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How much do import export consultant jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for import export consultant in the United States is $113,186.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $80,500.00 and $145,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an import export consultant do?

An Import Export Consultant helps businesses navigate the complex process of importing and exporting goods across international borders. They provide expertise on customs regulations, tariffs, documentation requirements, and compliance with international trade laws. Their main goal is to ensure that shipments move efficiently and legally, minimizing delays and costs for their clients. They may also advise on market entry strategies, trade agreements, and risk management.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an import export consultant?

To thrive as an Import Export Consultant, you need in-depth knowledge of international trade regulations, logistics, and customs procedures, often backed by a degree in business, international trade, or a related field. Proficiency in trade management software, Incoterms, and relevant certifications such as Certified Export Specialist (CES) or Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) is typically required. Strong negotiation, cross-cultural communication, and problem-solving skills distinguish top performers in this role. These skills and qualifications are essential for ensuring compliance, streamlining global transactions, and delivering value to clients in a complex regulatory environment.

What are common challenges import export consultants face when managing international shipments?

Import Export Consultants often encounter challenges such as navigating complex customs regulations, managing fluctuating tariffs, and coordinating logistics across multiple countries and time zones. Staying current with international trade agreements and compliance requirements is essential to avoid costly delays or penalties. Successful consultants proactively communicate with clients, shipping partners, and customs officials to ensure smooth operations and resolve issues quickly.

What is the difference between Import Export Consultant vs Customs Broker?

AspectImport Export ConsultantCustoms Broker
CredentialsCertifications in trade compliance, logistics, and international tradeCustoms broker license, certifications in customs procedures
Work EnvironmentAdvisory roles, client consultations, policy complianceProcessing shipments, customs clearance, documentation handling
Employer & IndustryTrade firms, logistics companies, import/export businessesCustoms agencies, freight forwarders, import/export companies

While both roles involve international trade, Import Export Consultants primarily advise clients on trade regulations and logistics strategies, whereas Customs Brokers focus on clearing shipments through customs and ensuring compliance with import/export laws. Both require knowledge of trade policies and certifications, but their daily tasks and client interactions differ significantly.

How to become an import export consultant?

To become an import export consultant, you typically need a bachelor's degree in business, international trade, or a related field, along with knowledge of import/export regulations and customs procedures. Gaining experience in logistics, supply chain management, or international trade, and obtaining relevant certifications such as the Certified International Trade Professional (CITP), can enhance your qualifications. Strong communication, negotiation skills, and familiarity with trade management tools are also important for success in this role.

What is an import export consultant?

An import export consultant is a professional who advises businesses on international trade procedures, regulations, and logistics. They help companies navigate customs compliance, documentation, and shipping processes to facilitate smooth cross-border transactions.
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Tax Consultant II, SAP Tax Technology - Global Trade

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

Deloitte
Finance and Insurance • 10K+ employees

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Participate in engagements requiring regulatory analysis for entities and their affiliates.

  • Work with clients to assess and deploy technology solutions to enable international trade management operations.

  • Assist with planning, compliance, process improvement, and trade compliance audit activities related to global import and export strategies.


Deloitte rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 93 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Do you enjoy providing powerful business solutions to some of the world's most well-known and respected companies, including more than 75 percent of the Fortune 100? Would you like to join one of the leading professional services organizations in the United States specializing in effectively managing global trade decisions and obligations, and providing strategic significance to a company's global supply chain? If this is you, come travel the world in our world!

Recruiting for this role ends on May 31, 2027.

What you'll do

As a Consultant on our Global Trade team, you will participate in engagements requiring regulatory analysis for a variety of entities and their affiliates; you will work with U.S. and multinational companies, understand national and international trade requirements, and align client trade functions with their business objectives; with the opportunity to develop and pursue creative strategies using the latest technologies. 

Responsibilities include:

  • Helping importers and exporters achieve worldwide compliance and realize efficiencies in their global supply chain.
  • Advising U.S. and foreign multinational companies on global import and export strategies and compliance.
  • Working with clients to assess and deploy technology solutions to enable international trade management operations.
  • Planning and compliance assistance, and exploration of automated import and export solutions. 
  • Supply chain efficiency planning including trade and security, customs valuation planning, first sale for export planning, and the analysis of transfer pricing policies to work towards compliance with customs valuation requirements. 
  • Process improvement planning and implementation assistance
  • Trade compliance audit assistance and representation before trade authorities around the world. 

The Team

Our Global Trade practice is a national practice within Deloitte Tax LLP's Indirect Tax business and advises U.S. and foreign multinational companies on global import and export strategies, compliance, and technology enablement. The Global Trade practice is composed of attorneys, operations experts, technology specialists, customs brokers, auditors, and trade management professionals who help importers and exporters achieve worldwide compliance and realize efficiencies and advantages in their global supply chain. The group works with clients to assess and potentially automate their international trade management procedures within all major trading regions.

