Intern - Customs Compliance, Year-Round
Continental, Fort Mill, SC, United States
Company Description
Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets. Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two‑wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.
Job Description The Customs Compliance Intern will participate in various activities to gain exposure to U.S. Customs and other government agencies regulatory requirements for imported goods into the U.S. The intern will support the Customs team, working on various tasks, projects, and data analytics related to the daily importation of goods.
Opportunities to Learn and Support
U.S. and Canadian Import/Export Control Regulations
Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code
Country of Origin (COO) determinations, including Free Trade Agreements (e.g., USMCA)
Corporate transformation/automation projects
Cross‑function collaboration
Data analytics
What You Bring to the Role
Student currently enrolled in a U.S. accredited degree program for at least another 12 months and willing to dedicate 12 months toward internship
Working toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, International Business, International Relations, Economics, Accounting, Supply Chain, or similar
Available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during normal business hours (Mon‑Fri)
Willing to commute to Fort Mill campus 3 days per week (Mon‑Fri)
Must have and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.8 or higher
Minimum sophomore standing or higher
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Good understanding of business processes and logical workflow steps
The Perks
Competitive Intern Pay
Hands‑on experience with the team
Project Experience
Intern Socials/Mixers
Mentorship Opportunities
Company Lunch and Learns
Networking
And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
EEO Statement EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 800‑821‑2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non‑disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.
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Continental is a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 78,000 people in 54 countries and markets. Tire solutions from the Tires group sector make mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two‑wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2025, the Tires group sector generated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental's tire division employs more than 56,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.
Job Description The Customs Compliance Intern will participate in various activities to gain exposure to U.S. Customs and other government agencies regulatory requirements for imported goods into the U.S. The intern will support the Customs team, working on various tasks, projects, and data analytics related to the daily importation of goods.
Opportunities to Learn and Support
U.S. and Canadian Import/Export Control Regulations
Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code
Country of Origin (COO) determinations, including Free Trade Agreements (e.g., USMCA)
Corporate transformation/automation projects
Cross‑function collaboration
Data analytics
What You Bring to the Role
Student currently enrolled in a U.S. accredited degree program for at least another 12 months and willing to dedicate 12 months toward internship
Working toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, International Business, International Relations, Economics, Accounting, Supply Chain, or similar
Available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week during normal business hours (Mon‑Fri)
Willing to commute to Fort Mill campus 3 days per week (Mon‑Fri)
Must have and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.8 or higher
Minimum sophomore standing or higher
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Good understanding of business processes and logical workflow steps
The Perks
Competitive Intern Pay
Hands‑on experience with the team
Project Experience
Intern Socials/Mixers
Mentorship Opportunities
Company Lunch and Learns
Networking
And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
EEO Statement EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 800‑821‑2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non‑disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.
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