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International trade can impose a wide variety of problems. What documents should be made, which customs duty is applicable or what provisions apply regarding product safety. These are all questions that a require a specific and clear response.
An important aspect is the level of import taxes on imports (eg customs duties and VAT). For a proper calculation of the cost, it is important to know exactly what amount should be paid. The amount depends on three components: customs valuation, classification in the Combined Nomenclature (commodity code) and the origin of the goods.
The correct determination of these components is not always easy. To obtain security on this subject, Customs Knowledge can give you advice and/or guidance. It can also make arrangements with customs, e.g. ruling on how the customs value in complex situations should be determined. It is clear that knowledge alone is not enough. Also a good relationship with the specialists at Customs is required. And one thing is certain: Customs Knowledge knows the way!
For many companies it is not only a matter of performing a customs declaration. In certain situations there are several options to avoid duties. By using suspension arrangements (eg customs warehousing or inward processing), a tariff suspension or to request a specific destination. We can assist you when applying for a permit, preparing a description of the administrative organization and internal control (AO / IC) or establishing procedures.
Another item where Customs Knowledge can offer specialist knowledge is that of transportation and logistics law. The specialists of Customs Knowledge can build on years of experience in legal and international business when it comes to your contractual arrangement for transport, logistics and/or shipping. Also the resolution of disputes that occur frequently in this field are one of our specialties. Customs Knowledge has also extensive knowledge and experience in drafting terms and conditions and agreements in this specialist field including distribution and agency agreements.
An important aspect is the level of import taxes on imports (eg customs duties and VAT). For a proper calculation of the cost, it is important to know exactly what amount should be paid. The amount depends on three components: customs valuation, classification in the Combined Nomenclature (commodity code) and the origin of the goods.
The correct determination of these components is not always easy. To obtain security on this subject, Customs Knowledge can give you advice and/or guidance. It can also make arrangements with customs, e.g. ruling on how the customs value in complex situations should be determined. It is clear that knowledge alone is not enough. Also a good relationship with the specialists at Customs is required. And one thing is certain: Customs Knowledge knows the way!
For many companies it is not only a matter of performing a customs declaration. In certain situations there are several options to avoid duties. By using suspension arrangements (eg customs warehousing or inward processing), a tariff suspension or to request a specific destination. We can assist you when applying for a permit, preparing a description of the administrative organization and internal control (AO / IC) or establishing procedures.
Another item where Customs Knowledge can offer specialist knowledge is that of transportation and logistics law. The specialists of Customs Knowledge can build on years of experience in legal and international business when it comes to your contractual arrangement for transport, logistics and/or shipping. Also the resolution of disputes that occur frequently in this field are one of our specialties. Customs Knowledge has also extensive knowledge and experience in drafting terms and conditions and agreements in this specialist field including distribution and agency agreements.
