What sets The JAMCO Group’s compliance programs apart is its focus on the border and Mexico trade.  Our bilingual communication gives JAMCO the ability to explain and outline the compliance issues and processes in Layman’s terms that are easily understandable to Manufacturers, Importers and Exporters on both sides of the Border.  One of the most important features of our compliance program is the act of bringing all personnel  involved in the import transaction together.  This could include Sales, Accounting, Purchasing, Traffic, etc., but it is this aspect of total involvement and collective responsibility that allows a customer to exercise “reasonable care”.  JAMCO prides itself in undoing the “Black-Hole” effect associated with the Southern Border that our competitors try to foster and maintain.  JAMCO offers: 

Compliance Assessments

The MOD Act has changed the way U.S. customs enforces tariff and trade laws.  Importers who wish to stay ahead of the curve and avoid import difficulties and penalties will need to gain a greater understanding of compliance issues that affect your core business.  The JAMCO Group is available to help you understand the rules and regulations so that you may avoid costly delays, additional duties, and/or penalties.   

U.S. Import Classification Services 

JAMCO can provide expert classification review of imported goods.  Our talented staffs of licensed U.S. Customs Brokers are experts in tariff classification and will work with your company’s product experts to determine the function, form and composition of your company’s product.  Using tariff classifications principles, we will determine the proper Harmonized Tariff Code.  For complex issues, JAMCO will fully research all rulings issued by Customs to provide guidance, and will assist your company in obtaining binding rulings form U.S. Customs Service as needed.  JAMCO can also assist you in determining the country of origin that, in combination with the Harmonized Tariff classification, may allow you to take advantage of special trade programs such as GSP or NAFTA.   

Valuation Services 

JAMCO, through its uniquely qualified staff and experience, is able to guide importers through the complexities of Customs Valuation.  These complexities include such things as commissions, royalties, side payments, loans, packing charges and currency adjustments.  Additionally, the area of “assists” (items provided free of charge or at a reduced cost to suppliers), often provide challenges to importers seeking to ensure compliant Customs declarations.  Many importers have important assists issues because they supply materials, tooling or engineering and designs to their foreign suppliers.  Often times the individuals responsible for Customs compliance are unaware of this.  Companies which import from related suppliers often experience special scrutiny from Customs import specialists and auditors.  Establishing and defending values under the circumstances of related party transactions has proven to be one of the most complex areas experienced by importers.  JAMCO can also help importers in preparing and presenting supplemental duty payments which were found to be owed to Customs after reviewing and assessing the valuation principles used.  Proper determination of Customs values and prompt adjustments, where found to be necessary, can greatly assist importers in avoiding or limiting penalties and in averting the notoriety of Customs law violations.   

NAFTA Training and Seminars 

Training is available for general or specific NAFTA topics or issues.  Each presentation is tailored to meet the particular needs, skills and product focus of the trainees.  JAMCO includes programs that help clients to better understand those aspects of the NAFTA that may be difficult to interpret.  Seminars are available for all aspects of the Agreement, and include:    

JAMCO can also help with Export Compliance, Mexico Classifications, Binding Ruling Requests, and other Southern Border related compliance topics.  The JAMCO Group makes the southern border process easy to understand and navigate.