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Providing cost effective solutions for your export and / or import challenges and helping you successfully navigate the landscape of the ever-changing Trade Compliance environment.
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What we do
We are a full service consulting firm that specializes in your compliance doing whatever is necessary within the regulations to achieve the best results possible for your company.
Compliance Programs
Trade Compliance can be challenging – As you grow your global footprint so will the complexities in your global trade, we are here to help you so your team can focus on your core business.
Licenses
We specialize in drafting export licenses and agreements with years of experience in creating reliable documents that give you the peace of mind to grow your business and find your success.
Training
Educating your entire staff with awareness of export controls is vital – TCC can develop a customized training program to fit your business based on what you do.
Auditing
Let us create an audit plan for your compliance program – reviewing your policies and procedures periodically to make sure they are current with your business procedures.
Classifications
Determining the correct classification of your products under the USML, ECCN categories and identifying the correct HTSUS is vital for the success of your business.
Voluntary Disclosure
If you believe that your company has violated the export regulations it is recommended that you file a voluntary disclosure as it can be beneficial when a mistake has been identified.
Consulting Services
I am a Trade Compliance professional with 38 years of experience, knowledge and understanding of U.S. laws and regulations governing international trade. Strong leadership and expertise in directing programs, developing policies, and implementing best practices to ensure regulatory compliance. Extensive experience training and auditing compliance programs to ensure effective risk management. Experience in auditing and filing Voluntary Disclosures with DDTC, BIS, Census and Prior Disclosures with U.S. Customs.
My top five strengths based on the Gallup Clifton Strengths Insight are Arranger, Developer, Responsibility, Achiever and Relator.
- Compliance Programs
- Policies and Procedures
- Licensing – ITAR licenses including Technical Assistance Agreements (TAA) and Manufacturing License Agreements (MLA), BIS licenses, and Deemed Export Licenses
- Commodity Jurisdiction
- Commodity Classification
- Training
- Auditing and Risk Assessments
- Voluntary Disclosures
- Personalized Service
Let Us Help You
Commodity Jurisdiction:
Not sure whether your product is covered under the ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the EAR (Export Administration Regulations. Let me help you get that determinization.
Import Compliance:
Import responsibilities always are the sole responsibility of the Importer of Record. There are many things that can go wrong – Incorrect classifications, incorrect value declared with US Customs. Are you taking advantage of the trade agreements when possible?
Voluntary Disclosures:
The U.S. relations governing export transactions are highly complex, especially the ITAR. If you believe that your company has violated the export regulations it is recommended that you file a voluntary disclosure. A voluntary disclosure can be a benefit to a company when a mistake has been identified. It shows proper due diligence in that you have detected and now are correcting a potential violation if the proper information l not reported at the time of export.
Compliance Program:
We can develop your written compliance program including, policies and procedures. Are you screening your visitors, suppliers, customers and ultimate business owners when required? Managing a compliance program can be overwhelming and intimidating. The regulations change often. Let TCC help you navigate this landscape and the complexities of the regulations.
What does Compliance mean to your company? With frequent changes in the Trade Regulations, the need to understand and stay up to date on how these changes will impact your company.
Auditing:
Every compliance program must include an audit plan. We can help by reviewing your policies and procedures periodically to make sure they are currently with your business procedures.
We can audit export and import shipments, licenses, license logs, Destination Control statements, use of exemptions and exceptions. We can review your foreign visitors, screening of visitors, suppliers, customers and contractors.
We review licenses and agreements to ensure adherence to the provisos and conditions are being followed.
Customized Training:
The most critical part of your Trade Compliance program is training. Educating your entire staff with awareness of export controls is vital. Certain levels of your organizations will require specialized training based on their jobs. Training can minimize risk of violations. Having a good training program can be a mitigating factor if there is a compliance failure. TCC can develop a customized training program to fit your business based on what you do.
Different types of training include but not limited to General Awareness, understanding technical data transfers, recognizing Red Flags, New Hire training, and Record Keeping requirements.
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Wanda is very professional and reliable in her work. She is experience and very knowledgeable as well as accommodating, This is why I highly recommend her to anyone needing compliance solutions. – Tom B.
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Wanda Raper
I Have Over 38 Years of Experience in The Industry
I am a respected and experienced Compliance Professional with 38 years working in the manufacturing industry. I am committed to building strong long-term relationships with my clients. I call that building a great team relationship.
I can deliver the expertise of large consulting firms while providing a more cost effective solution and personalized service.
Expertise:
The culture of compliance learning and being committed to doing the right thing.
Trade Compliance can be challenging. Let me help you with this so your team can focus on your core business. As you grow your global footprint so will the complexities in your global trade compliance program. The need to implement or revamp your program is extremely important as your business changes. Violations can be costly to your business. Having a current program will help protect your business from fines, penalties and loss of reputation that happens with violations.
Let TCC help you develop your program or audit your existing program, policies and procedures to make sure they have the most current regulations covered.
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Wanda@TradeComplianceConnection.com