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United States Deforestation Bill of 2023: What lies ahead?
27-03-2024

The U.S. Deforestation Bill was introduced in the Senate in November 2023. It aims to combat illegal deforestation by prohibiting the importation of products obtained, in whole or in part, from certain commodities produced on lands where illegal deforestation is occurring, and for other purposes. The legislative process is ongoing. The main points of the bill and related implementation issues are summarised and analysed in the article below.

Ira Reese

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United States Deforestation Bill of 2023: What lies ahead?
27-03-2024

The U.S. Deforestation Bill was introduced in the Senate in November 2023. It aims to combat illegal deforestation by prohibiting the importation of products obtained, in whole or in part, from certain commodities produced on lands where illegal deforestation is occurring, and for other purposes. The legislative process is ongoing. The main points of the bill and related implementation issues are summarised and analysed in the article below.

Ira Reese

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en, lt
Sustainability requirements: How to operate in the new reality?
10-03-2024

'Deep origin' is a phrase coined by Brain Staples. It is a description of the sustainability-focused regulatory environment now being increasingly faced by customs and traders. It goes beyond customs when it comes to implementing sanctions or other prohibitions on importation of endangered goods, goods manufactured by forced labour, or by slavery, or by other undesirable practices. How to operate in this increasingly complex regulatory environment?

Brian Staples

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Sustainability requirements: How to operate in the new reality?
10-03-2024

'Deep origin' is a phrase coined by Brain Staples. It is a description of the sustainability-focused regulatory environment now being increasingly faced by customs and traders. It goes beyond customs when it comes to implementing sanctions or other prohibitions on importation of endangered goods, goods manufactured by forced labour, or by slavery, or by other undesirable practices. How to operate in this increasingly complex regulatory environment?

Brian Staples

sustainability
en
Volkswagen Xinjian facility and forced labor
28-02-2024

As the European Union ponders statutes that respond to unverified claims by different organizations of the usage of slave labor in the manufacture of a variety of goods from China, a series of claims has been made against one of the Union’s largest manufacturers: Volkswagen. As we review the claims against Volkswagen it is easy to see how the issue has the capability of wreaking havoc with international trade with the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Some of the claims are so removed from the exported product that one wonders if it is simply an insincere way of removing certain sectors of China from international trade.

Ira Reese

sustainability
en
Volkswagen Xinjian facility and forced labor
28-02-2024

As the European Union ponders statutes that respond to unverified claims by different organizations of the usage of slave labor in the manufacture of a variety of goods from China, a series of claims has been made against one of the Union’s largest manufacturers: Volkswagen. As we review the claims against Volkswagen it is easy to see how the issue has the capability of wreaking havoc with international trade with the People’s Republic of China (PRC). Some of the claims are so removed from the exported product that one wonders if it is simply an insincere way of removing certain sectors of China from international trade.

Ira Reese

sustainability
en
Sustainability and 'deep' origin of
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Customs Knowledge Institute

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Sustainability and 'deep' origin of goods
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EU Deforestation Regulation: Impact on Customs
31-01-2024

Note from the CCRM editors: What can we expect from customs in the future? Professor Albert Willem Veenstra addressed this question together with other authors in the article ‘The changing role of Customs: Customs aligning with supply chain and information management’ (World Customs Journal). After participating in a webinar on the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), in which Professor Veenstra shared his insights, we took the opportunity to ask about the impact of this regulation on Customs and talk about various other related topics, such as complex supply chains, new business models for customs brokers and, of course, the knowledge required to meet the demands of a modern compliance professional.

Albert Willem Veenstra

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EU Deforestation Regulation: Impact on Customs
31-01-2024

Note from the CCRM editors: What can we expect from customs in the future? Professor Albert Willem Veenstra addressed this question together with other authors in the article ‘The changing role of Customs: Customs aligning with supply chain and information management’ (World Customs Journal). After participating in a webinar on the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), in which Professor Veenstra shared his insights, we took the opportunity to ask about the impact of this regulation on Customs and talk about various other related topics, such as complex supply chains, new business models for customs brokers and, of course, the knowledge required to meet the demands of a modern compliance professional.

