Trade Compliance

Expert guidance on international trade regulations and documentation

Duty & Tax Optimization

Strategic planning to minimize duties and taxes

Service Details

We analyze your trade flows to identify opportunities for duty and tax reduction through trade agreements, special programs, duty drawback, free trade zones, and other legitimate optimization strategies.

How We Help

Analysis of applicable free trade agreements
Implementation of duty drawback programs
Strategic use of foreign trade zones
First sale for export structuring
Tariff engineering consulting
Valuation strategies in compliance with customs laws

Major Global Trade Agreements

Agreement Region Countries Description Overview
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Asia-Pacific 15 World's largest trade bloc covering ASEAN nations, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand PDF
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) North America 3 Replaced NAFTA, covering trade between the United States, Mexico, and Canada PDF
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) Pacific Rim 11 Free trade agreement between Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, and Vietnam PDF
African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Africa 54 Free trade area encompassing most of Africa, aiming to create a single market and customs union PDF
European Union (EU) Europe 27 Single market and customs union covering member states of the European Union PDF

Trade Compliance Risk Assessment

Identify potential compliance risks in your international trade operations with our comprehensive assessment.

Trade Profile

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Trade Compliance Resources

Access valuable resources to help navigate the complexities of international trade compliance.

Export Control Regulations

Reference guides for major export control regimes including EAR, ITAR, and EU Dual-Use.

HS Classification Manual

Comprehensive guide to Harmonized System classification for metals and minerals.

Trade Agreement Overview

Summary of key trade agreements and their impact on the metals industry.

Compliance Checklist

Essential checklist for maintaining trade compliance in your operations.

Sanctions & Restricted Parties

Guide to navigating sanctions and restricted party screening.

Compliance Webinar Series

Register for our upcoming webinars on trade compliance topics.