Customs
Expert Legal Representation in Customs Matters Across India
Navigating customs laws in India requires more than just regulatory understanding—it demands
strategic legal insight and swift action. At Lawniti, our team of experienced customs lawyers and
regulatory advisors specializes in defending individuals and businesses facing customs-related
investigations, seizures, penalties, or prosecution.
Whether you are an importer, exporter, freight forwarder, customs broker, or multinational entity,
we offer robust legal representation before Customs Authorities, DRI (Directorate of Revenue
Intelligence), CESTAT, High Courts, and the Supreme Court. As one of India’s top law firms for
customs and indirect tax matters, we protect your commercial interests and ensure regulatory
compliance.
Why Choose Our Customs Law Firm?
- • In-Depth Regulatory Expertise: We interpret and apply complex customs laws, notifications, and exemptions.
- • Representation at All Forums: : From show cause notices to CESTAT appeals, we represent clients at every stage.
- • Crisis Management: We act swiftly in cases of goods seizure, arrests, and raids by customs or DRI officers.
- • Customs Litigation & Advisory: We blend litigation skills with preventive legal advice to mitigate future risk.
Our Legal Expertise
- • Customs Investigations & Show Cause Notices: We assist clients facing investigations by Customs or DRI, and respond to show cause notices (SCNs) related to alleged misdeclarations, undervaluation, import/export restriction violations, or duty evasion.
- • Seizure, Arrest & Bail Matters: Our customs lawyers handle urgent legal matters including seizure of goods, provisional release applications, and securing bail in customs-related criminal complaints under the Customs Act, 1962.
- • Valuation & Classification Disputes: We provide strong legal representation in disputes involving improper classification under the Customs Tariff or valuation under the Customs Valuation Rules. Our team works closely with technical and trade experts to support your case.
- • Export Incentive & Duty Drawback Litigation: We advise exporters on denial or recovery of export incentives such as MEIS, RoDTEP, SEIS, and Duty Drawback. We contest wrongful show cause notices and orders denying legitimate export benefits.
- • Anti-Dumping & Safeguard Duty Matters: We represent both importers and domestic industries in matters involving anti-dumping investigations and safeguard duties, including representation before DGTR (Directorate General of Trade Remedies).
- • Customs Appeals & CESTAT Representation: Our team regularly appears before the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT), High Courts, and Supreme Court in customs appeals and writ petitions challenging adverse orders.
Our Approach – Strategic Customs Defense & Compliance
- 1. Initial Review & Risk Assessment: We assess the facts, review import/export documentation, analyze alleged violations, and identify possible defenses under the Customs Act, allied laws, and trade treaties.
- 2. Representation before Authorities: We respond to summons, attend personal hearings, and file legal submissions to customs and DRI authorities, contesting wrongful allegations and penalty proposals.
- 3. Litigation & Appeals: When needed, we escalate the matter to CESTAT, High Courts, or the Supreme Court. Our legal team drafts precise appeals, stay petitions, and writs to secure timely relief.
- 4. Preventive Legal Advisory: We advise clients on legal structuring of imports/exports, proper tariff classification, valuation planning, and regulatory compliance to prevent future disputes.
Why Do We Stand Out?
In customs matters, experience, timing, and precision can mean the difference between business continuity and financial losses. Lawniti stands apart with its unmatched litigation strength, regulatory insight, and client-first approach.
- • Defended High-Stakes Customs Investigations & Raids
- • Advisors to Leading Importers, Exporters & Multinationals
- • Strategic Counsel on Cross-Border Transactions
- • Consistent Success in Appeals before CESTAT & High Courts
When your reputation, goods, or liberty are at stake in a customs dispute, Lawniti provides a legal shield you can count on.