Duty Preference
We provide valuable insight through the duty lens to optimize your sourcing, tariff engineering, manufacturing, sales, and process efficiency. Trade preference programs are legislated by Congress and provide duty-free treatment of certain products from designated beneficiary countries - usually in the developing world. Star USA’s duty preference consulting and training helps keep our clients ahead of the competitive curve.
Duty Preference
We provide valuable insight through the duty lens to optimize your sourcing, tariff engineering, manufacturing, sales, and process efficiency. Trade preference programs are legislated by Congress and provide duty-free treatment of certain products from designated beneficiary countries - usually in the developing world. Star USA’s duty preference consulting and training helps keep our clients ahead of the competitive curve.
Correcting Course on International Trade Compliance
Maintaining Efficient, Functional and Compliant International Operations
Duty Preference Consulting Services
ADD/CVD
"Dumping" occurs when foreign producers or exporters sell products in the U.S. at a price lower than "normal value," creating unfair competition for American producers. U.S. Antidumping and Countervailing Duties addresses this distortion of the free flow of goods. AD/CVD violations are enforced by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Administration. Star USA helps companies navigate allegations of non-compliance and improve internal checks & balances to reduce the potential for future AD/CVD problems.
Protests
Importers and other interested parties seeking a legal means to challenge customs decisions on imported merchandise can file a Protest Against Decisions of Customs Service, per 19 U.S.C. 1514. Star USA has the knowledge and experience to successfully refute unfair penalties by U.S. Customs & Border Protection.
Reconciliation
Reconciliation is a means by which importers - with use of reasonable care - can file entry summaries to the CBP containing the best information available - even when certain elements are not yet confirmed. Gaining entry to the Reconciliation program is a challenge for some companies, as is compliance. Star USA can help with both.
GSP
Per the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) promotes sustainable development in beneficiary countries by helping them increase and diversify trade with the U.S. When duties are eliminated on products imported from these territories and countries, those companies have a more even playing field.
Free Trade Agreements
In addition to duty preference consulting and training services, Star USA offers end-to-end Free Trade Agreement management and support. Our knowledgeable international trade experts stay current on the ever-evolving landscape of eligibility requirements for free trade agreements and help ensure our clients are maximizing their savings potential through all available FTAs.
Duty Drawback
A duty drawback is a refund of duties paid on goods imported to the U.S. that are later exported or destroyed. Approximately $2 billion in duty drawbacks go unclaimed from U.S. Customs and Border Protection every year. Star USA helps clients uncover duty drawbacks owed and works to create a system of internal processes that ensure they aren't leaving money on the table.
Take Full Advantage of Duty Preference Programs Available to You
Duty Preference Programs, also sometimes called Preferential Trade Agreements, are a leg-up for operators in certain economically disadvantaged countries and territories. There are specific criteria and requirements for admission to duty preference programs, per the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. Both importers and exporters are responsible to conduct due diligence in ensuring their goods qualify and that they're maintaining all the appropriate documentation to prove it.
At Star USA, our team helps importers and exporters who qualify for duty preference programs to develop and implement documented policies and procedures relating to that program. That includes a combination of data analysis, internal audits, training and education, reliable recordkeeping, and clear procedures.
“Star helped us streamline operations while also realizing cost savings in key areas we hadn’t identified. Great firm.”
-Mike S, Logistics manager
