Services
Trusted customs and trade compliance services for African and diaspora-connected SMEs navigating U.S. import systems.
Every engagement begins with a free 20-minute call so we can size the problem honestly. Fixed fees where possible, hourly where it isn't.
AGOA Eligibility & Rules of Origin
Country and product-level eligibility checks, 35% value-added analysis, direct-shipment review, and Form A guidance so duty-free claims actually hold up at CBP.
- →Eligibility memo
- →Rules-of-origin worksheet
- →Document checklist
HS Classification & Duty Research
Defensible 10-digit HTSUS classifications with supporting research notes — built for African-origin textiles, agricultural goods, cosmetics, and handcrafts.
- →Classification opinion
- →Duty / fee estimate
- →GRI rationale
Compliance Gap Assessments & CBP Audit Response
Review your import program against CBP expectations, identify exposure, and respond to CF-28s, CF-29s, and Focused Assessments with documented evidence.
- →Risk assessment
- →Remediation plan
- →CBP correspondence drafts
Import Readiness for African Exporters
FDA / USDA / CPSC requirements, labeling, packaging, Incoterms selection, and a realistic view of US buyer expectations before your first container ships.
- →US-readiness audit
- →Labeling specs
- →Incoterm recommendation
Training & Workshops
Half-day and full-day sessions for NGOs, cooperatives, and small importers — covering AGOA, classification basics, recordkeeping, and forced-labor risk.
- →Custom curriculum
- →Plain-language slides
- →Q&A clinic
Licensed Brokerage Services
Entry filing, ISF, and post-summary corrections will be added once our Customs Broker License (CBLE) is issued. Until then, we partner with vetted licensed brokers and supervise the compliance side of every file.
Starter packages
Flat-fee engagements for small importers and cooperatives.
Predictable pricing for the work most small importers actually need. Hourly advisory ($75–$125/hr) is available for everything outside these scopes.
Import Readiness Consultation
$150 – $300
60–90 minute working session for a first-time or low-volume importer. Walk through customs process, duties, documents, and next steps.
Documentation Review
$100 – $250
Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and country-of-origin review before your shipment leaves origin.
HS Classification Research
$75 – $200 / item
Defensible 10-digit HTSUS classification with GRI rationale and duty estimate. Volume pricing for catalogues.
AGOA Eligibility Review
$250 – $500
Country eligibility, 35% value-added analysis, direct-shipment check, and a written go/no-go on your duty-free claim.
Compliance Review Session
$250 – $500
Half-day review of your import program — recordkeeping, classification habits, AGOA usage, CBP exposure.
Small Importer Setup Package
$300 – $800
End-to-end onboarding for a new African-origin importer: HTS, AGOA review, documentation templates, broker referral.
Not sure which service fits?
Tell us about the shipment or program — we'll point you to the right starting place.