Our clients enjoy the uniquely personalized service and individualized attention that have come to be a trademark of our law firm. We provide guidance and representation at every aspect of the importation process and help our clients avoid unnecessary and costly delays, additional duties, fees, penalties and fines. With our guidance, knowledge and meticulous attention to detail our clients are able to take full advantage of all of the benefits that duty reduction and preferential trade programs have to offer.

While it would be impossible to list every import-related service our firm provides, some of the most frequently requested import services and important topics for importing as well as a few of our many success stories are listed below.

 
Services Offered

• Advice on all Important Import Topics (listed below)
• Classification, Country of Origin and Free Trade Agreement Review and Database Creation
• Group Seminars and Customized, In-Depth Training Classes
• Customs Entry Package Review and Audit
• Customs Broker Invoice Review and Request for Service Quotation Guidance
• Customs Broker Management Policies and Procedures
• Comprehensive Import Policy and Procedures Manuals

 
Success Stories

• US$1,500,000.00 in refunds from various protests and petitions to US Customs and Border Protection.
• Victory in the US Court of International Trade for over $150,000.00 regarding the valuation of imported merchandise.

 
Important Topics

• Classification of Goods under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
• Valuation of Imported Goods
• Country of Origin Determinations and Marking of Imported Goods
• Assessment of Duty including Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duties
• Duty Drawback
• Effective and Correct Use of Free Trade Agreements and required documentation
• Supply Chain Security including Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT)
• Processing of Goods Through Customs and Border Protection, including the Right to Make Entry, Powers of Attorney and Logistics Services Agreements with Service Providers, Customs Bonds and Notices from Customs and Border Protection
• Prior Notice Filings for Imported Cargo including the “10+2” Import Security Filing (ISF) and Advanced Manifest Requirements (24 Hour Rule)
• Cargo Examinations and Seizures
• Commercial Invoice and other import document requirements
• Temporary Imports, In-Bond Transportation and Carnets
• US Goods Returned and US Goods Assembled Abroad
• Foreign Trade Zones and Customs Bonded Warehouses
• Management of Customs Brokers
• Special Requirements for Other Governmental Agencies (for example: FDA, USDA, FCC, Fish and Wildlife)
• Special Classes of Merchandise including Instruments of International Traffic

To speak with one of our specialists about your needs or for more information about these services, please contact our office.

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January 5, 2012: Argentina has enacted General Resolution No. 3252 which requires importers to obtain approval prior to importing goods into Argentina.  Importers will have to file affidavits with the Administración Federal de Ingresos Públicos (AFIP).  The Resolution will take effect February 1, 2012.  For more information please click here or contact this office.

December 28, 2011: Mexico has announced new Import Regulations.  U.S. exporters will have to add additional information to their commercial invoices in order to comply.  Please click here for official publication, Resolution no. 1.2.8.3.1.5, or contact this office.

December 6, 2011: U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement, Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security are focusing on importers who misclassify good to avoid the correct duty amounts. In this instance Chinese honey as rice fructose. For more information  please click here or contact this office.

November 11, 2011: A new and improved C-TPAT Portal will be released this weekend. Many new features have been added. For more information please click here or contact this office.

November 8, 2011: A warning by CBP for shipments originating from China has been issued in the port of Long Beach. Nuisance levels of radiation have been found. The majority of shipments are articles of metal. For more information please contact this office.

November 7, 2011: Effective November 5,2011 the Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) was raised to 0.003464. For more information please click here or contact this office.

November 3, 2011: The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program has been extended through July 31, 2013. The GSP program lapsed December 31, 2010. All Duties paid on GSP-eligible merchandise that was entered for consumption from January 1, 2011 through November 4, 2011 will be refunded. For more information please click here or contact this office.

October 12, 2011: Congress passed legislation enacting free trade agreements between the US and South Korea, the US and Colombia and the US and Panama. These agreements, which have been pending Congressional approval for years, are expected to boost US exports. For more information please click here or contact this office.

October 1, 2011: Representatives from the U.S., Australia, Canada, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Morocco, New Zealand and Singapore signed the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) in Tokyo, Japan today. The ACTA provides framework for parties to work collaboratively to fight against intellectual property infringement, specifically global counterfeiting and piracy. For more information please click here or contact this office.

