Customs and Foreign Trade Advisory
Advisory services that strengthen customs compliance and manage costs and risks in import, export and supply chain processes.
Scope
Service Scope
Customs compliance review
Import and export transactions are assessed in detail regarding tariff classification, valuation, origin, documentation and declaration procedures.
GTIP and tariff classification
The correct customs tariff statistical classification of products is determined, and duties, permit and surveillance obligations are analyzed.
Customs valuation and royalty analysis
The impact of purchase prices, licensing, royalties, molds, engineering and related-party payments on customs value is examined.
Origin and free trade agreements
Rules of origin, preferential tariff practices and eligibility for free trade agreements are assessed.
Foreign trade incentives and customs procedures advisory
Technical advisory services are provided for inward processing, outward processing, customs warehousing, temporary importation and investment incentive processes.
Deliverables
Deliverables and References
Customs compliance report
Technical report covering transaction-level findings, regulatory assessments and priority actions.
GTIP and tax impact analysis
Assessment of product classifications, applicable taxes and foreign trade measures.
Origin and FTA assessment
Analysis of opportunities to use preferential tariffs, documentation requirements and compliance risks.
Incentive and customs procedure roadmap
Implementation plan for customs procedures and incentive mechanisms suited to the company's foreign trade structure.
Process improvement recommendations
Practical recommendations concerning declarations, document checks, internal approvals, supplier management and archiving.
Our Process
How We Work
Data and document collection
Declarations, invoices, contracts, product information, payment records and logistics documents are obtained for analysis.
Transaction-based review
Selected import and export transactions are tested for compliance with customs legislation and foreign trade regulations.
Risk and opportunity analysis
Compliance gaps, excess cost areas, incentive opportunities and potential administrative sanction risks are identified.
Reporting and implementation support
Findings are reported, corrective actions are planned, and assistance is provided with necessary applications or process improvements.
Industries
Advisory That Understands Your Industry
Our specialists understand the tax, audit and operational needs of each industry.
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