Customs & Trade

Navigate customs complexity. Unlock every trade advantage.

We provide robust Customs and Trade advisory services covering classification and valuation of goods, preferential duty benefits under Free Trade Agreements, and compliance with CAROTAR and Rules of Origin. Our services include transaction structuring to optimise trade benefits, regulatory strategy, risk management, customs audits, health checks, and advance ruling applications. We help clients navigate complex customs regulations, mitigate risks, and secure compliance while maximising duty and trade advantages.

Our key service offerings

Advisory on Classification & Valuation

  • HS Code / tariff classification of goods
  • Customs valuation, including related-party transactions and Special Valuation Branch (SVB) matters

Trade Policy & Duty Benefits

  • Guidance on preferential duty benefits under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)
  • Advisory on CAROTAR, 2020 compliance and Rules of Origin
  • Structuring import/export transactions to optimise duty and trade benefits
  • Advisory on special structures like SEZs, bonded warehouses, EOUs, project imports, in-bond manufacturing (MOOWR scheme), etc.
Foreign Trade
Foreign Trade
Indirect tax
Indirect tax

Regulatory Strategy & Risk Management

  • Advisory support for audits, enquiries, assessments, and investigation
  • Handling CAROTAR / Rules of Origin verifications and related disputes

Review & Health Check

  • Conducting Customs audits and diagnostic reviews
  • Health-checks to identify non-compliances, potential risks, and tax exposures
  • Recommendations to strengthen internal controls and documentation

Advance Ruling Applications

  • Guidance and support in filing Customs Advance Ruling applications on classification, valuation, notifications/exemptions, and Rules of Origin
  • Appearance before the Advance Ruling authorities
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