Services
AO Cust can assist with the following services:
Customs Broker Management
Customs Broker Selection
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Choosing the right customs broker based on expertise, services, and compliance with regulations in specific regions or industries.
Compliance Oversight
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Ensuring brokers adhere to customs regulations, tariffs, and documentation standards to prevent delays or penalties.
Operational Coordination
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Managing interactions between the broker, shipper, consignee, and customs authorities to ensure smooth clearance.
Performance Monitoring
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Evaluating the effectiveness, speed, and accuracy of the brokers services to maintain efficient supply chain operations.
Cost Management
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Negotiating fees and terms with brokers and tracking expensed to optimise logistics costs.
Development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)
Purpose and Scope:
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Define the objective of the procedure—what it aims to achieve.
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Specify the scope, including which teams, roles, or operations it applies to.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Outline each step required to complete the process in a logical, sequential manner.
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Include details such as tools, resources, or systems needed to perform the tasks.
Roles and Responsibilities:
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Clearly identify who is responsible for each step or decision point in the procedure.
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Define accountability to prevent ambiguity.
Compliance and Best Practices:
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Ensure the procedure aligns with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
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Record keeping
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Incorporate best practices to optimize efficiency and minimize errors.
Review and Approval:
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Ensure accuracy and practicality.
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Stakeholder approval before implementation.
Training and Updates:
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Identify training opportunities.
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Update regularly to reflect changes in processes or regulations.
General advice and guidance on international trade and customs matters
Development of a Customs Strategy
Roles and responsibly of the importer and or exporter
Import VAT deferral programs
Customs Classification, Valuation, and Origin
Free Trade Agreements and the Generalized System of Preferences
EU admissibility regulations (Market access, CBAM, EUDR, REACH)
Development and delivery of bespoke customs compliance training focused on your industry and circumstances, and speaking engagements
Import and Export compliance assessments
Compliance monitor
Seeking customs duty savings opportunities
Special customs program compliance assessments
Customs processing (inward, outward, end use)
Customs storage