September 23, 2011: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has requested public comment regarding proposed changes its policy on the use of transaction value for post-importation adjustments in related party transactions. Comments must be submitted on or before October 24, 2011. The proposed changes would allow CBP to consider eight factors, none of which would be determinative, when evaluating whether or not transaction value is an appropriate method of valuation for post-importation adjustments. For more information please click here or contact this office.

September 2, 2011: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has withdrawn its proposed amendments to the country of origin rules found in 19 CFR Part 10. The proposed CBP amendment would have extended the rules of origin found in part 102 to all country of origin determinations. CBP has adopted amendments to the origin rules for those regulations applicable to pipe fittings and flanges, greeting cards, glass optical fiber, rice preparations, and certain textile and apparel products. For more information please click here or contact this office.

August 17, 2011: Effective September 30, 2011, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will no longer mail paper courtesy notices of liquidation to importers who file entry summaries through the Automated Broker Interface. This final rule amends Title 19 Part 159 of the Code of Federal Regulations to allow CBP to provide notice of liquidation to importers through its Automated Commercial Environment. For more information please click here or contact this office.

August 11, 2011: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released updated CBP Forms 301, Customs Bond, and 301A, Addendum to CBP Form 301. Both updated forms have an expiration date of 3/31/2014. CBP will accept forms with an expiration date of 3/31/2014 or 12/31/2010 through the 2011 calendar year. Beginning January 1, 2012, CBP will only accept forms with an expiration date of 3/31/2014. For more information and to get a copy of the updated CBP Forms please click here or contact this office.

July 28, 2011: The International Trade Commission (ITC) released The Year in Trade 2010. The ITC’s annual publication provides an overview of U.S. trade-related activities, including developments in: U.S. free trade agreements, U.S. trade preference programs, antidumping and countervailing duties, intellectual property rights, World Trade Organization (WTO) activities and U.S. international trade laws and actions. To view the complete publication please click here or contact this office.

June 29, 2011: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released guidance regarding appropriate issuance of CBP Form 28, Request for Information and CBP Form 29, Notice of Action. CBP Form 28 shall be issued when inadequate information has been included in the entry summary packet pertaining to admissibility, appraised value or classification. CBP Form 28 shall not be used as notification that a formal investigation has begun nor to request proof of a properly executed, valid power of attorney. CBP Form 29 shall be issued for a proposed rate advance and as official notification that a formal investigation has begun. For more information please click here or contact this office.

June 24, 2011: Beginning September 22, 2011, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will no longer allow paper copy Post Entry Amendments to be filed for certain preliquidation Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) entry summaries. Importers and files will have to use the Automated Broker Interface (ABI). For more information please click here or contact this office.

June 16, 2011: The Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce issued a final rule adding a new license exception to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The new EAR exception allows for the export, reexport and in-country transfer of licensable items to low-risk destinations. Parties to a transaction under the new EAR exception are required to exchange assurances against diversion of items to other destinations. For more information please click here or contact this office.

June 10, 2011: U.S. Customs and Border Protection may begin enforcement of 10+2 and Importer Security Filing (ISF) liquidated damages enforcement this summer. For current information regarding 10+2 please click here or contact this office.

May 16, 2011: Mexico becomes the 71^st country to join the ATA Carnet System. An ATA Carnet is an international customs document that permits commercial samples, professional equipment, goods for presentation or use at trade fairs, shows, exhibitions and the like to be temporarily imported duty-free and tax-free for up to one year. The Mexico City National Chamber of Commerce will administer ATA Carnet documentation in Mexico. For more information regarding ATA Carnets please click here or contact this office.

May 5, 2011: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) released an updated Customs Valuation Encyclopedia. The Customs Valuation Encyclopedia is a compilation of CBP decisions regarding customs valuation. For more information please click here or contact this office.

March 9, 2011: The Bureau of Industry and Security, Department of Commerce submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget which would require all parties involved in export transactions and U.S. parties involved in boycott actions to maintain all records related to the transactions for five years. The record retention requirement would prevent disposal of records during the statute of limitations period for actions brought under the Export Administration Act of 1979 and preceding acts and administrative compliance proceedings. For more information please click here or contact this office.

