Willson’s seasoned team of well trained shipping and customs professionals knows how to save you time and money.
They’ll answer your questions quickly and in user-friendly terms, offer alternatives and suggest recommendations for your specific situation.
- We help clients make sense of the highly detailed Rules of Origin for determining whether goods qualify under a Free Trade Agreement, and avoid potentially severe monetary penalties for misrepresentation.
- Our specialists are up to date on the trade agreements made by Canada and the United States and take a proactive approach to our clients’ business.
Benefits –
Willson clients can take advantage of the many benefits of our professional services, including:
Product Classification and Duty Rate
Information for Peace of Mind
Our specialists will tell you the lowest applicable duty rate for your product under the customs law in the importing jurisdiction. This includes determining proper tariff treatment (whether or not the NAFTA or another free trade agreement applies), the applicability of duty-deferral or duty-reduction opportunities, the need for and availability of import or export permits, and the applicability of import or export quotas.
Trade Security - the Foundation for
Cross-Border Business Continuity
The benefits of Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) and Partners in Protection (PIP) extend well beyond the customs function.
Willson offers services to help your company enroll in C-TPAT and PIP which significantly reduce delivery disruptions to you and your clients. In addition, in the event of future security related border delays, the customs organizations of both the U.S. and Canada have publicly stated preference will be given to those traders enrolled in security related initiatives.
Valuation Services Provide Smart Counsel
Customs auditors thoroughly review the valuation of goods, and so should you. Valuation for customs purposes is a complex subject, particularly when the parties to a transaction are related. Our experienced Professional Services Group will counsel you on how to make the correct valuation decisions, ensuring transactions comply with customs regulations.
Government Representation Gives Clients a Voice
Willson specialists have many years of experience representing our clients at every jurisdictional level. As part of our services, we:
- obtain binding rulings
- obtain qualification for special tariff treatments and duty deferral or reduction programs
- appeal customs decisions
- conduct negotiations with governments on your behalf
Free Trade Agreement Services Protect Clients
We help clients maintain and improve their competitive position by taking a proactive approach to trade agreement compliance. Our professionals can show you how to contractually protect against the negative financial impact of suppliers providing incorrect trade certifications.
Duty Recovery on a Contingency Basis
Our professionals can review your current duty outlay to determine if recoveries are warranted. Best of all, we do this on a contingency basis. Fees are based solely on the amount of duty recovery and are only payable if a duty refund is obtained. In essence, the fees are paid from the proceeds of the government refund cheques so there’s no up-front cost or financial risk to you.
Training Services Empower Clients
Willson believes that delivering unmatched service includes empowering clients with the latest knowledge and training. We produce and deliver company and industry-specific courses on many subjects (in our classroom or on site), including:
- Customs 101: An introductory survey course for clerical staff and middle managers
- Turning the Rules into Tools: A three-part course including Classification, NAFTA and AMPS (Administrative Monetary Penalty System) that’s designed to give employees a working knowledge of NAFTA and hands-on training in preparing Certificates of Origin
- Marking Regulations
- Importing Textile Products
- Non-Resident Importing Procedures
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