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Simeon Tsanov

Senior Trade Compliance Coordinator
Den Haag
Simeon Tsanov

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
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
5
Certifications
3
Languages

Work History

Canon Europa N.V.

Senior Trade Compliance Coordinator
6 2022 - Current

Job overview

  • 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.

Expeditors International B.V.

Licensed Senior Customs Broker
08.2020 - 05.2022

Job overview

  • 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.

Expeditors International B.V.

Customs Brokerage Agent
07.2019 - 08.2020

Job overview

  • 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 BV

ASITO Airside Services Planner
03.2017 - 06.2019

Job overview

  • 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

The Hague University of Applied Sciences
The Hague

Bachelor of Science from Safety And Security Management Studies
09.2014 - 06.2020

University Overview

Safety and security study comprises a variety of skills such as risk management, business administration, public governance, disaster management, crisis communication, and other relevant enterprise safety and security skills. Thesis in GDPR General Data Protection Regulation.

The Hague University of Applied Sciences
The Hague

Bachelor of Science from International And European Law
09.2015 - 06.2020

University Overview

International and European Union Law; with several courses suited for international companies. Minor in Cyber Security.

  • Business Law.
  • Corporate Law.
  • Contract Law.
  • Property Law.
  • Administrative law
  • Competition Law
  • Due Diligence.
  • International trade law.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

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

The Hague University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Science from International And European Law
09.2015 - 06.2020

The Hague University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Science from Safety And Security Management Studies
09.2014 - 06.2020

Senior Trade Compliance Coordinator

Canon Europa N.V.
6 2022 - Current
Simeon TsanovSenior Trade Compliance Coordinator