Automotive logistics import solutions
Our client was searching for a logistics partner who was knowledgeable, efficient, cost-effective, and who could quickly get up-to-speed with their business and industry. The GEODIS Trade Services team features experts from varied backgrounds, including customs brokers, customs auditors, retail management, CPAs, attorneys, and others.
We were able to supply our client with a very diverse, collaborative, and knowledgeable team to take the day‑to‑day import workload off of our client’s plate. We provided robust trade services and compliance management that fit our client's growth goals. Our customs brokerage and trade services solutions included:
- Helping with product classification
- Determining preference eligibility
- Dealing with NAFTA and USMCA solicitations
- Keeping and sharing accurate records
- Managing key aspects of the import process
- Completing broker reviews
- Assisting with Customs and Border Protection audits
- Complying with import and export requirements
- Training employees
- Managing duty drawbacks and recovering fees
- Reconciling imports, exports, and inventory
- Managing post‑entry actions
Part of our responsibilities were to resolve questions from customs brokers holding up the release of cargo, guarantee goods were properly classified, satisfy NAFTA requirements, maintain import documentation for suppliers, ensure compliant entry declarations, and much more.