Customs law

Customs law issues are of great importance for companies with international flows of goods. We have successfully advised and represented our clients in this area for many years. A special focus is on the ongoing support of importers, shippers as well as transport and logistics companies. We therefore have special expertise in the areas of customs duties and excise taxes. 

Besides preventive counselling we represent our clients in customs tax audits, in opposition proceedings against assessment notices on import duties as well as in customs law proceedings before the Financial Courts and the European Institutions. 

We can assist you in these areas:

• Customs tariff classification
• Pricing issues
• Preferential arrangements
• Anti-dumping measures
• Advice in customs audits
• Representation in customs procedures
• Confiscation at the border in case of parallel imports or counterfeit products
• Export licences