International Trade & Customs Law

Advisory and disputes across customs, foreign trade and WTO matters — classification, valuation, FTAs, anti-dumping and DGFT.

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Overview

Understanding International Trade & Customs Law

Global trade opportunities come with increasingly complex regulatory, customs, and compliance requirements. Businesses involved in importing, exporting, manufacturing, logistics, e-commerce, and cross-border supply chains must navigate a wide range of laws governing customs duties, tariff classification, valuation, export controls, trade remedies, free trade agreements, and international trade regulations. In India, international trade is regulated through the Customs Act, 1962, Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992, Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), DGFT regulations, WTO obligations, and numerous bilateral and multilateral Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). Errors in classification, valuation, origin declarations, licensing, or export compliance can lead to significant duty demands, penalties, investigations, shipment detentions, and business disruptions. Our international trade and customs law team advises importers, exporters, manufacturers, logistics companies, multinational corporations, e-commerce businesses, and industry associations on customs compliance, trade strategy, regulatory approvals, and dispute resolution. We help businesses minimize risks, optimize trade benefits, and navigate complex domestic and international trade regulations with confidence.
What We Cover

Key Highlights

Optimized Customs Duty & Tax Planning
Strong Protection Against Regulatory Penalties
Strategic Import & Export Compliance Support
Maximization of FTA & Trade Incentive Benefits
Efficient Resolution of Customs Disputes
Specialized Trade Remedy & Anti-Dumping Expertise
End-to-End DGFT & Export Control Advisory
Comprehensive International Trade Risk Management
Our Process

How We Help You

A straightforward, transparent path from first call to resolution.

1Assessment

Review the transaction, classification and applicable duties / incentives.

2Compliance / Filing

Advisory, licensing or representation before customs / DGFT.

3Dispute Resolution

Reply to show-cause notices; appeal to CESTAT and beyond.

FAQs

Common Questions

Everything you need to know before you begin

Through the departmental appellate hierarchy and then the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), with further appeal to the High Court / Supreme Court on questions of law.

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