Post-clearance audits, appeals, court cases and AEO status

Customs Audit and Dispute Resolution

Overview

Representation in customs audits and disputes with the State Customs Committee in Azerbaijan, from objections and appeals to court.

We also build internal customs compliance programmes and help companies obtain Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status.

What We Offer

Scope of Services

01

Customs Audit Support

  • Representation of importers and exporters during post-clearance customs audits conducted by the State Customs Committee
  • Review of the company's customs compliance posture and identification of risks prior to audit
  • Preparation of responses to information requests and audit queries from customs authorities
  • Preparation of objections to draft customs audit findings and additional duty assessments
02

Administrative Appeals

  • Filing administrative complaints against decisions, actions, or inactions of customs officials to higher customs authorities
  • Preparation and filing of appeals against customs penalty decisions to the State Customs Committee
  • Representation during administrative review hearings before the State Customs Committee
03

Judicial Proceedings

  • Filing a claim in first-instance court against decisions and acts of the State Customs Committee
  • Representation of clients in court proceedings challenging customs duty assessments, seizures, and confiscations
  • Filing claims for recovery of unlawfully collected customs duties, fees, and penalties
  • Representation in proceedings related to customs offences and violations under the Administrative Offenses Code of AR
04

Customs Compliance Program

  • Customs compliance audit of the company's import/export operations (see also Legal Due Diligence)
  • Development of internal customs compliance procedures and manuals for import/export departments
  • Customs compliance training for logistics, procurement, and finance staff
  • Assistance in obtaining Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status from the State Customs Committee

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