Upgrade your operations with our Consultancy & Advisory Services.
We provide expert advice on international customs matters, align business operations with regulatory compliance, and enhance your processes to maximise efficiency and cost-effectiveness now and in the future.
Discover and secure opportunities beyond your borders
There’s much more to clearing customs than filing import and export declarations. Our expert advice and services strengthen and improve your company’s entire customs and trade processes. We’ll help you identify and seize new trading opportunities, ensure your supply chain is working optimally and put compliance at the centre of every decision.
Give your customs process a clean bill of health
Our health check evaluates the extent to which your existing customs operations adhere to best practices. We conduct a thorough gap analysis to identify targeted improvements and work with you to implement changes in a timely manner.
This includes a gap analysis of staff training opportunities — which we can solve using the Gaston Schul Academy — and a technology evaluation, during which we assess where automation and other systems can streamline customs operations, reduce manual efforts, and enhance compliance.
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Objection and Appeal
Received a fine? We’ll help you appeal
The Customs Authorities aren’t always right. If your organisation is on the wrong end of a customs decision, our objection and appeal service is here to help.
Gaston Schul’s Customs & Trade Advisors can assist you with litigation in all customs matters. We are part of a network of renowned organisations in European customs law, national customs law and administrative law.
The combination of onsite support and deep customs knowledge makes Gaston Schul an invaluable partner. Their tailored support helps us turn regulatory requirements into workable solutions.
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Get Authorised with Gaston Schul
Our experts facilitate a range of customs-related authorisations and guarantees, and offer expert advice and support on various topics to help streamline and strengthen your global trade processes.
AEO Certification
Receive guidance and support with the AEO application process to facilitate faster trade by reducing physical and document-based controls
Customs Warehouse
Enables the deferral of duty and VAT payments until goods are released to the market, significantly aiding cash flow management for businesses
Inward Processing (IP)
Allows for the suspension of duties and taxes on goods that are imported for processing, which can be re-exported without ever incurring import costs
Outward Processing (OP)
Permits the temporary export of goods for processing abroad with either full or partial relief from duties when they are re-imported
Deferment Account Authorisation
Offers the ability to postpone payment of import duties and VAT, helping businesses to better manage working capital and cash flow
Transit Guarantees
Provides assurance to customs authorities that all duties and taxes will be covered in transit, facilitating smoother cross-border transportation of goods
VAT Support
Assists businesses in understanding and complying with VAT regulations, ensuring they can reclaim VAT where applicable
Temporary Admission
Allows for the temporary importation of goods without paying duties. This is beneficial for items that will be re-exported within a specific timeframe and not consumed within the market
Classification Support
We can complete a full classification review service on your product database, providing you with the correct commodity (HS) codes to ensure you`re always paying the right amount of duty
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Assistance
Assisting businesses with the administrative and financial requirements concerning CBAM regulations
Sanction Advice
Providing support and advice for businesses with regards to sanctions and their impact on international trade.
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