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Customs handling integrated into your fashion supply chain

Customs
Management

For the brands whose logistics we already run end to end, customs isn't outsourced separately. It's one integrated stage of the supply chain: we turn customs obligations into efficiency, cost savings and full compliance, across every stage of the cycle, both import and export, for fashion brands moving goods through Italy.

What it is

Customs management and clearance built into your supply chain, not outsourced separately

For the client brands we already handle contract logistics for, customs management and customs clearance for fashion imports and exports through Italy are delivered as one integrated stage of their supply chain, not a standalone brokerage or fiscal representation service for third parties. Our team covers every stage of the customs cycle, both import and export, coordinating flows across 5 countries and 3 continents and turning obligations into efficiency, cost savings and full compliance.

5
countries across which we coordinate customs and compliance flows.
3
continents connected through our customs and freight operations.
€200M
in annual group revenue, built on compliant international flows.
Source: Snatt Logistica group figures (snatt.eu).

Tariffs are the most-cited challenge for fashion executives heading into 2026, and 46% expect trade conditions to worsen, up from 39% previously.

Source: McKinsey & Company / Business of Fashion, The State of Fashion 2026, November 2025.
How it works

One integrated partner across the full customs cycle

From export to import to certification, every stage is handled by the same team that already runs your brand's contract logistics, not a separate broker.

01

Export & transit

We handle export and transit procedures, including issuance of preferential certificates, origin declarations and free-export certifications, advising on rules of origin and trade agreements and supporting clients in obtaining Authorised Exporter status.

02

Compliant imports

On the import side, we assist with product classification, duties calculation and payment, and issuance of sanitary certificates, with guidance on customs value and preferential origin for goods from third countries.

03

Security & certification

We guide clients through AEO certification to ensure a high level of recognised compliance, in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

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Inside the cycle

Every stage of the customs cycle, covered

Delivered as part of the contract logistics we already run for your brand, not a separate outsourced service, our tailored services cover every stage of the customs cycle, both import and export.

Export documentationPreferential certificates, origin declarations and free-export certifications.
Trade advisoryRules of origin, trade agreements and Authorised Exporter status.
Import classificationProduct classification, duties calculation and payment, sanitary certificates.
Customs value & originGuidance on customs value and preferential origin for goods from third countries.
Returns & bonded storageReturns with potential duty exemptions, bonded warehousing for deferred payments and third-party storage.
AEO certificationGuidance through AEO certification for a recognised level of compliance.
Loading bays · Snatt logistics hub
Beyond clearance

Closure, validation and specialist support

We ensure proper closure of export documents and MRN validation, and offer Regulated Agent services for added fluidity, for the brands whose end-to-end logistics we already manage. In today's increasingly complex regulatory environment, having a knowledgeable partner means fewer errors, less risk, and a simpler business landscape.

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Across borders

Customs coordination across our network

Customs management runs across the group's network as an integrated part of the contract logistics we operate for brands in multiple countries, not a stand-alone consultancy for external parties.

From preferential certificates to AEO certification, we build tailored customs services around your specific business needs, wherever your goods move.

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In today's increasingly complex regulatory environment, having a knowledgeable partner means fewer errors, less risk, and a simpler business landscape.

Customs Management · Operating principle

FAQ

Customs
management, explained

Is Snatt a customs broker or fiscal representative for third parties?

No. Customs management is delivered as an integrated part of the contract logistics we already run for our client brands in fashion, luxury and lifestyle, covering export, import and transit as one stage of their supply chain, not as a standalone customs brokerage or fiscal representation service for external parties.

Which customs procedures does Snatt manage for exports?

For the client brands whose logistics we run end to end, we handle export and transit procedures, including issuance of preferential certificates, origin declarations and free-export certifications. Our team advises on rules of origin and trade agreements, and supports clients in obtaining Authorised Exporter status.

What support is available for imports?

We assist with product classification, duties calculation and payment, and issuance of sanitary certificates, with guidance on customs value and preferential origin for goods from third countries.

Can Snatt help manage customs on returns?

Yes. We manage returns with potential duty exemptions and support bonded warehousing for deferred payments and third-party storage.

Does Snatt support AEO certification?

We guide clients through AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) certification, helping them reach a high level of recognised compliance in an increasingly complex regulatory environment.

Does Snatt offer customs management and freight forwarding together for fashion brands in Italy?

Yes. For the fashion brands whose logistics we run through Italy, customs management works alongside our Global Freight Forwarding service as one integrated part of the same supply chain, covering export, import and transit rather than being handled as two separate providers.

How does Snatt handle customs clearance for fashion imports into Italy?

For the fashion brands whose logistics we run end to end, customs clearance on imports covers product classification, duties calculation and payment, and issuance of sanitary certificates, with guidance on customs value and preferential origin for goods from third countries, delivered as one stage of the same supply chain we manage across Europe.

Get in touch

Plan your customs strategy with us

Tell us about your import, export and transit flows. We integrate customs handling into the logistics programme that keeps your business compliant and efficient.

Talk to us

Talk to our customs team

Share your customs needs and flows: our team will get back to you to scope the right support. Or reach us directly: info@snatt.it · +39 0522 905411.

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