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SVB Compliance in India: Why Importers Need a Customs and Transfer Pricing Readiness Review

2026-06-03
Importers must align customs valuation, transfer pricing, and intercompany documentation to strengthen India Special Valuation Branch (SVB) compliance and mitigate regulatory exposure. For multinational companies importing goods into India from parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, or other group entities, Special Valuation Branch (SVB) compliance is no longer just a customs filing exercise.
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