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CBP Audit Readiness Services for US Importers

On-site supplier verification in China and Vietnam, UFLPA diligence, and a complete audit-ready file.

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Audit-Proof Your Imports Before They Leave the Port

Why Audit Readiness Matters Now

CBP is increasing audits on importers sourcing from China and Vietnam. New rules around UFLPA, valuation, and country of origin mean importers face detentions, penalties, and shipment delays without warning. Audit readiness means you have proof in hand before CBP asks—not scrambling after the fact.

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Why Choose This Service

  • On-site supplier verification in China & Vietnam

  • Lawyer-backed contracts enforceable locally

  • Audit-ready packet for CF-28, CF-29, or detentions

  • UFLPA compliance and proof of no forced labor


Who Is This For?

  • Small-to-mid importers sourcing mainly from China

  • Brands uncertain about who makes what in their supply chain

  • Companies running on trust rather than legal leverage

  • Any importer that literally cannot afford a shipment hold

What We Deliver

Every CBP Audit Readiness project is customized to your suppliers, SKUs, and risk profile.
We deliver a complete audit-ready file with on-site verification, UFLPA diligence, and legal documentation. Deliverables include:

 

1. Factory Verification Report

  • On-site factory meeting and full site inspection

  • Geo-tagged photos and video proof

  • Bill of Materials (BOM) mapped directly to HS codes

  • Production flow and chain-of-custody documentation

  • Factory license + production capacity check aligned with trade data


2. AD/CVD Risk & COO Verification

  • DOC scope screening for relevant AD/CVD orders and rulings

  • Country capacity review to flag suspicious sourcing claims

  • On-site verification of declared manufacturing sites

  • Substantial transformation analysis (name, character, or use changes)

  • COO Determination Memo built to withstand CBP review

  • Red-Flag Report with remedies: pay duties, switch supplier, or re-contract


3. CBP Audit Readiness Packet

  • Verified invoices matched against bank wires

  • Supplier affidavits & origin/valuation declarations

  • Container seal logs & custody trails

  • UFLPA compliance checklist (forced labor screening)

  • Classification assurance: HTS evaluation, composite/essential character analysis, ruling checks

  • Valuation reconciliation: assists, molds, royalties, commissions, proof of payment

  • Pre-entry internal audit: cross-check invoice, packing list, BL, ISF, entry summary


4. Customized Legal Contracts

  • Drafted with licensed lawyers in China & Vietnam

  • Jurisdiction & inspection rights built in

  • Penalty clauses for misrepresentation

  • Indemnification clauses: supplier bears duties/penalties if false statements occur

  • Renewal mechanism to keep contracts valid annually


5. Supplier Negotiation & Resolution

  • Direct negotiation with suppliers to secure compliance

  • Overcoming refusals when factories resist documents or contracts

  • Escalation strategies to break supplier resistance

  • Fallback plans: third-party audits, switching suppliers, or stopping sourcing


6. Ongoing Monitoring

  • Annual supplier re-verification

  • Spot checks of affidavits vs. actual production/output

  • Periodic refresh of contracts and compliance packets

  • Long-term protection against shifting risks


Investment

The cost of a CBP Audit Readiness project typically ranges from US$7,000 to US$18,000, depending on:

  • Number of suppliers involved

  • SKU complexity and product categories

  • Depth of documentation and contract requirements

Each project is scoped individually so you only pay for the suppliers, SKUs, and compliance work that apply to your supply chain.


Why Choose Asia Agent for CBP Audit Readiness

  • No remote shortcuts — every factory verification is done in person in China or Vietnam

  • Enforceable contracts — drafted with local lawyers to hold suppliers accountable

  • Supplier leverage — we negotiate and resolve refusals or non-cooperation

  • End-to-end compliance — classification, valuation, origin, AD/CVD, UFLPA, and forced labor risks covered

  • Audit-proof documentation — files built to withstand CF-28s, CF-29s, detentions, and regulatory challenges


Fully Audit-Ready: Your Proof Before CBP Asks

Here’s the checklist every importer should satisfy to be CBP audit-ready:
  • verified factory name, license, address, photos, and production capacity

  • Bill of Materials (BOM) with input suppliers, HS codes, cost breakdowns

  • Classification documentation & internal memo per SKU (with rulings, essential character analysis)

