WHAT IS VIRTUAL TRADE MANAGEMENT?

We provide ALL the necessary day-to-day trade compliance services, at a fraction of the cost (of a full-time personnel or staff of trade compliance professionals) from our remote offices in the United States and United Kingdom.  We have found that most small-medium size businesses, importing and/or exporting do not need a full-time trade compliance staff  and the hefty expense that this incurs.  However, it is mandatory to mitigate risk (in the form of severe penalties), that can arise when businesses do not import and export according to various global trade regulations. Our services also help to expedite global shipments and avoid custom delays. Access to a qualified trade professional is necessary if you are selling your products globally.

WHAT WE DO FOR OUR CLIENTS

Imports:

• Duty Minimization
• Custom Valuation of Products
• Classification/Harmonized Tariff Classification
• Freight Forwarder Management
• Customs Clearance Assistance
• Duty Drawback Recovery Services
• Anti-dumping cases
• Import Licensing
• Protest

Exports:

• Commodity Classifications for ECCN
• Commodity Classification for ITAR
• Export Licensing
• Technical Assistance Agreements
• Voluntary Disclosure
• Annual Reporting Requirements
• Export Policy and Procedure formulation
  

Initial System Development:

For all our clients, we establish an Internal Trade Compliance Database that contains import/export information and data, specific to your business and transactions.  This allows for transparency and effective communication between consultant and client.     View An Example

For all our clients, we establish a web based sub domain with your export codes and classifications to give customers and employees.  This resource gives you and your customers the necessary tools to expedite shipments faster and with greater ease. View an Example

For all our clients, we establish an interactive Question and Answer Forum for shipments.  This allows you and your customers to interact with us in real-time about issues or questions that arise and receive immediate answers. 

 Communication:  Communication is key.  We ensure effective communication with our clients through these automated systems, phone, video conferencing, monthly status reports and on site visits.

A TYPICAL DAY

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HOW IT WORKS

Our goal is to make top of the line trade expertise accessible and affordable to small-medium size business.  We offer two options:

Virtual Trade Management Program: which is essentially your off-site full service trade compliance department. Time frames to retain our services are normally at least 1 year. We do allow new clients to retain our services for a minimum of 6 months. 

Second Option- Project Basis.  We provide this service for companies that need a specific project or task to be completed swiftly and accurately.  This may include but not limited to:

• Database of Classifications

• Export Licenses

• Formulations of Agreements such as Technical Assistance, Voluntary Disclosures etc

• Compliance Policy and Procedure Formulation

• Duty-Drawback

PRICE RANGES