Mercy Yao Morton
About Mercy Yao Morton
Current Position at Flexport
Mercy Yao Morton is currently working as a Senior Drawback Associate at Flexport in San Francisco, California. In this role, she is involved in managing processes related to duty drawback claims and compliance. This position leverages her extensive experience and expertise in international trade compliance and HTS classification.
Previous Experience at N.F. Stroth & Associates
Mercy Yao Morton worked at N.F. Stroth & Associates in various capacities over several years. From 2018 to 2021, she served as a Drawback Analyst, focusing on duty drawback procedures and ensuring compliance with trade regulations. Prior to that, she was a Drawback Account Representative from 2015 to 2017, where she managed client accounts and supported trade compliance operations.
Role at Google
Mercy Yao Morton worked at Google as a Global Trade Compliance Analyst for seven months in 2017-2018. During her time there, she managed global trade compliance initiatives and contributed to projects aimed at optimizing trade process efficiency. Her work involved data analysis and ensuring adherence to international trade regulations.
Early Career at Top Pick Global Inc. and General Dynamics
Before her tenure at N.F. Stroth & Associates, Mercy Yao Morton was an Import Associate at Top Pick Global Inc. from 2011 to 2015. In this role, she handled various import-related tasks, leveraging her knowledge in global trade compliance. Additionally, she briefly worked as a Cycle Count Audit Analyst at General Dynamics in 2010 and as an Administrator/HR Associate at Sparqtron Corporation the same year.
Education Background
Mercy Yao Morton holds an Associate of Science (AS) degree in Accounting and Business Administration from Heald College, attended from 2007 to 2009. She also achieved a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Hospitality Management from Mingdao University, completed from 2004 to 2007. Further, she studied at UC Berkeley Extension in 2013 for 11 months, focusing on enhancing her professional skills.
Expertise in HTS Classification
Mercy Yao Morton has significant expertise in HTS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule) classification. Her experience in this area has played a crucial role in her positions, enabling her to classify goods accurately for international trade compliance and duty drawback claims. This specialized knowledge contributes to her ability to help corporations achieve compliance goals while maximizing revenues.