The Challenge for Businesses:
Anti-dumping and countervailing duties can pose significant burdens, especially for importers, start-ups and SMEs. Common issues include:

• Unexpected import duties during customs clearance
• Complex anti-dumping proceedings at EU level
• Unclear origin of goods and missing certificates of origin
• Difficulties in hearings and submissions as an interested party
• Contractual risks due to incorrectly chosen Incoterms clauses

Our Services in Anti-Dumping Law:
As a law firm specialised in customs and trade law, we provide comprehensive legal support in all matters related to anti-dumping law:

Advice during anti-dumping proceedings:

• Guidance on application processes and notices of initiation, as well as on provisional anti-dumping or countervailing duties
• Preparation for hearings before the European Commission and drafting of formal submissions

Determination of origin and certificates of origin:

• Analysis of supply chains and sufficient processing to determine non-preferential origin
• Legally compliant documentation and advice on certificates of origin

Appeals and legal action against import duty notices:

• Review and challenge of customs assessments involving anti-dumping or countervailing duties
• Representation in administrative appeals and preparation of substantiated grounds for objection
• Litigation before fiscal courts and the Federal Fiscal Court (Bundesfinanzhof – BFH)

Drafting of international trade contracts:

• Structuring of legally secure supply agreements
• Advice on selecting the appropriate Incoterms clauses to minimise risks

Why Choose Us?

• Many years of experience in customs law, particularly in anti-dumping matters
• Successful representation of importers before fiscal courts
• Experienced lecturer delivering regular webinars on anti-dumping law

What is the difference between anti-dumping and countervailing duties?
Anti-dumping duties address unfair price undercutting by imports below market value. Countervailing duties offset prohibited subsidies.

Can I challenge anti-dumping duties?
Yes—for example, by filing an objection to a customs notice or participating in the EU investigation procedure.

Which documents are required?
Proof of origin, commercial invoices with declarations under the relevant anti-dumping regulation, supply contracts, corporate structure and more.

Avoid unnecessary customs burdens—with legal clarity and strategic foresight.