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Incoterms® Control Review

Check whether Incoterms® are understood, consistently applied and aligned with customs and VAT evidence.

£495 + VAT

Typical scope
4 document sets / 2 trade lanes

Outcome
A clear view of Incoterms® control risks and the actions needed across sales, logistics and finance.

Delivery
Specialist review, written findings and debrief

Incoterms® Control Review

Check whether Incoterms® are understood, consistently applied and aligned with customs and VAT evidence.

£495 + VAT

Typical scope
4 document sets / 2 trade lanes

Outcome
A clear view of Incoterms® control risks and the actions needed across sales, logistics and finance.

Delivery
Specialist review, written findings and debrief

From uncertainty to practical action

A focused review to check whether the Incoterms 2020 used by the business are understood, consistently applied, and supported by the correct commercial, customs and VAT evidence.

A Incoterms® Control Review is likely to fit when:

Sales or logistics teams using EXW or DDP
Businesses with inconsistent terms across documents
Exporters with proof-of-export or valuation concerns

From uncertainty to
practical action

A focused review to check whether the Incoterms 2020 used by the business are understood, consistently applied, and supported by the correct commercial, customs and VAT evidence.

A Incoterms® Control Review is likely to fit when:

Sales or logistics teams using EXW or DDP
Businesses with inconsistent terms across documents
Exporters with proof-of-export or valuation concerns

The control points included in the review

01 Incoterms used on invoices, POs, contracts and broker instructions
02 Whether the term matches operational reality
03 Export evidence risk, especially EXW
04 DDP import liability risk
05 Freight/insurance treatment for valuation
06 Internal understanding by sales/logistics/finance

The control points included in the review

01 Incoterms used on invoices, POs, contracts and broker instructions
02 Whether the term matches operational reality
03 Export evidence risk, especially EXW
04 DDP import liability risk
05 Freight/insurance treatment for valuation
06 Internal understanding by sales/logistics/finance

Choose the scope that matches the business need

Incoterms Spot Check

4 document sets / 2 trade lanes
,
,
£495 + VAT

Incoterms Standard Review Recommended starting point

8 document sets / 4 trade lanes
,
£895 + VAT

Incoterms Enhanced Review

12 document sets / 6 trade lanes
,
,
£1,350 + VAT

Choose the scope that matches the business need

Incoterms Spot Check

4 document sets / 2 trade lanes
,
,
£495 + VAT

Incoterms Standard Review Recommended starting point

8 document sets / 4 trade lanes
,
£895 + VAT

Incoterms Enhanced Review

12 document sets / 6 trade lanes
,
,
£1,350 + VAT

A simple four-stage service journey

Agree the scope

Choose the package, sample size, business entity and trade flows to be reviewed.

Share the evidence

Provide the agreed declarations, documents, process notes and supporting records.

Specialist review

The trade team tests the selected controls, evidence and transaction samples.

Report and debrief

Receive written findings, a prioritised action plan and a practical debrief.

A simple four-stage service journey

Agree the scope

Choose the package, sample size, business entity and trade flows to be reviewed.

Share the evidence

Provide the agreed declarations, documents, process notes and supporting records.

Specialist review

The trade team tests the selected controls, evidence and transaction samples.

Report and debrief

Receive written findings, a prioritised action plan and a practical debrief.

Clear outputs your team can use

Practical findings, corrections and next steps in formats that can be shared with operational teams and decision-makers.

Incoterm Risk Report

Control Recommendations

Clear outputs your team can use

Practical findings, corrections and next steps in formats that can be shared with operational teams and decision-makers.

Incoterm Risk Report

Control Recommendations

Documents, evidence and review questions

  • Quotation / pro-forma / sales order, if available
  • Purchase order or contract extract
  • Commercial invoice
  • Packing list
  • Freight booking / transport document
  • Broker or courier instruction, where available
  • Import/export declaration, where available
  • Proof of export / delivery evidence, where relevant
  • Is the Incoterm stated correctly, including named place?
  • Is the term consistent across quotation, PO, invoice and shipment instruction?
  • Does the term match who actually arranges freight, insurance and customs clearance?
  • Is the broker instructed consistently with the Incoterm?
  • Does the term create customs valuation risks?
  • Does the term create export evidence / VAT zero-rating risks?
  • Does the term create importer/exporter of record confusion?
  • Are EXW or DDP being used where the business does not understand the customs consequences?
  • Does finance understand whether freight/insurance should be included in customs value?
  • Are records retained to evidence the agreed commercial position?

Practical questions before you submit

  • Quotation / pro-forma / sales order, if available
  • Purchase order or contract extract
  • Commercial invoice
  • Packing list
  • Freight booking / transport document
  • Broker or courier instruction, where available
  • Import/export declaration, where available
  • Proof of export / delivery evidence, where relevant
  • Is the Incoterm stated correctly, including named place?
  • Is the term consistent across quotation, PO, invoice and shipment instruction?
  • Does the term match who actually arranges freight, insurance and customs clearance?
  • Is the broker instructed consistently with the Incoterm?
  • Does the term create customs valuation risks?
  • Does the term create export evidence / VAT zero-rating risks?
  • Does the term create importer/exporter of record confusion?
  • Are EXW or DDP being used where the business does not understand the customs consequences?
  • Does finance understand whether freight/insurance should be included in customs value?
  • Are records retained to evidence the agreed commercial position?

Continue the improvement journey

The review may identify a focused workstream, training need or ongoing support requirement.

Training Workshops and Events

Practical training workshops and events covering key international trade topics, regulatory updates and the skills businesses need to trade with confidence.

Customs Declaration Accuracy Check

A sample-based review of import and export declarations, supporting evidence and post-clearance controls.

Full Customs Health Check

A full diagnostic review of customs compliance, controls, evidence and broker oversight, with a practical action plan.

Continue the improvement journey

The review may identify a focused workstream, training need or ongoing support requirement.

Training Workshops and Events

Practical training workshops and events covering key international trade topics, regulatory updates and the skills businesses need to trade with confidence.

Customs Declaration Accuracy Check

A sample-based review of import and export declarations, supporting evidence and post-clearance controls.

Full Customs Health Check

A full diagnostic review of customs compliance, controls, evidence and broker oversight, with a practical action plan.

Incoterms® Control Review

Start with a short conversation to confirm the right package, sample and evidence request.

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