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CJEU on the fairness of penalties for customs infringements in the EU
03-03-2024

In the European Union, customs penalties and their proportionality fall within the national competence of the Member States. In a recent judgment, the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) ruled that the imposition of an administrative penalty of 50% of the amount of duty underpaid is justified "notwithstanding the good faith of and precautions taken by the operator concerned". What does this mean for EU importers who declare the non-preferential origin of goods on the basis of proofs issued by the authorities of third countries that turn out to be incorrect? We provide an overview of the case and consider what conclusions economic operators could draw from it.

Dr. Ilona Mishchenko

risk management
en, lt
CJEU on the fairness of penalties for customs infringements in the EU
03-03-2024

In the European Union, customs penalties and their proportionality fall within the national competence of the Member States. In a recent judgment, the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) ruled that the imposition of an administrative penalty of 50% of the amount of duty underpaid is justified "notwithstanding the good faith of and precautions taken by the operator concerned". What does this mean for EU importers who declare the non-preferential origin of goods on the basis of proofs issued by the authorities of third countries that turn out to be incorrect? We provide an overview of the case and consider what conclusions economic operators could draw from it.

Dr. Ilona Mishchenko

risk management
en, lt
Correction of errors in customs declarations - importance and challenges in the EU
03-03-2024

The saying "Only those who don't work make no mistakes" aptly states that it is human to make mistakes and there is no way to change that - the mistakes will happen. But they need to be managed - to be minimised and corrected as quickly as possible. The Union Customs Code provides for a three-year period during which it is possible to apply to the customs authorities for the correction of errors, the recovery of overpaid taxes or the payment of underpaid amounts. In Lithuania, however, the new national legislation no longer provides for the possibility of correcting certain data elements. Let's take a look at the challenges this poses for businesses, as well as practices in other countries and trends.

Enrika Naujokė

risk management
en, lt
Correction of errors in customs declarations - importance and challenges in the EU
03-03-2024

The saying "Only those who don't work make no mistakes" aptly states that it is human to make mistakes and there is no way to change that - the mistakes will happen. But they need to be managed - to be minimised and corrected as quickly as possible. The Union Customs Code provides for a three-year period during which it is possible to apply to the customs authorities for the correction of errors, the recovery of overpaid taxes or the payment of underpaid amounts. In Lithuania, however, the new national legislation no longer provides for the possibility of correcting certain data elements. Let's take a look at the challenges this poses for businesses, as well as practices in other countries and trends.

Enrika Naujokė

risk management
lt
Kaip įvertinti savo verslo finansinę „sveikatą“?
03-03-2024

Siekiant gauti muitinės leidimus, naudotis supaprastinimais ir kitais muitinės formalumų tikslais, viena iš sąlygų yra įmonės finansinė „sveikata“. Antra vertus, ji visuomet svarbi siekiančiam augti verslui. Tad atsakant į muitinės formalumų kontekste pateiktą skaitytojo klausimą (Kaip įvertinti savo verslo finansinę „sveikatą“?), kviečiame visų pirma pasigilinti į bendruosius principus ir kartu – į vieną dar pakankamai naują galimybę prireikus skolintis, ar skolinti. Pakalbinome sutelktinio finansavimo platformos „Savy“ vykdančiąją direktorę Silviją Kažukauskaitę.

Silvija Kažukauskaitė

risk management
lt
Kaip įvertinti savo verslo finansinę „sveikatą“?
03-03-2024

Siekiant gauti muitinės leidimus, naudotis supaprastinimais ir kitais muitinės formalumų tikslais, viena iš sąlygų yra įmonės finansinė „sveikata“. Antra vertus, ji visuomet svarbi siekiančiam augti verslui. Tad atsakant į muitinės formalumų kontekste pateiktą skaitytojo klausimą (Kaip įvertinti savo verslo finansinę „sveikatą“?), kviečiame visų pirma pasigilinti į bendruosius principus ir kartu – į vieną dar pakankamai naują galimybę prireikus skolintis, ar skolinti. Pakalbinome sutelktinio finansavimo platformos „Savy“ vykdančiąją direktorę Silviją Kažukauskaitę.

