Why It Matters
International trade carries hidden costs and compliance risks. The unprecedented tariff environment has elevated that risk to new levels. Without visibility, your supply chain could be leaking money or inviting regulatory scrutiny from Customs authorities all over the world.
Now it is a critical moment for companies to reassess their tariff compliance posture. The recent formation of the DOJ and DHS Trade Fraud Task Force signals a sharp escalation in federal enforcement priorities around trade and customs practices. At the same time, the growing complexity of tariff and entry line reporting within CBP and ACE is placing unprecedented strain on internal systems and resources. The uptick in liquidated damages, claims, penalties, and CF 28/29s notices further underscores as CBP’s intensified enforcement mindset is heading into the new fiscal year. Together, these developments point to a heightened risk environment—making proactive tariff health checks not just prudent, but essential for mitigating exposure and ensuring operational resilience.
Kroll’s Tariff Health Check approach helps you stay ahead of tariff challenges and uncover hidden savings in your cross-border operations.
What We Deliver
Our Trade & Customs experts at Kroll will analyze your current and future tariff exposure across multiple outcome scenarios using:
- Multi-country customization
- Real time data from company, Customs and third-party data sources, including brokers & freight forwarders
- Detailed risk assessment across key focus areas:
- Tariff classification
- Country of origin determination
- Valuation methods
- Free Trade Agreement (FTA) eligibility
- Recordkeeping processes
- Customs broker performance & compliance
- Other international trade risks
How We Work
The health check typically spans 3–4 weeks, depending on scale and data availability. We also conduct interviews with internal and external stakeholders to evaluate:
- Current-state customs and trade compliance processes
- Compliance gaps and risks
- Opportunities for cost savings and tariff mitigation
- Organizational structure and governance weaknesses
Customizable Deliverables
We tailor the final report to your preferences—clear, actionable, and designed to empower confident decision-making.
