Customs Consulting in Milan: Intrastat, OEA, Import Export

Updated June 2026 — By Studio Genise, Certified Public Accountants and Statutory Auditors

What is customs consulting

Customs consulting is the specialized service that supports companies in correctly managing all customs operations: import, export, transit, classification of goods, customs declarations, special regimes, customs authorizations and customs disputes.

In an increasingly globalized commercial environment, having a qualified customs consultant means avoiding delays, blockages, penalties and additional costs, while taking advantage of the tax simplifications and benefits provided for compliant operators.

Studio Genise, active in Milan since 1979, offers customs consulting integrated with tax consulting and corporate consulting, serving Italian companies and Italian subsidiaries of international groups operating in import/export.

Studio Genise customs consulting services

Customs declarations and operations

• Preparation and submission of customs declarations for import and export;
• Management of transit, temporary and definitive importation regimes;
• Classification of goods according to the Combined Nomenclature (TARIC);
• Determination of origin of goods (preferential and non-preferential);
• Calculation of duties and import VAT;
• Management of EUR.1, A.TR, REX certificates.

Intrastat declarations

We handle the complete management of Intrastat declarations for intra-EU transactions:

• Periodic preparation (monthly, quarterly) for goods and services;
• Verification of thresholds and submission obligations;
• Correction of errors and additional declarations;
• Assistance in case of inspections by Customs Agency.

Customs authorizations

Studio Genise supports companies in obtaining customs authorizations:

• AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) certification: facilitations and faster procedures;
• Registered Exporter (REX) for the certification of preferential origin;
• Customs warehouse authorizations (type I and II);
• Active and passive perfecting;
• Centralized clearance and end-use;
• Customs simplifications for trusted operators.

Customs disputes and litigation

In case of disputes with the Customs Agency, Studio Genise provides defense in:

• Customs notices of assessment;
• Disputes on tariff classification;
• Disputes on origin of goods (preferential and non-preferential);
• Disputes on customs value;
• Procedures before the Tax Courts of Justice;
• Negotiation and use of customs deflationary tools.

International tax consulting integrated with customs

Customs activities are closely linked to international tax aspects:

• Import VAT management;
• Triangulation operations and intra-EU sales;
• Transfer pricing and customs value;
• E-commerce tax regimes (OSS, IOSS);
• Special regimes (vat warehouse, customs warehouse VAT regime);
• Assistance for transactions with third countries.

Who customs consulting is for

• Italian SMEs in import/export;
• E-commerce with intra-EU and extra-EU sales;
• Production companies with raw material imports or finished product exports;
• Italian subsidiaries of international groups with cross-border flows;
• Logistics operators and customs warehouses;
• Companies wishing to obtain AEO certification;
• Companies subject to customs disputes or assessments.

Why choose Studio Genise for customs consulting

• 40 years of experience in international taxation and customs;
• Specific expertise in EU customs law and Italian regulations;
• Integrated approach with tax, corporate and accounting consulting;
• International network for cross-border operations;
• Bilingual service Italian/English;
• Proactive monitoring of regulatory updates (customs reforms, new TARIC, EU updates);
• Defense at all levels of customs litigation.

Frequently asked questions about customs consulting

What does a customs consultant do?

The customs consultant handles all aspects of customs operations: customs declarations, classification of goods, origin, Intrastat, customs authorizations (AEO, REX), customs disputes and integration with tax consulting for international operations.

What is AEO certification?

AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) is a certification that recognizes the company as a reliable operator in customs matters. It allows access to procedural facilitations, simplified controls and faster operating times.

When are Intrastat declarations required?

Intrastat declarations are required for intra-EU transactions (purchases and sales of goods and services) that exceed certain thresholds. They have monthly or quarterly periodicity depending on volumes.

What is the REX (Registered Exporter) system?

REX is the system through which exporters register to certify the preferential origin of goods, avoiding the need to apply for an EUR.1 certificate for each shipment to preferred countries.

Does Studio Genise also assist in case of customs disputes?

Yes. Studio Genise provides defense in customs disputes: assessments, classification issues, origin disputes, customs value, with assistance up to the Tax Courts of Justice.