Qualifications 

Required:

  • Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2 - 3 days per week
  • 1+ years of experience in Import, Export and/or Technology Enablement experience (operational, government, law firm, or consulting)
  • Bachelor's degree in a legal, business or technology related field
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
  • Experience with US import regulations. 
  • Knowledge of export regulations, including ITAR/EAR,
  • One of the following active accreditations obtained, in process, or willing and able to obtain: 
    • Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA
    • If not CPA eligible, and will not be performing regulatory work, must meet accreditation policy in member firm. 
    • If not CPA eligible, and will be performing regulatory work, must meet US accreditation policy, one of the other designations listed below based on role requirements and business approval:
      • Licensed attorney
      • Enrolled Agent
      • Other Certifications:
        • US Customhouse Broker's License
        • CUSECO (Certified U.S. Export Control Officer)
        • Where applicable, non-US citizen qualifying credentials:
          • Foreign equivalent of the above certifications
          • CUSICO (Certified US Import Compliance Officer)
          • Professional Accreditation in EU Customs Law (post masters)
  • Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve

 Preferred

  • Prior consulting experience
  • Advanced degree such as MST, MAcc, JD, or LLM
  • Foreign language skills or study abroad experience
  • Strong research, writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills
  • Familiarity with implementing and configuring trade management software such as SAP GTS, Oracle GTM, etc., to manage import/export compliance
  • Project management experience indicating strong organizational, data management, project planning, project execution, and people skills
  • Ability to proactively develop internal and external relationships and effectively speak to import/export/technology matters in relation to global trade
  • Detail-oriented and a self-starter with the ability to effectively handle multiple, competing priorities
  • Significant experience in using PowerPoint, MS Project, Access, Excel, and/or Visio
  • SAP SD/MM Certifications

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $92,800 to $132,250.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.


GT_IndirectTax


Qualifications:

Do you enjoy providing powerful business solutions to some of the world's most well-known and respected companies, including more than 75 percent of the Fortune 100? Would you like to join one of the leading professional services organizations in the United States specializing in effectively managing global trade decisions and obligations, and providing strategic significance to a company's global supply chain? If this is you, come travel the world in our world!

Recruiting for this role ends on May 31, 2027.

What you'll do

As a Consultant on our Global Trade team, you will participate in engagements requiring regulatory analysis for a variety of entities and their affiliates; you will work with U.S. and multinational companies, understand national and international trade requirements, and align client trade functions with their business objectives; with the opportunity to develop and pursue creative strategies using the latest technologies. 

Responsibilities include:

  • Helping importers and exporters achieve worldwide compliance and realize efficiencies in their global supply chain.
  • Advising U.S. and foreign multinational companies on global import and export strategies and compliance.
  • Working with clients to assess and deploy technology solutions to enable international trade management operations.
  • Planning and compliance assistance, and exploration of automated import and export solutions. 
  • Supply chain efficiency planning including trade and security, customs valuation planning, first sale for export planning, and the analysis of transfer pricing policies to work towards compliance with customs valuation requirements. 
  • Process improvement planning and implementation assistance
  • Trade compliance audit assistance and representation before trade authorities around the world. 

The Team

Our Global Trade practice is a national practice within Deloitte Tax LLP's Indirect Tax business and advises U.S. and foreign multinational companies on global import and export strategies, compliance, and technology enablement. The Global Trade practice is composed of attorneys, operations experts, technology specialists, customs brokers, auditors, and trade management professionals who help importers and exporters achieve worldwide compliance and realize efficiencies and advantages in their global supply chain. The group works with clients to assess and potentially automate their international trade management procedures within all major trading regions.

Qualifications 

Required:

  • Ability to perform job responsibilities within a hybrid work model that requires US Tax professionals to co-locate in person 2 - 3 days per week
  • 1+ years of experience in Import, Export and/or Technology Enablement experience (operational, government, law firm, or consulting)
  • Bachelor's degree in a legal, business or technology related field
  • Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
  • Experience with US import regulations. 
  • Knowledge of export regulations, including ITAR/EAR,
  • One of the following active accreditations obtained, in process, or willing and able to obtain: 
    • Licensed CPA in state of practice/primary office if eligible to sit for the CPA
    • If not CPA eligible, and will not be performing regulatory work, must meet accreditation policy in member firm. 
    • If not CPA eligible, and will be performing regulatory work, must meet US accreditation policy, one of the other designations listed below based on role requirements and business approval:
      • Licensed attorney
      • Enrolled Agent
      • Other Certifications:
        • US Customhouse Broker's License
        • CUSECO (Certified U.S. Export Control Officer)
        • Where applicable, non-US citizen qualifying credentials:
          • Foreign equivalent of the above certifications
          • CUSICO (Certified US Import Compliance Officer)
          • Professional Accreditation in EU Customs Law (post masters)
  • Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve

 Preferred

  • Prior consulting experience
  • Advanced degree such as MST, MAcc, JD, or LLM
  • Foreign language skills or study abroad experience
  • Strong research, writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills
  • Familiarity with implementing and configuring trade management software such as SAP GTS, Oracle GTM, etc., to manage import/export compliance
  • Project management experience indicating strong organizational, data management, project planning, project execution, and people skills
  • Ability to proactively develop internal and external relationships and effectively speak to import/export/technology matters in relation to global trade
  • Detail-oriented and a self-starter with the ability to effectively handle multiple, competing priorities
  • Significant experience in using PowerPoint, MS Project, Access, Excel, and/or Visio
  • SAP SD/MM Certifications

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $92,800 to $132,250.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.


GT_IndirectTax


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