Pharma Exporter, Hyderabad
FTA Advisory12 weeks · 202517% of export documentation rejected at customs — costing ₹40L/quarter in processing delays and missed shipment windows.
Context
A mid-size pharmaceutical API exporter with export revenue of ₹180Cr/year was losing ₹40L per quarter to documentation rejection at UK and EU customs. The root cause was inconsistent HS code classification and incomplete certificate of origin documentation.
Intervention
30-day diagnostic to map the full documentation workflow, identify classification errors, rebuild the HS code master with Customs Tariff alignment, and build a document checklist and validation system.
Outcomes
- 40% faster documentation processing
- Zero rejections in 6 months post-implementation
- ₹60L in annual duty savings via CEPA utilisation
- UK CETA compliance framework in place