February 26, 2011: The U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls issued a suspension notice for all products subject to the ITAR shipping to Libya. For a complete list of Libyan sanctions please click here or contact this office.

February 25, 2011: The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Controls (OFAC) imposed sanctions on the Qadhafi family and Libyan government. The sanctions block all transactions involving property or property interest to the Libyan government and specific named individuals. For a complete list of Libyan sanctions please click here or contact this office.

February 20, 2011: U.S. companies employing non-U.S. workers in visa categories H-1B, H-1B1 Chile/Singapore, L-1 and O-1A will be required to complete Part 6 of the recently revised Form I-129 (Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker). Completion of Part 6 is required to certify compliance with the deemed export rule under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the technology transfer requirements in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). For additional information please click here or contact this office.

February 9, 2011: The Bureau of Industry and Security issued a final rule implementing a mandatory online registration process for obtaining an account to submit export license applications and similar documents electronically through the Simplified Network Application Processing (SNAP-R) system. SNAP-R registrations must be made in accordance with this rule beginning April 11, 2011. For more information please click here or contact this office.

January 24, 2011: The U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) issued a decision in Xerox Corp. v. U.S. The CIT rejected U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) attempt to dismiss the case for lack of jurisdiction or justiciability and remanded the determination at issue back to CBP. This decision reflects the right to judicial review on country of origin determinations for government procurement. To view the full decision please click here or contact this office for more information.

January 21, 2011: The Bureau of Census, Department of Commerce proposed regulatory amendments to Title 15 Code of Federal Regulations, Part 30 that would require companies to apply, or reapply if currently authorized, for post-departure reporting privileges. Requirements to apply will be set out in a revised post-departure filing application which has not yet been released. The amendments also propose a reduction in filing time for post-departure filings from ten to five days. For more information please click here or contact this office.

January 14, 2011: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a final rule amending certain technical protest provisions found in Title 19 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 174. Amendments include: authorizing the electronic transmission of a protest to CBP, alterations to provisions pertaining to reliquidation and extending the time to file/amend a protest or to file a request for accelerated disposition of a protest.  For a complete list of amendments please click here or contact this office.

December 29, 2010: The U.S. International Trade Commission has released the 2011 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS US). Changes have been made to Chapters 8, 9, 10, 12, 39, 44, 49, 68, 71, 72, 73, 82, 87, 94, 95, 98, and 99. To view the 2011 HTS US and Change Record please click here or contact this office for more information.

December 27, 2010: Alcatel-Lucent SA, a Paris-based supplier of fixed-line phone networks, was charged with violating anti-bribery provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Allegations against the company and its subsidiaries include bribery of government officials in Taiwan, Malaysia, Costa Rica and many other countries. Alcatel-Lucent has agreed to pay $137 million and subsidiaries Alcatel-Lucent France SA, Alcatel-Lucent Trade International AG and Alcatel Centroamerica SA have agreed to plead guilty to charges. In return, the Justice Department will defer prosecution and if, after three years, Alcatel-Lucent has improved compliance the case will be dropped. All alleged violations occurred prior to 2006. For more information please contact this office.

December 15, 2010: The Port of Chicago issued an informational “Pipeline” providing updated contact information for the Port of Chicago. For more information please click here or contact this office.

December 14, 2010: The Port of Chicago issued an informational “Pipeline” providing instructions regarding quarantine procedures for pest infested containers. Between November 2010 and March 2011, the Port of Chicago is unable to provide cold weather fumigation of ocean containers; therefore, infested containers must be re-exported. Requests for fumigation will only be considered if the importer can show that the services of a fumigation contractor and an approved facility for fumigation have been secured. For more information please click here or contact this office.

December 14, 2010: The Port of Chicago issued an informational “Pipeline” announcing that filers are no longer required to differentiate between paperless and non-paperless entries. Beginning December 20, 2010, Customs and Border Protection Officers in Chicago will indicate release of a shipment by an electronically generated release statement or a stamp on the entry paperwork instead of perforating entries. For more information please click here or contact this office.

