As the saying goes “prevention is better than cure”. Companies trading internationally need to understand the import/export processes together with the documentation that ports and customs authorities need to correctly declare, handle, and release their goods. Most customs issues arise from inaccurate and incomplete documentation, logistics problems, and regulatory non-compliance.
GTD guides companies on the specific customs and documentation requirements their products mandate, establishing blueprints to efficient trade and avoidance of customs delays. Guidance often includes but is not limited to:
Missing licenses or permits (for items like electronics, chemicals, or food); attempted import of restricted or prohibited goods; and unclear Incoterms can all cause disputes and delays.
GTD supports companies to resolve some of these issues and more.
Most customs issues arise from inaccurate and incomplete documentation, logistics problems, and regulatory non-compliance.
GTD guides companies on the specific customs and documentation requirements their products mandate, establishing blueprints to efficient trade and avoidance of customs delays.
GTD works with companies to help them benefit from free trade, accurately calculating and determining the origin of their goods, locating and interpreting the particular PSR within the trade agreement, and determining whether origin requirements are met.
Some goods are sensitive, strategic, and / or subject to control; these goods can require a license or certificate in order to be traded internationally. GTD helps companies understand and obtain the correct documentation to move their goods, as well as ensuring their internal records and processes comply with the relevant authorities’ requirements
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