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One court case - two lessons: tariff quotas, invalidation of a customs declaration and potential risks
28-12-2022

Tariff quotas mean less or no duty when importing goods. Most tariff quotas are allocated on a first come, first served basis; therefore, the timing of lodging a customs declaration might be crucial. What if, due to issues concerning customs IT systems, you are late and the quota is exhausted? Can you ask customs to invalidate the customs declaration and wait until the new tariff quota is opened?

Jurgita Stanienė

duties, taxes
en, lt
One court case - two lessons: tariff quotas, invalidation of a customs declaration and potential risks
28-12-2022

Tariff quotas mean less or no duty when importing goods. Most tariff quotas are allocated on a first come, first served basis; therefore, the timing of lodging a customs declaration might be crucial. What if, due to issues concerning customs IT systems, you are late and the quota is exhausted? Can you ask customs to invalidate the customs declaration and wait until the new tariff quota is opened?

Jurgita Stanienė

duties, taxes
en
Resolving trade disputes beyond borders: the role of the WTO
21-08-2022

In international trade, the policies of the government of the trading partner such as the country of destination for exports may affect the business of a company. If a company conducting international trade believes that another member country of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is not complying with its obligations under a WTO Agreement and is creating trade barriers then what remedy is available under international trade law? Who can help a business entity in such a situation, which is beyond the jurisdiction of the home country? Is there any effective dispute resolution mechanism available under international trade law? How does it work? What are its strengths and weaknesses? What are the timelines for dispute resolution? How does it affect business environment? In this article these important aspects are explained for a better, certain, predictable, and fair international trading environment.

Rizwan Mahmood

law international, trade policy
en
Resolving trade disputes beyond borders: the role of the WTO
21-08-2022

In international trade, the policies of the government of the trading partner such as the country of destination for exports may affect the business of a company. If a company conducting international trade believes that another member country of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is not complying with its obligations under a WTO Agreement and is creating trade barriers then what remedy is available under international trade law? Who can help a business entity in such a situation, which is beyond the jurisdiction of the home country? Is there any effective dispute resolution mechanism available under international trade law? How does it work? What are its strengths and weaknesses? What are the timelines for dispute resolution? How does it affect business environment? In this article these important aspects are explained for a better, certain, predictable, and fair international trading environment.

Rizwan Mahmood

law international, trade policy
en
Mission possible: how the WTO Valuation Agreement strikes a balance between trade facilitation and customs regulation
17-07-2022

Customs valuation is one of the largest challenges in international trade. That is why the rules of customs valuation are set out in an international treaty. On the one hand, this is aimed at harmonizing the valuation rules, while on the other hand, it is aimed at protecting economic operators from the arbitrariness of the authorities and, ultimately, at helping traders. Does it really work in practice, and does it serve both public and private interests in international trade? In the article, the peculiarities of customs valuation are highlighted, which are especially important to consider for those who deal with developing and least-developed countries.

Rizwan Mahmood

law international, valuation
en
Mission possible: how the WTO Valuation Agreement strikes a balance between trade facilitation and customs regulation
17-07-2022

Customs valuation is one of the largest challenges in international trade. That is why the rules of customs valuation are set out in an international treaty. On the one hand, this is aimed at harmonizing the valuation rules, while on the other hand, it is aimed at protecting economic operators from the arbitrariness of the authorities and, ultimately, at helping traders. Does it really work in practice, and does it serve both public and private interests in international trade? In the article, the peculiarities of customs valuation are highlighted, which are especially important to consider for those who deal with developing and least-developed countries.

Rizwan Mahmood

law international, valuation
en
What strategies may EU traders use to overcome trade barriers?
31-05-2022

Recently, the European Commission (EC) terminated the examination procedure concerning obstacles to trade applied by Mexico (see Commission implementing decision (EU) 2022/161, 3.2.2022). This was because the dispute regarding Tequila export licenses was resolved in favour of EU exports by domestic courts in Mexico. The example reveals that exporters can cope with trade barriers in several ways: in courts, and through complaints to the EC.

Dr. Ilona Mishchenko

law international, restrictions, trade barriers, trade policy
en
What strategies may EU traders use to overcome trade barriers?
31-05-2022

Recently, the European Commission (EC) terminated the examination procedure concerning obstacles to trade applied by Mexico (see Commission implementing decision (EU) 2022/161, 3.2.2022). This was because the dispute regarding Tequila export licenses was resolved in favour of EU exports by domestic courts in Mexico. The example reveals that exporters can cope with trade barriers in several ways: in courts, and through complaints to the EC.