November 6, 2010: Transportation Security Administration announced enhanced Security Directives and Emergency Amendments for all U.S. aircraft operators, U.S. all-cargo aircraft operators, foreign air carriers, and foreign all cargo air carriers. Additional information is required on each master airway bill for all U.S. in-bound shipments from air cargo operation at non-U.S. locations. The additional information includes a description of the goods, method of payment and account history. For more information please click here or contact this office.

November 5, 2010: The Port of Chicago issued an informational “Pipeline” clarifying the procedures used to claim a license exemption for commodities controlled under International Traffic in Arms Regulations. The publication sets forth the requirements applicable to imports and exports and any license exemptions that may apply. For more information please click here or contact this office.

November 4, 2010: The World Customs Organization (WCO) published the 2012 Harmonized Tariff Schedule amendments. The WCO made extensive revisions in Chapter 3, 24, 29, 30, 44, 48, 84 and 85. To see the 2012 revisions correlated to the last WCO revision please click here or contact this office.

October 27, 2010: U.S. Customs and Border Protection has proposed amending Title 19 of the Code of Federal Regulations to allow customs brokers to share client information with affiliated entities so that the broker’s affiliated entities my offer non-customs services to the broker’s clients. Customs brokers would only be able to share information with the client’s written consent. To view the proposed amendment please click here or contact this office for more information.

October 21, 2010: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) plans to require all advance ocean and rail shipment data to be transmitted through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). In an effort to prepare for this transition, CBP will begin testing the ACE system for use with advance ocean and rail shipment data transmission at the end of December 2010. CBP plans to announce the date when all advance ocean and rail shipment data must be transmitted through ACE in mid-2011. For more information or instructions on how to participate in CBP’s ACE system testing please click here or contact this office.

October 21, 2010: Earlier this month, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report on U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) implementation of the Importer Security Filing (ISF) requirements and Additional Carrier Requirements, commonly known as the 10+2 rule. GAO evaluated CBP’s implementation plan, which includes the ability to withhold release or transfer or cargo, the ability to refuse to grant a permit to unlade and the ability to seize cargo if importers fail to file an ISF. The GAO also interviewed CBP Officials and trade industry representatives who commented that 10+2 compliance efforts have not resulted in measurable impacts on overall trade flow. For more information please click here or contact this office.

October 12, 2010: The Brazilian Senate issued Legislative Decree No. 563 of 2010 on August 6, 2010 adopting the Istanbul Convention, also known as the Convention on Temporary Admission. The Istanbul Convention governs the temporary admission of goods and provides for the use of carnets, or customs documents that permit duty-free and tax-free importations of commercial samples, professional equipment and goods for use at exhibitions and fairs. An organization must be designated to issue and approve carnets before importers can officially use a carnet to import into Brazil. For more information please click here or contact this office.

October 12, 2010: The European Commission has released a revised draft of proposed new rules of origin to be applied to the Generalized System of Preferences. The new revision seeks to simplify the process for determining the country of origin, relax the conditions for regional cumulation of origin and clarify the rights and obligations of operators and administrations. Approval and official publication of the new rules of origin are expected to take place in October with application beginning January 1, 2011. To view the proposed revision to the rules of origin please click here or contact this office for more information.

October 7, 2010: In the U.S. Court of International Trade’s (CIT) recent decision Lizarraga Customs Broker v. U.S., U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has conceded that customs brokers are entitled to the procedural due process protections provided by the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), 5 U.S.C. 558(c), in proceedings to deactivate a broker’s entry filer code. Prior to revocation of a broker’s entry filer code, CBP must now provide written notice to the broker of the facts or conduct warranting deactivation and provide the broker with an opportunity to demonstrate or achieve compliance with the relevant legal requirements. In Lizarraga, the CIT did not address the legal sufficiency of the APA as applied to CBP proceedings to deactivate a broker’s entry filer code. For more information please click here or contact this office.

October 5, 2010: U.S. Custom and Border Protection (CBP) has abandoned its attempt to eliminate the “first sale rule” for import valuation of goods acquired through multi-tiered sales. CBP has officially withdrawn its proposed “last sale rule” that would require import valuation to be calculated based on the last sale of the goods prior to introduction into the U.S. By permitting importers to continue using the “first sale rule,” CBP allows import valuation of multi-tiered sales to be based on the earliest sale of the item. For more information please click here or contact this office.

