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Classification

With four decades of experience, we resolve complex classification of goods disputes with precisions and strategic insights. We represent clients at every stage of proceedings, before various judicial fora, from adjudicating authorities up to the Supreme Court.

We ensure precise HSN (Harmonised System of Nomenclature) classification to facilitate compliant trade, assess tariffs, enforce trade restrictions, and apply customs duties, including trade remedy measures.

Comprehensive Classification Support

Comprehensive Classification Support
  • Advising on import/export classification disputes

  • Preparing replies to SCNs, writs and appeals

  • Representation before courts and tribunals

  • Representations before the appraising officer

  • Drafting Advance Ruling applications and appearance before AAR

  • Support during customs audit or DRI cases

  • Assistance for live customs consignments

  • Health check-up services, classification advisory

Deep Institutional Knowledge

We have a combined team of lawyers, scientists, technologists and patent agents. This blend of expertise brings together the essential skillset where science meets law, which we consider vital for the classification of goods.
Our classification projects span industries such as automobile, aviation, chemicals, electronics, food, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, polymers, and textiles.
We assist in the correct customs classification and applicable duty rate for goods before their first-time import. In case of inquiry, we defend in all classification-related investigations by authorities/departments like DRI, SIIB and Audit or Preventive wings.

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