The Case for Auditing Your Own Import Program A voluntary compliance audit identifies errors before the government does, giving you the opportunity to correct them through voluntary disclosure, which dramatically reduces penalty exposure. It also identifies overpayments that can be recovered through refund claims. What a Compliance Audit Covers Classification accuracy, valuation practices, country of…
Why Customs Compliance Matters for Small Businesses If you run a small business that imports goods into the United States or Canada, customs compliance is not optional. The regulatory framework does not distinguish between a multinational corporation shipping ten thousand containers a year and a small business importing a single pallet. The same classification rules,…
Real-world case study showing the approach, timeline, and savings achieved by an SMB importer working with Peacock Tariff Consulting.
CBP audit response letter template: required content, drafting tips, common errors. Plus a downloadable template format.
Tariff classification services for SMB importers. Classification opinions, binding rulings, audit defense, ongoing classification programs.
Customs compliance audit services. CBP focused assessment defense, CBSA TCV response, internal compliance audits, penalty mitigation.
Cross-border tariff consulting for Canada-U.S. trade. CUSMA / USMCA, CARM, surtax, dual-jurisdiction CBSA + CBP coordination.
Customs compliance audit pillar. CBP focused assessments, CBSA TCV, internal compliance programs, audit response.
Step-by-step CBP focused assessment process. Notification, scoping, documentation, fieldwork, findings, settlement.
How to respond to CBP Form 28 (CF28) information requests. Timing, content, common requests, escalation risk.