• Developing supply chain strategies integrating customs and tax, incl. system integration and e-invoicing.
• Reviewing import and export processes for compliance gaps.
• Verifying customs declarations and documentation accuracy.
• Advising on compliance with EU and national customs legislation.
• Supporting internal audits and post-clearance controls.
• Implementing customs compliance policies and manuals.
• Providing staff training on customs obligations.

We support accurate and compliant classification of goods under customs tariff schedules, ensuring correct duty treatment and consistency across jurisdictions:

• Analysing product specifications, composition, and function for proper HS/CN/TARIC classification.
• Preparing and reviewing Binding Tariff Information (BTI) applications and rulings.
• Supporting global harmonisation of classification across entities and systems.
• Assisting in resolving classification disputes with customs authorities.
• Advising on classification implications for duty rates, restrictions, and trade statistics.
• Maintaining and updating internal product master data and classification databases.
• Providing training on tariff classification principles and best practices.

We help companies manage rules of origin and trade agreement documentation through:

• Determining preferential and non-preferential origin of goods.
• Preparing origin statements and supplier declarations.
• Managing documentation for free trade agreements (FTAs).
• Reviewing supply chains for origin qualification.
• Implementing internal procedures for origin verification.
• Supporting origin audits and certificate validation.
• Training employees on practical application of origin rules.

We analyse and optimise customs valuation practices by:

• Reviewing valuation methods and declared values.
• Assessing the impact of transfer pricing on customs value and import VAT.
• Supporting the use of appropriate valuation adjustments.
• Preparing documentation to justify declared values.
• Advising on customs treatment of royalties and licenses.
• Assisting in communication with customs authorities globally.
• Providing training on customs valuation principles.

We assist in obtaining and maintaining customs authorisations and simplified procedures, including:

• Conducting readiness assessments and gap analyses before applications.
• Preparing documentation for AEO certification and follow-up compliance reviews.
• Supporting applications for customs simplifications (simplified declarations, centralised clearance).
• Managing special procedures such as inward/outward processing, temporary admission, and end-use.
• Advising on customs warehousing setup, operation, and compliance audits.
• Assisting with guarantee management and use of duty suspension regimes.
• Providing ongoing support to ensure continued compliance with authorisation conditions.

We help companies maintain full compliance with international sanctions and embargo regimes by:

• Screening counterparties against EU, national, and third-country sanctions lists (OFAC, OFSI, UN).
• Performing risk assessments for high-risk countries, industries, or counterparties.
• Implementing internal sanctions compliance frameworks and due diligence procedures.
• Monitoring regulatory changes and list updates affecting operations or trade partners.
• Supporting responses to financial institutions’ compliance queries.
• Delivering training and awareness sessions on sanctions compliance for employees.

We help optimise supply chains to balance efficiency and compliance by:

• Mapping cross-border flows of goods and customs processes and tax implications (VAT, excise).
• Identifying risks and opportunities in trade routes.
• Structuring customs and tax-efficient supply chain models.
• Advising on use of free zones and special procedures.
• Supporting process alignment between logistics and trade compliance.
• Assessing trade restrictions and import/export feasibility.
• Providing ongoing advice during supply chain redesigns.

We support companies in managing export control obligations and licensing processes for controlled goods and technologies by:

• Identifying goods, software, or technology classified as dual-use or military items.
• Performing classification under Regulation (EU) 2021/821 and national control lists.
• Determining licence requirements based on destination, end-user, and purpose.
• Assisting with licence applications and communication with competent authorities.
• Preparing and reviewing end-use and end-user statements.
• Implementing internal export control procedures and due diligence checks.
• Developing licence management and monitoring systems.
• Providing training and awareness sessions on export control compliance.

We design and implement comprehensive compliance management systems by:

• Developing tailored Internal Compliance Programmes (ICPs) for trade and export control.
• Creating compliance policies, procedures, and control checklists.
• Establishing risk assessment and escalation mechanisms.
• Implementing monitoring tools and compliance dashboards.
• Conducting periodic compliance reviews and audits.
• Delivering targeted training for key departments.
• Supporting certification or audit readiness (e.g. AEO C, AEO S).

We assist companies during customs audits and litigations by:

• Supporting preparation and coordination with customs authorities.
• Reviewing records and documentation.
• Advising on responses to audit findings and inquiries.
• Supporting negotiations and settlement procedures.
• Preparing appeal documentation and audit reports.
• Representing clients in administrative proceedings and court litigation related to customs matters.
• Developing preventive measures to mitigate future risks.

We support companies in understanding and adapting to the upcoming EU customs reform, including new digital, data, and compliance requirements:

• Monitoring developments under the EU Customs Reform and EU Customs Data Hub.
• Assessing potential impacts on business operations, IT systems, and supply chain models.
• Advising on future obligations related to centralised clearance and single EU customs interface.
• Preparing roadmaps for compliance with new reporting and data-sharing standards.
• Assisting in adapting internal customs processes to align with new EU frameworks.
• Conducting training and workshops on upcoming changes to the EU Customs Code.
• Providing ongoing updates on reform timelines, legislative milestones, and implementation guidance.

We help companies comply with emerging EU sustainability and human rights trade requirements:

• Supporting implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), including data collection, emissions reporting, and importer registration.
• Advising on supply chain traceability and due diligence under the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
• Assessing supplier compliance and data readiness for EUDR risk assessment and statements.
• Preparing internal procedures and documentation for compliance with the EU Forced Labour Regulation.
• Conducting risk mapping and supplier screening for high-risk materials, products, and origins.
• Coordinating CBAM, EUDR, and Forced Labour obligations within existing trade compliance systems.
• Delivering training and updates on sustainability-related customs and trade developments.