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News in week 18: new round of requests for the suspension of autonomous duties; monitoring of imports of sustainable aviation fuels; updated rules for countervailing duties on aluminium road … wheels; PEM rules of origin - updated tables of countries; CJEU clarifies application of UCC Article 116(7); tips for creating your sanctions compliance programme; updated FAQs - article 5n of Regulation 833/2014; Moldova - EU restrictive measures renewed; WCO - Customs' vital role in sustainable development; US executive order to prevent multiple overlapping tariffs; amendments to adjusting imports of automobiles and automobile parts into the US; EESC on the vital role of AI in boosting the EU’s future productivity and innovation capacity; EESC on the urgent need for a renewed approach to education, training and skills development; and more updates.

News in brief: reciprocal tariffs on imports from countries with the largest trade deficits introduced and further amended; de minimis treatment for imports from China and Hong Kong eliminated; … tariff increases on selected Chinese goods; updated automotive tariff sysem for US manufacturers; clarification to avoid tariff stacking; Section 232 investigation into processed critical minerals and derivative products.

The rapid expansion of e-commerce has created opportunities for business and individuals and significant challenges for customs authorities worldwide. The exponential growth in the volume of … small parcels, regulatory compliance issues and emerging threats have strained existing customs frameworks. This article explores the key challenges posed by e-commerce for customs authorities and economic operators, discusses the EU’s efforts to address the issues, also in the scope of the EU Customs Reform, and presents recommendations for ensuring compliance, revenue collection and security.

News in brief: UK seeks business views on response to US tariffs; new versions of several preferential trade arrangements; import sanctions against Russia and other countries updated; UK Customs … Tariff updated; product specific tariff-rate quotas and reliefs from a liability to import duty have been changed; new versions of several preferential trade arrangements released; tariff notices on the classification of goods published; notices concerning export controls issued; nuclear materials import licensing arrangements issued; provisional anti-dumping duty on certain engine oils and hydraulic fluids from Lithuania and the United Arab Emirates introduced; countervailing duty on biodiesel originating from Argentina extended; and others.

The “first sale” principle offers companies exporting to the US considerable potential savings on customs duties. Especially in times of increased trade tensions and special tariffs, this method … can lead to significant cost savings. This article explains the mechanisms, prerequisites and practical application of this principle using a specific example from the German mechanical engineering industry.

Item means usual packaging for retail sale, e.g. a package of 3 bottles of perfume if they are sold together, or a bottle of perfume if it is meant to be sold separately.

The Pan-European-Mediterranean Zone was implemented in 2005. The idea was to create a cumulation zone between Europe and its neighbours and to encourage intra-regional integration by promoting … trade and cooperation. The PEM Convention allows for the cumulation of origin between different countries within the zone. Cumulation of origin is one of the ways to allow for greater flexibility when it comes to using raw and semi-manufactured materials in the production process. It allows a member of a trade agreement to use originating products from other members.

ESG stands for Environmental, Social and Governance, which are considered the three main pillars of ESG frameworks. These pillars cover key areas that companies must address and report on. The … purpose of ESG is to identify and consider non-financial risks and opportunities associated with a company's day-to-day operations.

CBAM goods are all goods for which the embedded emissions must be reported. In the EU, they are listed in Annex I to the CBAM Regulation.