Elizabeth Merritt

About Elizabeth Merritt

Customs Regulations • Import and Export Regulations• Import Strategies Development • AD/CVD and Trade Remedies• Legal/Regulatory Research• Legal Document Preparation• Case Development• Licensed Attorney (Texas)• Licensed Customs Broker (CBP)• Certified Import Specialist (NCBFAA)• Regulatory Interpretation• Process Implementation• Agency Submissions• Compliance Auditing• Records Management• Continuous Improvement• Government Agency Coordination• Training Development/Presentation• Cross-functional Collaboration• Organization & Communication• Client Service/ Relationship Management• Operational Coordination• Administrative Support• Experienced Public Speaker/Presenter• Team Management, Mentoring and Training• IT/Systems Development / Business Requirements• Aviation/Cargo Experience• International Experience• Strong Interpersonal Skills• Proficient Russian (ТРКИ-2)

Experience

1. Senior Trade Advisor

   A.N. Deringer, Inc.

   Oct 2020 — Present · Champlain, NY, US

   Provide strategic guidance to importers on customs and trade compliance, including tariff classification, country of origin determinations, eligibility for free trade agreements, trade remedies, and antidumping/countervailing duty requirements.• Review and interpret ACE reports and customs entry documentation to identify and address potential compliance risks.• Prepare and submit binding ruling requests, protests, and prior disclosures.• Draft thorough reasonable care documentation to support client compliance efforts.• Design and deliver comprehensive training programs for internal teams and external stakeholders to enhance understanding of customs and trade compliance regulations and processes.

Education

• The University of Texas at Austin

  B.A

• The University of Texas School of Law

  Doctor of Jurisprudence

• Loughborough University

  Certificate