Forced customs value adjustment when registering export or import cargo is quite common. Nobody can be insured from it. When a cargo crosses the border of any state, it undergoes the customs control procedure according to the law. The declaration submitted to customs must indicate the customs value of the goods. It is on its basis that customs duties and other fees are calculated.
The customs authorities carefully monitor that the cargo owners do not underestimate its customs value. And even in cases where the real price is indicated in the declaration, the customs may doubt its relevance and make adjustments to the customs value.
The customs office uses different methods to determine the actual value of the goods. And their decisions are not always fair and testify to the unseemly intention of the declarant. If the latter, in the opinion of customs officials, has not convincingly proved the value of the goods specified in the declaration, then the next body in which the proceedings on this matter will take place is the arbitration court. However, while the proceedings are going on, the declarant will have to provide the customs with a deposit, taking into account the calculated customs duty.
How to avoid potential problems?
The procedure for adjusting the customs value is not such a rare occurrence. It is better to try to foresee this nuisance and have supporting documentation with you. It should include all points related to the product. Well, if you still have difficulties, then you should ask for help from specialists who will help you correctly draw up the documents.
