When do you require a customs law attorney?
Customs law can affect any cross-border trade in goods. An error in tariff classification, origin determination, or customs valuation often only becomes apparent during an audit, carrying the risk of additional customs duties, VAT assessment, and penalties. For controlled goods (dual-use items, weapons, sanctions, cultural goods), this constitutes a highly sensitive agenda. Proactive legal analysis and high-quality documentation protect both the business model and the client's reputation before the customs administration and other authorities.
When do you require a customs law attorney?
Customs law can affect any cross-border trade in goods. An error in tariff classification, origin determination, or customs valuation often only becomes apparent during an audit, carrying the risk of additional customs duties, VAT assessment, and penalties. For controlled goods (dual-use items, weapons, sanctions, cultural goods), this constitutes a highly sensitive agenda. Proactive legal analysis and high-quality documentation protect both the business model and the client's reputation before the customs administration and other authorities.
When do you require a customs law attorney?
Customs law can affect any cross-border trade in goods. An error in tariff classification, origin determination, or customs valuation often only becomes apparent during an audit, carrying the risk of additional customs duties, VAT assessment, and penalties. For controlled goods (dual-use items, weapons, sanctions, cultural goods), this constitutes a highly sensitive agenda. Proactive legal analysis and high-quality documentation protect both the business model and the client's reputation before the customs administration and other authorities.
When do you need
a customs law attorney?
Customs law can affect any cross-border trade in goods. An error in the classification of goods, in the determination of origin, or in the customs value often becomes apparent only during an audit, raising the risk of additional customs duties, VAT, and penalties. For controlled goods (dual-use items, weapons, sanctions list items, cultural goods), this constitutes a highly sensitive issue.
Timely legal analysis and high-quality documentation protect both the business model and the client's reputation before the customs administration and other authorities.
Typical Scenarios We Handle
Criminal Law Overlap
Customs Inspection and Dispute Over Tariff Classification
Customs Inspection and Dispute Over Tariff Classification
Tariff classification, origin, customs value
Reassessment of customs duty and VAT on imports
Reassessment of customs duty and VAT on imports
Particularly in the case of cross-border transactions involving the EU and third countries
Customs procedures with economic impact
Customs procedures with economic impact
Outward or inward processing, temporary admission procedure, transit procedure
Sanctions and Trade Restrictions
Sanctions and Trade Restrictions
EU and OFAC Sanctions, Ultimate Beneficial Owner Screening
Dual-use goods
Dual-use goods
Authorization for the export of dual-use goods and technologies
Authorized Economic Operator (AEO)
Authorized Economic Operator (AEO)
Obtaining AEO-C, AEO-S, and AEO-F status
Criminal Law Overlap
Suspicion of customs evasion, violation of the sanctions regime
Who our services
are for
Importers and Exporters
Trade with third countries, specifics regarding sensitive goods
Importers and Exporters
Trade with third countries, specifics regarding sensitive goods
Manufacturing Companies
Classification of products, origin of goods, structure of supply chains
Manufacturing Companies
Classification of products, origin of goods, structure of supply chains
Logistics and Transport Companies
Customs representation and liability for declaration
Logistics and Transport Companies
Customs representation and liability for declaration
Technology and Defense Companies
Dual-use items, sanctions, export licenses
Technology and Defense Companies
Dual-use items, sanctions, export licenses
Entities involved in sanctions screening
Compliance with EU and US Sanctions
Entities involved in sanctions screening
Compliance with EU and US Sanctions
AEO Status Applicants
Strategic Qualification for Long-Term Benefits
AEO Status Applicants
Strategic Qualification for Long-Term Benefits
What we will do for you
We will assess the correct classification of goods under the Combined Nomenclature, determine their origin, and evaluate the rules of preferential origin and the impact of trade agreements. The result is a robust basis for your customs declaration, minimizing the risk of dispute.
We will assess the correct classification of goods under the Combined Nomenclature, determine their origin, and evaluate the rules of preferential origin and the impact of trade agreements. The result is a robust basis for your customs declaration, minimizing the risk of dispute.
