What we do

• Solutions to problems incurred in the movement of goods; - rules of origin, valuation, duty concessions, tariff classifications, duty drawback, interpretation of trade agreements, advice on international trade and customs requirements, non-tariff barriers, standards and phytosanitary requirements;
  
  
• Advice on mechanisms to maintain and increase market share; dumping, countervailing, temporary safeguards, dominance, competitor analysis;
  
  
• Economic and financial analysis, market research;
  
  
• Programmes to maintain and increase competitive advantage; labelling, standards, environmental regulations, climate change policies;
  
  
• Reducing importation/exportation costs; - auditing import/export documentation to minimise payment of duties and obtain duty refunds, structures to minimise the value for duty;
  
  
• Expert advice on developing and changing government policy to minimise business costs and maximise opportunities;
  
  
• Representations to parliamentary committees;
  
  
• Appearances before the Customs Appeal Authority;
  
  
• Assisting law and accountancy practices in the practical application and administration of competition and trade and Customs related law;
  
  
• Providing support to general litigation;
  
  
• Assisting in the formation of investment proposals;
  
  
• Free Trade Agreements, Closer Economic Partnerships;
  
  
• Customs and VAT/GST matters.