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Welcome to our web site and thank
you for taking the time to learn more about our
firm. Global Customs Compliance Ltd has helped define the
practice of customs and international trade consultancy
in the European Union, and is now also doing
so around the world. Our approach has been one
that attempts to apply the energy, experience
and resourcefulness of our experienced customs
and international trade practitioners to the
task of ensuring the success of our clients.
As you will see from the site, we have achieved
that objective in countless industry sectors.
In doing so, we have not only sought to build
a reputation for excellence, but to identify
the opportunities and resolve the challenges
necessary for the business success of our clients.
The International Trading Environment
The value of world merchandise exports
runs into US$ trillions. Goods will cross borders
many times before they are turned into final
products; these value-added processes will complicate
duty assessment. Increased competition
and more markets are causing pressures for lower
tariffs, fewer border restrictions, and reduced
processing requirements, whilst industry processes
and competition are demanding speed, which clashes
with customs procedures and requirements. There
is more multinational and organized criminal
activity, including terrorism, trans-border crime
and smuggling. There is increased attention to
health and safety; trademark infringement, counterfeiting,
theft and child labour. It is in this fast moving
climate that our clients must operate and compete.
What’s our focus?
Global Customs Compliance Ltd focuses on three often overlooked
overheads associated with the global supply chain:
- International
Freight - on average, the costs
of international distribution (transportation,
warehousing,
the cost of holding inventory, etc) equate
to 5% of turnover. Source, Herbert
W. Davies & Co.
- Import Duties - import
duties and customs compliance costs can
increase the landed price of goods by over
100%.
- International
Trade Process - paper documentation
is estimated to account for 3.5% to 7%
of the total
value of the goods. Due to typing
and other errors, this amount can increase
to 10% to 15%. Source, EU COST
306 final report (1989).
By focusing on these costs we assist our clients
to increase profits and deliver enhanced shareholder
value.
What do we deliver?
We offer a vast array of customs and international
trade solutions that deliver inter alia:
- Enhanced
customs compliance
- Reduced
administration costs
- Optimised
stock management
- Reduced
international freight costs
- Improved
service levels
- Reduced
import duties
- Improved
management information
- Sustainable
best of breed processes
- Improved
net margins
- Increased
competitive advantage
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