  • Valuation worksheets for assists, royalties, commissions, and proof of payment

  • Country-of-Origin and substantial transformation proof

  • UFLPA traceability — raw material through finished good, transport and invoice records

  • Signed supplier contracts with liability, audit/inspection rights, penalties, and indemnification

  • Pre-entry internal audit: invoice vs packing list vs BL vs ISF vs entry summary

  • Document retention and version control (minimum five years)

  • Fallback plan for non-cooperative suppliers

Next Step

Next Step: Request a Consultation

Request a consultation today. We will review your supplier and SKU profile, map your risk gaps, and prepare your supply chain so you are CBP audit-ready before CBP asks.

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FAQs

CBP Audit Readiness – FAQ

You  have questions—and for good reason.

CBP is auditing more shipments than ever, and even kosher businesses face holds, penalties, or back-duty claims if their paperwork isn’t airtight.

These FAQs explain how our CBP Audit Readiness service works, why contracts matter, and how we give you audit-proof protection before problems arise.

Factory photos, videos, and production logs

Bill of Materials linked to HS codes

 

Supplier affidavits and declarations


Invoices tied to bank payments


Container seal & chain-of-custody logs


UFLPA/forced labor compliance documents


 

Because CBP doesn’t just check country of origin. They audit valuation, classification, and proof. Without airtight contracts and documents, even honest importers risk detentions or back-duty bills.

Most importers rely on weak POs or Proforma Invoices. Those are not legal protection. We upgrade them into signed, enforceable contracts that prove you demanded origin, value, and compliance—your strongest defense if audited.

 

All supplier lists, pricing, and audit findings remain strictly confidential. Asia Agent never shares your data with factories, competitors, or third parties without your consent. When our engagement ends, we return or securely destroy all files within 10 business days.

You provide prior import records, invoices, and supplier introductions. We deliver the factory verification reports, CBP audit packets, and legal contracts on time. Both sides commit to immediate communication if delays or issues arise.

Our service level commitment is clear: factory verification reports within 10 business days of inspection, and audit packets within 5 business days once supplier documents are received. If we miss these without a client-related delay, we will expedite delivery at no extra cost.

No. CBP has named many small and mid-size firms in its recent evasion cases. Smaller companies often lack proper paperwork, which makes them more vulnerable.ady.


Three layers of protection:

Factory Verification Report with evidence from on-site visits


CBP Audit Readiness Packet (audit-ready file for each shipment)


Contract Upgrade Package (real supply contracts enforceable in China/Vietnam)

They show CBP that you:

Required suppliers to declare true origin and value


Built in penalties for misrepresentation


Secured audit/inspection rights


Took reasonable care in line with U.S. customs law

NNN agreement (non-disclosure, non-use, non-circumvention)

Local supply agreement (origin, valuation, penalties)

 

OEM/production contract if needed


UFLPA/forced labor declaration


Standardized invoice templates & affidavit forms and much more 

 

Most supplier contracts are one-page and unenforceable. We draft local-law contracts with penalties, jurisdiction clauses, and audit rights—serious tools CBP will respect.

You’ll scramble to collect documents your supplier may not want to share. CBP can assume the worst—issue penalties, retroactive duties, or force live entry.

 

Yes. The Readiness Packet and signed contracts double as your response file. We work with your broker and legal support to release goods faster.

That’s a high-risk setup. Traders often hide the real factory. We trace the supply chain, identify the true manufacturer, and anchor contracts and evidence at the production level.

Not by dodging tariffs. This saves you from unexpected costs—retroactive duty bills, detentions, legal fees. One avoided penalty or delay often pays for the service many times over.

Factory audit + contracts: ~2 weeks

Per-shipment Packet: 3–5 business days after inspection

 

We emphasize China because that’s where risk is highest. But we also cover Vietnam, where many Chinese goods are transshipped. Both hubs are supported.

 

Peace of mind. You’ll have contracts, documents, and evidence that prove you did everything possible to comply. If CBP audits you, you’re not scrambling—you’re ready.

Explore Related Compliance Services

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  • UFLPA-Specific Compliance
    CBP is detaining shipments under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. We provide the affidavits, proof of no forced labor, and rebuttable presumption evidence you need.
    ➡️ Link: /UFLPA Compliance Services

 

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