Iryna An

Attorney

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an@prikhodko.com.ua

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Medical lawyer. Specializes in protecting the rights of doctors and patients, handling medical malpractice and liability cases, supporting disability determination and appeals procedures, and providing legal analysis of medical documentation.

Customs law

Since 2022, Ukraine has been confidently moving forward on the path of Euro-Atlantic integration, focusing on joining the EU and NATO as a strategic and security course.

This geopolitical choice is accompanied by large-scale changes: military actions, waves of emigration to the European Union countries, relocation of businesses in Ukraine and abroad, in search of stability and protection in new jurisdictions.

As a result, the burden on the customs system has increased significantly: the number of displaced persons, humanitarian cargo, personal belongings and commercial deliveries crossing the border has increased.

At the same time, situations are increasingly arising when businesses and citizens are faced with unlawful actions by customs authorities: unjustified changes to the UKT foreign economic activity code, refusal to accept customs value, confiscation and detention of goods.

This leads to real financial losses, risk of property loss, reputational consequences and downtime.

In such circumstances, legal support in customs matters becomes critically important: it allows not only to protect the rights of persons moving goods, property, and valuables across the customs border, but also to preserve the client’s resources, prevent losses, and effectively adapt to new European standards that are gradually being implemented in Ukraine.

Legal services in the field of customs law are more than a reaction to violations.

They are a strategic tool for protecting businesses and citizens (individuals) in the context of a profound transformation of the state, its integration into the European legal space and global security structures.

Disputes regarding classification of goods and customs value

Customs often changes the UKT FEA code or does not accept the declared customs value, which leads to overpayments.

We:

Analyze the decisions of customs authorities and form a well-founded legal position taking into account the norms of the Customs Code of Ukraine, the rules of international trade of the World Trade Organization, the provisions of the World Customs Organization, as well as current judicial practice.
We conduct an examination of documents confirming the value of the goods (invoices, contracts, certificates)
We prepare legally competent objections, complaints and claims to defend your position before customs and in court.
We support the procedure for obtaining a preliminary decision on the classification or country of origin of the goods
We advise on optimizing customs payments when concluding foreign economic activity contracts

Result for the client: reduced customs duties, avoidance of fines, accelerated clearance.

Protection in cases of violation of customs regulations (Articles 472–485 of the Civil Code)

Customs authorities often treat technical errors as offenses.

We:

We check the correctness of the protocol and the availability of evidence
We prepare explanations, objections, and demands for the return of seized property.
We support the removal of seizure, evaluation, storage and return of goods
We appeal customs actions in administrative and judicial proceedings
We demand compensation for losses caused by illegal actions of customs authorities

Result for the client: property preserved, sanctions lifted, funds returned.

Additional services:

Consultations on customs procedures: import, export, transit, temporary importation
Preparation of a package of documents for obtaining permits, certificates, and approved exporter status
Appealing refusal cards, customs receipts, tax notices
Legal audit of the enterprise’s foreign economic activity
Protection of intellectual property rights when importing/exporting goods (entry into the customs register, response to goods suspension)

Customs violations can result in fines, confiscation of property, or even criminal liability.

Therefore, it is better to be informed in advance, act transparently, and keep documents.

Before your trip, be sure to find out the current rules for importing and exporting goods (alcohol, tobacco, cash, equipment, etc.).

To do this, use the official website of the State Customs Service of Ukraine or the customs service of the country you are traveling to.

Before crossing the state border, be sure to familiarize yourself with the customs rules: what can and cannot be transported, in what quantities.
Declare cash over 10,000 euros, equipment, jewelry or other valuables – this will help avoid fines and confiscations.
Keep receipts and documents for the goods.
Do not agree to transport other people’s things, the contents of which you do not know.
If in doubt, contact customs officers and choose the “red corridor”.

If you encounter problems when passing customs control or believe that customs actions are unlawful, do not delay seeking legal protection.

Why it is important to contact a lawyer as soon as possible

Customs disputes are a race against time. The sooner you contact a lawyer, the better your chances of avoiding financial losses and saving your goods, because in many cases, it is the speed and professionalism of the legal response that determines not only the fate of a particular shipment, but also the overall stability of your business.

Customs law

Disputes regarding classification of goods and customs value

Protection in cases of violation of customs regulations (Articles 472–485 of the Civil Code)

Additional services:

Why it is important to contact a lawyer as soon as possible

Andrey Prikhodko