Canada · USA Cross-Border Trade · 한국어 / English
Specialist customs advisory for OEM automotive supply chains and cross-border trade — HS classification, duty relief, and US surtax remission on steel in Canada. Bilingual service in Korean & English.
Professional Designations
What I Offer
Specialized advisory covering the full spectrum of Canadian and cross-border trade compliance — from tariff classification to duty relief and regulatory representation.
Deep specialization in OEM and Tier 1 automotive supply chains — parts classification, CUSMA origin qualification, and cross-border logistics across Canada and the US. Korean OEM & supplier experience.
→Accurate tariff classification under the Harmonized System, Canadian Customs Tariff, and HTSUS — plus end-to-end import / export compliance, permits, valuation, and origin rules.
→Strategic advice and application support for US surtax remission on steel imported into Canada, steel & aluminum duty programs, and Finance Canada policy submissions.
→Identification and administration of duty deferral and relief programs — Duty Relief Program (DRP), Duties Relief Act, drawback, and bonded warehouse strategies.
→Strategic procurement and sourcing support across South Korea (한국), Japan (日本), and Canada — supplier qualification, country-of-origin planning, and CUSMA / CKFTA optimization.
→Representation and defence for CBSA trade compliance verifications, US CBP audits, and internal pre-audit reviews — identifying exposure, correcting errors, and protecting AMPS penalties.
→"Trade compliance is not a cost centre — it is a strategic advantage."
About
With over 15 years in Canadian and cross-border trade, my practice is built around the automotive supply chain — serving Tier 1 and OEM-direct operations on complex parts classification, CUSMA origin qualification, and steel surtax programs.
Every classification ruling, US surtax remission filing, and compliance review is grounded in current CBSA policy, Finance Canada guidance, and the applicable trade agreement — delivered with precision in either language.
Industries & Programs
How I Work
Review your trade profile, existing classifications, and compliance gaps. Identify immediate risk and opportunity.
Research current tariff schedules, CBSA policy, and applicable trade agreements to develop a compliant, cost-effective strategy.
Prepare defensible rulings, classification rationale, remission applications, and supporting records to the required standard.
Monitor regulatory changes, assist with audits or follow-up inquiries, and update compliance programs as trade policy evolves.
Get in Touch
Whether you need automotive parts classification, US surtax remission support, or duty relief guidance — I offer a confidential initial consultation in Korean (한국어) or English to assess your situation and outline a path forward.