Scope of Legal Practice & Representation
Cross-border commercial shipping and trade finance involve complex administrative regulations. ZCA LEGAL represents importers, exporters, buying houses, and shipping agencies under the Customs Act 1969/2023, the Import Policy Order, and WTO trade rules.
International Trade Practice Scope
- Customs Valuation & HS Code Classification: Challenging arbitrary duty assessments, tariff classifications, and valuation disputes before Chittagong, Dhaka Air Cargo, and ICD Custom Houses.
- Bonded Warehouse Licensing & Audits: Securing and renewing Special Bonded Warehouse (SBW) licenses for RMG manufacturers; defending against Bond Commissionerate penalty demands.
- Customs Appellate Tribunal Advocacy: Filing and arguing statutory appeals before the Customs, Excise and VAT Appellate Tribunal against confiscation orders and arbitrary fines.
- High Court Customs References (Section 196D): Framing substantial legal references before the Supreme Court High Court Division to resolve conflicting customs statutory interpretations.
- Letter of Credit (L/C) Injunctions: Moving urgent civil court petitions to restrain banks from honoring fraudulent or forged L/C documents under UCP 600 rules.
Protecting Trade Continuity
We ensure international shipments clear customs ports expeditiously without incurring catastrophic port demurrage or unjust regulatory seizures.
Step-by-Step Legal Procedure
1
Preliminary Consultation & Fact Assessment
Evaluating client business model, relevant laws, and drafting roadmap.
2
Document Vetting & Statutory Drafting
Preparing customized agreements, petitions, affidavits, and board resolutions.
3
Regulatory Filing & Hearings
Submitting to RJSC / High Court / NBR / BIDA and conducting judicial hearings.
4
Certified Execution & Compliance
Delivering certified licenses, court orders, and ongoing retainer support.
Required Documentation Checklist
National ID / Passport copy of directors or applicants
Registered commercial office tenancy agreement & utility bill
Trade License, e-TIN, and relevant sector permits
Draft agreements, bank return memos, or existing correspondence
