Compliance with foreign trade legal requirements must always be a top priority for all imports and exports. However, for economic operators, optimizing taxes and processing costs is also crucial for successful participation in the global movement of goods. Our specialists work hand-in-hand with you to design processes that achieve both goals. We review your current workflows, collaborate with you to improve them, and assist you in implementing the enhancements.
Our customs services ensure your peace of mind in the following critical areas:
Health check customs and foreign trade
We will analyze your operational and strategic processes and organizational structures. After evaluating these workflows for legal compliance and cost-effectiveness, we will inform you about your optimization opportunities and work with you to find the best solution for your company. The range of changes may include organizational adjustments, introducing new software modules, or finding an optimal external partner. Additionally, we can support you through the final implementation of the adjustments if needed.
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In the complex world of cross-border trade, even experienced operations staff may encounter questions that require the expertise of customs specialists. Whether it’s a disagreement over the classification of a new product or the need to identify the correct ATLAS codes for exports, you can rely on our specialists to deliver prompt and legally compliant solutions. We are here to assist you whenever these situations arise, ensuring that you can navigate cross-border trading with confidence.
Tariff classification (classification of goods)
You must correctly classify tariffs to accurately determine import duty rates, export control treatment, or preferential entitlements. Doing so requires a deep understanding of your product and pricing legalities. Our experienced team can collaborate with your product specialists to identify the relevant customs tariff numbers. We can also help you maintain or adjust pay scale data in your ERP system to account for annual changes.
In many areas of customs and foreign trade, economic operators can gain process simplifications and other privileges by presenting the required permit from the relevant authority (such as the main customs office or chamber of commerce). We will contact the necessary authorities on your behalf and handle the application process for any permits you need, such as:
If necessary, we can handle the necessary permit monitoring and supervise customs inspections on your behalf.
We always ensure close cooperation with your customs officer for all activities.
Origin of goods and preferences
We can assist you in reducing tariffs by leveraging the numerous free trade agreements that the European Union has established with countries such as Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Canada, and Switzerland. By taking advantage of these agreements, you can save up to 10% or more in export costs.
Enjoying these benefits requires a thorough understanding of the legal background and terms of each agreement. Our specialists can collaborate with you to identify the regulations that apply to your product range and the requirements you need to meet.
We can assist you with operational tasks such as requesting and verifying supplier declarations and conducting preference calculations. We’ll help you prepare work and organizational instructions, which are essential for applying for preferential simplifications.
Import procedures and handling
Import clearance is important when moving goods from outside the European Union. Using tolling or bonded warehouses, determining customs value, understanding shipper preferences, and ensuring portability for potential tax savings are just a few of the things you’ll need to consider. Our team of import specialists can assist you in exploring a process for monitoring costs and finding alternative service providers.
Export paperwork and export control (trade compliance)
We ensure that your paperwork and export control documentation are in order. Our services include:
- Products subject to approval
- Embargoed countries
- Prohibited use
- Sanctioned partners
We’ll verify your exports and the accompanying Export Accompanying Documents (EADs) to ensure the best possible export control for your company. All filings will comply with legal requirements and minimize costs. We’ll also help you maximize existing IT tools from various providers and aid you in creating your customized export control plan.
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If your company exceeds the annual reporting threshold for intra-community acquisitions or dispatches, you might need to report your deliveries to applicable authorities. We’ll work with you to analyze your current processes and ensure you’re always in compliance with the law.
Cross-border goods movements require proof of export, especially for VAT-free invoices. These documents must be available for tax audits. We’ll help you establish workflows to document these transactions accurately and completely. We’ll also assist you in defining and implementing the processes.
Next steps
Visit our Services and Solutions portfolio to learn how we can help you reduce tax and processing costs, supercharge the movement of your goods, and elevate your competitive edge in today’s global marketplace. If you’re ready to explore a partnership with us, check out our Contact page to learn how to get in touch.