Practice Areas

Trade Compliance Services

We advise companies at every stage of their global trade journey — from building foundational compliance programs to resolving complex regulatory matters.

Accurate classification for every transaction

Export & Import Classification

Correct classification is the cornerstone of trade compliance. Misclassification exposes companies to underpaid duties, export control violations, and costly penalties. We provide authoritative classification analysis across HTS, ECCN, and USML schedules so every shipment moves on solid regulatory footing.

HTS tariff classification for imported goods
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) determinations
USML category analysis under ITAR
Binding ruling requests with CBP and BIS
Classification audits and retroactive review
Country of origin and substantial transformation analysis

Protecting your supply chain from end to end

Supply Chain Security

Global supply chains face growing scrutiny from customs authorities, sanctions regulators, and forced labor enforcement agencies. We help companies build security programs that satisfy C-TPAT, CTPAT, and other trusted trader requirements while managing third-party risk across complex supplier networks.

C-TPAT enrollment, certification, and annual review
Supplier and third-party due diligence programs
Forced labor risk assessment (UFLPA compliance)
Restricted party and denied party screening programs
Supply chain mapping and transparency reporting
Incident response for supply chain compliance breaches

Navigating export and import licensing requirements

License Assistance

Many cross-border transactions require government authorization before they can proceed. We guide companies through the full licensing lifecycle — from determining whether a license is required to preparing and submitting applications and managing ongoing license compliance obligations.

Export license determination and application (BIS, DDTC, OFAC)
Import permit and license identification by country and product
License exception and exemption analysis
Technology control plan development for license conditions
License management and expiration tracking programs
Deemed export and deemed re-export license support

Readiness for government and internal review

Audit Preparation

Customs and export control audits — whether initiated by CBP, BIS, DDTC, or OFAC — can be disruptive and costly if a company is unprepared. We help clients get ahead of government scrutiny through internal audits, compliance gap assessments, and voluntary self-disclosure where appropriate.

Internal trade compliance audits and gap assessments
CBP focused assessment and audit readiness reviews
Export control compliance program audits
Prior disclosure and voluntary self-disclosure preparation
Penalty mitigation strategy and enforcement response
Post-audit corrective action plan development

Oversight and optimization of your broker relationships

Customs Broker Management

Your customs broker is a critical partner in your import operations — but the legal responsibility for compliance remains with the importer of record. We help companies establish effective broker oversight programs, evaluate broker performance, and ensure that broker-filed entries accurately reflect your compliance obligations.

Customs broker selection, evaluation, and RFP support
Broker oversight program design and implementation
Power of attorney review and scope-of-authority management
Entry review and post-entry audit programs
Broker performance metrics and KPI frameworks
Importer of Record compliance training for broker teams

Our Approach

Precise counsel. Practical outcomes.

We combine deep regulatory expertise with a practical understanding of how global businesses operate. Our advice is specific, actionable, and calibrated to your risk tolerance and commercial objectives.

Regulatory Depth

Our advisors have spent careers inside the regulations — at agencies, in private practice, and in-house at global companies.

Commercial Awareness

We understand that compliance must enable business, not obstruct it. Our advice is always calibrated to your operational reality.

Responsive Service

Trade compliance issues rarely wait. We are accessible, responsive, and structured to move at the pace your business requires.

Ready to discuss your compliance needs?

We offer an initial consultation to understand your situation and outline how we can help.