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News at a glance: the ban on the export of Ukrainian agricultural products during martial law; the limitation of foreign currency transactions for import operations; USA: temporary suspension … of tariffs on Ukrainian steel; UK: agreement on “cutting” tariffs on all goods from Ukraine to zero; EU: 'Solidarity Lanes' for Ukrainian agro-products; common transit in Ukraine: first special transit simplification; FTA between Ukraine and Moldova: amendments on applying PEM; EU: a one-year suspension of EU import duties on all Ukrainian exports.

On April 28th, 2022, another edition of the event 'Global Webinar: Journals on Customs' took place, during which editors of six leading journals shared their insights concerning some of the most … significant topics, events and articles that have taken place in specialist editions over the past year. For me, as a young researcher, such events are of great importance, as they allow me to learn what are the current important issues in the field of global customs control. In the next few lines, I will try to outline what impressed me the most in the presentations of the speakers in the meeting.

CCRM Editors: Thank you to Iryna Pavlenko and Oleg Kyryievskyi from the Law firm 'First Chair Legal', who each month contribute customs-related news from Ukraine to the CCRM journal; however, … not in February and March 2022. We will continue publishing the news until the trade and customs of sovereign Ukraine can operate freely and safely again. Additionally, we share information published on the website of the EBA European Business Association. Oleg Kiryievskyi is the Co-chair of the Customs Committee of EBA.

Kur geriausia investuoti netikrumo laikais? Kalbinamas apie pandemijos sukeltą įtampą rinkose, žinomas investuotojas, apžvelgdamas įvairias investicijų galimybes, pabrėžė, kad pati vertingiausia … investicija yra į savo žinias. Pandemija sutrikdė tiekimo grandines, bet daugumos jų nenutraukė, tai dabar daro karas Ukrainoje. Tad, ar verta investuoti į žinias muitinės, logistikos ir tarptautinės prekybos srityje, kuri mūsų regione šiuo metu išgyvena sudėtingus laikus? Diskusijoje mintimis dalinasi Socialinių mokslų kolegijos studijų programų vadovė Kristina Stonkuvienė, Lietuvos nacionalinės ekspeditorių ir logistų asociacijos „LINEKA“ prezidentas Edmundas Daukantas ir „Muitinės praktikų asociacijos“ vadovė Enrika Naujokė.

The war in Ukraine and all the wars and armed conflicts happening around the world highlight the role of customs and customs specialists, especially as it regards compliance with restrictions … and prohibitions. Customs specialists must be not only active, but also proactive, so that bad hands do not get access to the tools they can use to cause suffering. Many other topic-related aspects were discussed, and views from various countries were shared during the 10th Authors’ Meeting, which took place on 17th March 2022.

Any state that allows animals, plants or products of animal and plant origin to enter its territory shall establish additional measures aimed at protecting people, animals and plants from infection, … pests and diseases. Having a similar purpose, these measures differ depending on the country of their application. The article offers examples of the use of such measures in some countries, in particular, the UK (where the IPAFFS system is replacing the EU's TRACES), Ukraine and the Eurasian Economic Union.

Following the 9th author’s meeting held on 20 January 2022, this article distils the thoughts of eight participants on the important topic on digitisation of customs processes. They examine today’s … trends and discuss what the future holds.

How to stop the war in Ukraine? Countries apply sanctions. Canada cut Russia and Belarus from the Most-Favoured-Nation Tariff treatment. In just one day, the EU released nine decisions and regulations … concerning restrictive measures against Russia. Customs in Lithuania extended controls to check whether sanctioned banks were not used for payment. Many businesses, especially SMEs, for the first time, one way or another, have encountered the impact of sanctions. So what are sanctions? What are the related developments in general?

Vis daugiau verslų privalo gilintis į sankcijų Rusijai ir Baltarusijai temą. Rubrikoje "ES aktualijos: vasaris 2022" publikuota visa eilė per keletą dienų naujai priimtų Tarybos reglamentų ir … sprendimų. Kovą jų skaičius toliau augs. Teiraujamės Aistės Medelienės, APB "WALLESS" partnerės, advokatės: prieš pradedant gilintis į reglamentus, tiems, kam tai nauja sritis, į ką svarbu atkreipti dėmesį?

As is well known, the war started by Russia in Ukraine affects a wide range of areas, both security and economic. It may also affect aspects related to imports and exports between Israel and … Ukraine, which have signed a free trade agreement (FTA) in 2019. The reminder on that comes from the European Commission, which on February 23rd, 2022 released a notice to importers regarding imports from the non-government controlled territories of the Donetsk and Lugansk oblasts of Ukraine.

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.

The article analyses EU policies on the extension of Common Transit and the New Computerized Transit System (NCTS) to associated countries given the case of Ukraine. The decision on accepting … Ukraine to join the Convention on Common Transit may be expected in 2022. Otherwise, considering the EU plans to complete the transition to the NCTS Phase 6 in the second quarter of 2025, the accession may be delayed until the end of 2025.

News in international trade at a glance: the duty-free limit for parcels has been raised to 150 Eur; the government announced an ambitious plan - five new FTAs; imports of some kinds of cheese … subject to safeguard investigation; anti-dumping duty on imports of potato starch, wood panels and thermal insulation materials; abolition of excise stamps on certain types of alcoholic beverages.

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.

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.

News in international trade at a glance: IT platform Trade Defense of Ukraine; the possible changes in customs valuation; Ukraine is about to join Сommon Transit Convention; new safeguard investigation … on imports of rock and/ or earth drilling tools regardless of country of origin; revision of the anti-dumping measures on imports of cement originating in Moldova and rods of carbon and other alloy steels originating in Belarus.