Dr. Ilona Mishchenko

law international, restrictions, trade barriers, trade policy
en
Keeping abreast of U.S. CBP’s current strategies and developments
29-05-2022

Every year U.S. Customs and Border Protection (‘CBP’) releases the ‘CBP Trade and Travel Report’. Trade compliance practitioners should take note of these annual reports to keep abreast of CBP’s current strategies and developments. Additionally, the information contained can provide insight into CBP’s strategic outlook for the future, a valuable tool for planning purposes.

Samuel Draginich

law
en
Keeping abreast of U.S. CBP’s current strategies and developments
29-05-2022

Every year U.S. Customs and Border Protection (‘CBP’) releases the ‘CBP Trade and Travel Report’. Trade compliance practitioners should take note of these annual reports to keep abreast of CBP’s current strategies and developments. Additionally, the information contained can provide insight into CBP’s strategic outlook for the future, a valuable tool for planning purposes.

Samuel Draginich

law
en
What exporters should know about licensing barriers?
03-04-2022

Due to the non-transparent import licensing requirements in many countries, such as Turkey, India, Malaysia, Brazil, and Argentina, to mention a few, exporters are denied trade opportunities, which these days are especially important for those who lost their export markets after Russia invaded Ukraine. The article introduces basic information on automatic and non-automatic licensing and provides practical examples of some non-transparent licensing regimes worldwide that must be considered when choosing new export markets.

Dr. Ilona Mishchenko

law international, restrictions, trade barriers, trade policy
en
What exporters should know about licensing barriers?
03-04-2022

Due to the non-transparent import licensing requirements in many countries, such as Turkey, India, Malaysia, Brazil, and Argentina, to mention a few, exporters are denied trade opportunities, which these days are especially important for those who lost their export markets after Russia invaded Ukraine. The article introduces basic information on automatic and non-automatic licensing and provides practical examples of some non-transparent licensing regimes worldwide that must be considered when choosing new export markets.

Dr. Ilona Mishchenko

law international, restrictions, trade barriers, trade policy
en
Blocking Regulation: the first step towards solving the conflict of laws between EU and US sanctions
25-01-2022

The Court of Justice of the EU has interpreted for the first time the Blocking Regulation. The ruling confirms that it is possible to terminate contracts with a US designated person without providing reasons. However, in civil proceedings it is for the EU party to prove that, when it sought to terminate a contract, it did not seek to comply with US sanctions in the absence of an authorisation by the European Commission.

Lourdes Catrain

restrictions, trade barriers
en
Blocking Regulation: the first step towards solving the conflict of laws between EU and US sanctions
25-01-2022

The Court of Justice of the EU has interpreted for the first time the Blocking Regulation. The ruling confirms that it is possible to terminate contracts with a US designated person without providing reasons. However, in civil proceedings it is for the EU party to prove that, when it sought to terminate a contract, it did not seek to comply with US sanctions in the absence of an authorisation by the European Commission.

Lourdes Catrain

restrictions, trade barriers
en, lt
Customs valuation: interview with the author of the book
16-01-2022

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.

Monika Bielskienė

knowledge management
en, lt
Customs valuation: interview with the author of the book
16-01-2022

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.

Monika Bielskienė

knowledge management
en, fr
African Continental Free Trade Area: Background and Role of Customs
20-11-2021

Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was signed on 21 March 2018. The AfCFTA is the latest of many regional integration initiatives that go back to the years prior to the colonization of Africa, of integration efforts by the colonial powers, and of initiatives by the independent African States.

Creck Buyonge Mirito

law international
en, fr
African Continental Free Trade Area: Background and Role of Customs
20-11-2021

Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was signed on 21 March 2018. The AfCFTA is the latest of many regional integration initiatives that go back to the years prior to the colonization of Africa, of integration efforts by the colonial powers, and of initiatives by the independent African States.

Creck Buyonge Mirito

law international
en
The fall and partial rise of EU-US trading relations
13-11-2021

In spite of recent challenges, the EU-US trading relationship is underpinned by deeply integrated economies. The European Commission website describes this relationship as defining world trade and contributing as much as 40% to world GDP. Despite both the EU and the USA being modern developed economies, competition for global market share in addition societal changes brought about by an increase in globalisation has influenced trade policy. This has been particularly evident during the Trump presidency. This article tracks this difficult spell that we look to be emerging from and looks forward to what is hoped will be a détente in trade tensions between the two trading powerhouses on either side of the Atlantic Ocean.

Dr David Savage

trade policy
en
The fall and partial rise of EU-US trading relations
13-11-2021

In spite of recent challenges, the EU-US trading relationship is underpinned by deeply integrated economies. The European Commission website describes this relationship as defining world trade and contributing as much as 40% to world GDP. Despite both the EU and the USA being modern developed economies, competition for global market share in addition societal changes brought about by an increase in globalisation has influenced trade policy. This has been particularly evident during the Trump presidency. This article tracks this difficult spell that we look to be emerging from and looks forward to what is hoped will be a détente in trade tensions between the two trading powerhouses on either side of the Atlantic Ocean.

