Every player in the world of international trade faces daily operation challenges that can lead to unforeseen and complex questions. STC offers advisory and consultancy services to mitigate risks and ensure compliant and efficient movement of goods.
The Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) authorization can provide significant benefits for your business operations. Fewer inspections, lower financial guarantees, and faster supply chain processes. STC offers guidance throughout the entire process — from gap analysis and action plan to written procedures and setting up the control framework.
By utilizing customs simplifications, supply chain processes can be efficiently supported. Think about transit, customs warehouse, Inward Processing, or an excise warehouse (AGP) authorization. STC provides the knowledge and support to obtain and embed the authorizations within your organization.
Correct classification of goods is essential to comply with customs and non-fiscal regulations and to optimize tax burdens. STC offers classification advice, second opinions and assistance with Binding Tariff Information (BTI) applications — providing certainty for three years.
A poorly substantiated customs value may lead to incorrect duty assessments upon import. STC can perform the valuation or assist you during assessments by the national Valuation Team, applying relevant legislation and Incoterms correctly.
In addition to classification and value, origin is one of the three pillars for duties upon import. STC advises on preferential and non-preferential origin, trade agreements such as EU-UK TCA and CETA, and your long-term trade strategy.
Software tools are normally quite static and not suited to adapt quickly to operational exceptions. STC partners with niche suppliers of flexible customs and trade compliance tools and provides implementation and embedding services.
Excise duties represent a significant cost for companies handling excise goods. STC guides you through the complexities of excise duties, helping you optimize your supply chain and reduce risk.
When dual-use goods are exported from the EU, they may be subject to licensing requirements. STC handles both the assessment and classification of goods as dual-use and manages the export licence application process.
STC assists in preparing the AEO Full audit — ensuring your customs processes are consistent, demonstrable and in control, exactly what customs authorities expect from an AEO-certified operator.