Areas of Service

  • Cargo ship loaded with multicolored containers at a port with large cranes labeled 'Terminal Burchardkai' in the background.

    Import Compliance

    We help importers navigate complex U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) regulations to ensure lawful, efficient entry of goods while minimizing risks and duty exposure.

    Key Services:

    HTS Classification & Tariff Engineering

    Customs Valuation & Transfer Pricing Alignment

    Country of Origin & Marking Determinations

    Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Qualification (e.g., USMCA, KORUS)

    Binding Ruling Requests & Interpretation

    Prior Disclosures & Penalty Mitigation

    Section 301 & 232 Tariff Strategy

    Detention, Seizure & Forced Labor Defense

    CBP Audits & Focused Assessments

    Representative Projects:

    Audited and reclassified 500+ SKUs to optimize tariff outcomes for a global home improvement retail corporation

    Successfully challenged CBP’s tariff classification of a medical device through a protest, securing a $1M duty refund in import and ongoing savings on future imports

    Mitigated wood packaging material (WPM) penalty to 10% of the originally assessed amount

  • A large commercial airplane parked at the gate with a jet bridge connected. Ground support vehicles, including a baggage cart, a fuel truck, and other airport equipment, are visible around the aircraft on the tarmac. The sky is partly cloudy with a distant city skyline in the background.

    Export Controls & Sanctions

    We advise exporters and multinational businesses on U.S. export control laws, economic sanctions, and licensing obligations under BIS, DDTC, and OFAC regulations.

    Key Services:

    ECCN & USML Export Classification

    EAR & ITAR Licensing Strategy

    OFAC Sanctions Compliance & Screening

    Deemed Export Reviews for Foreign Nationals

    Voluntary Self-Disclosures (VSDs)

    Anti-Boycott Compliance

    Export Compliance Manual Development

    Internal Audits & Training

    Representative Projects:

    Conducted ECCN classification and licensing assessment for navigational and robotic components sold globally

    Prepared comprehensive trade due diligence reports for cross-border M&A transactions

    Successfully submitted an application to OFAC for the release of blocked funds, resulting in the release of over $100K held at a financial institution

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    Trade & Customs Advisory

    Beyond import/export compliance, we provide comprehensive guidance on trade policy, cross-border strategy, and regulatory risk management.

    Key Services:

    Supply Chain Due Diligence (e.g., UFLPA, ESG)

    Trade Agreement Utilization & Strategy (CPTPP, KORUS, USMCA)

    Antidumping & Countervailing Duty (AD/CVD) Representation

    Broker Management & POA Oversight

    Trade Compliance Training & Policy Drafting

    M&A Trade Risk Due Diligence

    Internal Compliance Reviews & Gap Assessments

    Representative Projects:

    Conducted denied party and forced labor screenings of suppliers on behalf of U.S. businesses

    Developed a customs compliance manual for a cross-border manufacturing group

    Prepared a “Made in USA” eligibility assessment for an electronics manufacturer with production facilities both inside and outside the U.S.