Customs Impact on Shared Services Design

Supply chain studies show that logistics-management- IT, and/or general administrative functions can often be optimized. Restructuring typically results centralizing such functions in a HQ entity, a technology center and/or a shared services center.

Frequently, also full-blown buy/sell entities are converted into sales agents, commissionaires or Limited Risk Distributors. At the same time, full-blown manufacturers may also be converted into consignment- or contract manufacturers.

Especially, when supply chain optimization results in the shifting of functions, activities and/or risks from EU to non-EU, this could have a significant impact on the customs function.

Any Customs Issues?

If key functions are shifted to non-EU, there may be an impact on the customs value, the classification and the origin of the goods and also on existing customs licenses.
If the HQ functions and administration are located in non-EU (e.g. Switzerland), it may not be possible to obtain a Single European customs license (see also under topic SASP), for customs related activities (still) undertaken in the various EU member states.
Problems may occur with respect to obtaining AEO status (S&S and simplified arrangements; see also under topic AEO)

CustomsAdvisoryPlus' related services:

Upon your request CustomsAdvisoryPlus will perform the following activities in order to optimize your company's starting position:

Analyze and advice on the requirements for Single European customs licenses.
Analyze and advice on how related customs compliance costs can be minimized.
Review and advice on the impact of the centralization/revitalization on the treatment of the customs value valuation, the origin, and classification of the goods declared for importation.
Provide advice on reduction of customs related cash flow costs,
Analyze current state and provide suggestions regarding the improvement of the management of third party logistic service providers.

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