Ryan Thornton
Attorney at Law
Missouri
KS
About
experience
Practice Areas
Client Reviews
"Ryan worked with Customs when we received a significant Customs penalty. We relied on bad advice in filling out the Customs paperwork and Ryan was able to reach a resolution with Customs that saved us a significant amount."
"Ryan helped us evaluate the classification of products to help avoid the increased China duties. Ryan went out of his way to explain everything in terms that we could understand. We will definitely use Ryan again as our business grows."
Work History
Miller & Co.
Attorney
May 2019 - Present
•Advise businesses on U.S. import/export requirements. Provide written legal advice on the classification, valuation, and origin of imported merchandise.
•Develop product-manufacturing structures to minimize payment of customs duties.
•Represent businesses in customs enforcement matters with the goal of mitigating civil penalties.
•Advise on U.S. free-trade agreement requirements.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Attorney
Sep 2014 - Apr 2019
Attorney specializing in Customs classification, valuation, and country of origin determinations. Worked extensively on Customs enforcement matters.