Recover the duties you're owed.
Providing professional consultancy on import/export procedures, Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS), quota entitlements, concessionary imports, Duty Drawback (DDB) revision/fixation, Input-Output Ratios (IORs), customs audits, and reconciliation of imported inputs under concessionary regimes.
The practice at a glance
One specialist. Five schemes.
Not a general accountant. A dedicated customs-facilitation practice — the areas where importers and exporters run into the most difficulty under the EFS scheme.
Built to survive audit
Ratios, records, and replies to observations and show-cause notices that hold up under scrutiny.
Statute-grounded
Every engagement tied to the rule it lives under.
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Five areas of customs and export facilitation, each carried from eligibility and registration through documentation, filing, and audit defense.
Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS)
Import your inputs free of duties and taxes against export commitments — set up correctly and kept audit-ready from the first consignment.
Discuss EFS- Compliances for EFS licence
- IOR preparation and revision (raw material consumption analysis)
- EFS record maintenance
- Audit assistance and replies
Duty Drawback (DDB) — rate revision & fixation
Recover the duty incidence built into your exported goods, claimed at the correct product-wise rates instead of quietly left on the table.
Discuss drawback- Eligibility review for fixation or revision of DDB rates (individual or standard)
- Product-wise drawback rates
- Compliance with applicable SROs
Quota entitlements & concessionary imports
Claim the reduced and zero duty rates your goods legitimately qualify for — with the eligibility work and documentation to back it.
Discuss concessions- Eligibility assessments for duty exemptions and concessions
- Documentation review
- Compliance guidance
- Audit preparation
Customs Audit & Compliance
Go into any post-clearance audit prepared, and answer observations and show-cause notices from a position that holds.
Discuss audits- Pre-audit compliance reviews
- Internal audit of records
- Risk assessment
- Replies to observations & notices
- Procedure and documentation guidance
Input-Output Ratios (IORs) for EFS and quota entitlements
Defensible ratios grounded in real consumption and wastage — the backbone of every EFS claim, built to survive scrutiny.
Discuss IORs- Preparation of new IORs
- Revision of existing IORs
- Consumption and wastage analysis
- Production process evaluation
- Supporting technical documentation
From first call to ongoing cover
Consultation
A call to understand your operations, exports, and current exposure. No obligation.
Review & assessment
I go through your records, eligibility, IORs, and risk to find what's recoverable and what's exposed.
Filing & preparation
Registrations, claims, IORs, documentation, and replies — prepared and filed correctly the first time.
Ongoing support
Continuous compliance, audit defense, and IOR revisions as your production and the rules change.
Questions exporters ask
Am I eligible for EFS, and how do I register?
Most manufacturing exporters qualify. I confirm your eligibility against the current rules, then handle registration, user categorisation, and the initial input-output ratios — so you can start importing inputs duty-free without missteps.
How are duty drawback rates decided for my product?
Rates are notified product-wise. I map your goods to the correct classification and rate, then build the documentation so claims are paid at the right amount rather than quietly under-claimed.
What records do I need to survive a customs audit?
Consumption records, IORs, import and export reconciliation, and the scheme-specific registers. I review what you have against what auditors actually ask for and close the gaps before an audit is raised.
Can you revise IORs that Customs has questioned?
Yes. I re-derive the ratios from actual consumption and wastage, evaluate the production process, and prepare the technical documentation needed to defend the revised figures.
Do my goods qualify for Fifth Schedule concessions?
Often, depending on classification and end-use conditions. I assess eligibility, review documentation, and advise on the compliance needed to claim reduced or zero duty correctly.
How do you work, and how are fees structured?
Engagements are scoped after the first consultation — a one-off filing, audit support, or an ongoing retainer. You get a clear scope and fee before any work begins.
Let's talk about your exports
Tell me what you export and where you are with your schemes. The first consultation is a straightforward conversation, not a sales pitch.