Global Trade Compliance Specialists

Voluntary Disclosure & Global Trade Compliance

We guide importers and foreign exporters through complex trade regulations, voluntary disclosures, and corrective action plans — protecting your business from day one.

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🏛️ Regulatory Compliance Expertise
⚖️ UFLPA / AD / CVD Compliance
🌐 DDP & IOR Solutions
⚡ Voluntary Disclosure Guidance
📊 Supply Chain Optimization

About ZW Consulting Group

Your Trusted Partner in
Global Trade Compliance

ZW Consulting Group, Inc. is a specialized consulting firm dedicated to helping importers, foreign exporters, and logistics partners navigate the complexities of global trade regulations with confidence and precision.

Our leadership team brings deep, hands-on expertise in import & export enforcement, trade policy, and supply chain compliance — delivering results that protect your operations and unlock new opportunities.

500+
Compliance Cases
98%
Success Rate
15+
Years Expertise
30+
Industries Served

What We Do

Core Services

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Voluntary Disclosure

Expert guidance through proactively disclosing trade regulation violations, minimizing penalties and demonstrating good faith compliance.

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UFLPA Compliance

Navigate Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act requirements with comprehensive supply chain due diligence and rebuttable evidence preparation.

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DDP & IOR Solutions

Full Delivered Duty Paid compliance management and Importer of Record solutions, enabling foreign sellers to reach global markets seamlessly.

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AD / CVD Navigation

Strategic advisory on Antidumping and Countervailing Duty cases, including scope rulings, evasion responses, and duty deposit management.

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Import Audit & Classification

Thorough HTS classification reviews, entry audits, and compliance program assessments to reduce tariff exposure and examination risk.

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Supply Chain Optimization

End-to-end supply chain analysis, trade lane restructuring, and logistics compliance to reduce costs and strengthen your compliance posture.

Ready to achieve full compliance and protect your import operations?

Our Background

Who We Are

ZW Consulting Group, Inc. was founded with a singular mission: to bring clarity and confidence to the highly complex world of global trade compliance. As a U.S.-domiciled firm, we operate at the forefront of trade regulation, offering hands-on expertise that goes beyond generic advisory work.

Our team has direct experience working with import & export enforcement processes, trade remedy proceedings, and voluntary disclosure programs — insight that is only earned through years of real-world engagement with the regulatory frameworks governing cross-border trade.

We serve U.S. importers, foreign exporters shipping to the United States, and logistics and customs clearance partners operating across the Americas, Europe, and Southeast Asia who require a trusted advisor capable of navigating both the letter and the spirit of international trade law.

Our Core Values

What Drives Us

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Industry AuthorityWe invest in deep, current knowledge of trade regulations, Federal Register updates, and enforcement trends so our clients always receive informed guidance.

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Confidentiality & TrustAll client engagements are handled with strict professional discretion. Your compliance challenges never leave our secure process environment.

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Practical SolutionsWe translate complex regulations into clear, actionable compliance plans that your team can implement — without unnecessary legal jargon.

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Global ReachWe serve clients across the U.S., Europe, and Southeast Asia, bringing local expertise to international trade challenges.

Our Leadership

Expert Team

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Founding Principal

Chief Compliance Officer

15+ years of trade regulatory experience, specializing in voluntary disclosures, UFLPA enforcement, and importer of record compliance programs.

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Trade Counsel Lead

AD / CVD & Trade Remedies

Extensive background in antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings, scope ruling petitions, and evasion investigation responses.

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Operations Director

Supply Chain & DDP Solutions

Expert in DDP import structures, HTS classification accuracy, and cross-border logistics compliance for multinational supply chains.

Work with a team that knows trade compliance from the inside out.

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Voluntary Disclosure Program Support

We assist importers in identifying, preparing, and submitting voluntary prior disclosures to customs authorities, substantially reducing penalty exposure. Our team manages the entire process — from initial violation assessment, corrective action planning, and narrative drafting through agency engagement and case closure.

Penalty MitigationPrior DisclosureCorrective Action
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UFLPA Compliance & Supply Chain Due Diligence

The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act creates a rebuttable presumption against goods with Xinjiang-linked supply chains. We build the documentation frameworks and traceability systems required to rebut withhold-release orders and prevent shipment detentions at ports of entry.

UFLPAForced LaborWithhold ReleaseSupply Chain Audit
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AD / CVD Navigation & Trade Remedy Advisory

Antidumping and countervailing duty orders create significant financial risk for importers who are unprepared. We analyze your product classifications and supply chains, advise on scope ruling strategies, and represent your compliance interests during audit inquiries.

