From coffee beans to virtual reality headsets, a classification number under the Harmonized System is always required for importing a good. Our global HTS classification services include the following:

• Expert HTS classification services globally with assistance from 3rd party AI and ML HTS oracles

• Immutable recordkeeping of HTS classification attestations for future audit support

• HTS classification binding rulings

In the 21st century, how your goods are produced is just as important as where they come from. We can facilitate compliance with Sustainability, Environmental, Social & Governance claims, including:

• Conflict mineral requirements

• Forced labor attestations

• Supplier due diligence

Export controls apply to practically every item leaving a country, and it's never been more important to know your goods in this highly-regulated area. KYGT Advisors can help you:

• Classify your products under the US, EU and other export regimes using proprietary AI and ML oracles

• Determine export license requirements

• Immutable recordkeeping of export attestations for future audit reference

Understanding a good's Country of Origin is essential to minimizing duty under Free Trade Agreements and preferential trade programs. We can assist with:

• Country of origin determinations

• Machine-assisted free-trade-agreement qualification

• Solicit and validate certificates of origin

Customs valuation can be technically complex, but the rewards for properly valuing your imported goods can be significant. We can help minimize duty liability and mitigate undervaluation risk by:

• Implementing First-sale-for-export duty-savings programs on apparel and other high-margin goods (US only)

• Establishing policies and procedures for declaring initial provisional declared values, subject to post-entry transfer price adjustments

• Conducting a related part pricing analysis to ensure your declared value is considered arms’ length by customs versus tax authorities

• Drafting and filing ruling requests to obtain certainty for your declared value policy and procedures

Customs authorities are responsible for enforcing product admissibility laws at the border. Failure to meet import requirements can lead to lengthy delays or even seizures. We can help:

• Facilitate efficient communication between you and your laboratories using the KYG Trade platform

• Provide training on the regulatory requirements enforced by your country's import authorities

• Analysis and assistance on product-specific admissibility requirements

What do washing machines, frozen shrimp, and common nails all have in common? They all may be subject to Antidumping & Countervailing Duties. We can help you minimize your AD/CVD risk by:

• Conducting an internal analysis to find out whether AD/CVD rules apply

• Work with your buyer (or seller) to clarify AD/CVD rules and whether they apply to your products

• Draft and file scope determination requests

• Implement machine-assisted AD/CVD screening technology

Your global trade compliance needs are unique and won't always fit neatly into a bucket. KYG Trade Advisors is equipped to help with a variety of trade compliance challenges, including:

• Duty drawback claims

• Conflict minerals

• OFAC screening & policy

• Foreign Trade Zone applications

• Related party analysis and post-entry transfer price adjustments

• International tax and transfer pricing implications (via partner networks)