Our Service Offerings
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Tariff Classification
Selecting the correct tariff classification for products moving cross-border is critical, not only from the perspective of determining customs, excise, value add or anti-dumping duties and taxes payable upon import or export, but also in determining whether goods are subject to import licensing, quotas, other requirements, and even qualification for preferential tariff under Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
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Customs Valuation
The transaction value method is used in more than 90% of world trade, based on the WTO Agreement on Customs Valuation, which sets out the rules for all customs administrations across WTO Members.
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Duty Relief and Customs Facilities
Many countries have established a variety of duty/tax relief and exemption programs designed to ensure that certain goods imported for further manufacturing or prescribed purposes may enjoy duty/tax suspension benefits while the goods are within the country.
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Free Trade Agreements
The increasing number of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) covering goods traded with and within the Asia Pacific region present significant opportunities for businesses to reduce the landed cost of goods and increase their competitiveness in the global marketplace.
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Non-Tariff Barriers
In addition to tariff barriers in the form of import duty and other taxes, non-tariff barriers (NTB) may also be imposed on trade in goods.
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Supply Chain Security Programmes
The growth of global trade worldwide has resulted in increased security threats to countries around the world and customs authorities who need to inspect cargos entering the country.
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Dispute Resolution
The increasing complexity of customs and trade regulations and the variations in local interpretation have contributed to the rise in disputes with customs and trade authorities in the region. At Deloitte, we take a holistic approach to managing disputes in terms of strategy and implementation.
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Trade Remedies
Trade remedies are tools used by WTO member countries to counteract unfair practices to trade caused by certain actions.
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Export Controls
With heightened concerns over global safety and security, governments worldwide have increasingly introduced export controls on both tangible goods and intangible technologies that could have military applications.
