The international movement of goods requires extensive advance planning of supply chains in order to evaluate and, where possible, reduce the impact of sanctions, as well as fiscal and environmental regulations on their flow, as well as to expedite trade, while still guaranteeing an accurate calculation of border taxes and respecting the safety and ethical requirements imposed by the European Union and national legislation.

The professionals in our Customs Law & Supply Chain Management practice take a multidisciplinary and strategic approach to providing ongoing, project-based support to both companies and customs agents.

This is aimed at:

• optimising internal procedures for customs management, including determining the preferential origin and classification of goods, and additional customs duties, such as those arising from the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) and the deforestation regulation (EUDR)
• simplifying commercial operations, including support with customs approved locations and special regimes and with obtaining certifications like AEO, REX and Authorised Exporter
• submitting enquiries to the customs authorities in order to obtain binding decisions, as well as providing legal assistance in the course of litigation with the public authorities following investigations into import and export operations