Customs and International Trade Consulting

Companies are often confronted with questions regarding the price of imported goods for customs duty purposes, particularly in situations where a related party is involved or changes are made to the import transactions.
We help companies identity any potential customs risk, minimize customs-related costs and find opportunities to formulate and implement an appropriate customs plan.
We also assist companies in complying with customs regulations and liability so as to avoid or reduce potential errors and costly penalties.
We will also ensure that all potential duty-saving opportunities are explored.

Our Customs and International Trade Consulting team is comprised of financial and tax accountants, lawyers and customs experts having experience in the government’s customs administration for over 20 years.

Our customs and international trade consulting services include:

• Diagnosis to ensure compliance with customs and foreign exchange regulations to minimize risks prior to an audit.
• Assistance in customs audit defense and foreign exchange regulations audit defense.
• Assistance in obtaining the most favorable profits and general expense ratio from the customs authorities.
• Assistance in customs duty appeals including advice on the most effective strategy.
• Assistance with ruling requests for customs authority’s assurance on future import prices.
• Assistance in reducing customs duty through the “First Sale” duty savings strategy.