Customs & International Trade
Trading products globally involves customs and other authorities Worldwide. Customs tariffs and indirect taxation directly affect costs and profits. International trade agreements and import and export regulations encompass many areas, ranging from food safety to dual use technology. Providing the proper documentation is essential to secure smooth passage.
Simmons & Simmons is one of few European firms to boast a Customs & International Trade Group. Centred in Rotterdam and Brussels, the firm's specialists can handle customs and trade issues in all EC jurisdictions. We provide advice to and representation of global clients on many types of customs and trade matters before national courts and administrations, the European Commission and the European courts and advise on compliance.