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A year ago, we published an interview with Prof Dr Borys Kormych, with whom we have the honour of cooperating on the editorial board of the CCRM journal. We then discussed the 'Lex Portus' journal, … which was started in Ukraine after the annexation of Crimea, to address, among other topics, the resulting legal challenges in transport, customs and border formalities. The war started by Russia in Ukraine sheds new light on many of the topics covered in the interview: the annexation of Crimea, the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement, work done in Ukraine to join the Convention on Common Transit Procedure, and more. We invite you to read the interview.

Many people discover their profession as customs specialists by chance and realise that it is their life passion. It is not a profession one usually dreams of. But it is worthy to be dreamed … of! In this series of articles, we talk to customs specialists from around the world to find out why this profession is so exciting for them. Today, we invite you to meet a global customs expert at one of the world’s leading providers of diagnostic systems for hospitals.

Apie skaitmeninimą ir skaitmenizavimą muitinės srityje, pažangą, iššūkius ir Lietuvoje kuriamą sprendimą kalbamės su Arūnu Sabaliausku, Trevio Muitinės paslaugų plėtros vadovu, skaitmeninės … platformos „Trevio Customs“ vienu iš kūrėjų.

To provide proper customs information, an importer needs knowledge. Online resources make acquiring it easier than it used to be. We overview online resources available in Canada for tariff classification, … adjustments to transaction value, the origin of goods, commercial invoice, customs accounting declaration, calculation of duties and GST. This information is also useful for European (and other) exporters who sell their goods to Canada and want to know more about the import requirements of the country of destination.

The article highlights the trends in Europe regarding the application of electronic CMR consignment notes (e-CMR). Which countries use the e-CMR? Why other countries do not? What are the benefits … of using e-CMR for import, export and transit of goods?

The trend towards online training is clearly noticeable. But what is the difference to the past? Is there one at all?

Mark Neville is the author of a book on International Trade Laws of the US and is working on a new book on customs valuation. In an interview, Mark kindly shares information about the books and … his philosophy of writing a book or an article.

Importer’s questions: Does an importer have the possibility to learn the transaction values of identical or similar goods imported by other EU importers? How do customs apply those values at … the time of customs clearance? In order to answer these questions, let’s take a look at a customs information system (IS) of an EU member state, where the customs valuation-related data are stored, and at the rules and the practice of using the data.

Kalbamės su gerb. Jonu Miškiniu apie 5-oje Muitinės praktikų konferencijoje vykusią diskusiją muitinės procesų tobulinimo tema, apie diskusijų metu teikiamų siūlymų įgyvendinimą; kokie buvo praėję … metai Lietuvos muitinei ir kokie bus ateinantys, ypač skaitmeninimo, klimato kaitos valdymo srityse.

Priimant sprendimą dėl importuojamų prekių muitinės vertės tikrinimo, be kita ko, muitinė tikrina, ar deklaruojama prekių vertė artima kitų importuotojų deklaruotoms tapačių arba panašių prekių … sandorio vertėms, sukauptoms prekių muitinio įvertinimo informacinėje sistemoje PREMI IS. Apžvelkime, kokie duomenys kaupiami PREMI IS, kam jie naudojami bei kaip atrenkami.

The newly released book “Cross-Border Logistics Operations: Effective trade facilitation and border management” discusses the role of customs and other border agencies within the wider context … of logistics and supply chain management. We invite you to read an excerpt from the book on extensive compliance requirements and to watch the interview with the author Prof. Dr. Andrew Grainger.

The first edition of the “Textbook of European Customs Law” was published 30 years ago. This year, the 10th edition was released. We talk to co-author Prof. Dr. Hans-Michael Wolffgang about the … book, studies and why businesses should invest in the customs education of their employees.

Customs agents (brokers) play a significant role as intermediaries between importers/ exporters and customs. Dr. Momchil Antov wrote a book on the topic of customs representation. We talk to … Mr. Antov about the book, customs developments in Bulgaria and what aspects should traders consider when hiring a customs broker.

Good service creates happy customers and also satisfied employees. A fast response time, the right contact persons and your individual workflows are the key to success. A good ticket system helps … you organise and automate. It can be a useful tool in the customs department to create transparency and standardise processes.

As regards the digitization of customs formalities, Switzerland is more advanced than, for example, Germany. In this interview, you will learn how the digitization of customs is going and what … the opportunities are. So, what can we learn from our neighbors in the field of digitization?

This is a “coffee break” article in our new series featuring thought leaders in the field of customs. I’m delighted to speaking with Timothy Lyons, a barrister and Queen’s Counsel (England and … Wales), a barrister in the Republic of Ireland and a member of the Bar of Brussels. Those studying EU customs law as well as customs practitioners will most likely know Timothy through his book, EU Customs Law, published by the Oxford EU Law Library.

It has almost been a year since the end of the Brexit transition period, meaning most businesses will have started settling comfortably into their new routine. However, it is important to remember … that the new trading relationship between the UK and EU is still evolving and 2022 is the host of some big changes. For example, certain easements that were introduced to facilitate trade will expire, multiple new systems will be introduced, and sanitary and phytosanitary controls will commence for the first time. So, if you think your business has mastered trading across the new border, then think again. In this article, we outline three pitfalls that could disrupt your supply chain and what you can do to avoid them.

Brexit for EU and UK hauliers transporting goods in and out of the UK will really begin on January 1st 2022. Up until now goods imported or exported to and from the UK may have moved through … the ports in some cases without the correct customs declarations. This was due to the lack of UK preparedness around Brexit as a whole. The Goods Vehicle Movement System (GVMS) will ensure this practice stops.