Experience to help you execute
We have deep experience with trade and customs globally.
Deep global bench
Deep global bench
Extensive knowledge and experience of customs regulations enables efficient, streamlined trade support.
Trade Consulting
Global support to help identify, manage and remediate risk
Respond efficiently to import and export inquiries
Evaluate and rectify valuation challenges internally and with customs agencies using our broad-based domestic and global experience.
Orchestrate supply chain improvements
Implement checklists, supplier training, mock audits, and other steps to quickly respond to U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s inquiries on forced labor matters.
Automate trade data
Leverage advanced trade-focused logic and reporting tools.
Manage risk
Proactively assess supply chain risk to identify potential risk and gaps in cross-border labor practices.
Service overview
Trade and customs practices are continuously changing. Our deep technical knowledge allows us to solve complex customs compliance questions and develop solutions that enhance business operations and activities globally. KPMG supports clients with their wide range of customs compliance activities in the U.S. and abroad. Whether you face a classification or valuation challenge, or want to assess the efficiency of your company’s trade compliance function, we can help.
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Audit/Investigation support
We identify, quantify, prepare and submit disclosures and help clients undergoing United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) audits resolve matters and enhance compliance processes.
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Protests/Customs rulings
We help submit protests and custom rulings to U.S. Customs and Border Protection to obtain compliance approvals.
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Classification validation and support
Our Trade & Customs team specializes in mass HTS classification determinations that can be performed by our Trade & Customs team for discrete specialized classifications.
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Valuation assistance
We help you with a thorough value validation process and assist in correcting the valuation when necessary.
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Local and global compliance reviews
Whether you need a localized internal assessment or a coordinated multicountry compliance review, we have the tools to support the effort. Depending on your needs, we can team with our extensive global organization of independent firms or conduct virtual site assessments using our sophisticated technology.
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Transformative operating models
We help you build a strategic trade compliance framework that will help maximize resources and opportunities while reducing costs.
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Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ) health checks
Get confirmation that your FTZ operations are compliant and saving opportunities are maximized.
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Trade security programs
We assist our clients in applying for participation in trade security programs, including CTPAT Trade Compliance and AEO, as well as conducting the annual testing and reporting the results.
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Training
Strengthen compliance programs with our general and topic-specific training tailored to the needs of your business.
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Pre - and Post - M&A due diligence
We help assess trade compliance risk prior to mergers and acquisitions and provide postdeal support for daily management activities.
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John McLoughlin
Principal, Trade & Customs Leader, KPMG US
Jessica Libby
Human Rights Co-Leader, KPMG US
Chris Young
Principal, Trade & Customs, KPMG US
John McLoughlin
Principal, Trade & Customs Leader, KPMG US
Jessica Libby
Human Rights Co-Leader, KPMG US
Chris Young
Principal, Trade & Customs, KPMG US