Silvija Kažukauskaitė

risk management
en
Bahrain Customs implements digital warehouse management system
23-02-2024

Bahrain Customs Affairs (BCA) is constantly developing its systems and infrastructure to support and improve Customs operations, thereby helping to build a safe, advanced, investment-friendly business environment in the Kingdom. Bahrain, an active Member of the WCO, regularly examines the standards, recommendations and tools developed by the Organization and wishes to act as a leader to the Customs community by demonstrating excellence and creativity in Customs practices.

Customs Clearance Directorate

risk management
en
Bahrain Customs implements digital warehouse management system
23-02-2024

Bahrain Customs Affairs (BCA) is constantly developing its systems and infrastructure to support and improve Customs operations, thereby helping to build a safe, advanced, investment-friendly business environment in the Kingdom. Bahrain, an active Member of the WCO, regularly examines the standards, recommendations and tools developed by the Organization and wishes to act as a leader to the Customs community by demonstrating excellence and creativity in Customs practices.

Customs Clearance Directorate

risk management
en
The updated 2023 version of the STCE Implementation Guide is available
23-02-2024

A new version of the WCO Strategic Trade Control Enforcement Implementation Guide was published in December 2023.

risk management
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The updated 2023 version of the STCE Implementation Guide is available
23-02-2024

A new version of the WCO Strategic Trade Control Enforcement Implementation Guide was published in December 2023.

risk management
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Due diligence: highlighting the challenges for SMEs
23-02-2024

Performing due diligence can be challenging for SMEs, and regulators should take this into account when designing trade compliance programmes and initiatives.

Eduardo Leite LLB, LLM

risk management
en
Due diligence: highlighting the challenges for SMEs
23-02-2024

Performing due diligence can be challenging for SMEs, and regulators should take this into account when designing trade compliance programmes and initiatives.

Eduardo Leite LLB, LLM

risk management
en, lt
CJEU on the right to be heard: It cannot be limited by any legislative provision
03-12-2023

The right to be heard is well known to practitioners from various customs decisions and the Art. 22(6) of the Union Customs Code: 'Before taking a decision which would adversely affect the applicant, the customs authorities shall communicate the grounds on which they intend to base their decision to the applicant, who shall be given the opportunity to express his or her point of view'. This fundamental right of the EU legal order is not just a formality - the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) recently annulled a regulation because it found that the European Commission had violated the importer's right to be heard during the process of adopting that regulation. It is therefore worthwhile for importers, exporters and other parties involved to take a close look at the topic and be prepared to use the right to their own advantage at EU or national level if needed.

Dr. Ilona Mishchenko

risk management
en, lt
CJEU on the right to be heard: It cannot be limited by any legislative provision
03-12-2023

The right to be heard is well known to practitioners from various customs decisions and the Art. 22(6) of the Union Customs Code: 'Before taking a decision which would adversely affect the applicant, the customs authorities shall communicate the grounds on which they intend to base their decision to the applicant, who shall be given the opportunity to express his or her point of view'. This fundamental right of the EU legal order is not just a formality - the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) recently annulled a regulation because it found that the European Commission had violated the importer's right to be heard during the process of adopting that regulation. It is therefore worthwhile for importers, exporters and other parties involved to take a close look at the topic and be prepared to use the right to their own advantage at EU or national level if needed.

Dr. Ilona Mishchenko

risk management
lt
Muitinės rizikų valdymo sistema įmonėse
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Žana Kraučenkienė

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risk management
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Muitinės rizikų valdymo sistema įmonėse - nuo ko pradėti?
01h 03min
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Žana Kraučenkienė

‎ €69.00
risk management
lt
Veiklos auditas: kodėl svarbu net ir mažam verslui?
05-11-2023

„Net ir vieno žmogaus įmonė, pavyzdžiui, teikianti muitinės tarpininko paslaugas, turi taikyti savo veiklos savikontrolės procedūras.“ - sako Žana Kraučenkienė, sertifikuota vidaus auditorė, turinti daugiau nei 20 metų patirtį šioje srityje. Kokias veiklos sritis apima vidaus auditas? Kaip vidaus auditorius organizuoja savo veiklą? Kodėl apskritai tai svarbu kiekvienai įmonei? Atsakymus į šiuos ir kitus klausimus kviečiame sužinoti skaitant interviu.

