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Tariff classification and duty reduction
Every article of merchandise that is imported into a country must be “classified” in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). The HTS is a hierarchical list of standardized merchandise categories. Most countries have adopted the HTS, which was jointly developed and is administered by international consensus under the auspices of the World Customs Organization...
Admissibility, textile quotas and tariff rate quotes
Many governments, including the U.S. and the EU, place absolute limits on the amount of merchandise that can enter a country. For example, the U.S. will permit only a certain amount of textile and apparel products to be imported into the U.S. each year from certain countries...
Country or origin determination and marking
The country of origin of a product may determine the duty rate that applies to that product. It will impact whether the product is eligible for certain preferential duty programs such as the duty-free provisions of the Generalized System of Preferences, and whether antidumping or countervailing duties may also apply to a product...
Valuation and Transfer pricing
The valuation of imported products is a critical import issue because the duty charged on imported merchandise is generally a percentage of the declared value. Customs authorities around the world require that the full value of merchandise be declared at the time of entry, and often consider this to properly include side payments for royalties, license fees, agents’ fees, management fees, design work and other shared costs, as well as the value of tooling or equipment provided to the suppliers, manufacturers, subcontractors and agents...
Preferantial treatment under free trade and other agreements
Bilateral, multilateral and regional Free Trade Agreements (FTA) are being negotiated by the U.S., the EU and many other countries as a method of encouraging trade...
Deferred Duty payment using Foreign trade zones and bonded warehouses
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Quantification of and defense against customs fines, penalties and forfeitures
Representation of companies who have received notification from Customs for various reasons of monies owed. We will research, evaluate, file necessary paperwork and mediate with Customs in an effort to resolve the issue on your behalf...
Preparing for and working through customs audits, Focused Assessments, and taking advantage of the US Customs & Border Protection Importer Self Assessment (ISA) and similar Programs
Our firm’s “FAR” Program helps companies avoid penalties and establish procedures that are required by, and acceptable to, U.S. Customs & Border Protection. Most importers over the next few years will go through compliance audits developed by Customs known as “Focused Assessments.” Customs describes this as a “risk-based approach to audit.”...
Successful participation in agency rule-making processes
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Meeting the enhanced security requirements for globally traded goods, including C-TPAT
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FTC, CPSC, FDA, USDA, OFAC, Fish & Wildlife, FCC, APHIS, and similar requirements affecting internationally traded goods
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Trademark protection for imported goods
U.S. Customs and Border Protection provides protection against counterfeit, and in some cases grey market, trademark and copyright infringement at no cost to the savvy rights holder. Customs will actually monitor the border for shipments of potentially infringing goods and will alert the IP rights holder of the issue prior to the release of the potentially infringing goods...
US export requirements and controls
Determination if products meet specialty requirements which would remand a license from the U.S. Department of State before these products can be exported. Cerny Associates can assist companies in navigating export laws and regulation...
Third-country import requirements (using our global network of correspondent customs specialists)
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Invoicing and Shipping Requirements
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Compliance Training
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Drawback qualification and compliance
Compliance Manuals: Work to develop internal procedures, guidelines and policies to ensure conformity with import and export regulations...
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