Valuation in international trade is a complex yet crucial aspect that businesses must navigate effectively. Vigilant Global Trade Services, LLC offers expert guidance in properly valuing goods for import and export, ensuring compliance with government regulations and avoiding potential pitfalls.

Understanding Valuation in Trade

  • Consistent Declaration: The declared value for customs must align with the value used for tax purposes. Inconsistencies can lead to accusations of duty evasion.
  • Complexity with Related Parties: For related-party transactions, the standard transaction value method may not apply, requiring alternative valuation methods.
  • Six Method Approach: Valuation methods include transaction value, transaction value of identical goods, transaction value of similar goods, deductive value, computed value, and a fallback method. These must be applied in a specific order to determine the correct value.

Vigilant’s Approach to Valuation

  • Expert Guidance: We provide comprehensive advice on each of the six valuation methods, assisting businesses in determining the most appropriate approach for their specific situation.
  • Ensuring Compliance: Our focus is to ensure that your valuation methods align with international trade regulations, thereby minimizing the risk of non-compliance.

Navigating trade valuation can be intricate. Trust Vigilant Global Trade Services to simplify this process for you. Visit our website to learn more about our valuation services and how we can help your business stay compliant in global trade.