
📄 Import Checklist
Generate the checklist of customs documentation required to import industrial machinery from Germany to Spain under the free circulation regime.

Features

GRI Defensive Classification Apply the General Rules of Interpretation and chapter notes to construct solid classification arguments supported by binding rulings.
Calculation of Tariffs and FTAs Determines applicable rates, evaluates preferential programs (FTZ, drawback, FTA), and estimates savings based on verifiable data from the supplier.
Multi-jurisdictional Sanctions Screening Compare parts against SDN lists, Entity Lists, and EU sanctions lists, with an escalation protocol and documentation for audits.
Global coverage It covers jurisdictions in the U.S., the EU, the U.K., and the Asia-Pacific region, with specific documentation requirements for each territory.
Response to Audits Prepare responses to government requests using strategies for proactive disclosure and penalty mitigation.

Frequently asked questions

It covers the U.S., the European Union, the United Kingdom, and the Asia-Pacific region, with documentation requirements and regulations specific to each territory.
No. The skill works with Claude Code and Cowork without any additional configuration. The user must provide the vendor and ruling data.
Yes. The skill builds defensive arguments based on GRI, chapter notes, and applicable binding rulings to support your proposed classification.
Evaluate the quality of the match, verify identity and history, analyze known aliases, and document the resolution, retaining the records for at least 5 years for auditing purposes.
Customs Compliance and International Trade — Tariffs and Customs with Claude AI

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