Guillermo Sanchez Chao

Experience: Representative Matters: Representation of companies before the Mexican government in the negotiation of applicable tariffs.; Advising companies on determining the correct tariff classification and customs value of the goods to be imported.; Advising companies on compliance review with the rules of origin so that the goods enjoy tariff preferences in accordance with the free trade agreements (FTAs), in addition to the defense before the competent Mexican courts.; Advise on the preparation of commercial contracts inherent to the entire supply chain, from the supplier, carriers, logistics agents, storage, and distribution to sale.; Advising foreign companies on obtaining their maquila programs (IMMEX) and trade certifications so that they can carry out their temporary imports of inputs free of payment of foreign trade taxes and machinery.; Advising companies on the self-correction of international trade transactions.; Advising companies on the antidumping and countervailing duty trade investigations initiated by the International Trade Practices Unit (UPCI) due to price discrimination and/or subsidization.; Representation of multiple national and international companies on customs contingencies derived from the rejection of the tariff item used at the time of imports; the objection to the value used for the purpose of calculating import taxes; rejection of virtual operations carried out between maquiladora companies (IMMEX); and tax contingencies arising from foreign trade operations; among others.; Advising companies on regulatory compliance regarding their foreign trade and supply chain operations, in addition to supporting them in the review, elaboration, and implementation of their best practices.; Advising companies in their startup operations in Mexico to allow them to have access to the markets of the countries with which Mexico has signed free trade agreements.; The above representations were handled by Mr. Sanchez Chao prior to his joining Greenberg Traurig, S.C.