Trade advisory
We bring together our deep understanding of the benefits of free trade agreements (FTAs) in the region, our extensive experience conducting FTA and supply chain optimization projects, and our wide network of trade compliance and logistics professionals to provide our partners with sound and practical advice on improving bottom line performance.
Our expertise
We specialize in advising our partners at every step of their supply chain assessment and transformation journey. From design to implementation, our team can support partners navigate uncertainty by developing strategies that will eliminate tariffs and minimize trade compliance and management costs.
Import duty costs optimization
Determining customs rules, HS Codes classification, MFN and preferential duty rates, and CoO requirements for priority products into any end-market under current supply chain footprint
Supply chain diversification
Modeling and implementing alternative sourcing, distribution, and supply chain network models that take into account the relative competitiveness of different supply chain locations
Tax and customs benefits
Providing market-specific assessment and use of transshipment rules, free trade zones, bonded warehousing transfer-pricing, and other tax incentives
Trade compliance strategy
Designing and implementing FTA and supplier management SOPs, and staff training on trade compliance
Supply chain and trade compliance technology solutions
Selection and evaluation of global trade management, tax management, supply chain visibility, and demand planning technology solutions
Corporate training
Interpreting and maximizing FTAs, mitigating compliance and supply chain risks, and advocating policy positions in trade negotiations
Case summaries
ATC was approached by a global pharmaceutical company to develop a trade compliance strategy that would optimize different free trade agreements in the region for its Asia-Pacific operations. Our consultants developed a clear implementation roadmap identifying alternative sourcing, hubbing, and distribution channels that provided up to 10 percent in duty savings for its products.
A Nordic trade group commissioned the ATC to analyze the potential impact of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) on their domestic seafood industry. Our team uncovered specific challenges and opportunities for seafood exporters by analyzing the implications of the rules of origin, preferential tariffs, sanitary and phytosanitary measures, and technical barriers to trade under RCEP.
As the secretariat of the Asia Business Trade Association, the ATC, in partnership with a leading education and qualifications service provider, conducted a three-month learning program for entrepreneurs across the region. Our consultants provided technical expertise in designing and executing the program to upskill MSMEs and provide more efficient staff management during times of crisis.
ATC developed a market report on opportunities for women exporters from Canada seeking to enter key sectors in Singapore, namely professional services, cleantech, consumer goods, digital media, information and communication technology, fintech, artificial intelligence, creative industries, and agri-food. Our team also identified recommendations on how their firms can meet relevant regulatory requirements.
A global luxury goods distributor commissioned ATC to develop a regional FTA optimization strategy. Our consultants performed a strategic supply chain and trade compliance process diagnosis of the firm and supported the implementation of a direct consignment distribution model for key products covering 20 percent of potential tariff savings.