KYG Trade Advisors

Providing actionable guidance on global trade’s most intractable challenges.

 

How can we help you?

You don’t need us to tell you that trade can be hard. That’s why KYG Advisors listens first, and offers solutions second. Tell us what area you need help with from the list below, and then let’s work together to overcome your cross border compliance challenges.

 
From coffee beans to virtual reality headsets, a classification number under the Harmonized System is always required for import. Our worldwide classification services include:
  • Classification opinions for new or novel items
  • Machine-assisted bulk classification
  • Classification ruling requests
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 dilligence
Understanding a good's Country of Origin is essential to minimizing duty under Free Trade Agreements, and a declaration is required for every import. We can assist wth:
  • Country of origin analysis
  • Machine-assisted free-trade-agreement determinations
  • Working with suppliers to efficiently gather & 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
  • Conducting a related part pricing analysis to ensure your declared value is within an acceptable band
  • Drafting and filing ruling requests to support your valuation strategy
Export Controls apply to practically every item leaving the country, and it's never been more important to know your goods in this highly-regulated area. KYG Advisors can help you:
  • Benchmark your export control program against industry best-practices
  • Classify your products under the CCL and USML
  • Implement and measure your restricted party screening software
  • Conduct supplier training on the importance of export compliance
Customs authorities are empowered to enforce product compliance laws at the border, and failure to meet Product Admissibility requirements can lead to lengthy delays or even seizure in the case of non-compliant products. We can help:
  • Facilitate efficient communication between you and your laboratories, using the KYG.Trade platform
  • Provide training on the regulatory requirements enforced by US Customs or your country's import authorities
  • Analysis and assistance on product-specific admissibility concerns
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:
  • Conduct 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 Other Trade Compliance challenges, including:
  • Duty drawback claims
  • OFAC screening & policy
  • Foreign Trade Zone applications
  • Related party analysis
  • International tax and transfer pricing implications (via partner networks)