Customs

Trade in goods with foreign countries is strictly regulated by customs law and the EU Customs Code, the issues involved are quite complex and are customarily linked to legal regulations relating to tax law, and often to regulations in the fields of veterinary medicine, the protection of protected species, sanitary law or those relating to the Civil Code and the Penal Code. The basic regulations are regulated and extended by numerous implementing and delegated acts.

Customs law can be distinguished from other branches primarily in terms of its subject matter – it is the law that deals with charges for goods in connection with their import and export across a country’s customs borders, as well as their transit through its customs territory.

The competence of our customs experts is based on more than 20 years of experience in customs law gained in customs authorities (Main Customs Office and customs chambers). The team is led by experienced practitioners with customs agent qualifications, previously serving corporations, as well as former employees of large entities related to the TSL industry (transport, forwarding, logistics). Their specialisation concerns the entire foreign trade of goods in all customs procedures as well as modes of transport. The experience gained both on the side of the customs authorities and on the side of traders guarantees a holistic approach to customs issues.

We advise on the optimal application of customs procedures. After all, procedures are made up of a multitude of minor steps, the complexity of which is known to anyone who has to deal with this subject. Therefore, if we had to indicate in detail what we can offer you, it would primarily be advice:

• when setting up temporary storage facilities, bonded warehouses
• for customs clearance
• in the process of becoming an approved exporter
• when completing Intrastat declarations
• on the preparation of long-term declarations of origin
• with regard to obtaining an AEO certificate
• when using the operation of customs IT systems

Our support does not end there. In addition to the above there is also:

• procedure for the application for binding tariff information (BTI)
• consultation on traceability
• procedure for a request for binding information on origin (WIP)
• advice on the marketing of medical devices
• drafting of applications and letters to the authorities of the National Tax Administration and Border Control authorities
• foreign trade proceedings
• advice on obtaining authorisation to use simplified procedures or special procedures
• preparation of opinions and information on the application of customs legislation

Our law firm also conducts regular training courses and workshops on changes in indirect tax legislation, among other things, customs duties. Please do not hesitate to contact us.