AntidumpingCountervailing DutyScope RulingsEvasion Response
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DDP & Importer of Record (IOR) Solutions

Foreign sellers operating on a DDP basis face significant compliance obligations as de-facto importers. We structure DDP compliance programs, manage IOR qualification, and ensure your entries meet all documentation and valuation requirements — protecting both the seller and the buyer.

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HTS Classification & Entry Audit Services

Misclassification is one of the most common and costly compliance errors in international trade. Our experts conduct binding ruling research, reconcile past entry classifications, and build internal compliance procedures to prevent future HTS errors and Section 301 tariff miscalculations.

HTS ClassificationBinding RulingsEntry AuditSection 301
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Import Audit Response & Focused Assessment Support

When authorities initiate a Focused Assessment or audit inquiry, having experienced representation is critical. We coordinate the response process, prepare compliance documentation, manage trade specialist communications, and work toward favorable audit outcomes with minimal operational disruption.

Import AuditFocused AssessmentCompliance Response

Not sure which service you need? Let's talk through your situation.

Voluntary Disclosure

Multi-Year Penalty Eliminated Through Prior Disclosure

A mid-size U.S. electronics importer had systematically undervalued merchandise over 3 years, creating significant penalty exposure. We prepared and filed a comprehensive prior disclosure package, reducing the penalty to statutory interest only.

⬇ Penalty reduced by over 90% from estimated exposure
UFLPA Compliance

Shipment Detention Resolved: Textile Importer Cleared in 21 Days

A fashion retailer's container was detained under UFLPA. We assembled a rebuttable evidence package including full supply chain traceability, third-party audits, and product-level documentation that satisfied the required standard of review.

✓ Shipment released within 21 days, operations uninterrupted
AD / CVD Navigation

Solar Panel Importer Protected from Scope Ruling Misclassification

Our client faced potential AD/CVD liability from an ambiguous product scope. We successfully obtained a scope ruling confirming the product was outside the order, eliminating retroactive duty deposit liability.

💰 $2.1M in retroactive AD/CVD liability avoided
IOR Compliance

Foreign E-Commerce Seller Onboarded as DDP Importer in 30 Days

A major manufacturer selling DDP into the U.S. market had no formal IOR compliance program. We built a complete entry management, bond compliance, and documentation framework from scratch.

⚡ Full DDP compliance program launched in 30 days
Import Audit Response

Focused Assessment Closed with No Penalties for Chemical Importer

When authorities initiated a Focused Assessment on a specialty chemicals importer, we coordinated the full response — organizing 3 years of entry records, preparing written representations, and managing communication with the trade specialist team.

✓ Assessment closed with no penalty findings
Supply Chain Optimization

HTS Reclassification Saves $800K Annually in Section 301 Tariffs

A home goods importer was incorrectly classifying a product line under a Section 301-exposed HTS code. Our audit identified a defensible alternative classification, and we obtained a binding ruling confirming the corrected code.

💰 $800K+ in annual Section 301 tariff savings achieved

Your challenge could be our next success story.

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Jul 2025

Enforcement Update

UFLPA Detention Rate Hits Record 38% — What Importers Must Do Now

Authorities have significantly intensified UFLPA enforcement across electronics, textiles, and solar components. We break down the latest enforcement statistics and the minimum documentation standard now being applied.

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Jun 2025

Trade Policy Analysis

Section 301 Tariff Modifications: What Phase IV Changes Mean for Your Supply Chain

The latest Section 301 modifications expand coverage on strategic technology imports. We analyze the scope changes and provide a practical guide to identifying newly affected HTS codes.

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Jun 2025

Compliance Insight

The Prior Disclosure Option: Why Filing Proactively Can Save Your Business

Most importers are unaware that proactive voluntary disclosure to authorities can reduce penalties to near zero. This article explains when and how to use this powerful compliance tool effectively.

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May 2025

AD / CVD Watch

AD/CVD Evasion Allegations Rising: How Foreign Exporters Can Protect Their Market Access

EAPA evasion petitions reached a 5-year high in 2025. We explain the investigation process, defensive documentation strategies, and what foreign sellers must have in place before a petition is filed.

Key Regulatory Topics

  • UFLPA Enforcement & Rebuttals
  • Section 301 & Section 232 Tariffs
  • AD / CVD Duty Orders
  • Voluntary Prior Disclosure
  • DDP & IOR Compliance
  • HTS Classification Guidance
  • Focused Assessments
  • Trade Remedy Scope Rulings

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Get In Touch

Our team responds to all inquiries within one business day. For urgent trade matters, please indicate the urgency in your message and we will prioritize your case.

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Emailinfo@zwcgius.com
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Operating HoursMonday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST
Urgent Matters: Available 24/7
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LocationUnited States (Serving clients globally)
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Websitezwcgius.com
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