UNIQUE SERVICES

Two Unique/Cost-Effective International Trade Service Offerings

International Trade Advisor
Service Offering

International Trade Outsourcing
Service Offering

International Trade Advisor: The amount of interaction between a company and an outside international trade advisor (whether a law firm or consulting firm) is generally dictated by the financial resources available to the company. Given the myriad of complex international trade laws and regulations, companies should not be financially constrained from seeking advice/guidance from a highly trained specialist. With our expertise and knowledge you can have peace of mind knowing that you will make the right decisions in a complex technical environment. Specifically, for an agreed upon low monthly fee, a company will have unlimited access to a highly trained specialist for general advice/guidance with respect to its international trade operations. Let us take care of your technical issues while you concentrate on growing your business.

◆ Attorney dedicated to maintaining a company’s international trade compliance;

◆ International trade compliance fees are fixed and can be budgeted for the year;

◆ Boosting cash flow through lowered expenses, e.g., outside attorney fees, etc.;

◆ Improving responsiveness to changing business and regulatory conditions;

◆ Freeing up the in-house attorney, import/export manager, compliance manager, etc. from the day-to-day operational concerns, without an accompanying loss of control;

◆ Knowledge transfer to key personnel;

◆ Work performed outside the defined “scope of work” will be performed at a significantly discounted hourly rate;

◆ Contracts can be structured month-to-month: no long term commitment.

THE BENEFITS OF
THIS SERVICE OFFERING

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These service offerings can be structured month-to-month:
no long term commitment.

International Trade Outsourcing: We help companies reduce costs/liability related to international trade by helping them manage the process. 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 international trade laws and regulations including filing requirements, while simultaneously improving efficiency and managing the risk of penalty exposure.

Planning: Outsourcing all or part of the international trade function 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.

◆ Unlimited legal advice and guidance regarding day-to-day import/export operations;

◆ 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 U.S. Customs Binding Ruling Requests, BIS export license applications, BIS commodity classification requests, etc;

◆ Draft and file Prior Disclosures;

◆ Assist with the reconciliation process to ensure that designated entries are properly reconciled;

◆ Assist in conducting internal import/export assessments/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 U.S. Customs C-TPAT Validation Review;

◆ Assist in implementing the Importer Self-Assessment Program (“ISA”) or performing annual ISA audits;

◆ Perform post-entry reviews of import/export documentation (ensuring accurate recordkeeping);

◆ 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/Export Compliance Manual, C-TPAT Manual, etc);

◆ Provide assistance/guidance in the event of an import/export 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.