International trade is a dynamic field that requires strong knowledge of legislation, customs procedures, and risks.
M&S provides comprehensive legal support, helping your business navigate international trade effectively. We help ensure that your goods cross Ukraine’s customs border smoothly and securely.
What we offer:
In today's world of trade, logistics is the foundation of success. We develop effective logistics solutions tailored to your business, shipment volumes, and supply routes.
Our solutions will help you: optimize supply chains, reduce costs, speed up delivery, and improve your company’s efficiency.
We provide expert support in the following aspects:
We help businesses operate safely and effectively in international trade, reducing risks and costs while ensuring fast customs clearance.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The customs value of goods imported into Ukraine is determined by the declarant, based on a contract, invoice, transport documents, etc. All documents must comply with the requirements of the Customs Code (Article 53 Part 2).
The customs office verifies the correctness of the calculation. If the documents raise doubts, for example if they contain discrepancies, signs of falsification, or lack information about the actual value of the goods, the customs office has the right to:
- request additional supporting documents;
- compare the declared value with similar goods;
- verify whether the declared characteristics match the actual inspection results.
‼️ What does this mean for business? If all requirements are not taken into account at the stage of preparation for import, there is an increased risk of cargo delays, additional charges, or disputes with customs. Our specialists help prepare documents in a way that avoids such situations.
Determining the product code according to the UKT FEA is the responsibility of the declarant. The declarant submits the product for customs clearance with a code that corresponds to its exact description, composition, functionality, and technical characteristics.
What is important:
- the code must be selected based on the most accurate description of the product;
- the product’s characteristics are decisive for classification according to the UKT FEA;
- incorrect classification can lead to fines, delays, and additional customs payments.
Customs authorities may check the correctness of the code and, if necessary, request documents, technical documentation, or samples. Such documents may include technical specifications, conditions, catalogs, drawings, or manufacturer’s certificates.
❗️ What should businesses know? Determining the code is not just a formality. Customs duties, VAT, rates, and restrictions depend on it. We support our clients in the process of selecting codes to help them avoid typical mistakes that cost time and money.
The essential terms of a foreign trade contract that affect customs clearance are the subject matter, price, and duration of the contract. The subject of the contract must specify the name (nomenclature, assortment) and quantity of the goods, as well as the requirements for their quality.
The price of goods in the contract is determined per unit of measurement, including a breakdown of its components.
The terms of the contract take precedence over the Incoterms rules, which regulate only the terms of delivery (transfer of risks) and do not determine the price of the goods.
These terms form the basis for determining the classification of goods and their customs value, and therefore the amount of customs duties. They also affect the application of non-tariff measures in foreign trade and official control procedures.