• Area
  • Trade and Customs Advisory Services

The Customs area of Finocchio & Ustra is synonymous with excellence and innovation. We work on both consultancy demands and administrative and judicial litigation issues, always with the purpose of simplifying and providing assertive solutions for our clients and associates. We provide support in all pre-procedural and procedural phases, and our commitment is to the well-being and success of the companies we serve, offering complete support in all matters related to Foreign Trade.

We stand out for our in-depth knowledge of customs operations, with a team made up of renowned and recognized specialists in the market, who master the language and nuances of Foreign Trade. This allows us to offer accurate and effective solutions, aligned with the best market practices. We believe that simplicity is the key to efficiency, which is why we always seek to simplify processes and bring innovations that make our customers’ lives easier. Our approach is direct and objective, ensuring that solutions are implemented quickly and effectively, especially considering the urgency that is commonly seen in customs demands.

Among the main areas of activity, the following stand out:

ADVISORY

  • Certification of companies in the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Brazilian program;
  • Implementation and/or review of Special Customs Regimes (Recof, Special Deposit);
  • Implementation of the Special Integrated Drawback Customs Regime, Suspension and Exemption modalities;
  • Analysis and review of Customs Valuation procedures;
  • Review of Tax Classification and description of goods for the preparation of the Products Catalog (DUIMP);
  • RADAR qualification and review of estimates;
  • Special Projects: Tariff Reductions and Exceptions (e.g. Ex-tariff); Assessment of Economic Complementation Agreements; Import Scenario Assessment.
  • Tax and Customs Structuring of Investment Projects in Brazil;
  • SISCOMEX Fee Recovery;
  • Implementation and/or Review of Reintegra;
  • Mapping (As Is) and Design (To Be) of Internal Processes and Controls related to Foreign Trade operations in line with the Risk Management concepts of ISO 31000;
  • Management of customs processes;
  • Expert advisory in Foreign Trade;
  • Assistance in creating and implementing good foreign trade practices, minimizing risks for the company.

LITIGATION

  • Support during customs clearance, assisting in responding to questions from the Tax Administration;
  • Advice on customs inspection procedures, safeguarding the company’s rights, from the first contact with the Tax Authorities, with the purpose of legally avoiding the creation of tax credits;
  • Advice on spontaneous customs reporting procedures;
  • Advice on Customs Network procedures;
  • Conducting administrative and legal proceedings relating to customs matters;
  • Acting in legal proceedings for the release of goods or to ensure the rights of companies operating in Foreign Trade, in the maintenance of special customs regimes or other rights they may have;
  • Acting in various administrative procedures related to foreign trade, such as participation in dumping investigation proceedings or other trade defense measures;
  • Workshops and training on topics related to customs litigation, trade compliance, customs valuation, good foreign trade practices aimed at reducing risks, among others.

Partners and Area Coordinators

Partner | Octávio Lopes Santos Teixeira Brilhante Ustra
PARTNER | PEDRO HENRIQUE BUFFOLO JUNIOR
PARTNER | JULIANA CAMARGO AMARO
Head – Customs Consulting | Milton Rodrigues Gato Junior
Head – Customs Litigation | BRUNO FELIPE FERREIRA