The Customs environment within the supply chain has seen a decline in the number of “qualified” Customs experts over the years. There are numerous reasons for this – where companies have moved from manual to electronic systems, many experts retiring, etc.

Therefore, the “need” for specialised advice and guidance in the Customs and Trade Compliance environment has increased.

Generally, employing a Customs Specialist (expert) full time is a costly affair and they may not be needed all the time. It is therefore more beneficial to make use of a Customs Consultant. In this way, you only use them when necessary, saving costs, and they do not add to head count, which can be a major driving factor within the corporate environment.