Customs regulations govern import duties, valuation, classification, exemptions, and documentation. Mistakes trigger heavy penalties, audits, show-cause notices, seizure of goods, and long legal disputes.

We support importers, exporters, manufacturers, and logistics companies in handling customs queries, classification issues, valuation disputes, exemptions, licensing, and litigation before customs authorities and tribunals. Our solutions combine legal expertise, trade knowledge, and technical HS code understanding.

Common Customs Issues We Handle

Classification & HS Code Disputes:
Incorrect classification leading to excess duty, rejection of exemption, or notices.

Valuation & Under-Invoicing Allegations:
Disputes involving transaction value, related-party pricing, rule-based valuation, and special valuation branches (SVB).

Duty Exemption & Notification Compliance:
Issues related to EPCG, Advance Authorization, MEIS/RoDTEP claims, and misuse allegations.

Search, Seizure & Detention Cases:
Representation during raids, detention of goods, provisional release, and bond/bank guarantee procedures.

Show Cause Notices (SCN):
Drafting replies, personal hearings, evidence presentation, and legal arguments.

Post-Clearance Audits & Investigations:
Handling queries, document review, record compliance, and settlement of objections.

Why Customs Disputes Need Expert Handling

Customs matters involve technical tariff rules, international trade norms, and strict timelines. A weak reply or wrong classification immediately leads to penalties, confiscation, and litigation.