Service · Pre-import compliance audit
Pre-import compliance audit
A 48-hour deep-dive on your shipment: correct HS chapter, applicable duty rate, CBAM emissions reporting (steel/cement/fertilizer from Jan 2027), restricted-goods checks, REACH for chemicals, FSSAI for spices, BIS for electronics. Result: a written advisory you can show to your buyer + your customs broker.
What we do
- HS code verification against UK tariff schedule
- UK Sanctions List + OFAC + EU consolidated check on counterparties
- REACH (chemicals), CE/UKCA (electronics), FSSAI (food), BIS (electrical) flags
- CBAM emissions reporting requirement check (UK CBAM live 1 Jan 2027)
- Documentation completeness check (CoO, packing list, invoice, MSDS, etc.)
- Written advisory PDF with sources
What we need from you
- Commodity description + technical spec sheet
- Origin country + manufacturer name
- Intended HS code (or we'll classify)
- Buyer + seller company names for sanctions screening
Indicative fee guide
| Line item | From | To | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| HS classification audit | £95 | £250 | flat |
| Counterparty sanctions scan | £45 | £95 | flat |
| CBAM applicability assessment | £195 | £450 | flat |
| Written advisory PDF | £145 | £295 | flat |
Indicative ranges; exact fees confirmed on the quote.
Typical turnaround: Advisory delivered within 48 working hours.