YULEVE HYLTON
Brampton,ON
Summary
Qualified Customs Analyst with solid background in Customs Clearance, Compliance and International trade regulations. Successfully managed customs Declarations documentation and coordinated with various stakeholders to ensure seamless import/export operations. Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment and regulatory adherence, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SENIOR CUSTOMS ANALYST
Cole International
06.2022 - Current
- Provided expert guidance on import/export regulations for seamless business operations.
- Increased efficiency in processing shipments by developing and maintaining strong relationships with freight forwarders and carriers.
- Streamlined documentation workflow, improving accuracy and reducing errors in declarations submissions.
- Conducted post-entry audits to verify accuracy of customs declarations and filings.
- Optimized supply chain performance by staying updated on changing trade regulations and industry trends.
- Lawfully cleared merchandise through customs per client and government requirements.
- Determined harmonized tariff classifications by referencing tariff schedules outlined by national and international government officials.
- Stayed abreast of regulatory changes impacting customs enforcement and other import-impacted agencies.
- Identified and gathered commercial and international data, documents and rulings upon clients' requests.
- Reduced clearance delays with thorough document review and accurate tariff classifications.
- Applied standard tables and knowledge of law to calculate duty and tariff payments of each shipment.
INTERMEDIATE CUSTOMS RATER
Locher Evers International
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to increased trust and repeat business.
- Stayed up-to-date with changing regulations, applying new rules accurately to all transactions.
- Leveraged advanced knowledge of trade agreements to provide cost-saving recommendations to clients on preferential duty rates or exemptions available under specific trade programs.
- Reduced processing time for import/export documentation, enabling faster clearance of goods.
- Maintained high accuracy in tariff classification, ensuring correct duty assessments and minimizing risk of penalties.
- Maximized revenue generation by identifying opportunities for additional services or upselling existing offerings to clients.
CUSTOMS RATER
White & White Customs Brokers
05.2005 - 07.2019
- Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to increased trust and repeat business.
- Played a critical role in the successful implementation of new software tools for customs rating processes, leading to increased productivity and accuracy levels.
- Leveraged advanced knowledge of trade agreements to provide cost-saving recommendations to clients on preferential duty rates or exemptions available under specific trade programs.
- Reduced processing time for import/export documentation, enabling faster clearance of goods.
Education
Certified Customs Specialist
Canadian Society of Customs Brokers
Ottawa Ontario09-2006
Skills
- Government relations
- Customs compliance
- Customs brokerage
- Import regulations
- Customs valuation
- Customs audits
- Trade agreements
- Harmonized system
- Anti-dumping measures
- Classification expertise
- Country of origin
- Customer service
Certification
Certified Customs Specialist
- CCS License 2006-Present
Timeline
SENIOR CUSTOMS ANALYST
Cole International
06.2022 - Current
INTERMEDIATE CUSTOMS RATER
Locher Evers International
08.2019 - 12.2021
CUSTOMS RATER
White & White Customs Brokers
05.2005 - 07.2019
Certified Customs Specialist
Canadian Society of Customs Brokers
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