International Trade & Customs

Our International Trade & Customs Team at Suvanjali Legal Advisory provides comprehensive legal services in this dynamic field. We are equipped to navigate complex regulatory requirements, ensuring clients achieve their trade objectives with confidence and compliance.

International Trade

Our expertise in international trade supports clients in navigating global markets. Our services include:

• WTO Law & Policy: Providing strategic guidance on World Trade Organization (WTO) regulations, representing clients in WTO disputes, and assisting with trade policy negotiations to mitigate risks and leverage opportunities.
• Trade Remedies: Supporting anti-dumping, countervailing duties, and safeguard measures at bilateral (under FTAs) and multilateral levels, with representation in appeals at CESTAT, High Courts, and the Supreme Court.
• Non-Tariff Barriers: Advising on compliance with technical standards, sanitary and phytosanitary measures (SPS), and environmental regulations, securing certifications from BIS, Legal Metrology, FSSAI, and CDSCO.
• International Trading Agreements/Arrangements: Structuring agreements with strategic contract terms, jurisdiction, governing law, and dispute resolution mechanisms, incorporating Incoterms for clear allocation of costs and risks.
• Public International Law: Guiding clients on treaty obligations and international agreements, ensuring compliance with bilateral and multilateral legal standards.
• Foreign Trade Policy: Advising on India’s foreign trade policies, including SEZs, EOUs, export controls, and FTP benefits like EPCG, Advance Authorization, and Duty Drawback, optimizing trade benefits while ensuring compliance.

Customs

Our customs services ensure seamless compliance and efficient cross-border transactions. We offer:

• Customs Compliance: Evaluating compliance with customs regulations, identifying risks, and implementing corrective measures for smooth import and export processes.
• Classification of Goods: Guiding on Harmonized System (HS) classification, ensuring accurate tariff and duty determinations, and optimizing eligibility for preferential trade agreements.
• Dispute Resolution: Representing clients in customs disputes, handling show cause responses, appeals, and litigation before customs authorities, CESTAT, High Courts, and the Supreme Court.

Regulatory

Our regulatory services support clients in navigating trade-related regulations, offering:

• Product Standards/Non-Tariff Measures: Advising on non-tariff barriers like BIS standards, Quality Control Orders, packaging, labeling, mandatory testing, and local content requirements to protect domestic markets.
• Policy Advocacy: Engaging with ministries and government bodies to influence trade policies, ensuring regulations align with clients’ business needs.
• International Trade and Environment: Providing counsel on carbon laws, emissions trading, and environmental regulations like carbon border adjustments, ensuring compliance with sustainability goals.