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Classification under a tariff subheading is not an end in itself but serves to determine which measures, tariff or other, should be applied to the goods concerned. However, in case of inward … processing in the EU, the question has been raised, whether the duty rate of the processed goods at the time of release for free circulation must be applied in certain cases even though the tariff classification, customs value, and origin of the imported goods are the basis for the duty calculation.

When you realise that the biggest threat to your business is neither the competition nor international event risk, but a seemingly minor compliance failure, you will have read this case study: … According to a recent tribunal judgement, even a seemingly trivial compliance failure, such as an error or discrepancy in the information supplied to HMRC by the importer and their customs agent, may invalidate a customs tax remission for an entire time. We explain it all in-depth and provide valuable pointers on legally handling your customs clearances.

On the 1st of June 2020, the EU Commission implemented the INF Specific Trader Portal (STP) which should ensure the electronic data exchange between the customs authorities involved in the customs … procedures of inward and outward processing. This article provides an overview of what traders need to consider and which functions are missing in the current version of INF STP.

We continue the overview of tax-saving possibilities for economic operators provided in the Union Customs Code (see Outward processing procedure in the EU: the basics). In this article, we focus … on the inward processing procedure - how it works, the benefits, what is necessary, and point out some special features. Finally, we look at the recently updated European Commission Guidance for trade on special procedures.

Continuing the topic of Inward Processing launched in August article under the heading “Processing Procedures: Examination of Economic Conditions”, I would like to draw attention to a several … changes brought about by the new Union Customs Code and, possibly, opportunities less frequently applied by economic operators: release for free circulation with lower customs duty rate (applicable to the processed product), the use of Union goods (equivalent goods), movement of goods without customs formalities (transfer), generalization.

This article is relevant for those who intend to use inward processing or outward processing customs procedures or already apply them and would like to modify their application. There are many … rules and features of the procedures. Some are perhaps better known and applied, others less frequently. This time, the article will review one of the conditions for granting customs authorization for processing operations - examination of the economic conditions. This is especially relevant when it is planned not to re-export the processed product, but to release it for free circulation in the EU.