(1) Customs and International Trade Advisory Services
Customs duty is a tax levied on imported goods at the time of importation, and it is considered as part of the cost of sales. However, the actual amount of customs duty incurred is often overlooked and not properly understood, as it is included in the cost of sales and cannot be readily identified from financial statements.
Many companies delegate customs duties to their procurement staff without establishing a comprehensive understanding of customs costs throughout the organization. We believe that there is significant room for companies to enhance their competitiveness by effectively managing customs duties. Our dedicated team is committed to assisting you in visualizing your customs costs and establishing an appropriate compliance system within your company.
Our services
Customs Consultation Service |
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Import Compliance Support |
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Visualization of Customs Costs |
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HS classification |
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Customs Valuation |
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Customs Audit Assistance |
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Tariff Rate Research Service, Trade Statistics Research Service |
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(2) FTA Advisory Services
Japan's Free Trade Agreements (FTA) and Economic Partnership Agreements (EPA) have expanded considerably with the conclusion of agreements such as RCEP, TPP11, and Japan-EU. However, many companies have yet to fully leverage the benefits of free trade.
To enjoy preferential tariff rates under FTA/EPA agreements, companies need to establish a compliance system that adheres to the rules of each agreement and involves document preparation related to the country of origin. However, due to the time and cost required to understand and manage these rules, many companies have chosen not to utilize FTAs/EPAs.
While it is understandable for companies to make a business decision based on the economic rationale of tariff benefits and the cost of origin control, the reality is that many companies struggle to accurately assess the economic viability of such decisions.
Our team is here to assist you in making informed go/no-go decisions regarding the application of FTAs/EPAs. If you decide to proceed, we will work closely with you to maximize tariff benefits and introduce management systems and methods that minimize administrative costs.
Our services
FTA/EPA Consultation Service |
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Impact Study on Customs Cost |
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Support Preparation of Certificate of Origin |
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FTA/EPA Verification Audit Assistance |
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FTA/EPA Origin Compliance Review |
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Supplier Training |
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FTA/EPA Cost-Saving Review |
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FTA/EPA, Customs and International Trade Advisory Services
ACP Service, Attorney for Customs Procedure
Customs Support for Transfer Pricing Adjustments