Amit Patel

• 20+ years of experience in Customs, Regulatory & Trade compliance. A qualified Customs Broker, proficient in handling Hazardous cargo with experience in Logistics and Supply Chain management
• Specialist in Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN), Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) & Special Chemicals, Organism, Materials, Equipment and Technologies (SCOMET) Classification for Import & Export goods.
• Well-versed with handling Audit and Health Check for Customs, Regulatory and Trade Compliance, Authorized Economic Operator (AEO), Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT), Customs Bonded Warehouse Operations, etc.
• Identify training needs or customs and cross functional teams, design and develop tailor-made coaching material to conduct trainings for compliance with Customs, Regulatory and Trade regulations and processes.
• Management of Logistics, Supply Chain Operations, Vendor Relationship management, Third Party Service Contracting & management, Strategic Sourcing, Negotiation, Procurement and management of Freight and Services for Business management.
• Reputation for resolving problems and improving internal and external customer satisfaction. Recognized consistently for performance excellence and contributions to success.
• Enthusiastic team player, eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Customs Law and dynamics of Logistics and Supply Chain. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the Customs, Global Trade Compliance, Supply Chain and Logistics management domain.

• Proficient in identifying and advising Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN), Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) & Special Chemicals, Organism, Materials, Equipment and Technologies (SCOMET) Classification, Customs Duties, utilization of exemptions under Free Trade Agreements (FTA), Duty Drawback, Regulatory & Partner Government Agency (PGA) product compliance, for Import and Export of products for various countries in the following regions Asia-Pacific (APAC), Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and North America (NORAM) & Latin America (LATAM) and for countries like Singapore, Korea, Japan, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, and other countries.
• Inured to the process implementation and conducting of Audit for Customs and Regulatory Compliance, Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) , Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT), Quality Compliance for Data management, Standards and Processes.
• Advisory note and comments for HSN and ECCN Classification, Customs Duties and Taxes, Regulatory & Partner Government Agency product compliance, evaluation of duties and taxes for Import/ Export of products for the countries in the regions of APAC, EMEA, LATAM and NORAM regions.
• Preparation and filing of application as per customs circulars, notifications, etc. for submissions to Customs Department, for Customs Valuation Rulings (Special Valuation Branch-SVB), Customs Authority for Advance Rulings (CAAR) for HSN Classification confirmation, applicability of notification for tax or duties, determination of origin, etc.
• Preparation, filing & submission of appeal with Commissioner of Customs (Appeals), Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT)
• Delivered Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) dossier and Operations Process Flow diagram for Trade Compliance and Operations.
• Skilled at establishing and maintaining efficient cross-border operations keeping costs down to maintain strategic advantage. Competent in ensuring compliance with local laws and regulations associated with cross-border trade.
• Adept in customizing trade processes and controls to a business unit, company, or industry in conjunction with mitigating risk issues related to conducting cross-border business.
• Accustomed to the process of acquiring regulatory approvals, commercial approvals, import & export licensing and approvals for cross-border operations.
• Contingent Worker/ Temporary Employment with a leading company in Technology, Media and Telecom industry to handle their Trade Operations Desk in the APAC region.
• Manage ad-hoc compliance reviews, internal self-assessments, vendor QBRs.

• Possesses rich and extensive knowledge of the logistics industry with excellent command over general management, operations, shipping, commercial, managing import & export documentation, administration, and customer service.
• Showcases excellence in evaluating and reviewing company's logistics operations business practices, updating, and developing process documentation, streamlining opportunities, and eliminating non-value-added activities.
• Exposure of managing customs clearance, logistics, planning & negotiating with transporters and Clearing and Forwarding Agents for cost effective transport & clearance solutions.
• Excellent negotiation skills with leadership qualities and analytical power; managed commercial documentation, liaised with dealers, customers & regulatory authorities
• Developed understanding about the functions of Indirect Tax, Distribution Services, Customs House Brokerage/ Customs Clearances, Freight Forwarding & Gateway Operations.

Qualified Customs Broker (Regulation 8), under Customs Brokers Licensing Regulations, 2004 – Indian Customs

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