Žana Kraučenkienė

risk management
lt
Veiklos auditas: kodėl svarbu net ir mažam verslui?
05-11-2023

„Net ir vieno žmogaus įmonė, pavyzdžiui, teikianti muitinės tarpininko paslaugas, turi taikyti savo veiklos savikontrolės procedūras.“ - sako Žana Kraučenkienė, sertifikuota vidaus auditorė, turinti daugiau nei 20 metų patirtį šioje srityje. Kokias veiklos sritis apima vidaus auditas? Kaip vidaus auditorius organizuoja savo veiklą? Kodėl apskritai tai svarbu kiekvienai įmonei? Atsakymus į šiuos ir kitus klausimus kviečiame sužinoti skaitant interviu.

Žana Kraučenkienė

risk management
lt
Ką patartumėte „žaliam“ vidiniam tikrintojui mažoje įmonėje?
05-11-2023

Skaitytojo klausimas: Esame maža (20+ darbuotojų) keletą metų veikianti įmonė. Neturiu patirties atliekant vidinius įmonės muitinės formalumų patikrinimus. Ką patartumėte, nuo ko pradėti?

risk management
lt
Ką patartumėte „žaliam“ vidiniam tikrintojui mažoje įmonėje?
05-11-2023

Skaitytojo klausimas: Esame maža (20+ darbuotojų) keletą metų veikianti įmonė. Neturiu patirties atliekant vidinius įmonės muitinės formalumų patikrinimus. Ką patartumėte, nuo ko pradėti?

risk management
en
Identifying chemicals precisely through trace analysis is now a reality, opening new doors for Customs officers
19-10-2023

Customs administrations have a full array of tools and technologies at their disposal to test material and substances – both in the field and in their labs. These tools all have benefits and limitations. This article introduces an innovation which enables field officers to analyse trace materials left on any items and obtain the specific name of a trace level substance. Not only can they confirm or allay their suspicions rapidly, but they can also proceed to physical inspection with all the precautions needed.

John Johnson

risk management
en
Identifying chemicals precisely through trace analysis is now a reality, opening new doors for Customs officers
19-10-2023

Customs administrations have a full array of tools and technologies at their disposal to test material and substances – both in the field and in their labs. These tools all have benefits and limitations. This article introduces an innovation which enables field officers to analyse trace materials left on any items and obtain the specific name of a trace level substance. Not only can they confirm or allay their suspicions rapidly, but they can also proceed to physical inspection with all the precautions needed.

John Johnson

risk management
lt
Inventorizacija – vienas seniausių apskaitos elementų
03-09-2023

Redakcija: Inventorizacija yra įprasta muitinės, laikinojo saugojimo, akcizinių prekių ir kituose sandėliuose. Taip pat jos principus taikome ne tik prekių atžvilgiu, bet ir naudodamiesi supaprastintomis procedūromis, pavyzdžiui, inventorizuodami įgaliotojo siuntėjo naudojamas plombas. Apskritai, tai labai svarbus įrankis apskaitoje turimų duomenų patikrinimui su faktu ir atitikties užtikrinimui. Pakvietėme ekspertus pasidalinti, į ką turėtų atkreipti verslas ir atsakingi įmonės darbuotojai dėmesį.

Dainora Maziliauskienė

risk management
lt
Inventorizacija – vienas seniausių apskaitos elementų
03-09-2023

Redakcija: Inventorizacija yra įprasta muitinės, laikinojo saugojimo, akcizinių prekių ir kituose sandėliuose. Taip pat jos principus taikome ne tik prekių atžvilgiu, bet ir naudodamiesi supaprastintomis procedūromis, pavyzdžiui, inventorizuodami įgaliotojo siuntėjo naudojamas plombas. Apskritai, tai labai svarbus įrankis apskaitoje turimų duomenų patikrinimui su faktu ir atitikties užtikrinimui. Pakvietėme ekspertus pasidalinti, į ką turėtų atkreipti verslas ir atsakingi įmonės darbuotojai dėmesį.