Dr David Savage

trade policy
en, lt
Compendium of customs valuation 2021
30-10-2021

A new edition of the European Commission's Compendium of customs valuation has been published. The main purpose of the Compendium is to provide support to the customs administrations of the Member States to ensure the uniform and correct application of the principles and general provisions of customs valuation. On the other hand, business obligation is a correct declaration of the customs value of goods, so this document also benefits the business community. Let's take a brief look at how the need for such a document has evolved and what is presented in the new edition of it.

Virginija Guobytė

valuation
en, lt
Compendium of customs valuation 2021
30-10-2021

A new edition of the European Commission's Compendium of customs valuation has been published. The main purpose of the Compendium is to provide support to the customs administrations of the Member States to ensure the uniform and correct application of the principles and general provisions of customs valuation. On the other hand, business obligation is a correct declaration of the customs value of goods, so this document also benefits the business community. Let's take a brief look at how the need for such a document has evolved and what is presented in the new edition of it.

Virginija Guobytė

valuation
en
Returned goods relief: requirements in various countries
30-09-2021

There are often situations where goods exported from a country are returned for various reasons. Therefore, countries have special regulations on returned goods which provide for relief from duties and possibly other import taxes. In this article, we overview regulations in the European Union, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Switzerland, Ukraine, Mexico and the United States.

Customs Practitioners Association

duties, taxes
en
Returned goods relief: requirements in various countries
30-09-2021

There are often situations where goods exported from a country are returned for various reasons. Therefore, countries have special regulations on returned goods which provide for relief from duties and possibly other import taxes. In this article, we overview regulations in the European Union, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Switzerland, Ukraine, Mexico and the United States.

Customs Practitioners Association

duties, taxes
en, lt
Trade defence instruments (TDIs): what EU importers and exporters should know
11-09-2021

The European Commission has published its 39th Annual Report on the use of trade defence instruments (TDIs) in 2020. The TDIs are applied to prevent unfair trade practices, mainly cheap imports due to dumping or subsidies, which harm EU producers. However, EU importers, especially SMEs, are often caught by a newly launched TDI unprepared and not aware of the unfair trade. The price of unawareness is high - the amount of import duties to be paid may be similar to the price of the goods themselves.

Enrika Naujokė

trade policy
en, lt
Trade defence instruments (TDIs): what EU importers and exporters should know
11-09-2021

The European Commission has published its 39th Annual Report on the use of trade defence instruments (TDIs) in 2020. The TDIs are applied to prevent unfair trade practices, mainly cheap imports due to dumping or subsidies, which harm EU producers. However, EU importers, especially SMEs, are often caught by a newly launched TDI unprepared and not aware of the unfair trade. The price of unawareness is high - the amount of import duties to be paid may be similar to the price of the goods themselves.

Enrika Naujokė

trade policy
en, lt, ru
Overview of the 4th Conference of Customs Practitioners
04-09-2021

The best way to consolidate knowledge is repetition. Especially when one day of the conference is so rich in knowledge that, as one participant in the conference joked, “it doesn't fit in your head anymore.” So, we invite you to recall the topics and some of their aspects discussed at the 4th Customs Practitioners Conference in June. We also provide links to the conference records available for purchase (members of the Customs Practitioners Association are free of charge, see the benefits and conditions of membership) [1] and articles published by some speakers after the conference. Please note that the Customs Practitioners Association is preparing for the 5th Customs Practitioners Conference, which will take place on 2 December in Kaunas and online. We invite you to propose topics, raise questions and, of course, participate! More information will be published soon in www.lcpa.lt, contacts: info@lcpa.lt

Customs Practitioners Association

knowledge management
en, lt, ru
Overview of the 4th Conference of Customs Practitioners
04-09-2021

The best way to consolidate knowledge is repetition. Especially when one day of the conference is so rich in knowledge that, as one participant in the conference joked, “it doesn't fit in your head anymore.” So, we invite you to recall the topics and some of their aspects discussed at the 4th Customs Practitioners Conference in June. We also provide links to the conference records available for purchase (members of the Customs Practitioners Association are free of charge, see the benefits and conditions of membership) [1] and articles published by some speakers after the conference. Please note that the Customs Practitioners Association is preparing for the 5th Customs Practitioners Conference, which will take place on 2 December in Kaunas and online. We invite you to propose topics, raise questions and, of course, participate! More information will be published soon in www.lcpa.lt, contacts: info@lcpa.lt

Customs Practitioners Association

knowledge management
en
Expectations for the future of the EU trade and customs policy: what should be known to practitioners?
27-07-2021

The article analyses new strategic document of the EU’s Commission (presented to the public in February, 2021, and currently discussed in other EU institutions) called “Trade Policy Review - An Open, Sustainable and Assertive Trade Policy”. This document (strategy) aims to establish a new consensus for trade policy in the EU and sets new core objectives for the regulation of trade and customs issues with specific third countries. Taking into account this aspect, this article summarizes and critically evaluates the provisions of the new strategy designed to regulate trade with the EU's main foreign trade partners (United States, China, Russia, India, other countries of the BRICS region) and describes the significance of the strategy for international trade business and its taxation.