We guide the client through customs proceedings and prepare statements on inspection protocols, appeals, and administrative lawsuits. We represent the client in proceedings before customs authorities, the General Directorate of Customs, and administrative courts.
We guide the client through customs proceedings and prepare statements on inspection protocols, appeals, and administrative lawsuits. We represent the client in proceedings before customs authorities, the General Directorate of Customs, and administrative courts.
How our cooperation works
1
Initial Consultation
We will map the goods, the supply chain, and the key risks.
2
Analysis and Audit of Customs Processes
We identify risk areas in declarations and compliance.
3
We will prepare the supporting documentation, internal policies, and processes.
We will prepare a contractual package, including escrow terms.
4
Active Representation
In proceedings, audits, and disputes with the customs administration.
5
Post-transaction care
We respond to legislative changes, new products, and suppliers.
How our cooperation works
1
Initial Consultation
We will map the goods, the supply chain, and the key risks.
3
Recommendations and Documentation
We will prepare the supporting documentation, internal policies, and processes.
5
Post-transaction care
We respond to legislative changes, new products, and suppliers.
2
Analysis and Audit
of Customs Processes
We identify risk areas in declarations and compliance.
4
Active Representation
In proceedings, audits, and disputes with the customs administration.
Examples of Our Work
Comprehensive representation of the client before the customs authority
Our team members represented the client before the customs authority; upon assuming representation, the customs proceedings were optimized through the utilization of special customs procedures with economic impact, thereby improving cash flow efficiency and creating scope for legitimate tax and customs savings.
Comprehensive representation of the client before the customs authority
Members of our team represented the client before the customs authority; upon assuming representation, the customs proceedings were optimized in such a manner that, through the utilization of special customs procedures with economic impact, cash flow was streamlined and scope was created for legal tax and customs savings.
Comprehensive representation of the client before the customs authority
Members of our team represented the client before the customs authority; upon assuming representation, the customs proceedings were optimized in such a manner that, through the utilization of special customs procedures with economic impact, cash flow was streamlined and scope was created for legal tax and customs savings.
Pavel Martiník, J.D., Ph.D.
Managing Partner
He represents clients in criminal defense proceedings with a cross-border element, particularly those involving financial crime. His academic background at the Faculty of Law of Charles University enables him to construct methodical arguments supported by legal doctrine.
Pavel Martiník, J.D., Ph.D.
Managing Partner
He represents clients in criminal defense proceedings with a cross-border element, particularly those involving financial crime. His academic background at the Faculty of Law of Charles University enables him to construct methodical arguments supported by legal doctrine.
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We are located in Prague, Vinohrady, just a few steps from the Náměstí Míru metro station. For routine matters, please send us an e-mail, complete our contact form, or call us to arrange an appointment. In the event of an urgent criminal matter, please contact our emergency hotline, available 24 hours a day.
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Martiník law firm, s.r.o.
Uruguayská 380/17
120 00 Prague 2 - Vinohrady
Inquiries and Consultations
We are located in Prague, Vinohrady, just a few steps from the Náměstí Míru metro station. For routine matters, please send us an e-mail, complete our contact form, or call us to arrange an appointment. In the event of an urgent criminal matter, please contact our emergency hotline, available 24 hours a day.
Prague Branch
Martiník law firm, s.r.o.
Uruguayská 380/17
120 00 Prague 2 - Vinohrady
Inquiries and Consultations
We are located in Prague, Vinohrady, just a few steps from the Náměstí Míru metro station. For routine matters, please send us an e-mail, complete our contact form, or call us to arrange an appointment. In the event of an urgent criminal matter, please contact our emergency hotline, available 24 hours a day.
Prague Branch
Martiník law firm, s.r.o.
Uruguayská 380/17
120 00 Prague 2 - Vinohrady
Inquiries and Consultations
We are located in Prague, Vinohrady, just a few steps from the Náměstí Míru metro station. For routine matters, please send us an e-mail, complete our contact form, or call us to arrange an appointment. In the event of an urgent criminal matter, please contact our emergency hotline, available 24 hours a day.
Prague Branch
Martiník law firm, s.r.o.
Uruguayská 380/17
120 00 Prague 2 - Vinohrady
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