Export Controls 101: Item Classification, HS Codes and Correlation Tables

Marco is a seasoned trade professional with 9 years of experience across U.S. and Canadian customs brokerage, trade compliance, U.S. Foreign-Trade Zones (FTZ), duty recovery, and global trade management. As a Certified Customs Specialist (CCS), Marco brings a deep understanding of customs regulations, trade compliance frameworks, and industry best practices.

Known for developing innovative strategies that streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve performance, Marco thrives in fast-paced environments and excels at guiding teams through complex regulatory challenges. With a strong focus on delivering impactful results, Marco is a trusted resource for navigating the evolving landscape of global trade.

Joe Burks is a seasoned Global Trade Management Consultant with over 35 years of experience leading trade, transportation, and logistics operations for Fortune 500 companies. He has successfully implemented and managed global trade systems such as SAP GTS, Vastera, Amber Road, and Mexico’s IMMEX program.

Throughout his career, Joe has traveled extensively to streamline and optimize international trade processes. One of his key projects involved launching a manufacturing facility in China, where he played a pivotal role in implementing the China Handbook and inbound logistics strategies to significantly reduce production costs.

Over the past 12 years, Joe has focused on helping companies achieve substantial cost savings through strategic approaches like Near Shoring, First Sale, Tariff Engineering, and Duty Drawback. As a licensed customs broker, he brings deep regulatory knowledge and hands-on expertise to every engagement.

Ivy Llena has over 14 years of experience in the learning and development field, providing capacity-building and professional development programs for corporate and social service agencies in the US and the Philippines.

Before joining ACSS, she was a program director at a non-profit organization in the Philippines, where she co-designed and co-implemented economic empowerment programs and services for survivors of human trafficking and their families. Ivy also served at the Social Policy Institute at Washington University in St. Louis, where she led and contributed to inclusive economic growth initiatives.