FAQ

Under the Customs Code no. 4458 a customs broker prepares declarations, classifies under HS codes and handles administrative procedures. A lawyer is competent for administrative-objection petitions, suits before tax courts, challenges to duties and penalties, arbitration and international trade-contract disputes. Once a dispute moves to a legal forum, a lawyer becomes mandatory. The outcome depends on the specific evidence and the court's assessment; consult an attorney for your individual situation.

Under art. 242 of the Customs Code no. 4458, a written objection must be filed with the customs authority within 15 days of service of the penalty. Following an adverse decision, art. 7 of the Administrative Procedure Code no. 2577 allows a suit before the tax court within 30 days. The administrative remedy must be exhausted first; payment does not waive the right to challenge. The outcome depends on the specific evidence and the court's assessment; consult an attorney for your individual situation.