Albert Willem Veenstra

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Compliant on Forced Labor? Prove It: The Expansion of U.S. Anti-Forced Labor Laws and Compliance Requirements for Importers
21-01-2024

Forced labor is on the rise worldwide. The United States is one of the largest importers of merchandise at risk of being produced with forced labor and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is committed to identifying products made with forced labor and preventing them from entering the United States. From FY 2022 to date, CBP’s forced labor enforcement has impacted over $ 2 billion worth of shipments. Clearly, companies have a lot at stake, and compliance with anti-forced labor requirements is critical not only from a corporate responsibility standpoint but due to the impact it may have on a company’s financial position.

Simeon A. Yerokun

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Compliant on Forced Labor? Prove It: The Expansion of U.S. Anti-Forced Labor Laws and Compliance Requirements for Importers
21-01-2024

Forced labor is on the rise worldwide. The United States is one of the largest importers of merchandise at risk of being produced with forced labor and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is committed to identifying products made with forced labor and preventing them from entering the United States. From FY 2022 to date, CBP’s forced labor enforcement has impacted over $ 2 billion worth of shipments. Clearly, companies have a lot at stake, and compliance with anti-forced labor requirements is critical not only from a corporate responsibility standpoint but due to the impact it may have on a company’s financial position.

Simeon A. Yerokun

sustainability
en
Proposed U.S. Foreign Pollution Fee Act (similar to the EU’s CBAM)
14-01-2024

EU importers of cement, iron and steel, aluminium, fertilizers, electricity and hydrogen are preparing to submit their first report under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), based on emissions data from their third-country suppliers. What about other countries? Will they also introduce such climate measures, so that EU and other countries' suppliers (exporters) should be getting ready to prepare their emissions data? Indeed, there are similar initiatives in other countries, for example, the proposed U.S. Foreign Pollution Fee Act.

Ira Reese

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Proposed U.S. Foreign Pollution Fee Act (similar to the EU’s CBAM)
14-01-2024

EU importers of cement, iron and steel, aluminium, fertilizers, electricity and hydrogen are preparing to submit their first report under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), based on emissions data from their third-country suppliers. What about other countries? Will they also introduce such climate measures, so that EU and other countries' suppliers (exporters) should be getting ready to prepare their emissions data? Indeed, there are similar initiatives in other countries, for example, the proposed U.S. Foreign Pollution Fee Act.

Ira Reese

sustainability
en, lt
CBAM: History, objectives, scope, and its compatibility with international law (II)
03-01-2024

Note from the CCRM editors: The first part of the article provided an overview of the history, objectives and scope of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) introduced by the EU. It also examined the issue of whether the Paris Agreement on climate change foresees border adjustment measures by countries with high climate ambitions, and posed the following question: Is the CBAM fair towards developing countries? In this second part, the author provides an overview of the provisions of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) which could justify the CBAM, his assessment of the CBAM Regulation, and shares a practical list of questions that companies can use in order to find out whether they are affected, and if so, how they can prepare to meet the CBAM requirements, in particular for the transitional period.

Michael Lux

sustainability
en, lt
CBAM: History, objectives, scope, and its compatibility with international law (II)
03-01-2024

Note from the CCRM editors: The first part of the article provided an overview of the history, objectives and scope of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) introduced by the EU. It also examined the issue of whether the Paris Agreement on climate change foresees border adjustment measures by countries with high climate ambitions, and posed the following question: Is the CBAM fair towards developing countries? In this second part, the author provides an overview of the provisions of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) which could justify the CBAM, his assessment of the CBAM Regulation, and shares a practical list of questions that companies can use in order to find out whether they are affected, and if so, how they can prepare to meet the CBAM requirements, in particular for the transitional period.

Michael Lux

sustainability
lt
Miškų rizikos prekės: kaip importuotojams užtikrinti atitiktį?
03-01-2024

Skaitytojo klausimas: Kaip importuotojai gali užtikrinti atitiktį tokiems reikalavimams, kurie numatyti ES miškų naikinimo ir alinimo reglamente (apie iššūkius rašoma dr. David Savage straipsnyje „Ar Briuselis gali išgelbėti pasaulio atogrąžų miškus?“)?

