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Today's market place is becoming increasingly global and integrated. The integration of companies and capital markets allows people to compete on a variety of different stages but it has also increased litigation and conflict. The conflicts exist because companies must operate in jurisdictions foreign to their place of origin and under laws, which are also foreign. Whether you are a non-U.S. headquartered entity doing business in the U.S. or a U.S. entity operating overseas, there are a variety of issues which can confront you on a daily basis. Every time an international transaction, civil dispute or criminal investigation touches a multinational organization, it can trigger complex and substantial jurisdictional and procedural issues concerning the application and enforcement of U.S. and foreign law. In this respect, Smith & Garg's international law attorneys are experienced in advising companies and in arbitration and litigation of conflicts and can be invaluable in assisting organizations facing such challenges. Smith & Garg understand that businesses are becoming more global and sophisticated and in order to compete, companies must have effective legal representation to keep pace. At Smith & Garg, our attorneys are familiar and experienced in dealing with complicated legal issues in multinational arenas. Smith & Garg provides the type of personal representation and responsiveness most law firms only promise to deliver. The following are some of the areas Smith & Garg can assist multinational companies in:
SPECIFIC INTERNATIONAL TRADE SERVICES OFFERED:Trade AnalysisSmith & Garg has extensive experience in supplying importers, retailers, and manufacturers with all the trade and economic intelligence necessary to maximize opportunities, mitigate risks, and make educated decisions associated with importing. Smith & Garg professionals quantify and analyze the risk of supply chain interruptions, allowing sourcing professionals to properly investigate and vet a supplier, calculate and quantify opportunities, then analyze and monitor the risks associated with sourcing abroad, resulting in maximized import operations efficiencies. Call Smith & Garg today for a consultation! Import Compliance Customs laws have a dramatic impact on the business operations of the trade community. We assist companies in self-assessing their compliance with Customs and other government agency requirements, as well as represent them before U.S. Customs in Compliance Assessments, NAFTA Verifications, and other, more focused import reviews. In addition, we work with companies to develop internal procedures, manuals and recordkeeping guidelines to ensure conformity with applicable laws and regulations. Call Smith & Garg today for a consultation! Tariff Classification Rates of Duty for all imported products and admissibility for many are established by how they are classified for U.S. Customs purposes. We work closely with our clients to "tariff engineer" their products so they are classified in the provisions most favorable to their ongoing operations. Call Smith & Garg today for a consultation! Preference Programs Claims of duty-free or duty-reduced entry represent a growing percentage of the merchandise
imported into the United States. Whether the claim involves the North American Free Trade Agreement, the
Generalized System of Preferences, the Caribbean Basin Initiative, or one of the Chapter 98 provisions (including
the 9802.00.80 provision) of the Tariff Schedule, we have extensive experience in the evaluation of companies'
eligibility to use these trade preferences, and in the assessment of their on-going compliance and adherence to
all legal and regulatory requirements.
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