International Trade Outsourcing

RoybalGlobal P.C. helps companies reduce costs related to imports/exports by managing the process for them. Specifically, for a cost-effective monthly fee, companies select the international trade functions and deliverables they want us to perform. The types of services that we perform include compliance and planning related work.

Compliance: We help companies comply with import/export regulations and filing requirements, while simultaneously improving efficiency and managing the risk of penalty exposure.

Planning: Outsourcing the import/export function to us means a company gains instant access to a highly trained specialist who is focused on becoming truly familiar with the company's products, operations and supply chain. Because of the close interaction we have with a company, we are uniquely positioned to identify planning initiatives that save money on customs fees, duties payable, etc, and, in some cases speed the transit of goods.

Outsourcing: We assist companies with their international trade function by:

• Improving responsiveness to changing business and regulatory conditions;
• Boosting cash flow through lowered expenses and reduced customs duties;
• Freeing up the in-house attorney, the import/export manager, the tax director, etc. from the day-to-day operational concerns, without an accompanying loss of control;
• Reducing possible penalty exposure in the event of a government audit; and
• Providing a highly trained specialist dedicated to maintaining the company's import/export compliance, managing risk and implementing customs duty savings initiatives.

Examples of international trade functions that can be outsourced:

• Import/export advice and guidance regarding day-to-day operations, e.g., classification, country of origin, valuation, marking, duty preference eligibility, export licensing, etc.;
• Handle Requests for Information and Notices of Action issued by the government;
• Handle Notices of Seizures and Notices of Detention issued by the government;
• Handle Notices of Investigation, Assessment, or Audit issued by the government;
• Draft and file Binding Ruling Requests/Export Classification Requests;
• Draft and file Prior Disclosures;
• Draft and file Supplemental Information Letters/Post Entry Amendments;
• Assist with the reconciliation process to ensure that designated entries are properly reconciled;
• Assist in conducting internal import/export audits (includes assisting in generating audit reports and setting forth recommendations – if applicable);
• Assist in implementing and/or performing annual Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (“C-TPAT”) update as well as assisting with C-TPAT Validation Review;
• Assist in implementing the Importer Self-Assessment Program (“ISA”) or performing annual ISA audits;
• Perform quarterly post-entry reviews of import/export documentation (ensuring accurate recordkeeping);
• Assist with semi-annual reviews of the performance of the company’s customs brokers;
• Conduct import/export compliance training – as needed (includes maintaining materials on file of such past training sessions);
• Update - as needed - written internal import/export procedures and controls (e.g., Import Compliance Manual, C-TPAT Manual, etc);
• Provide assistance/guidance in the event of a governmental audit, assessment, or investigation;
• Monitor legislation, court cases, customs rulings, alerts, etc. that may impact a company’s import/export operation, as well as draft updates discussing same for dissemination to relevant company personnel; and
• Identify duty-savings opportunities.

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