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  • Product Structure and Classification
  • Trade Policy Measures
  • Production Regimes
  • Environmental and Safety Regulations
  • Risk & Compliance Management

SECTORS› CHEMICALS & PETROCHEMICALS

Technical product structures.
High classification sensitivity.

Product variety, complex compositions and frequently changing regulations make chemicals and petrochemicals one of the most sensitive sectors for foreign trade and compliance. By interpreting technical data correctly, INSPEC provides practical, sustainable solutions in classification, origin, valuation and trade policy measures.

SECTOR-SPECIFIC FOREIGN TRADE RISK CHAIN

  1. PRODUCT COMPOSITION

    Analysis of chemical composition, formulations and additives.

  2. TECHNICAL DATA

    Assessment of safety data sheets (SDS), technical data sheets and analysis reports.

  3. CLASSIFICATION

    Correct tariff identification and treatment.

  4. ORIGIN

    Determining origin and opportunities to benefit from FTAs.

  5. VALUE

    Correct calculation of customs value and additional financial obligations.

  6. TRADE POLICY MEASURES

    Analysis of anti-dumping, safeguard measures and surveillance practices.

  7. IMPORT / EXPORT

    Customs processes and appropriate regime selection.

  8. COMPLIANCE

    Integrated process management and sustainable compliance.

Pipelines, storage tanks and process towers in a petrochemical plant

KEY SECTOR CHARACTERISTICS

Complex products,
extensive regulation.

The chemicals and petrochemicals sector covers a broad range including basic chemicals, plastics, polymers, intermediates and speciality chemicals. Chemical composition, technical specifications and uses directly influence classification and regulatory treatment. Environmental, health and safety regulations, trade policy measures and international standards require a high degree of compliance sensitivity.

Broad Product Range

Basic chemicals, plastics, polymers and speciality chemicals.

High Regulatory Intensity

Environmental, health, safety and chemical legislation.

Classification Sensitivity

The tariff and financial impacts of small technical differences.

Global Supply Chain

Different countries of origin and complex logistics structures.

Sustainability and Green Transition

Carbon regulations and environmental obligations.

KEY AREAS OF EXPERTISE FOR THE SECTOR

OUR AUDIT APPROACH

Test products and transactions
starting with technical data.

We examine transactions, data and documents covering product composition, technical data, tariff classification, origin, customs valuation and trade policy measures, revealing risks through objective findings.

Our Audit Services

OUR ADVISORY APPROACH

Turn technical specifications
into sound foreign trade practices.

We design classification, regime and regulatory strategies appropriate to product structures and technical specifications, developing practical and sustainable foreign trade solutions.

Our Advisory Services

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