Foreign Trade Policy Assistance

The potential benefits on imports from specified countries under a particular Free Trade Agreement (FTA) can be highly useful for businesses that are engaged in international trade. Under an FTA, it is easier for companies to import goods from those countries as they do not have to pay the same level of duties or taxes as they would for non-FTA countries.

Furthermore, FTAs can also help eliminate other trade barriers, such as quotas, anti-dumping measures, and other barriers to entry. This can lead to increased market access for businesses in the importing country, which can help drive economic growth.

FTAs also provide businesses with a more stable and predictable business environment for international trade.

Customs & Foreign Trade Policy Assistance

Improvement of benefits on imports or exports under Free Trade Agreement (FTA)/Foreign Trade Policy (FTP)

Advise and assist in claiming the potential benefits on imports from specified countries under a particular FTA.
Advise and assist on availing incentives on export of goods or services from India under various schemes of FTP.

Our Offerings

Setting up of business in SEZ/FTWZ/EOU/STPI or migration from STP/EOU to SEZ

Assistance in preparation of application in the prescribed form for obtaining unit approval
Guidance in drafting of project report providing the requisite information on the project
Assistance in drafting and submission of responses and clarifications sought by the Unit Approval Committee with respect to the unit approval
Assistance in obtaining a letter of approval from the Unit Approval Committee on a best effort basis
Assistance in obtaining a bond-cum-legal undertaking for bonding of premises

Exit from SEZ/EOU/STPI schemes

Advisory assistance with respect to exit process and compliances
Providing a check-list of documents and information required for the preparation of the application to obtain in-principle approval from the authorities
Review of present status of compliances, application for surrender of other registrations like Importer Exporter Code, GST, Registration Cum Membership Certificate
Assistance in obtaining approval of SEZ and Customs authorities for de-bonding of goods and exit from SEZ

Obtaining operational approval e.g. shifting from one SEZ to another, setting-up of BCP site, sharing of infrastructure between two units

Advisory assistance with respect to permissibility of these services
Assistance in preparation of application for aforesaid approvals
Assistance in meeting with authorities and responding to their queries

Valuation inquires by Indian Customs

This service is relevant for companies having transactions with their related entities, i.e. import of goods from group entities or import transactions with year-end adjustments. In this regard, our services include the following:

Assistance in preparation of application in the prescribed form for obtaining unit approval
Guidance in drafting of project report providing the requisite information on the project
Assistance in obtaining a bond-cum-legal undertaking for bonding of premises

Assistance in drafting and submission of responses and clarifications sought by the Unit Approval Committee with respect to the unit approval
Assistance in obtaining a letter of approval from the Unit Approval Committee on a best effort basis

Obtaining Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) accreditation

In accordance with SAFE framework of WCO, Indian Customs grant AEO accreditation to companies having robust internal control systems for a secured international supply chain. AEO accreditation holders are entitled for inter-alia deferred payment of duty, faster clearance of goods, direct port delivery of goods, dedicated relationship manager at Customs, etc. In this regard, our services include the following:

Pre-evaluation of activities and processes to ensure readiness
Assistance in mapping the activities and preparation of Standard Operating Procedures and other documents
Assistance in preparation and filing of AEO application and the relevant supporting documents
Assistance during on-site visit by authorities
Assistance in responding to queries of authorities

Trade remedial duty (e.g. anti-dumping duty, safeguard duty) investigation

India levies anti-dumping duties and safeguard duties to protect domestic industries from imports from other countries. These duties are levied after detailed investigations under Indian Customs law. In this regard, our services include the following

To domestic industry-

Assistance in preparation of petition for levy of anti-dumping duty/safeguard duty on any product
To importers-

Assistance in preparation and filing of the response to the questionnaire issued by the authorities on the allegation of domestic industry
Response to additional queries raised by the authorities and assistance during on-site visit by authorities
Assistance during preliminary and final hearing by the authorities

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Investigation by Customs and DRI

We assist importers and exporters with investigation by Customs and DRI authorities on allegations of evasion of customs duty. In this regard, our services include the following:

Advise with respect to position taken by the company on their transaction w.r.t classification, valuation, duty rates, etc.
Advising on preparation of response to queries by the authorities
Assistance in evaluating alternate legal remedies or finalisation of deposit under-protest
Assistance during recording of statements of senior personnel of the company by the authorities
Assistance in responding to show cause notice issued by the authorities