Who we serve
The trusted customs and trade compliance specialist for African and diaspora-connected SMEs navigating U.S. import systems.
Different businesses, different problems — connected by the same need for a trusted partner who understands both African supply chains and U.S. customs law.
Small US Importers
You source coffee, textiles, shea, cosmetics, or handcrafts from sub-Saharan Africa — and customs is the part that keeps you up at night.
Common problems we solve
- →Paying full duties when AGOA could have applied
- →CBP exams and detentions because paperwork looks unfamiliar
- →HS classifications you inherited from a freight forwarder
- →No clear answer when CBP sends a CF-28 (Request for Information)
African Diaspora SMEs
Diaspora-owned businesses importing African food, beauty and hair products, textiles, fashion, crafts, and home goods into the US — usually with no in-house compliance staff.
Common problems we solve
- →FDA requirements for food, cosmetics, and supplements
- →Country-of-origin and valuation questions on small invoices
- →Customs holds that delay seasonal or perishable inventory
- →Wanting someone who understands both African and US business culture
NGOs & Nonprofits
You support African producers and cooperatives, run market-access programs, or import goods for grant-funded initiatives.
Common problems we solve
- →Partner businesses losing AGOA benefits they qualify for
- →Forced-labor (WRO) risk in textile and agricultural supply chains
- →Recordkeeping that satisfies both donors and CBP
- →Customs training for partner cooperatives in plain language
African Exporters
You make a great product and you're ready to sell into the US — but the regulatory side is opaque from where you sit.
Common problems we solve
- →FDA, USDA, and CPSC requirements for your product category
- →Labeling and packaging that won't get rejected at the port
- →Choosing the right Incoterm so risk and cost are clear
- →Understanding what your US buyer actually needs from you
Freight Forwarders & Small Brokers
Small forwarders and brokerages — especially around Cincinnati, Columbus, Louisville, Indianapolis, and Chicago — that need overflow compliance support without hiring full-time staff.
Common problems we solve
- →Overflow HTS classification and tariff research
- →Document review on unfamiliar African-origin shipments
- →AGOA claim screening before entry filing
- →Plain-language compliance briefings for your importer clients