Trade Advisory & Strategy

1. Global Market Entry Strategy
   • Assessing tariffs, local regulations, and distribution channels for new markets
2. Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Optimization
   • Leveraging preferential tariffs under USMCA, CPTPP, RCEP, etc.
3. Trade Compliance Audits
   • Identifying gaps in customs procedures, documentation, or duty payments
4. Export/Import Controls Screening
   • EAR (Export Administration Regulations), ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) compliance

Customs & Logistics

1. HS Code Classification
   • Accurate product categorization for duty calculations
2. Customs Brokerage & Clearance
   • Document preparation (commercial invoices, certificates of origin)
3. Duty Drawback & Recovery
   • Claiming refunds on duties paid for re-exported/reworked goods
4. Bonded Warehouse Solutions
   • Deferring duties through strategic storage

Regulatory Compliance

1. Sanctions & Embargo Screening
   • OFAC, EU, UN, and other global sanctions list checks
2. Anti-Dumping/Countervailing Duty (AD/CVD) Mitigation
   • Strategies to reduce penalties on unfairly traded goods
3. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) Compliance
   • Anti-bribery training and third-party due diligence
4. Product Compliance (REACH, RoHS, Prop 65)
   • Ensuring goods meet safety/environmental standards

Risk Management

1. Supply Chain Due Diligence
   • Conflict minerals (Dodd-Frank), forced labor (UFLPA) compliance
2. Trade War Mitigation Strategies
   • Tariff engineering, country-of-origin optimization
3. Dual-Use Goods Licensing
   • Navigating controls on sensitive technologies (e.g., semiconductors, encryption)

Technology & Automation

1. Global Trade Management (GTM) Software
   • Automated denied party screening, document generation (e.g., SAP GTS)
2. Blockchain for Trade Finance
   • Smart contracts for letters of credit and supply chain transparency

Specialized Services

1. Incoterms® 2020 Advisory
   • Clarifying responsibilities between buyers/sellers (e.g., FOB vs. DDP)
2. Trade Remedies Litigation Support
   • Representing clients in AD/CVD investigations
3. AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) Certification
   • Expedited customs clearance for trusted traders

Key Benefits:

✔ Cost Reduction – Duty savings via FTAs and drawback programs
✔ Risk Avoidance – Penalty prevention through compliance
✔ Market Access – Smoother cross-border transactions
✔ Competitive Edge – Faster customs clearance and trusted trader status

Industries Served:

• Manufacturing (Automotive, electronics)
• Energy (Oil & gas equipment exports)
• Pharma (Cold chain logistics, FDA/FDA alignment)
• E-commerce (Cross-border returns, VAT collection)