October 4, 2010: EGL Inc., Kühne + Nagel International AG, Geologistics International Management Limited, Panalpina World Transport Ltd., Schenker AG and BAX Global Inc. have agreed to plead guilty to several charges of conspiracy to fix fees and charges in connection with providing freight forwarding services for international air cargo shipments destined for the U.S. and pay criminal fines totaling $50.27 million. The six alleged conspiracies took place between 2002 and 2007. For more information please click here or contact this office.

October 1, 2010: In mid-September, the International Chamber of Commerce released Incoterms 2010. The revision reduces the number of terms, from 13 to 11, and introduces two new terms: Delivered at Terminal (DAT) and Delivered at Place (DAP). Incoterms 2010 also contains guidance notes, illustrative graphics and advice for use in domestic trade. For more information about Incoterms 2010 please click here or contact this office.

To speak with one of our specialists about your needs or to get more information about trade services, please contact our office.

The C-TPAT program offers eligible businesses an opportunity to play an active role in the war against terrorism while at the same time securing their company’s supply chain operations and offering a more secure work-place for their employees. Beyond these “good for business” benefits, CBP will offer participates in the C-TPAT program certain advantages such as:

• A reduced number of random CBP inspections
• Priority processing for CBP inspections
• Assignment of a CBP Supply Chain Security Specialist
• Eligibility to attend C-TPAT supply chain security training seminars sponsored by CBP

Our firm offers assistance to clients in the C-TPAT validation process, including on-site assessment, training, creation of C-TPAT policies and procedures and assistance in the C-TPAT application process. To speak with one of our specialists about your needs or for more information about these services, please contact our office.

Our firm’s trade professionals have extensive expertise in advising clients regarding the full range of export activities, including, but not limited to:  export licensing and management, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliance, determination of Schedule B and ECCN classifications, representation during every phase of investigation and enforcement actions and restricted party, embargoed country and anti-boycott country screening.

We invite you review our export services, a few of our many success stories and important export topics below.

 
Services Offered

• Advice and Counseling on all Important Export Topics (listed below)
• Creation and Implementation of Individualized Export Management Systems
• Representation at Every Stage of Governmental Investigation and Enforcement, including Response to Inquiries, Support during Governmental Visits or Audits and Assistance with Enforcement Issues such as Mitigating Penalties and the Implementation of Corrective Actions
• Determination of ECCN and Schedule B Classifications
• Determination of Foreign Tariff Classifications and Creation of Comprehensive Classification Database
• Determination of Licensing Requirements and the Applicability of any License Exceptions or Exemptions
• Assistance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Compliance, including the ITAR Registration Process, Determination of Licensing Requirements and Exemptions and Preparation and Maintenance of License Agreements
• Review and Identification of Proper Agency Jurisdiction for Export Transactions and Assistance with the Application of Licensing and Permit Requirements
• Development of Effective Recordkeeping  Procedures, including Proper Tracking of Export Licenses for Timely Renewal, Amendments or Returns
• Creation of an International Commercial Terms (INCOterms) Database Detailing Shipping Terms for all International Customers and Suppliers
• Develop Tailored Export Documentation Package Templates (Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin or Free Trade Documents, Inspection, Calibration, or Other Required Certifications, Letters of Credit, and/or any Other Documentation Required for Shipment)
• Conduct Export Documentation Audits and EEI Filings
• Assistance with Restricted Party Screening
• Ensure Compliance with Embargoed Country Requirements and Foreign Boycott Reporting
• Group Seminars and Customized, In-Depth Training Classes on all Aspects of the Export Process
• Development and Implementation of Comprehensive Export Policies and Procedures Manuals
• Monitoring and Keeping Clients Informed of Relevant Regulatory and Legislative Developments Relating to Exports

 
Success Stories

• Based upon our firm’s comprehensive and exhaustive review of more than 600,000 pages of written documents and more than two terabytes of electronic business data, the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) determined that our client’s goods were never improperly routed to a prohibited destination as initially alleged and our client was cleared of any wrong-doing, causing OFAC to close its investigation with no further action.

