introduction to dsg global, llc

Introduction to DSG Global, LLC

Deep SenGupta, LL.MChief Executive Officer, DSG Global, LLCMobile: [email protected]

1

Overview1. Who is DSG Global, LLC?2. What are the benefits of

International trade compliance?3. What services do we provide?4. Our customers & testimonials 5. Trade Compliance Quiz

1. Who is DSG Global?• DSG Global is a consulting firm focused on “International Trade compliance”. We are headquartered in San Francisco, with team members based around the US.

• Our CEO, Deep SenGupta co-founded and managed FedEx’s trade consulting group from 2002-2014.

• Please see our CEO’s bio:http://dsgglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Deep-SenGupta.Feb-

2016.pdf

2. Why customers use our services?

A strong International trade compliance program may help reduce:1. Landed cost & customs duties2. Shipment delays 3. Avoidable import & export

penalties

3. What services do we provide?

Import ComplianceWe help companies with the following services:• Customs Evaluations (mock audits)• Development of Import Procedures and

Manuals• Advisory services on Customs Valuation,

eligibility for Preference programs, Warranty returns, Free Trade Agreements (i.e. NAFTA), Rules of origin etc.

• Prepare Binding rulings, scope rulings, responses to CBP correspondence (CF28 & CF29).

Export ComplianceWe help companies with the following

services:• Export Evaluations (mock audits)• Developing/updating an Export

Management Compliance Program (EMCP)

• Advisory services on EAR & ITAR • Assistance with ECCN

determination, Export License and SNAP-R applications

Cargo Security initiatives

• Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism: Application and Validation assistance

• Free & Secure Trade (FAST) application

• Partners In Protection (Canada)• TSA rules & Certified Cargo Screening Program

Global Import/Export Compliance

• Each country has its own set of rules & regulations• We can evaluate costs & requirements of entering a foreign customs jurisdiction Tariff classification Rate(s) of customs duty Import licensing Other documentary requirements

Training• Training can be provided on every

international trade topic.• Training can be provided onsite

(class-room style) or remotely (webinar style).

• Training can be customized based on a customer’s industry, as well as skill-levels (basic, intermediate, advanced), or functional area (finance, logistics, legal etc.)

4. Past customers1. For customer testimonials, please visit

http://dsgglobal.com/praise/

2. Representative customer projects include:– Pharma & Life Sciences: Alcon (Novartis group),

Actavis, Fitbit– Electronics & IT: Samsung Semiconductors, Finisar,

Avnet– Telecommunications: Viptela, Panasas, Novatel, Digi

Corp– Automotive: Isuzu, Yazaki, Bridgestone, Remy– Aviation: Heatcon, Heath Tecna, Aerozone– Industrial: Mettler-Toledo, Graham Packaging, Foxconn– Apparel: Gymboree, Hot Topics, G.Hensler– Consumer Retail:, P&G, Zazzle, Fender

page 11

http://dsgglobal.com/praise/

5. Import-Export Compliance Quiz

1. Do you have a Import-Export compliance department?

2. Do you have a Compliance manual to address the handling of Import-Export activities?

3. Are entries reviewed for accuracy (dutiable and non-dutiable costs , proper duty rates) and are discrepancies brought to Customs’ attention?

4. Are your products properly classified with a 10-digit HTS number?

5. Are you confident that you are not over-paying or under-paying customs duties?

12

13

1. Do your employees receive annual training on Import-Export procedures?

2. Are internal audits performed frequently? 3. Have you taken all necessary steps to implement a

cargo security program?4. Do you feel confident that your company could

withstand a Customs audit ? 5. Are you maximizing your participation in lawful

duty reduction programs (such as duty drawback, Foreign Trade Zones or Free Trade Agreements/NAFTA)?

STOP! If you answered “NO” to any of these questions, then your company is taking regulatory risks.

Compliance Quiz contd.

We would be delighted to assist you!

Please feel free to contact us for any information:

Deep SenGupta, LL.MChief Executive Officer

DSG Global, LLCMobile: 415-741-7256

Email: [email protected]: www.dsgglobal.com

14

mailto:[email protected]

introduction to dsg global, llc

Services