Matthew Springate

Responsible for the promotion and operational integrity of Tradewin's consulting practice in Europe. Tradewin consults with clients in the EU to ensure that their processes related to trade compliance adhere to community and national rules, while taking advantage of duty mitigation and Customs simplifications.

Support Tradewin clients in Duty Minimization though designing and implementing ongoing Duty Drawback programs. Duty Drawback is recovery of customs duties paid by importers that subsequently export their imported product or use that imported product in manufacture of a finished good that is then exported. Tradewin services include designing and implementing a drawback program that meets the customers needs while strictly complying with U.S. Customs regulations.

Supported Tradewin clients through assistance with First Sale for Export valuation, Prior Disclosures, FTA Qualification, and communications with U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Concentrations in international commerce and international economics. Focus on commercial diplomacy, trade research, and public policy economics.

Magna Cum Laude graduate. Completed coursework in political analysis and statistical methods, Chinese politics, the Washington Internship program, and a senior thesis on external actors and African democratization.