International Trade/WTO
International trade advisory covering customs, export-import regulations, trade remedies, WTO compliance, and cross-border transactions.
International trade lawyers in India. Customs, export-import, anti-dumping, trade remedies, WTO compliance & DGFT regulations.
Available across New Delhi, Gurgaon, Noida, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Panipat, Prayagraj and Lucknow. Book a consultation or call +91-9899686394.
Overview
Our International Trade and WTO practice advises exporters, importers, manufacturers, and traders across Delhi NCR and North India on customs, trade remedies, export-import regulation, and WTO compliance under Indian and international trade law. We handle customs classification and valuation, refunds and duty disputes under the Customs Act, 1962 and the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, and EXIM compliance and export incentives such as RoDTEP and the Advance Authorisation and EPCG schemes under the Foreign Trade Policy administered by the DGFT. Our trade-remedies work covers anti-dumping, countervailing-duty, and safeguard investigations before the DGTR, while we also advise on Free Trade Agreements and rules-of-origin, SEZ and export-control (SCOMET) compliance, BIS standards, and sanctions exposure. We represent clients in customs adjudication and appeals up to CESTAT and the High Courts and the Supreme Court, combining a global trade perspective with on-the-ground regulatory experience in North India.
What We Offer
Customs Duty Classification and Valuation
Export-Import Policy and DGFT Compliance
Free Trade Agreements (FTA) and Rules of Origin
Anti-Dumping and Countervailing Duty Matters
Safeguard Measures and Trade Remedies
Special Economic Zones (SEZ) Advisory
Export Promotion Schemes (MEIS, SEIS, RoDTEP)
Customs Litigation and Appeals
WTO Compliance and Dispute Settlement
Cross-Border Trade Agreements
Sanctioned Trade and Export Controls
Product Certification and Standards
Areas of Specialization
Successfully defended clients in anti-dumping investigations
Customs classification and valuation disputes
FTA advisory and origin certification
SEZ compliance and benefit optimization
Trade remedy litigation
Why Judicium for International Trade?
Our strategic positioning and deep expertise make us the preferred choice for legal services in North India
Specialized international trade and customs team
Experience with DGFT, Customs, and DGTR authorities
Strategic advisory on FTAs and preferential trade
Litigation support across all levels of customs forums
Global trade perspective with local expertise
Relevant Laws & Regulations
- Customs Act, 1962
- Customs Tariff Act, 1975
- Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992
- Special Economic Zones Act, 2005
- WTO Agreements and Indian Commitments
- Free Trade Agreements (India-ASEAN, India-Korea, etc.)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is anti-dumping duty and who decides it in India?
Anti-dumping duty is a remedy imposed on imports priced below their normal value where they cause or threaten material injury to a domestic industry. In India, the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) investigates and recommends the duty, which is then imposed by the Ministry of Finance, with appeals lying to CESTAT. The framework is consistent with India's WTO obligations under the Anti-Dumping Agreement.
What is the RoDTEP scheme for exporters?
The Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme refunds embedded central, state, and local duties and taxes that were previously not rebated, credited as transferable duty-credit scrips in the exporter's ledger. Administered under the Foreign Trade Policy via the DGFT and Customs, it replaced the earlier MEIS scheme to make Indian exports WTO-compliant and more competitive.
How are imported goods classified for customs duty in India?
Imported goods are classified under the Customs Tariff Act, 1975, which follows the internationally harmonised HSN coding system, and the applicable rate of duty depends on the correct classification heading. Misclassification can lead to demands, interest, and penalties, so Judicium Arbitration advises importers in Delhi NCR on classification, valuation, and advance rulings to minimise disputes.
What is SCOMET and why does it matter for exporters?
SCOMET (Special Chemicals, Organisms, Materials, Equipment and Technologies) is India's list of dual-use and strategic items whose export is restricted and generally requires a licence from the DGFT under the Foreign Trade Policy and the WMD Act, 2005. Exporters of such items must screen products and end-users carefully, as unauthorised export attracts severe penalties and criminal liability.
Topics We Advise On — International Trade
Clients across Delhi NCR, Chandigarh, Jaipur and North India approach Judicium Arbitration on matters such as these. If your question is below, our international trade counsel can help.
- international trade lawyers India
- customs lawyers Delhi
- export import law counsel
- anti-dumping India
- WTO compliance India
- DGFT export incentive counsel
- customs valuation lawyer Delhi
- BIS standards compliance India
- FTA RoO advisory counsel
- anti-subsidy CVD investigation lawyer
- GSP RCEP trade counsel India
- sanctions OFAC India advisor
- SCOMET export control counsel
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