At STTAS, we offer the focus, foresight, commitment and creativity necessary to help you surpass the competition and succeed in the global marketplace. With STTAS, you gain and maintain a competitive edge.

The STTAS formula for successfully serving our clients is a combination of unparalleled expertise in the intricacies of international trade and customs rules coupled with our unwavering dedication to the development of highly innovative, cost-effective trade and customs solutions. A philosophy of excellence is the cornerstone of STTAS’ core values.

STTAS is uniquely positioned to maximize your efficiency, profitability and compliance and to enable you to avoid unforeseen barriers and smoothly navigate the complex maze of international trade.

Sandler & Travis Trade Advisory Services (STTAS) is recognized as a leading provider of customs and international trade consulting services to the public and private sectors. STTAS offers hands-on global import/export solutions for multinational companies eager to increase their abilities to move merchandise across international borders in an efficient, seamless and compliant manner. STTAS also assists governments throughout the world in establishing customs departments that expand import and export capabilities, reduce risk factors, and comply with international standards. The award of the multi-year U.S. Customs Automation (ACE) contract to a group that includes STTAS ensures that STTAS will continue to play a pivotal role in the evolution of global customs and trade policy.

The effectiveness of any consulting firm is contingent on the depth of talent and experience possessed by its staff. STTAS has assembled vast professional resources including leading authorities on the numerous individual disciplines that comprise the complex and highly technical business of international trade. The STTAS team consists of hundreds of professionals who possess both government and corporate experience. STTAS’ professional staff includes four former Deputy Commissioners of Customs, a former Assistant Commissioner of Customs, former U.S. Customs Regulatory Auditors, former U.S. Customs National Import Specialists, economists, trade advisors, licensed customs brokers, and foreign-trade zone specialists. STTAS principals sit on prestigious and influential government trade advisory boards and association committees, allowing STTAS to participate in key decisions affecting our clients' interests.

STTAS enjoys a close working relationship with Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg , P.A. (ST&R), a leading customs and international trade law firm. Through this affiliation, clients may capitalize on the cumulative experience, skill and knowledge of ST&R and STTAS international trade experts, strategically located in offices throughout the United States and Canada. The STTAS Detroit office has the distinction of ISO 9001:2000 designation within its quality systems. STTAS is also a licensed customs broker with a national permit and local permits in Detroit and Miami.