SEZ, Customs & Foreign Trade Law

SEZ Compliance, Customs Disputes & CEPA/FTA Advisory

We provide strategic advisory to exporters, importers, and manufacturing units on Special Economic Zone regulations, customs compliance, and preferential trade agreements to optimise cross-border operations and mitigate regulatory risk.

Our Services

• SEZ Compliance Advisory
  • Net Foreign Exchange (NFE) computation and compliance monitoring.
  • Advisory on Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) sale approvals.
  • Preparation and filing of Annual Performance Reports (APR).
• Customs Valuation & Disputes
  • Representation in customs valuation disputes and assessments.
  • Advisory on Special Valuation Branch (SVB) investigations.
  • Handling transaction value challenges and duty reassessments.
• Preferential Trade Agreements (CEPA/FTA)
  • Advisory on India–Korea CEPA and India–UAE CEPA benefits.
  • Analysis of preferential tariff eligibility and utilisation.
  • Compliance strategy for FTA-based import/export structuring.
• HS Classification & Rules of Origin
  • HS classification advisory, including Chapters 15 and 38.
  • Rules of Origin analysis for preferential tariff claims.
  • Special focus on FAME and biodiesel-related classification issues.
• CAROTAR 2020 Compliance
  • Advisory on Proof of Origin requirements under CAROTAR 2020.
  • Documentation review and compliance support for customs verification.
  • Risk mitigation in preferential duty claims and origin disputes.

Industry Focus

Exporters, importers, SEZ units, manufacturing companies, commodity traders, and logistics operators engaged in cross-border trade.