Increasing trade volumes together with greater scrutiny of cross border flows and a focus on compliance with export controls and import regulations can combine to create significant challenges to your supply chain. In today’s global economy, moving goods internationally can be a complex and costly activity. More than ever before, effective management of customs and international trade issues is crucial to maintaining competitive advantage.
Our global network of Customs and International Trade (CIT) professionals can help you to operate more effectively in moving goods around the world. We can develop and implement strategies to help you to manage duty costs by utilizing free trade agreements, special programs, and transactional structuring. We can help you proactively manage the risks of global trade, improve your international trade compliance and increase the operational effectiveness of your supply chains. Our core offerings include strategic planning to manage customs and excise duties; trade compliance reviews for imports and exports; internal controls and process improvement; and participation in customs supply chain security programs.
Our talented people develop proactive, pragmatic and integrated strategies that help you to address the challenges of doing business in today’s global environment and help your business achieve its potential. It’s how Ernst & Young makes a difference.
TradeWatch December 2009
The December 2009 edition of TradeWatch (pdf, 1.3mb) from Ernst & Young's Customs & International Trade professionals takes a look at European Commission proposals to remove their current interpretation of the First sale for export customs valuation, as well as providing customs and trade news from around the world.
Traction: the road to customs control
This new automotive report (pdf, 3mb) from Ernst & Young focuses on the often overlooked area of customs risks, where mega trends have a direct impact and where program implementation can position a company for profit. At a time of unprecedented challenge in the global automotive industry, getting the customs strategy right as never been so important.
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