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Trade and Export Control Solutions, LLC Trade Compliance and Supply Chain Management Specialists
John Armonda Eduardo Solis
Sarasota, FL USA Tijuana, BC Mexico
941.320.0525 011.521.664.351.9335
Trade and Export Control Solutions, LLC
We specialize in assisting companies to better understand their global trade risk by identifying areas of improvement, implementing processes and controls, and provide staff and critical role training at the management and administration levels inducing a measurable and sustainable global trade program.
Introduction
John Armonda Director of Trade Services
Leadership
Trade and Export Control Solutions, LLC
Trade and Export Control Solutions, LLC
Eduardo Solis Director of Mexican Operations
26 years of global trade experience
11 years managing global trade
professionals in various countries
11 years of Maquila/Pitex/IMMEX
Program responsibilities
8 years managing NAFTA and other
Free Trade Agreements
Successfully managed audits by Dept.
of State, Dept. of Commerce, ICE
and Aduana Mexicana/SAT
15 years of training companies,
service providers and government
agencies
Multi-lingual/cultural leadership team
Experts in Supplier Development,
Supply Chain Management,
Procurement Best Practices,
Government Relations and Offsets
Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial,
Electronics, Specialty Fabrics and
Medical
Trade and Export Control Solutions, LLC
Experience Trade and Export Control Solutions, LLC
Services Trade and Export Control Solutions, LLC
Program Assessments
1. Process assessments
2. ITAR reviews
3. EAR classification analysis
4. Duty Drawback reviews
5. NAFTA Reviews
6. IMMEX/Maquila Reviews
7. Documentation Reviews
8. Technology Control Plans
Project Management
1. HTS classification
2. Export control classification
3. DDTC Registration & licensing
4. Commerce licensing support
5. Technology Control Plans
6. Procedures, process flows &
work instruction development
7. Identification of roles &
responsibilities (RACI)
Management Services
1. Restricted Party Screening
2. HTS classification one-offs
3. Broker/FF relationship
4. NAFTA annual validations
5. Reconciliation
6. In-house expert/support
7. Training/Workshops
8. On-call dedicated services
Trade and Export Control Solutions, LLC Latest Projects
IMMEX Inventory Controls Annex 24
Reviewed inventory controls against the rigorous Annex 24
requirements in support of their Mexican Maquila Program
identifying critical systemic concerns.
Devised improved methods to control ITAR vs. EAR parts and
tech data as well as improving documentation declarations
to Mexican authorities inducing inventory control accuracy.
Project duration: 10 days + ongoing assistance as needed.
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Duty Drawback pre-audit support
Assisted a high volume poly-resin importer prepare for a US Customs Audit of their $13M annual Duty Drawback program.
Project involved the reconciliation of 5 years worth of drawback activity, showcase the client’s knowledge and reconstruct program controls. Client passed the audit with only minor blemishes.
DDTC Registration & Licensing
Registered an Aerospace prototype engineering
support firm with the DDTC in support of
expanding production facilities in Mexico’s
Aerospace suppliers hub.
Designed custom training and assisted in the
implementation of a multicounty/multinational
Technology Control Plan.
DDTC Registration & Licensing
Registered an Aerospace prototype engineering
services firm with the DDTC in support of
expanding production facilities in one of
Mexico’s Aerospace suppliers hubs.
Designed custom training and assisted in the
implementation of a multicounty/multinational
Technology Control Plan. Project duration: 5
weeks + ongoing assistance as needed.
Duty Drawback pre-audit support
Assisted a high volume poly-resin importer prepare for a US Customs Audit of their $13M annual Duty Drawback program.
Project involved the reconciliation of 5 years worth of drawback activity, showcase the client’s knowledge and reconstruct program controls. Client passed the audit with only minor blemishes. Project duration: 6 mo.
Integration & Operational On-Site Support
Integrated as Trade Manager for three locations in Tijuana,
Mexico as the client separated from its Shelter Service
provider and integrated into a single location in a new
industrial park.
Involved in the development and implementation of Bonded
Manufacturing (IMMEX) procedures, process flows, training
and coordinating day to day transactions with Shelter
Operator and cross-border service providers. Project
duration: 7 mo. Total/2.5 mo. on-site support.