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Miškų rizikos prekės: kaip importuotojams užtikrinti atitiktį?
03-01-2024

Skaitytojo klausimas: Kaip importuotojai gali užtikrinti atitiktį tokiems reikalavimams, kurie numatyti ES miškų naikinimo ir alinimo reglamente (apie iššūkius rašoma dr. David Savage straipsnyje „Ar Briuselis gali išgelbėti pasaulio atogrąžų miškus?“)?

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Sustainable clothing and slow fashion in the global circular economy
26-12-2023

Did you know that the EU imports around 26 kg of textiles per person per year? And around 11 kg are thrown away? That clothes are usually only worn 7 or 8 times? The EU is working on an EU strategy for sustainable and circular textiles (see European Parliament resolution, published in the Official Journal on 21.12.2023), as textiles have the fourth highest negative impact on the climate and the environment, after food, housing and mobility. This article invites you to reflect on what can/ needs to be done in customs area to contribute to the EU's and global sustainability objectives. For example, whether customs tariffs or preferential rules of origin promote the circular economy, i.e. the import of used textiles for reuse or recycling and other sustainable options.

Enrika Naujokė

sustainability
en, lt
Sustainable clothing and slow fashion in the global circular economy
26-12-2023

Did you know that the EU imports around 26 kg of textiles per person per year? And around 11 kg are thrown away? That clothes are usually only worn 7 or 8 times? The EU is working on an EU strategy for sustainable and circular textiles (see European Parliament resolution, published in the Official Journal on 21.12.2023), as textiles have the fourth highest negative impact on the climate and the environment, after food, housing and mobility. This article invites you to reflect on what can/ needs to be done in customs area to contribute to the EU's and global sustainability objectives. For example, whether customs tariffs or preferential rules of origin promote the circular economy, i.e. the import of used textiles for reuse or recycling and other sustainable options.

Enrika Naujokė

sustainability
en
Sustainability: on CBAM and forced labour
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Sustainability: on CBAM and forced labour law
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Anthony Buckley

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Used car parts - export of waste or goods for reuse?
10-12-2023

Today, we often talk about circular economy goals and the ambition to reduce waste by extending the life of products through reuse, repair, refurbishment or recycling. The legal framework is still under development. For example, there are provisions in the EU Combined Nomenclature for certain waste and scrap and for used cars, but no such provisions for used car parts - this can lead to difficulties when declaring these goods for the chosen customs procedure. Let us give an overview and discuss a current practical situation in Lithuania regarding the environmental and customs requirements for the declaration of parts of used cars for export.

Jurgita Stanienė

sustainability
en, lt
Used car parts - export of waste or goods for reuse?
10-12-2023

Today, we often talk about circular economy goals and the ambition to reduce waste by extending the life of products through reuse, repair, refurbishment or recycling. The legal framework is still under development. For example, there are provisions in the EU Combined Nomenclature for certain waste and scrap and for used cars, but no such provisions for used car parts - this can lead to difficulties when declaring these goods for the chosen customs procedure. Let us give an overview and discuss a current practical situation in Lithuania regarding the environmental and customs requirements for the declaration of parts of used cars for export.

Jurgita Stanienė

sustainability
lt
Taršos mokestis importuojant prekes į JAV
03-12-2023

“Dabar kaip importuotojai pildysime PADKM (red. past. pasienio anglies dioksido korekcinio mechanizmo) deklaracijas, bet ar nebus taip, kad mūsų gamybininkams atsiras prievolė teikti duomenis apie gamybos emisijas dėl tokių pačių ar panašių kitų šalių reikalavimų?” – tokį klausimą diskusijoje iškėlė skaitytojas. Iš ties, kokie kitų šalių, svarbių ES prekybos partnerių, planai? Atsakydami į klausimą apžvelgiame JAV kongrese svarstomą “Užsienio taršos mokesčio aktą”.