Dr. Gediminas Valantiejus

trade policy
en
Expectations for the future of the EU trade and customs policy: what should be known to practitioners?
27-07-2021

The article analyses new strategic document of the EU’s Commission (presented to the public in February, 2021, and currently discussed in other EU institutions) called “Trade Policy Review - An Open, Sustainable and Assertive Trade Policy”. This document (strategy) aims to establish a new consensus for trade policy in the EU and sets new core objectives for the regulation of trade and customs issues with specific third countries. Taking into account this aspect, this article summarizes and critically evaluates the provisions of the new strategy designed to regulate trade with the EU's main foreign trade partners (United States, China, Russia, India, other countries of the BRICS region) and describes the significance of the strategy for international trade business and its taxation.

Dr. Gediminas Valantiejus

trade policy
en, lt
Tariff quotas: find information in TARIC
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Tariff-rate quotas for steel products: peculiarities of the application
30-06-2021

Editorial word. This month, the European Commission published a regulation that prolonged the application of safeguard measures against imports of certain steel products. Ingrida Beliokienė, the chief specialist of the Tariffs Division of the Customs Department under the Ministry of Finance (Lithuania), kindly agreed to share information about the peculiarities of the use of these measures.

Ingrida Beliokienė

duties, taxes
en, lt
Tariff-rate quotas for steel products: peculiarities of the application
30-06-2021

Editorial word. This month, the European Commission published a regulation that prolonged the application of safeguard measures against imports of certain steel products. Ingrida Beliokienė, the chief specialist of the Tariffs Division of the Customs Department under the Ministry of Finance (Lithuania), kindly agreed to share information about the peculiarities of the use of these measures.

Ingrida Beliokienė

duties, taxes
en, lt
First-come, first-served tariff quotas: what business needs to know
30-06-2021

The use of tariff quotas is an important topic for many EU importers, and its relevance is not diminishing. Let’s take a look at the questions that businesses raise about tariff quotas and what is important to pay attention to.

Ingrida Beliokienė

duties, taxes
en, lt
First-come, first-served tariff quotas: what business needs to know
30-06-2021

The use of tariff quotas is an important topic for many EU importers, and its relevance is not diminishing. Let’s take a look at the questions that businesses raise about tariff quotas and what is important to pay attention to.

Ingrida Beliokienė

duties, taxes
en
A chance for businesses to reduce their post-Brexit customs duty bill – UK tariff suspensions
22-05-2021

Exactly a year following the publication of the UK’s Global Tariff, the UK government announced on 20 May 2021 that the UK will launch its own tariff suspension scheme, tailored to the needs of UK businesses. This means legible goods will benefit from paying no customs duties upon import into the UK. As a UK business paying customs duties currently, this is a window of opportunity to apply for a tariff suspension to reduce your future customs duty bill. What does this mean in practice, and who can apply for this benefit?

Jessica Yang

duties, taxes
en
A chance for businesses to reduce their post-Brexit customs duty bill – UK tariff suspensions
22-05-2021

Exactly a year following the publication of the UK’s Global Tariff, the UK government announced on 20 May 2021 that the UK will launch its own tariff suspension scheme, tailored to the needs of UK businesses. This means legible goods will benefit from paying no customs duties upon import into the UK. As a UK business paying customs duties currently, this is a window of opportunity to apply for a tariff suspension to reduce your future customs duty bill. What does this mean in practice, and who can apply for this benefit?

Jessica Yang

duties, taxes
en
Managing customs risk and compliance: an integrated approach
14-04-2021

This article introduces a contemporary framework for managing compliance in the customs context that fully integrates the principal elements of customs risk and compliance management. In doing so, it explores the manifold resources that have been developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and other parties that may be used by administrations to support implementation of the framework. The integrated model draws together the author’s contribution to the literature over several years and provides practitioners with a logical and inclusive methodology for managing compliance at a strategic or operational level.

Professor David Widdowson

risk management
en
Managing customs risk and compliance: an integrated approach
14-04-2021

This article introduces a contemporary framework for managing compliance in the customs context that fully integrates the principal elements of customs risk and compliance management. In doing so, it explores the manifold resources that have been developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and other parties that may be used by administrations to support implementation of the framework. The integrated model draws together the author’s contribution to the literature over several years and provides practitioners with a logical and inclusive methodology for managing compliance at a strategic or operational level.

Professor David Widdowson

risk management
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