Trade Agreements Unlock the advantages.

Do you qualify for the substantial duty savings of free trade agreements such as USMCA, MX-EU, and CETA? We’ll help you find out, negotiate with the authorities,  manage documentation, and achieve preferential rates.

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Free trade is a big deal.

The WTO counted 369 free trade agreements globally in 2024.

The trend is growing.

Despite fractious times, agreements continue to grow.

Save three ways.

Reduce, defer, or eliminate duty payments on qualifying goods.

Expert guidance pays.

FTAs are complex. Importers profit by hiring expert advocates.

Duty savings.
 Verified. Negotiated. Supported.

We do a comprehensive analysis to determine eligibility for free-trade certification and preferential duty rates. If you qualify, you’ll get the maximum duty savings available and the assurance that all your free-trade claims are well supported.

Free Trade Agreement Program Compliance Review
Optimized.

Taking advantage of free trade agreements (FTAs) requires more than just claiming preferential rates—it demands a comprehensive compliance system. FTAs can expose importers or exporters to a significant risk and cost if not handled properly. Free trade compliance is also important to manufacturers and exporters who want to ensure that their customer relationships aren’t harmed by causing compliance issues for their consignees.

Our full suite of Free Trade Program compliance support helps importers fully leverage agreements like USMCA and CETA while maintaining regulatory compliance and protecting relationships.

Program Assessment

We customize our review process to your operation's specific requirements, examining classification, valuation, and origin processes. Our evaluation identifies compliance gaps and risk areas, providing a clear picture of your program's effectiveness.

Rule of Origin & Bill of Material Analysis

We examine applicable origin rules, material classifications, and supplier certifications in detail. We analyze product eligibility thoroughly, investigating alternative qualification paths when initial criteria aren't met.

Practical Solutions

We deliver practical solutions to address compliance gaps while identifying duty savings opportunities. Our recommendations help you meet legal requirements and keep accurate customer documentation.

Ongoing Support

Our service includes regular risk assessments, compliance monitoring, and corrective action planning. We provide comprehensive screening tools and real-time compliance analytics to maintain your program's effectiveness.

How you'll benefit:

  • Risk Prevention - Early identification and correction of compliance gaps.
  • Program Optimization - Enhanced processes and duty savings opportunities.
  • Relationship Protection - A higher level of trust with partners and authorities.
  • Audit Readiness - Continuous compliance monitoring and documentation.

Origin Determination Handled.

Correctly determining Country of Origin and Free Trade Agreement eligibility of manufactured products is essential for receiving lower import duties under trade agreements like USMCA and CETA. Our Origin Determination service helps importers reduce duties while meeting all legal requirements. We’ll guide you through these steps:

Program Assessment

We identify the specific rule of origin based on the product’s HTS classification, then review the associated Bill of Material (BOM), including product classifications, component materials, and supplier documents. This review identifies where you might be missing opportunities or facing compliance risks.

Manufacturing Analysis

We analyze how your products meet origin requirements, including material changes and regional content rules. We verify the origin and eligibility of materials at each production stage and check supplier certificates. If products don't qualify initially, we explore other ways to meet trade agreement requirements.

Recommendations

We recommend steps to improve compliance and reduce duties. This may include changes to your supply chain, better documentation practices, and process improvements.

Ongoing Support

We regularly monitor compliance, assess risks, and plan corrections. You'll have access to current qualification workload and eligibility status, component level part eligibility, and supplier response status, complete with up-to-date audit trails supporting the eligibility results.

How you’ll benefit:

  • Lower Costs - Reduce import duties through trade agreements.
  • Improved Compliance - Avoid penalties and delays with proper documentation. 
  • Supply Security - Find alternative suppliers that meet origin rules.
  • Audit Readiness - Keep records that satisfy customs requirements.

Certificate of Origin Supplier Solicitation Strengthened.

Taking advantage of reduced duty through free trade agreements, such as the USMCA or CETA, requires valid documentation for all qualifying goods from each of your suppliers, typically on an annual basis. For importers with many vendors and a large product library, collecting and verifying these certificates can be an onerous task to take on within a short time frame every year.

We handle the end-to-end process of contacting, obtaining, auditing, and maintaining valid Certificates of Origin from across your supply chain. 

Data Collection

Our team manages supplier communications, from initial solicitations, correction requests, and signed documents. We track responses, follow up on missing information, and ensure compliant responses from your suppliers for over 65 global free trade agreements. This systematic approach prevents compliance gaps and maintains trade agreement eligibility.

Data Verification

Our customs specialists review all supplier responses against regulatory requirements. We check for accuracy, completeness, and compliance standards, addressing potential issues before they become penalties or compliance problems.

Information Management

We maintain your origin data via our proprietary software, Trade Compliance Manager (TCM). This platform enables suppliers to receive, view, and submit their origin data directly. The web-based TCM platform provides real-time visibility into compliance status and eligibility for both you and your suppliers.

How you’ll benefit:

  • Risk Prevention - Full compliance through systematic monitoring, including in system validations.
  • Labor Saving - Cost and time saved by outsourcing this labor-intensive work leveraging best in class technology, processes and compliance trained resources.
  • Relationship Management - Stronger supplier partnerships through a collaborative approach.
  • Review Readiness - Comprehensive documentation supports regulatory reviews.
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Remove the guesswork from global trade. Don’t leave money on the table. Make compliance processes your strength. Starting today.

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