Global Trade and Customs Advisory Services

Kroll helps clients proactively develop strategies, manage risks, uncover and address compliance gaps, and respond to investigations or enforcement actions across the full spectrum of trade and customs challenges.

Global trade has become increasingly complex — but also offers immense opportunity. From evolving tariffs and sanctions to regulatory enforcement, the stakes have never been higher. Organizations operating across borders need robust trade and customs strategies to ensure both compliance and to achieve optimal results.

In today’s uncertain geopolitical environment, strategic decisions require practical and actionable guidance from trusted advisors with a depth and breadth of cross-functional expertise. Kroll’s global team of trade and customs, transfer pricing, valuation and tax solutions experts partner with clients to succeed in this rapidly changing landscape by delivering comprehensive and timely solutions.

Navigating Tariff Mitigation Strategies

As global trade dynamics continue to shift, tariff exposure has become a critical concern for all importers and multinational businesses. The right tariff mitigation strategies can help companies reduce costs, manage risk, and build resilience across their supply chains.

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Key Services

We deliver practical, high-impact solutions tailored to your organization’s specific trade challenges:

Strategic Advisory

Tariff Exposure Analysis
Strategic Tariff Mitigation and Duty Optimization
Trade Partnership Programs

Global Trade Compliance
Transfer Pricing and Customs Valuation Alignment
Internal/External Audits

Training and Capability Building

Industry and sector-specific materials designed to address unique risks and opportunities.
Programs designed for business partners to better manage risk throughout the supply chain.

Compliance Support

Trade Compliance Policy and Procedure Development
Health Checks and Gap Analysis
Implementing Corrective Actions and Process Improvements
Right-sizing Trade Compliance Programs

Managed Services and Operational Support

Strategic Outsourcing and Interim Secondment
Trade Administration and Execution Support
Hybrid Outsourced Model
Independent Audit Function

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Export Control and Compliance Solutions

Advanced Export Controls and Sanctions Advisory for Complex Technologies

Tailored guidance on EAR, ITAR, OFAC, and multilateral regimes for cutting edge sectors (e.g., semiconductors, AI, aerospace and defense, quantum computing), translating highly technical product attributes into precise jurisdiction, classification and licensing determinations.

Deep Technical Classification and Regulatory Interpretation

Combine engineering level expertise with regulatory analysis to resolve nuanced classification challenges, de minimis/foreign direct product rule implications, encryption controls and emerging technology controls across jurisdictions.

Global Compliance Program Design and Implementation

Build and enhance risk based export controls and sanctions compliance frameworks, including policies, procedures, screening protocols, internal controls, automation strategies and training tailored to complex multinational operations.

Cross-Border Risk Assessments and Transactional Due Diligence

Conduct end to end reviews of international business models, supply chains and customer/partner ecosystems to identify sanctions exposure, diversion risk and control gaps with a focus on high risk geographies and dual use technology environments.

Independent Audits, Investigations and Root Cause Analysis

Perform internal audits and forensic investigations of potential violations, leveraging data analytics and technical product knowledge to assess scope, identify control breakdowns and quantify risk exposure.

Voluntary Disclosures and Regulatory Engagement

Lead the preparation of voluntary self disclosures to U.S. and non U.S. authorities, manage regulator interactions and develop effective narratives that align technical facts with enforcement expectations.

Remediation, Corrective Action and Monitorship Support

Design and implement sustainable remediation plans, including control redesign, governance enhancements and compliance monitoring to support organizations under consent agreements or regulatory scrutiny.

End to End Licensing and Authorization Strategy

Develop and execute licensing strategies aligned with business objectives, including commodity jurisdiction requests, advisory opinions, license applications and coordination with government agencies.

Global Experience and Multi Jurisdictional Coordination

Advise across U.S., EU, UK, and Asia Pacific regimes, harmonizing compliance approaches to meet overlapping regulatory requirements while enabling compliant international growth.

How Can We Help

Enhanced Business Strategy

Cost-Effective Solutions

Risk Management and Mitigation

Improved Compliance

A Collaborative Approach

We take a cross-functional, integrated approach – working seamlessly with internal Kroll teams and our clients’ stakeholders. Our trade and customs solutions are often aligned with adjacent areas such as:

Supply Chain Strategy and Operations: Optimizing logistics and operations alongside compliance requirements
Export Controls and Sanctions: Ensuring coordinated compliance across all regulatory frameworks
Government and Public Affairs: Navigating regulatory relationships and policy developments
Tax Advisory: Aligning customs valuation with transfer pricing methodologies
Property Tax, Site Selection and Economic Development Incentives: Integrating trade considerations into facility and investment decisions

Who We Serve

Our clients range from multinational enterprises to smaller importers, law firms and economic development groups. We have worked across every major industry, with particularly deep expertise in:

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The complexity of global trade requires expert guidance. Whether you’re addressing immediate compliance concerns, optimizing your tariff exposure or reconsidering your supply chain, Kroll’s Team is ready to help you navigate the challenges and capitalize on opportunities.

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Transfer Pricing

Kroll's team of internationally recognized transfer pricing advisors provide the technical expertise and industry experience necessary to ensure understandable, implementable and supportable results.

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Valuation Services

When companies require an objective and independent assessment of value, they look to Kroll.

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July 23, 2025

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