Dainora Maziliauskienė

risk management
en, lt
Risk management process
27-08-2023

There are five main steps in the standard customs risk management process as defined by the World Customs Organization: establish context, identify risks, analyse risks, assess and prioritize risks and address risks. In addition to these five steps, risk management requires constant monitoring and review.

risk management
en, lt
Risk management process
27-08-2023

There are five main steps in the standard customs risk management process as defined by the World Customs Organization: establish context, identify risks, analyse risks, assess and prioritize risks and address risks. In addition to these five steps, risk management requires constant monitoring and review.

risk management
en
The risk challenge of indirect tax - customs (Part I)
20-08-2023

Indirect tax - customs duty, excise duty and VAT - while it must be paid correctly, also offers various cash enhancement opportunities, which is crucial for all organisations seeking to continuously improve their internal indirect tax function. However, the prerequisite is due diligence. In this article, we overview the host of indirect taxes and indirect tax compliance obligations and focus on the “prerequisite” by discussing risk analysis in customs control based on the rules of HRMC (the UK Customs) and highlighting the importance to achieve “low-risk” status. We also overview customs duty. In the following articles, we will discuss VAT and excise more in detail.

Mark Rowbotham

risk management
en
The risk challenge of indirect tax - customs (Part I)
20-08-2023

Indirect tax - customs duty, excise duty and VAT - while it must be paid correctly, also offers various cash enhancement opportunities, which is crucial for all organisations seeking to continuously improve their internal indirect tax function. However, the prerequisite is due diligence. In this article, we overview the host of indirect taxes and indirect tax compliance obligations and focus on the “prerequisite” by discussing risk analysis in customs control based on the rules of HRMC (the UK Customs) and highlighting the importance to achieve “low-risk” status. We also overview customs duty. In the following articles, we will discuss VAT and excise more in detail.

Mark Rowbotham

risk management
en
Put yourself in the shoes of a customs auditor (and why you should) Part I
13-08-2023

What are the objectives of a post-clearance customs audit (PCA)? What does “a desk audit” mean? What are the obligations and rights of auditees? And generally, from a business perspective, isn’t it more important to get border controls right for goods to smoothly cross the borders than to care about PCAs? If you don't know the answers, continue reading this article, which gives an overview of the principles of customs audit-based controls around the world. Understanding these will help you better understand how customs auditors think and work. This is important to be prepared for customs audits and also to develop an appropriate internal procedure for auditing your company's compliance with customs and trade regulations, which is an effective measure to prevent costly errors or to detect and correct them in a timely manner (before the customs audit).

Enrika Naujokė

risk management
en
Put yourself in the shoes of a customs auditor (and why you should) Part I
13-08-2023

What are the objectives of a post-clearance customs audit (PCA)? What does “a desk audit” mean? What are the obligations and rights of auditees? And generally, from a business perspective, isn’t it more important to get border controls right for goods to smoothly cross the borders than to care about PCAs? If you don't know the answers, continue reading this article, which gives an overview of the principles of customs audit-based controls around the world. Understanding these will help you better understand how customs auditors think and work. This is important to be prepared for customs audits and also to develop an appropriate internal procedure for auditing your company's compliance with customs and trade regulations, which is an effective measure to prevent costly errors or to detect and correct them in a timely manner (before the customs audit).

Enrika Naujokė

risk management
en, lt
Rising interest on duties = Increasing costs of errors in customs declarations
05-08-2023

Those who pay their mortgages have become accustomed to paying higher interest rates. However, this applies not only to mortgages, but also to other interest and late payment charges that we may not think about in practice. For example, increased interest on customs duties, which are additionally charged by customs authorities when discrepancies are found after customs clearance.

Jurgita Bartninkienė

risk management
en, lt
Rising interest on duties = Increasing costs of errors in customs declarations
05-08-2023

Those who pay their mortgages have become accustomed to paying higher interest rates. However, this applies not only to mortgages, but also to other interest and late payment charges that we may not think about in practice. For example, increased interest on customs duties, which are additionally charged by customs authorities when discrepancies are found after customs clearance.

