Our Services
International Trade & Customs
Our International Trade & Customs team provides legal support to companies in drafting contracts arising from import and export transactions, ensuring compliance with customs legislation, and resolving disputes with customs authorities.
We handle a wide range of matters, from customs duty and administrative fine disputes to disagreements over origin and tariff classification, international sale contracts (Incoterms), letter of credit transactions, and appeals against customs administrative fines. We provide ongoing advisory support to exporting and importing clients, including companies with foreign partners, to help them carry out their commercial activities in full compliance with the law and in a predictable manner.
Areas We Cover
- Drafting import and export contracts (Incoterms)
- Customs duty and administrative fine disputes
- Appeals and litigation against customs authority decisions
- Disputes over origin and customs tariff classification
- Disputes arising from letters of credit and international payments
- Advisory on inward and outward processing regimes
- Dispute resolution in international trade contracts
What We Offer in This Area
- Drafting and reviewing import-export contracts
- Appeals and litigation against customs authority decisions
- Legal support to annul customs administrative fines
- Advisory on origin and tariff classification disputes
- Resolving disputes in international trade contracts
- Advisory on compliance with foreign trade legislation
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, customs administrative fines can be challenged by first objecting to the administration, and if necessary, filing a case before the tax/administrative court, within the period prescribed by law.
Incoterms are standardized terms that define delivery, risk and cost allocation in international sales; choosing the right Incoterm clarifies each party's responsibilities and reduces the risk of disputes.
To benefit from customs tariff advantages, a product's country of origin must be proven; the administration's assessment on this point can be challenged.
It is a regime that allows goods imported for export purposes to be processed with an exemption from or reduction of customs duty; failing to meet its conditions can create the risk of additional duties and fines.
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