 
Important Topics

• Classification under Schedule B and Export Control Classification Number (ECCN)
• International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
• Electronic Export Information (EEI) Accuracy and Automated Export System (AES) Filing
• Merchandise Qualification under Free Trade Agreements
• Export Licensing Determinations
• Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
• Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and State Department Issues
• Restricted Party Screening
• Embargoed and Anti-Boycott Countries
• Routed Export Transactions
• International Commercial Terms (INCOterms)
• Foreign Principle Party in Interest (FPPI)
• U.S. Principle Party in Interest (USPPI)
• Export Documentation Templates and Review
• Freight Forwarder Contract and Management
• Freight and Logistics Requests for Quotes

To speak with one of our specialists about your needs or for more information about these services, please contact our office.

At the Law Offices of Michael A. Capuzzi, international trade law is our core practice. Our brokers and legal staff know the ins and outs of international trade and practice it every day for a variety of clients.

Whether your needs require a simple documentation review, a full C-TPAT compliance audit and remediation program or representation for a pressing Customs issue, our experienced staff is ready to represent you.

Please contact our office to discuss your international trade law needs.

Our services are available with a technical component that complements your specific needs and situation. A small sampling of our solutions include:

• Audits of existing technology integration in the international supply-chain
• Consulting services for how to use best-of-breed implementation for EDI integration to freight forwarders and other trade services
• Internal implementations of systems for client use only
• Extranet implementations, hosted by our firm, for client use worldwide
• Integration into existing legacy systems for trade-specific needs

Our staff has substantial experience in working with legacy mainframe EDI, web and other standards-based systems and is able to integrate your needs without regard to the technology platform.

It is these forward-thinking services that set the Law Offices of Michael A. Capuzzi heads and shoulders above others. We can tailor a technology solution to fit your company’s needs. Please contact our office to learn more about how our technology solutions may help your firm succeed in the global trade marketplace.

Our firm offers clients a comprehensive range of Free Trade Agreement services, from the supplier trade document solicitation process, through the classification and qualification of your goods, all the way to the receipt and completion of your customers’ trade document requests.

We welcome you to explore the services we offer, a few of our many success stories and the countries with which the United States has entered into Free Trade Agreements.

 
Services Offered

• Advice and Counseling regarding Important Free Trade Agreement Topics (listed below)
• Group Seminars and Customized, In-Depth Training Classes
• Comprehensive Annual Supplier Trade Document Solicitation
• Review of Bills Of Materials, Prints, Specifications and Engineering Drawings to Determine the Correct Tariff Classifications
• Review of Free Trade Agreement Country of Origin Rules for Your Goods
• Review of Free Trade Agreement Qualification of Your Goods
• Creation and Maintenance of a Searchable Goods Database which Includes Harmonized Tariff Classifications and Free Trade Agreement Qualification Data
• Management of Customer Trade Document Requests
• Point-Of-Contact for Customer Trade Document Requests
• Completion and Transmission of Requested Trade Documents
• Create and Store Approved Free Trade Agreement Documents on our Client Extranets

 
Success Stories

• $2,200,000.00 in NAFTA refunds from the Canada Border Services Agency
• Over $1,200,000.00 in  NAFTA refunds from U.S. Customs and Border Protection
• $1,000,000.00 in US-Australia Free Trade Agreement refunds from the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service
• Product classification and Free Trade Agreement qualification databases that include the Harmonized Tariff Schedule Classifications for the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, People’s Republic of China and South Africa for over 75,000 individual part numbers

 
Important Topics

• Country of Origin Determination and Marking
• Classification
• Rules of Origin
• Trade Document Management
• United States Free Trade Agreements
• United States-Australia Free Trade Agreement
• United States-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
• North American Free Trade Agreement
• United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement
• African Growth and Opportunity Act
• Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act
• United States-Israel Free Trade Area
• Andean Trade Preference Act or Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act
• United States-Jordan Free Trade Area Implementation Act
• Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
• United States-Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act
• United States-Morocco Free Trade Agreement
• United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement
• United States-Oman Free Trade Agreement
• United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement

To speak with one of our specialists about your needs or for more information about these services, please contact our office.