Customs law

Customs law is a branch of law that regulates social relations in the process and in connection with the movement of goods, cargo, luggage and vehicles across the customs border of a state.

Customs law regulations govern:

- the content of customs policy and customs affairs;

- the organisation of customs affairs; service in customs authorities and institutions;

- the status of goods and vehicles moved across the customs border of a state;

- the procedure for customs control;

- the declaration of goods;

- customs operations in maritime and river transport;

- the transport, storage and disposal of goods that are under customs control;

- entrepreneurial activity in the field of customs affairs;

- the concept and types of customs regimes;

- the specifics of the passage and taxation of goods that cross the customs border;

- collection of duties on goods moving across the customs border of the country;

- customs privileges;

- investigation and administrative and jurisdictional activities of customs authorities;

- liability for violation of customs rules;

- proceedings in cases of violation of customs rules.

We provide the following types of legal services in the field of customs law:

• Representing clients in court in cases involving administrative liability for customs violations.

• Appealing against actions/inaction/acts of customs authorities, including in court.

• Assessment of the legality of customs actions aimed at prohibiting the release of goods, requesting the submission of additional documents.

• Advising clients on their actions in connection with the adjustment of customs value.

• Preparation of legal opinions on preferential taxation when moving goods across the customs border of Ukraine;

• Development of rules of conduct for the client to prevent unjustified violations of administrative offences.

• Advising the client on legislation on currency regulation and customs control.

• Legal examination of all documents available to the client: foreign economic contracts, commercial and other documents, in order to minimise possible customs risks.

• Practical assistance in preparing the documents required for the movement of goods across the state border.

• Representing the client's interests before the customs authorities.

• Drafting complaints, statements, requests and other legal documents for the prompt resolution of disputes with the customs authorities.

• Representation of the client's interests in all judicial bodies when considering customs disputes.

• Assistance in the refund of customs payments.

Our international trade specialists provide advice and represent the interests of clients, taking into account the main aspects of customs regulation.