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Anjali Bhalla

@anjalibhalla

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I lead trade compliance programs, securing global supply chains and delivering millions in duty savings.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking to lead trade compliance and supply chain security for global operations—driving audits, risk mitigation, and cross-functional alignment while turning complex regulations into scalable processes and systems that improve efficiency and accuracy.

I’m an experienced, certified trade compliance professional with deep expertise in import/export regulations and supply chain security. I support global operations by building risk-mitigated compliance programs and translating regulatory requirements into practical process and system solutions.

As Director, Trade Compliance - Team Leader at Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), I lead compliance programs across business units. For example, I support the steel division Section 232 tariff exclusions process, including filing rebuttals resulting in $12M in duty savings annually, and I manage TRQ, Absolute Quota, and Steel & Aluminum licenses.

I focus on tariff and duty accuracy by identifying applicability of Antidumping and Countervailing duty cases, monitoring ITC and DOCS decisions, and advising internal stakeholders on the impact of petitions and case developments. I also provide compliance leadership across Chemical, Food, and broader importing activities—covering EPA (including Chemical Data Reporting and PGA requirements), FDA/FSVP/USDA, and Section 301 duties with exclusions for various products.

I’m a main point of contact for CTPAT, managing the program with customs validations and annual internal self-assessments for supply chain partners. I also drive capability building through trade compliance seminars and—through prior roles—managed day-to-day security trade control administration, audit readiness, and compliance program enhancements.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Director, Trade Compliance

Current

Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.)

Jul 2021 - Present (4 years 10 months)

Lead trade compliance program across business units, including Section 232 tariff exclusions, managing TRQ/absolute quota and steel & aluminum licensing. Delivered $12M in annual duty savings and provides AD/CVD and PGA (EPA/FDA/USDA) regulatory guidance, while serving as primary point of contact for C-TPAT validations and internal self-assessments.

Compliance Program Management AD CVD Applicability Analysis ITC And DOC Monitoring C TPAT Validations And Self Assessments

Sr. Trade Compliance Manager

Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.)

Jul 2017 - Jun 2021 (3 years 11 months)

Managed day-to-day administration of Mitsui’s Security Trade Control Program for export and import compliance. Built instructional modules and delivered recurring training, and performed quarterly export/offshore audits to drive corrective action and regulatory understanding across business teams.

Security Trade Control Program C TPAT Program Administration Audit Findings Enablement

Logistics Compliance Manager

Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.)

Jan 2008 - Jun 2017 (9 years 5 months)

Developed and deployed corporate trade compliance policies and procedures to ensure CBP and other government agency compliance worldwide. Coordinated C-TPAT requirements, conducted supply chain security assessments and facility audit visits, and supported customs issues through outside counsel and corporate headquarters.

C TPAT Supply Chain Security Security Assessments Seminars For Business Associates

Compliance Officer

Expeditors International

Nov 2000 - Jan 2008 (7 years 2 months)

Audited import documentation for multiple importer categories and managed Foreign Trade Zone transactions for a major pharmaceutical account. Handled PSC and protests/voluntary disclosures and provided brokerage compliance training to the district.

Import Documentation Audit PSC And Protests Handling Voluntary Disclosures

Import Specialist

Trefil Arbed Inc.

Jan 1995 - Jan 2000 (5 years)

Performed customs classification and duty rate analysis for incoming shipments and supported documentation for customs clearance. Negotiated logistics rates with freight carriers and customs brokers and analyzed import/export activities for the corporate trading department.

Customs Documents HS Classification And Duty Analysis Freight Coordination Containerized Breakbulk LTL Coordination Import Export Trade Support

Import Specialist

Trefil Arbed

Jan 1995 - Jan 2000 (5 years)

Provided customs classification and duty rate analysis for incoming shipments and managed customs clearance documentation. Negotiated freight carrier rates for containerized and breakbulk shipments and supported import/export analysis for the corporate trading department.

Duty Rate Analysis Customs Documents Negotiating Freight Rates Import Export Analysis Support