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Hanna Yakovina

@hannayakovina

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Trade compliance specialist focused on customs, audits, and regulatory risk mitigation.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a compliance-focused role where I can lead customs controls, improve processes and automation, advise stakeholders, and reduce regulatory and financial risk while continuing technical growth in global trade.

I am a trade compliance specialist with extensive experience managing customs clearance, post-entry processes, and regulatory audits across private and corporate environments. I have advised clients on tariff classification, AD/CVD, Section 301/232 tariffs, FTAs, forced labor issues, and Partner Government Agency requirements.

I have led post-entry filings (Post Summary Corrections, Protests, Voluntary Tenders), CBP penalty mitigation, ACE reporting and analysis, and prepared monthly finance and compliance reports while supporting cross-functional initiatives and process automation. I regularly perform import compliance audits, maintain SOPs and KSDs, and train teams on CBP and other agency regulations.

I hold a Licensed Customs Broker exam pass (application pending), a Certified Customs Specialist (NCBFAA), and a Notary Public commission. I am completing an MS in Global Trade Management and am eager to contribute my practical customs brokerage and trade advisory expertise to improve compliance programs and reduce regulatory risk.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Trade Compliance Specialist

Current

Boston Scientific

Jun 2025 - Present (9 months)

Conduct audits and manage post-entry activities to ensure customs compliance, implemented ACE reporting and FTA reviews, and produced monthly finance and compliance reports to mitigate CBP penalties and regulatory risk.

ACE Reporting Post Summary Corrections CBP Penalty Mitigation Free Trade Agreements Tariff & Regulatory Monitoring Compliance Reporting SOP Development

Trade Advisory Associate

Flexport

May 2024 - May 2025 (1 year)

Supported trade advisory operations by filing post-entry submissions, performing ACE analysis, monitoring liquidations, and coordinating analytics and automation to improve client compliance and reporting.

Post Summary Corrections Protests ACE Reporting CBP Penalty Mitigation Automation AD CVD & Section 301 232 Knowledge Client Communication

Customs Brokerage Supervisor

Laufer Group International

Feb 2022 - May 2025 (3 years 3 months)

Advised clients on tariff classification, valuation, AD/CVD and Section 301/232 issues, managed customs filings and bonds, led import compliance audits, and developed department policies and staff training to ensure regulatory adherence.

Section 301 232 Protests & Prior Disclosures Customs Bonds SOP Development

Senior Entry Writer

Laufer Group International

Oct 2019 - Feb 2022 (2 years 4 months)

Managed accurate and timely customs clearance processes, verified HTS classifications and power of attorney, audited daily entries, and ensured compliance with internal and external regulations.

Entry Preparation Entry Auditing Compliance Monitoring ABI CBP Submissions

Customs Entry Writer

Laufer Group International

Apr 2017 - Oct 2019 (2 years 6 months)

Executed SOPs for customs clearance, audited files for compliance, maintained customer and government relationships, and supported team training and development.

Customer Relations PGA Coordination Training Development

Customs Entry Writer

Unipac Shipping

May 2013 - Apr 2017 (3 years 11 months)

Prepared electronic submissions to CBP and PGAs, classified goods under tariff codes, verified shipment and importer data, and advised clients on import requirements and restrictions.