Jaime Robinson serves as an International Trade Analyst to the Firm’s Customs & Import Controls Practice.  Jaime has over 15 years of experience in customs and international trade compliance for various manufacturing companies in the US, Canada, and Mexico.  He works remotely from Guadalajara, Jalisco, a major manufacturing hub in Mexico.

Jaime specializes in conducting comprehensive reviews of client and supplier  operations and manufacturing processes, meticulously examining the particularities of detailed bills of materials (BOMs), manufacturing processes and work instructions, and gaining an in-depth understanding of how these intricacies translate into customs and international  trade compliance requirements and meeting the client’s objectives.

Jaime focuses on areas include rules of origin, substantial transformation, and Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification. He provides strategic insights and alternatives to optimize operations while maintaining compliance with customs and trade regulations.  

Jaime is also the Founder of a customs software company, developing a solution to secure customs compliance for IMMEX companies.  He gained valuable experience at a Big Four consulting firm, providing advisory services and conducting customs preventative audits for multinational IMMEX companies, and at a binational customs brokerage on the Mexico-US border, where he developed operational customs procedures and defined legal frameworks to mitigate audit risks. 

In Mexico, Jaime currently collaborates with Boutique Legal Internacional where he develops new operations and streamlines existing processes for manufacturing companies, including securing necessary government authorizations, provides support on authority procedures, and offers training and coaching programs for customs and logistics personnel.

With his extensive experience and deep understanding of international trade and customs regulations, Jaime provides valuable insights and practical solutions to companies seeking to optimize their international operations while maintaining compliance.

Certifications & Achievements

Founder, customs software company, Trade Focus

Certification, Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM), Customs Management

In-house Customs Broker License, Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT)

Education

B.A., Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM), International Business 

Prior Experience

Foreign Trade Staff Member, KPMG 

Legal Consultant, SACSA Customs Broker

Languages

Spanish (Native)

English (Fluent)