Customs & Foreign Trade Policy

Trade Clarity. Global Reach.

Businesses engaged in cross-border trade must navigate a layered framework of customs duties, valuation rules, and foreign trade policy incentives designed to promote exports and regulate imports. India offers a range of schemes, from duty exemption and remission programmes to export promotion incentives and special economic zone benefits, that can materially improve the competitiveness of an import-export business when used correctly. Understanding which schemes apply and how to comply with their conditions is essential for any company trading internationally.

Why This Matters

Foreign trade policy benefits come with strict eligibility conditions, documentation requirements, and export obligations, and failing to meet them can result in denial of benefits, demand notices, or penalties. At the same time, businesses that are unaware of available schemes may end up paying more duty than necessary, directly affecting their margins in competitive export markets. Getting customs and trade policy right is therefore both a compliance necessity and a genuine opportunity for cost savings.

How We Help

Duty Exemption and Remission Scheme Advisory

We help businesses identify and apply for schemes such as Advance Authorization, Duty-Free Import Authorization, and Duty Drawback, managing the documentation and export obligations that come with each.

Export Promotion and Incentive Scheme Support

We assist with applications and compliance under export promotion schemes, including capital goods schemes and remission-based incentive programmes, ensuring benefits are claimed correctly and on time.

Special Economic Zone and Bonded Warehouse Compliance

We support businesses operating in special economic zones, export-oriented units, and similar bonded arrangements with the setup, ongoing compliance, and reporting these structures require.

Customs Valuation, Refunds, and Dispute Resolution

We advise on customs valuation matters, pursue refunds of excess duty paid, and represent businesses in disputes with customs authorities, including matters connected to anti-dumping duty and free trade agreement benefits.

Who Needs This

• Exporters seeking to maximise available incentive schemes
• Importers looking to manage and reduce customs duty costs
• Units operating within special economic zones or bonded facilities
• Businesses facing customs valuation disputes or refund claims

Our Approach

We track changes to foreign trade policy and customs regulations closely, translating them into practical guidance that helps clients capture available benefits while staying fully compliant with the conditions attached. Our support spans the full trade cycle, from scheme selection and application through to ongoing compliance and, where needed, dispute resolution.

Get in Touch

To discuss how we can support you with customs and foreign trade policy matters, write to us at info@agarwalurs.com.