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Import / Export & Trade | Case Study | N D Savla & Associates
Import / ExportAudit
Import / Export & Trade
For a chemical importer navigating customs scrutiny and RoDTEP claims, we built a documentation framework that turned audit risk into audit confidence.
Client Type
Trading Company | Chemical Import & Distribution
Industry
Specialty Chemical Trading
Engagement
Statutory Audit
Duration
Annual Engagement
The Challenge
What the engagement demanded.
The client imports specialty chemicals from multiple international suppliers and distributes domestically. Managing high-volume customs documentation, Bill of Entry validations, and accurate booking of RoDTEP (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products) incentives was creating audit complexity. Our team also identified potential under-invoicing patterns in certain supplier transactions that required careful documentation and remediation. The audit had to confirm both regulatory compliance and accurate revenue/cost recognition tied to import economics.
Our Approach
How we executed the engagement.
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Documentation Audit
End-to-end review of Purchase Order, Commercial Invoice, Shipping documents, Bill of Entry, and Bill of Lading for every import transaction.
02
RoDTEP Compliance
Eligibility validation per scheme rules, accurate computation, and timely accrual booking under AS 12 (Government Grants).
03
Customs Valuation Review
Pricing benchmarks against international rates, SVB references where applicable, and detection of under-invoicing patterns.
04
Forex & Banking
Buyer's credit accounting, hedging instrument treatment, and FEMA compliance for inward/outward remittances.
05
Statutory Certification
Final audit opinion under the Companies Act, with detailed working papers.
Expertise Delivered
The capabilities we brought to bear.
Import Documentation Audit
Cross-verification of every link in the import documentation chain — PO, Invoice, Shipping, BoE, BL.
RoDTEP Incentive Booking
Accrual accounting for export incentives per AS 12, with eligibility tracking and reconciliation.
Customs Valuation
Awareness of valuation methods, SVB (Special Valuation Branch) requirements, and anti-dumping considerations.
Foreign Exchange Monitoring
FEMA compliance, hedging instrument accounting, and forex gain/loss recognition.
Under-invoicing Detection
Pattern recognition framework to flag suspect transactions, with remediation protocols.
Key Outcomes
The results we delivered.
- Full RoDTEP claims booked correctly across the financial year
- Customs documentation framework standardized across all SKUs
- Forex exposure mapped, hedged, and reconciled
- Clean audit opinion issued without qualifications
“At N D Savla & Associates, we don't just ensure compliance — we help you make smarter financial decisions with clarity and confidence.”
— N D Savla & Associates
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