Services
Customs Regulations
Why Deloitte?
- Our team brings together practitioners with a long record of excellence and strong expertise in advising global and Russian clients across industries on indirect tax and customs regulation.
- Deloitte CIS is a member of the Association of European Businesses, the Franco-Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia; we actively participate in discussions on the most important and pressing regulatory issues.
- The International Tax Review (ITR) Indirect Tax Leaders guide recognises Deloitte CIS professionals among the leading indirect tax advisers.
- Deloitte CIS was named the European Tax Firm of the Year 2020 by the ITR's European Tax Awards, in particular owing to the projects involving the Indirect Tax & Customs team.
Our services
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In terms of customs regulation matters, we will:
- advise on market-entry customs implications, import and export structuring to optimise processes and customs payments
- consult on customs value issues, such as analysis of value structure, valuation methods, correlation of transfer pricing and customs valuation rules, and inclusion of royalties into customs value
- perform classification analysis; facilitate obtaining of preliminary classification decisions and decisions for classification on components imported unassembled/disassembled under a single customs code
- analyse applicable trade bans and restrictions, including non-tariff and technical regulation, sanitary/phytosanitary/veterinary requirements, and export controls
- advise on optimisation of customs payments through the use of various customs procedures and benefits, including free customs zones, temporary import, import as capital contribution, etc.
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In terms of customs compliance assessment, we will:
- review business operations for compliance with the customs legislation and market best practices; identify customs risks and provide risk mitigation recommendations
- help you select customs brokers and/or review their activities
- perform customs due diligence.
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In terms of analysing in-house customs processes, we will:
- assess efficiency of the company’s customs function
- develop KPIs for the company’s customs function
- map the ‘as-is’ processes and recommend changes needed to implement labelling and traceability requirements
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In terms of the authorised economic operator (AEO) status, we will:
- analyse feasibility of obtaining the status and its potential impact on business processes
- assess your company against the AEO criteria
- facilitate applying for the AEO status and assist with the related paperwork
- assist with drafting and signing an agreement for simplified procedures with the customs authorities
- provide a data mart to fulfill the remote access requirement.
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In terms of customs dispute resolution, we will:
- support you during customs audits
- assist with claiming back overpayments
- represent your company in customs litigations.
