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Export and Import
Navigating Global Trade with Legal Precision and Strategic Insight
In today’s interconnected economy, cross-border trade drives growth—and risk.
Every Export and Import transaction touches multiple layers of regulation, contract law, and international compliance.
At SJKP LLP, we help businesses thrive in the global marketplace by delivering strategic, legally sound solutions that ensure seamless trade operations and regulatory confidence.
From structuring international supply contracts to resolving customs disputes, our Export and Import team provides practical guidance rooted in deep knowledge of international law, logistics, and business strategy.
We turn complex trade laws into a competitive advantage for our clients.
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1. Export and Import: Regulatory Compliance and Licensing
Ensuring Legal Certainty in a Complex Global Landscape
International trade operates under an intricate web of national and international regulations.
Our Export and Import attorneys guide clients through the maze of export licensing, import controls, and cross-border documentation requirements.
We advise on the classification and licensing of goods, compliance with sanctions and embargoes, and adherence to international standards governing trade in sensitive materials.
Whether you’re exporting technology, machinery, or raw materials, we ensure full compliance with ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and relevant customs laws.
Our Compliance Counsel Includes:
- - Export licensing under EAR and ITAR regulations
- Sanctions and embargo compliance (OFAC, EU, UN regimes)
- Import control classification and tariff evaluation
- Customs clearance and border documentation
- Internal compliance audits and staff training
We help clients minimize penalties, avoid shipment delays, and maintain trust with regulators and trade partners worldwide.
2. Export and Import: Contracts, Logistics, and Risk Allocation
Structuring Global Transactions with Precision
Every successful Export and Import operation begins with a strong contract.
Our attorneys assist in drafting and negotiating international sales, distribution, and logistics agreements that allocate risk effectively and anticipate potential disputes.
We integrate commercial terms such as Incoterms®, letters of credit, and force majeure provisions to safeguard transactions across borders.
Our team also advises on carrier liability, insurance coverage, and supply chain security, ensuring that risk is managed from shipment to delivery.
- International sales and distribution agreements
- Freight forwarding and transportation contracts
- Insurance, indemnity, and liability clauses
- Letters of credit and payment mechanisms
- Force majeure and dispute resolution provisions
We bridge the gap between commerce and law—helping clients execute deals that are both efficient and enforceable.
3. Export and Import: Customs, Tariffs, and Trade Classifications
Optimizing Trade Flow While Maintaining Compliance
Customs procedures are often the most technical—and critical—part of international trade.
Our Export and Import team helps clients classify products correctly, manage valuation, and navigate tariff obligations under U.S. and foreign customs regimes.
We represent clients in tariff protests, origin verification audits, and anti-dumping or countervailing duty investigations.
Our lawyers also assist companies in qualifying for preferential trade agreements such as USMCA, KORUS FTA, and other regional frameworks.
Our Customs and Tariff Support Includes:
- - Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification
- Valuation, transfer pricing, and country-of-origin rules
- Duty recovery, drawback, and exemption claims
- Anti-dumping and countervailing duty defense
- Trade agreement eligibility and certification
Through meticulous preparation and advocacy, we ensure that customs processes support—not hinder—business operations.
4. Export and Import: Trade Sanctions, Enforcement, and Investigations
Defending Global Operations Against Regulatory Risks
Trade violations can expose companies to severe penalties, reputational damage, and criminal liability.
Our Export and Import attorneys represent corporations and executives in enforcement actions by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), OFAC, and Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
We assist in voluntary disclosures, internal investigations, and settlement negotiations that minimize exposure and restore compliance.
Our lawyers also advise multinational corporations on building internal governance systems that detect and prevent future violations.
Our Enforcement Defense Services Include:
- - Representation in BIS, OFAC, and CBP investigations
- Voluntary self-disclosure filings and mitigation
- Administrative penalty defense and settlement negotiation
- Cross-border document production and data transfer management
- Compliance program enhancement and training
We help clients navigate the high-stakes intersection of law, policy, and diplomacy that defines modern trade enforcement.
5. Export and Import: International Dispute Resolution and Arbitration
Resolving Cross-Border Conflicts with Strategic Efficiency
Disputes in international trade can arise from contract breaches, shipping losses, or regulatory intervention.
Our Export and Import team provides sophisticated representation in litigation and arbitration before major tribunals and trade courts.
We work with clients to resolve disputes under international conventions such as the CISG (UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods) and arbitral rules including ICC, LCIA, and UNCITRAL.
Our focus is on achieving swift, cost-effective outcomes that preserve relationships and business continuity.
Our Dispute Resolution Practice Covers:
- - Contract enforcement and breach of warranty claims
- Shipping and logistics liability disputes
- International arbitration and mediation
- Enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards
- Trade barrier and customs litigation
We combine advocacy with diplomacy—protecting clients’ interests while maintaining vital trade partnerships.
6. Export and Import: Trade Policy, Strategy, and Global Expansion
Aligning Legal Frameworks with Business Growth
As global supply chains evolve, strategic trade planning is no longer optional—it’s essential.
Our Export and Import practice helps businesses assess geopolitical, regulatory, and economic developments that impact international operations.
We advise on market entry strategy, joint ventures, and export control considerations tied to emerging technologies, defense industries, and digital goods.
By analyzing global policy shifts, we equip clients to adapt quickly to new trade environments, tariffs, and diplomatic realignments.
Our Strategic Trade Advisory Services Include:
- - Trade policy analysis and regulatory forecasting
- Cross-border investment and joint venture structuring
- Export control compliance for emerging technologies
- Supply chain due diligence and ethical sourcing review
- Country risk and market access assessments
With insight spanning law, economics, and policy, we position clients to compete—and lead—in a constantly shifting global economy.
7. Why Choose SJKP LLP for Export and Import
Global Reach. Legal Precision. Commercial Clarity.
At SJKP LLP, we view international trade not as a transaction, but as a partnership between law and commerce.
Our Export and Import practice brings together specialists in corporate, regulatory, and dispute resolution disciplines to deliver seamless, cross-border support.
We combine legal rigor with practical business understanding—helping clients navigate every stage of the trade cycle with confidence.
Whether you’re expanding into new markets or responding to a compliance investigation, our lawyers deliver clear, actionable solutions that protect value and reputation.
What Sets Our Export and Import Practice Apart:
- - Multidisciplinary approach integrating trade, finance, and compliance law
- Extensive experience before BIS, OFAC, and WTO-related bodies
- Global network across North America, Europe, and Asia
- Proven track record in complex trade disputes and policy advisory
At SJKP LLP, we don’t just interpret regulations—we help shape the strategies that define successful global trade.
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