Advisory Services
Customs Consultancy
Professional advisory for complex customs matters — assessments, refunds, Show Cause Notices, SVB challenges and appeal proceedings before Customs and CESTAT.
Beyond Clearance
Customs Advisory Services
Customs Consultancy Services go far beyond routine import/export clearance. They provide professional advisory and representation for businesses facing complex regulatory situations — from disputed assessments and duty recovery to Show Cause Notices and formal appeals.
ISLF's customs consultancy team has extensive experience navigating disputes with customs authorities, representing clients before Commissioners and CESTAT, and resolving long-standing valuation and classification issues.
- Finalization of assessment for clearances under provisional assessment or protest basis.
- Claiming refunds and long-standing duty drawback from Customs.
- Assistance to respond to Show Cause Notices (SCN) from Customs till adjudication.
- Appeals before Customs authorities — Commissioner (Appeals) and CESTAT.
- Challenges towards valuation / processing and finalization of SVB (Special Valuation Branch).
- Assessment, inspection and examination of break-bulk cargo.
- Vessel chartering advisory.
- Advisory on import/export policy classifications and duty structures.
- Resolution of disputes over mis-classification of goods.
- Assistance with re-assessment and correction of demand notices.
Common Issues We Resolve
- Disputes over HS Code classification
- Valuation disagreements with customs
- Pending duty drawback claims
- Unexplained SCNs and demands
- CESTAT appeals and representations
- SVB proceedings for related-party imports
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