Simeon Tsanov
Senior Trade Compliance Coordinator
Den Haag
Summary
Experienced Trade Compliance Specialist. In my current role, I have a very good understanding of HS Tariff Classification, Export Control, ECCN Classification, AEO Maintenance, Auditing, and managing Intrastat reporting at the EMEA level. I have several years of experience in Customs in the role of a licensed customs broker. In this role, I dealt with the import and export of container shipments, air shipments, perishable shipments, medical equipment, alcohol, technology products, as well as military goods. I have xperience in a variety of roles in national, international, and commercial environments of diverse nature and sizes. Self-motivated, fast learner with good communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills. A strong team leader with the ability to adapt and excel in a challenging and deadline-driven environment. Pays attention to detail and prioritizes tasks effectively for timely resolution.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Trade Compliance Coordinator
Canon Europa N.V.
6 2022 - Current
- EPA European Partnership Agreement duty saving. Between the European Union and Japan.
- Duty Suspension experience.
- Transfer Price Adjustment experience.
- AEO License Obligation Monitoring: Classification, Customs Value Check, REX certificate use, Duty Reconciliation, Facility reporting, IT reporting, Incident reporting yearly report to Dutch Customs.
- Export Control: ECCN classification, Denied Party Screening, Security Control Escalations, Sanctions compliance.
- Dual use License Applications: EU: EU001 and Individual license through CDIU. UK: OGEL and OIEL license through SPIRE.
- External Audits and Internal audits.
- POA: Power of attorney signing and authorizations.
- HTS Tariff code classification of all new items within the EMEA region. And synchronization between the parent company (Canon INC) and Canon EMEA.
- BTI Application filing with Dutch Customs.
- Experience with customs inspections both for air and ocean cargo. Including extra activities such as: samples, PHYTO inspections, gas measurements and additional document requirements.
- Communicating with Dutch Customs. Both verbally and through emails and letters.
- Voluntary Disclosure experience with Dutch Customs.
- Intrastat and CBS Statistics Reporting.
- Certificate Requisition from KVK/Chamber of Commerce: REX, ATR and Certificate of Origin.
- Research, interpret, and advise the company regarding compliance with laws and regulations.
- Experience with Temporary Import. export and inward Processing.
- CBAM Application and reporting.
- EUDR Deforestation Regulation experience.
- Russian Steel Regulation compliance: MTC mill test certificate requirements.
- Duty and service invoice payments.
- ISO 9001 Quality Management Standard experience.
Licensed Senior Customs Broker
Expeditors International B.V.
08.2020 - 05.2022
- Submission of customs declarations to Dutch customs.
- Second level check of junior broker declarations.
- Account management and billing from A to Z for select multi-national companies.
- Training and error checking of junior agents.
- Team-leading of a team of 6 people.
- Filing of reports and providing reports to customers.
- QBR meetings and customer meetings.
- Onboarding of new customers.
- Writing letters to Dutch Customs to rectify errors or issues.
- Experience with Phyto Certificates, dangerous goods, military goods and pharmasutical temperature controlled goods.
- Application of REX, EUR1, ATR and other certificates.
- Experience with GPA/DOMPROC declarations.
- Arranging for final mile deliveries including: white glove, temperature controlled, security escorted and over-sized/odd-sized cargo.
Customs Brokerage Agent
Expeditors International B.V.
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Making customs declarations for large multi-national companies
- Customer service for large multi-national companies
- End Delivery Operational Planning
- Accounting and Billing for large multi-national companies.
ASITO Airside Services Planner
ASITO BV
03.2017 - 06.2019
- Operational planning of up to 300 employees.
- Real time planning of cleaning, and refilling operations of aircraft at Schiphol in real-time.
- Control Center operator at Schiphol Airport together with ground services such as push-back and catering.
- Stressful Environment with constant change (aviation planning).
- Contact with airline representatives and customers.
- Contact point for employees.
- One person manging of the operation in the night and early morning.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Safety And Security Management Studies
The Hague University of Applied Sciences
The Hague 09.2014 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - International And European Law
The Hague University of Applied Sciences
The Hague 09.2015 - 06.2020
Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
AI Experience: Google Gemini, ChatGPT, Perplexity and Stable Difussion
Account Management
Legal research
Teamwork
Oracle Database
Stress Resistant
Training development
Auditing
Statutory research
Developing compliance programs
Certification
Junior Customs Broker
Timeline
ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor
03-2025
U.S. Export Controls: Advanced EAR
03-2025
Coordinator Customs and Trade Compliance
03-2023
Licensed Senior Customs Broker
Expeditors International B.V.
08.2020 - 05.2022
Licensed Customs Broker
02-2020
Junior Customs Broker
09-2019
Customs Brokerage Agent
Expeditors International B.V.
07.2019 - 08.2020
ASITO Airside Services Planner
ASITO BV
03.2017 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - International And European Law
The Hague University of Applied Sciences
09.2015 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Science - Safety And Security Management Studies
The Hague University of Applied Sciences
09.2014 - 06.2020
Trade Compliance Coordinator
Canon Europa N.V.
6 2022 - Current
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