Jurgita Bartninkienė

risk management
en
Customs Risk Register
32min
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Anthony Buckley

‎ €49.99
risk management
en
Customs Risk Register
32min
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Anthony Buckley

‎ €49.99
risk management
lt
Muitinės ir LS sandėliai: kas svarbiau – „popierinis“ ar fizinis prekių judėjimas?
02-07-2023

Aktualioje teismų praktikoje nagrinėjama byla dėl laikinojo saugojimo (LS) sandėlyje saugotų prekių paėmimo iš muitinės priežiūros. Ginčo suma 251164 Eur, kurią sudaro muitas, PVM, bauda ir delspinigiai. Byla aktuali muitinės ir LS sandėlių savininkams, o taip pat ir galimai solidariems skolininkams/ suinteresuotoms šalims – su sandėliu sutartį sudariusiems prekių gavėjams, muitinės tarpininkams. Joje rasite išaiškinimus tokiais klausimais kaip: Kas yra „prekių paėmimas iš muitinės priežiūros“? Kaip turi būti vedama prekių sandėlyje apskaita, kad nekiltų problemų muitinio patikrinimo metu? Kokius duomenis, kad ir neprivalomus, nurodyti muitinės deklaracijose, kad būtų užkirstas kelias ginčams? Į ką atkreipti dėmesį analizuojant komercinius dokumentus?

Enrika Naujokė

risk management
lt
Muitinės ir LS sandėliai: kas svarbiau – „popierinis“ ar fizinis prekių judėjimas?
02-07-2023

Aktualioje teismų praktikoje nagrinėjama byla dėl laikinojo saugojimo (LS) sandėlyje saugotų prekių paėmimo iš muitinės priežiūros. Ginčo suma 251164 Eur, kurią sudaro muitas, PVM, bauda ir delspinigiai. Byla aktuali muitinės ir LS sandėlių savininkams, o taip pat ir galimai solidariems skolininkams/ suinteresuotoms šalims – su sandėliu sutartį sudariusiems prekių gavėjams, muitinės tarpininkams. Joje rasite išaiškinimus tokiais klausimais kaip: Kas yra „prekių paėmimas iš muitinės priežiūros“? Kaip turi būti vedama prekių sandėlyje apskaita, kad nekiltų problemų muitinio patikrinimo metu? Kokius duomenis, kad ir neprivalomus, nurodyti muitinės deklaracijose, kad būtų užkirstas kelias ginčams? Į ką atkreipti dėmesį analizuojant komercinius dokumentus?

Enrika Naujokė

risk management
en
Open Customs Blockchain: The missing piece to unlocking the broad application of distributed ledger technology for Customs?
16-06-2023

Digitalization has simplified Customs clearance in many areas, especially in the declaration of imports and exports. However, various data discontinuities and queries unnecessarily delay cross-border process flows. A group of major logistics companies, software providers and researchers is driving an initiative which could change this. Called the “Open Customs Blockchain”, it focuses on developing and applying blockchain technology for the exchange of key Customs data in foreign trade.

Open Logistics Foundation

risk management
en
Open Customs Blockchain: The missing piece to unlocking the broad application of distributed ledger technology for Customs?
16-06-2023

Digitalization has simplified Customs clearance in many areas, especially in the declaration of imports and exports. However, various data discontinuities and queries unnecessarily delay cross-border process flows. A group of major logistics companies, software providers and researchers is driving an initiative which could change this. Called the “Open Customs Blockchain”, it focuses on developing and applying blockchain technology for the exchange of key Customs data in foreign trade.

Open Logistics Foundation

risk management
en, lt
Customs compliance with the “INCASE-Model” – a holistic approach for real effectiveness
07-05-2023

Through several years as a customs auditor, I saw many companies with numerous approaches and attempts to get a grip on the management of the customs requirements. Despite big efforts (financially, personally, technically), organizations often do not succeed in establishing the desired effect and corresponding success in the area of customs compliance. Instead of this, customs compliance or customs management frequently is not sufficiently managed (especially strategically, but also operationally as a result of this weakness). This even leads to blind spots in the organisation, particularly in the structural field, which has in the meantime become increasingly apparent due to the changed audit approach by the authorities.

Dr. Michael Jung

risk management
en, lt
Customs compliance with the “INCASE-Model” – a holistic approach for real effectiveness
07-05-2023

Through several years as a customs auditor, I saw many companies with numerous approaches and attempts to get a grip on the management of the customs requirements. Despite big efforts (financially, personally, technically), organizations often do not succeed in establishing the desired effect and corresponding success in the area of customs compliance. Instead of this, customs compliance or customs management frequently is not sufficiently managed (especially strategically, but also operationally as a result of this weakness). This even leads to blind spots in the organisation, particularly in the structural field, which has in the meantime become increasingly apparent due to the changed audit approach by the authorities.

Dr. Michael Jung

risk management
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