Stay Compliant, Reduce Penalty Risk

    Expert customs compliance consulting to protect your business from costly CBP violations, penalties, and supply chain disruptions.

    • 20+ years experience
    • Licensed CHBs
    • ACE Certified
    • Licensed CHB Team
    • Montana-Based

    TRADE COMPLIANCE / A CLOSER LOOK

    ProcessesDocumentationEntry history

    Compliance assessment

    1. 01ISF compliance review
    2. 02HTS classification
    3. 03Duty savings analysis

    Custom action plan

    Implementation support

    Illustrative process · Not a live product screen

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    ACE

    Certified Filing

    CHB

    Licensed Brokers

    Millions

    Entries Cleared

    Comprehensive Compliance Services

    From ISF compliance to CBP audit defense, our licensed customs brokers provide expert guidance to keep your imports compliant and reduce penalty exposure. Review our analysis of recent CBP enforcement trends.

    01

    ISF Compliance Review

    Ensure your Importer Security Filings meet CBP's 10+2 requirements. Avoid $5,000+ penalties with expert review and validation. Read our comprehensive ISF filing guide to understand the 10+2 requirements.

    • Pre-submission review
    • Filing window compliance
    • Amendment assistance

    02

    HTS Classification

    Get accurate tariff classifications to ensure correct duty rates and avoid post-entry adjustments or penalties. Master the fundamentals in our HTS classification guide.

    • Product classification research
    • Binding ruling requests
    • Classification audits

    03

    Duty Savings Analysis

    Identify opportunities to reduce duty costs through FTAs, tariff engineering, duty drawback, and other programs. Explore strategies in our guide to customs valuation.

    • FTA eligibility review
    • First Sale opportunities
    • Duty drawback assessment

    Common Compliance Challenges We Solve

    Don't let these issues derail your import operations

    Incorrect HTS Classifications

    ⚠️ Post-entry adjustments, duty underpayment penalties

    Solution: Licensed broker review and binding ruling requests

    Missing or Incomplete Documentation

    ⚠️ Cargo holds, delayed releases, exam fees

    Solution: Document checklists and pre-arrival validation

    Improper Valuation

    ⚠️ CBP audits, penalties up to domestic value

    Solution: Transaction value review and related party analysis

    PGA Compliance Gaps

    ⚠️ FDA holds, USDA refusals, product destruction

    Solution: Pre-import consulting for FDA, USDA, EPA requirements

    Want to see how proper compliance saves businesses? Read our detention to release success stories and learn about supply chain due diligence best practices.

    How Our Consulting Works

    Simple, straightforward process to get expert compliance guidance

    1. 01

      Step 1: Initial Consultation

      Schedule a free 30-minute call to discuss your compliance needs, import volume, and specific challenges.

      30 minutes

    2. 02

      Step 2: Compliance Assessment

      We review your current processes, documentation, and entry history to identify gaps and risks.

      1-2 weeks

    3. 03

      Step 3: Custom Action Plan

      Receive a detailed report with prioritized recommendations, timelines, and cost estimates.

      3-5 days

    4. 04

      Step 4: Implementation Support

      We help you execute the plan—from filing corrections to training your team to setting up new processes.

      Ongoing

    Who Benefits from Compliance Consulting?

    Our services are ideal for these importing scenarios

    Growing Businesses

    Scaling import volume? Ensure your processes can handle growth without compliance gaps.

    Complex Products

    Importing FDA, USDA, or EPA-regulated goods? Navigate partner government agency requirements.

    Cost Optimizers

    Paying too much in duties? We identify FTA, drawback, and other savings opportunities.

    Risk-Averse Importers

    Want peace of mind? Proactive compliance reviews catch issues before CBP does.

    New to Customs Terminology?

    Check our complete Customs Glossary for clear definitions of UFLPA, PGA, CBP, and 40+ other import compliance terms.

    Related Resources

    CBP Audit Alert 2025

    Record-breaking enforcement and how to protect your business.

    UFLPA Compliance Guide

    Step-by-step guide to forced labor compliance requirements.

    Supply Chain Due Diligence

    Beyond basic compliance - comprehensive due diligence strategies.

    Detention Success Stories

    Real cases where proper documentation saved the day.

    Don't Wait for a CBP Audit

    Proactive compliance is always cheaper than reactive penalty mitigation. Schedule your free consultation today.

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