📑 Diplomatic Services of America
Cross‑Border Trade & International Commerce Support – Menu of Services
1. Compliance Guidance
- Advisory on U.S. export controls and licensing requirements.
- Interpretation of sanctions frameworks (OFAC, UN, EU, and host‑nation regimes).
- Risk assessments to identify potential compliance vulnerabilities.
2. Trade Documentation Support
- Assistance with preparing and reviewing commercial invoices, bills of lading, and customs declarations.
- Guidance on document formatting standards for international shipments.
- Verification of documentation against international trade agreements and host‑nation requirements.
3. Regulatory Risk Mitigation
- Development of internal compliance checklists for trade operations.
- Advisory on due diligence practices for cross‑border partners and suppliers.
- Monitoring of regulatory updates to prevent inadvertent violations.
4. International Agreements Advisory
- Guidance on obligations under WTO rules, bilateral trade treaties, and regional agreements.
- Advisory on dispute resolution mechanisms and compliance with treaty provisions.
- Support for aligning business activities with multilateral frameworks.
5. Administrative Coordination
- Liaison services with government offices, customs authorities, and regulatory agencies.
- Coordination of submissions for permits, licenses, and certifications.
- Recordkeeping support to ensure continuity of lawful operations.
6. Training & Capacity Building
- Workshops on export compliance and sanctions awareness.
- Staff training on documentation standards and best practices.
- Advisory sessions tailored to industry‑specific regulatory requirements.
7. Strategic Advisory Services
- Guidance on structuring cross‑border partnerships and joint ventures.
- Advisory on market entry strategies aligned with trade regulations.
- Support for integrating compliance into long‑term commercial planning.
8. Emergency & Contingency Support
- Rapid advisory for urgent compliance issues or sanctions exposure.
- Assistance with corrective filings and remedial documentation.
- Coordination with authorities to resolve disruptions in trade operations.