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Taršos mokestis importuojant prekes į JAV
03-12-2023

“Dabar kaip importuotojai pildysime PADKM (red. past. pasienio anglies dioksido korekcinio mechanizmo) deklaracijas, bet ar nebus taip, kad mūsų gamybininkams atsiras prievolė teikti duomenis apie gamybos emisijas dėl tokių pačių ar panašių kitų šalių reikalavimų?” – tokį klausimą diskusijoje iškėlė skaitytojas. Iš ties, kokie kitų šalių, svarbių ES prekybos partnerių, planai? Atsakydami į klausimą apžvelgiame JAV kongrese svarstomą “Užsienio taršos mokesčio aktą”.

sustainability
en, lt
CBAM: History, objectives, scope, and its compatibility with international law (I)
30-11-2023

Note from the CCRM editors: This first part of the article provides an overview of the history, objectives and scope of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) introduced by the EU. It also examines the issue of whether the Paris Agreement on climate change foresees border adjustment measures by countries with high climate ambitions, and poses the following question: Is the CBAM fair towards developing countries? In the second part, the author will provide an overview of the provisions of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) which could justify the CBAM, his assessment of the CBAM Regulation, and share a practical list of questions that companies can use in order to find out whether they are affected, and if so, how they can prepare to meet the CBAM requirements, in particular for the transitional period.

Michael Lux

sustainability
en, lt
CBAM: History, objectives, scope, and its compatibility with international law (I)
30-11-2023

Note from the CCRM editors: This first part of the article provides an overview of the history, objectives and scope of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) introduced by the EU. It also examines the issue of whether the Paris Agreement on climate change foresees border adjustment measures by countries with high climate ambitions, and poses the following question: Is the CBAM fair towards developing countries? In the second part, the author will provide an overview of the provisions of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) which could justify the CBAM, his assessment of the CBAM Regulation, and share a practical list of questions that companies can use in order to find out whether they are affected, and if so, how they can prepare to meet the CBAM requirements, in particular for the transitional period.

Michael Lux

sustainability
en
Monthly EU law news Oct-Nov 2023 | CN
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Enrika Naujokė

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Monthly EU law news Oct-Nov 2023 | CN codes, value, CBAM, IT, int. sanctions…
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"Unpacking" CBAM
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Arne Mielken

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"Unpacking" CBAM
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Arne Mielken

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Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM):
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Arne Mielken

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Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): The Law
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Arne Mielken

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Sustainability
15-10-2023

Sustainability-related legislation for material goods falls within the scope of customs control when goods cross international borders. But what exactly does 'sustainability' mean?

sustainability
en, lt
Sustainability
15-10-2023

Sustainability-related legislation for material goods falls within the scope of customs control when goods cross international borders. But what exactly does 'sustainability' mean?

sustainability
en, lt
Can Brussels save the worlds rainforests?
11-10-2023

The link between climate change and biodiversity loss is by now well established. As part of its “Green Deal”, the European Union Deforestation Regulation has been published in the Official Journal. This Regulation seeks to protect the worlds forests by banning certain products from being placed on the EU market. This will create an extra layer of bureaucracy for operators in the EU.

Dr David Savage

sustainability
en, lt
Can Brussels save the worlds rainforests?
11-10-2023

The link between climate change and biodiversity loss is by now well established. As part of its “Green Deal”, the European Union Deforestation Regulation has been published in the Official Journal. This Regulation seeks to protect the worlds forests by banning certain products from being placed on the EU market. This will create an extra layer of bureaucracy for operators in the EU.

Dr David Savage

sustainability
en
CBAM transitional period: roles and responsibilities
11-10-2023

EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) regulation entered its transitional phase on 1st October, 2023. From that day on, importers have to collect and report data on greenhouse gases emitted during the production of CBAM goods. Since the data must be collected from the manufacturers in non-EU countries, a process must be established for the corresponding communication. Given the complexity of supply chains, this process may involve multiple actors between the importer and third country facilities. In addition, several EU and national authorities are involved. Who is/can be who? Who does what? What are the responsibilities?

Enrika Naujokė

sustainability
en
CBAM transitional period: roles and responsibilities
11-10-2023

EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) regulation entered its transitional phase on 1st October, 2023. From that day on, importers have to collect and report data on greenhouse gases emitted during the production of CBAM goods. Since the data must be collected from the manufacturers in non-EU countries, a process must be established for the corresponding communication. Given the complexity of supply chains, this process may involve multiple actors between the importer and third country facilities. In addition, several EU and national authorities are involved. Who is/can be who? Who does what? What are the responsibilities?

Enrika Naujokė

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