Customs Routines - Why ?

Customs Routines - Why?

Ineligible use of Customs Routines leads to incomplete and incorrect

• Customs Declarations and 
• Information about other customs related activities.
• Classification of the goods -> Tariff code -> Customs value.

Lack of routines for informing customs authorities about identified irregularities in compliance with customs requirements.

Lack of control while representing through Third Parties

Licenses for import/export connected to Commercial Policy measures


Customs Routines - Solution

Setting up formal procedures to verify the accuracy of customs data leading to customs value for specific clients with regards to

1. Classification of goods, origin, valuation method, etc.
2. Standard procedures to record licenses, its registration and validity
3. Procedures to ensure the use of goods are consistent with the license
4. Any preferential treatment under a convention or international agreement;
5. Any notification of any irregularities to customs authorities.

Routines to check third parties work with regards to above points.
 Note: It is not sufficient to rely completely on outsourced services.

• Verification of the competence of the representative used;
• Specific contractual provisions to control customs data in case of outsourcing for completing customs declarations

Standards for Reporting Irregularities