Trade Compliance
Navigate cross-border complexity with confidence.
Global trade regulations are tightening. CBAM is reshaping how companies report embedded emissions. Export controls are expanding. Market access requirements are becoming more granular. The 3TGs helps you stay ahead of the rules that govern how your products cross borders.
CBAM
CBAM requires importers of certain goods into the EU to report and eventually pay for the embedded carbon emissions in their products. The transitional reporting phase is already live, and definitive obligations are approaching. Companies that do not build their data collection processes now will face penalties and market access friction.
- CBAM applicability assessment based on product type and HS codes
- Supplier emissions data collection and validation
- CBAM quarterly report preparation and submission support
- Gap analysis between current data availability and CBAM reporting requirements
- Supplier outreach campaigns for emissions data from upstream producers
- Transition planning for definitive CBAM obligations including certificate purchasing
Export Controls
Export control regulations restrict the transfer of certain goods, technology, and information across borders. Getting the classification wrong can result in shipment seizures, denied party violations, and serious legal exposure. The regulatory landscape spans U.S. EAR, EU Dual-Use Regulation, and country-specific regimes.
- Product classification against export control lists (EAR, EU Dual-Use, Wassenaar)
- ECCN and HS code determination and documentation
- Denied party and restricted entity screening
- Export compliance program assessment and gap analysis
- Documentation preparation for export license applications
- Supplier and customer screening workflows
Regulatory Market Access
Entering a new market means understanding which regulations apply before the product ships, not after it gets held at the border. Market access requirements vary by jurisdiction, product type, and industry. The 3TGs maps the regulatory landscape for your specific products and builds the documentation you need to clear entry.
- Market-specific regulatory mapping for target countries and regions
- Product registration and notification requirements assessment
- Documentation gap analysis against destination market requirements
- Coordination with local authorized representatives where required
- Import compliance documentation preparation
- Ongoing monitoring of regulatory changes in target markets
Country of Origin & Trade Agreements
Proper country of origin determination is essential for tariff classification, preferential trade agreement utilization, and avoiding customs penalties. Many companies leave money on the table by not claiming preferential rates they qualify for, or face penalties by misclassifying origin.
- Country of origin determination and documentation
- Preferential trade agreement eligibility assessment (USMCA, CETA, and others)
- Supplier data collection for origin and value-add calculations
- Certificate of origin preparation and management
- Tariff classification review and HS code validation
- Customs documentation support
Sanctions & Restricted Party Screening
Sanctions regimes change rapidly. Trading with a restricted party, even unknowingly, can result in severe penalties. Companies need systematic screening processes that cover customers, suppliers, intermediaries, and end users across all relevant sanctions lists.
- Restricted party screening against U.S. (OFAC, BIS), EU, and UN sanctions lists
- Screening workflow design for new customers, suppliers, and transactions
- Escalation protocols for potential matches and false positives
- Ongoing monitoring of sanctions list updates
- Documentation and audit trail maintenance
Metal Sourcing
Metal sourcing compliance requires companies to verify the origin of metals in their products and supply chains. Whether driven by trade regulations, customer requirements, or responsible sourcing commitments, companies need traceable documentation that proves where their metals come from and how they were processed.
- Metal origin verification and traceability documentation
- Supplier data collection for metal sourcing and processing information
- Smelter and refiner identification and risk assessment
- Compliance documentation for customer and regulatory metal sourcing requirements
- Gap analysis between current supply chain visibility and sourcing obligations
- Ongoing supplier monitoring for sourcing changes and risk indicators
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