SPECIALIST U.S. IMPORT & TRADE ADVISORY
Reduce tariff risk
before you import.
Specialized AD/CVD advisory, tariff-informed product development, and customs documentation. U.S. import expertise, connected to the realities of manufacturing in Asia.
U.S. insight.
Asian manufacturing fluency.
Solar panels imported for clients
No AD/CVD duties on these imports
Years of trade experience
Exporting from Asia. Importing into the U.S.
One connected team
United States · China · Vietnam
OUR CORE EXPERTISE
Complex trade questions.
Practical direction.
From a new product concept to an established import program, we help you assess the options, understand the implications, and move forward with confidence.
AD/CVD & tariff strategy
Understand potential exposure, clarify the questions that matter, and evaluate a practical path forward.
Explore this serviceProduct development
Bring trade considerations into product and manufacturing decisions while your options are still open.
Explore this serviceDocumentation & compliance
Build a clear, organized body of evidence to support your import position and the applicable review.
Explore this serviceTHE MERIDIAN ADVANTAGE
The right expertise.
On both sides of the Pacific.
We combine experienced U.S. import leadership with direct access to manufacturing markets in Asia. Our team understands the product, the commercial pressure, and the people involved.
We have employees in China, Vietnam, and the United States. Local understanding. Direct communication. A shared view of your project.
Meet MeridianWHAT YOU RECEIVE
Expert advice.
Something you can act on.
Every engagement is built around your product and objectives, with a clear scope and useful deliverables.
- 01 Product-specific risk assessments
- 02 Confidential development recommendations
- 03 Tariff and sourcing comparisons
- 04 Organized documentation packages
- 05 Implementation action plans
DUTY ADVISORS
PRODUCT ADVISORY
A clearer view.
A practical plan.
ILLUSTRATIVE REPORT FORMAT
INDUSTRIES WE KNOW
Deep product knowledge.
A wider perspective.
Our roots are in solar, energy storage, and electrical products. Our advisory practice welcomes complex import questions across manufacturing industries.
HOW WE WORK
A clear process.
A considered next step.
Understand
We discuss your product, business objectives, and the question you need to resolve.
Assess
We evaluate the relevant trade considerations and identify priorities for your engagement.
Develop
We work with your team and manufacturers on tailored recommendations and supporting evidence.
Deliver
You receive the agreed assessment, documentation, and practical implementation guidance.
EXPERIENCE & RELATIONSHIPS
Decades of experience.
Connections that count.
Our industry contacts, government relationships, and customer relationships are an invaluable part of how we work. They connect market knowledge with practical experience and help us navigate complex projects.
The experience behind MeridianINSIGHTS & PERSPECTIVES
Make your next decision
an informed one.
PRODUCT STRATEGY
Bring trade advice into the product conversation early.
Why import planning belongs alongside design, sourcing, and manufacturing decisions.
WORKING WITH MERIDIAN
A useful first conversation starts with your objectives.
What to share when you request an initial assessment, and what can follow later.
DOCUMENTATION
Give your manufacturing records a coherent story.
An organized evidence package helps teams understand what they have and what still needs attention.
LET’S LOOK AT YOUR PRODUCT
A complex import question deserves a clear next step.
Tell us about your product and what you need to resolve. We’ll help define the right assessment.