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There are many discussions about the efficiency of classification assistance tools. In this article, we argue that an AI-based tool, if well-built and properly used, can support classification … experts, enabling them to focus their attention on unusual and difficult product classifications.

One of the benefits of being a Customs broker providing services at the international level is experiencing the flexibility and efficiency of many Customs authorities. One of the challenges is … dealing with inconsistencies in how they apply regulations, and the lack of a standard in the processes and technologies they use, which prevents them from collaborating more productively with each other. In this article, we compile input from companies, organizations and individuals to give an overview of the challenges they face, explain existing co-operation mechanisms between Customs, brokers and intermediaries, and explore what more could be done.

Maritime transport carries 90 percent of global merchandise trade[1], and impediments to ports’ logistical chains have tangible repercussions in terms of higher trade costs and even shortages … of goods and materials. The chains include numerous entities, spanning shipping lines, carrier agents, terminal operators, freight forwarders, road haulage operators, train operators, Port State Control, as well as Customs administrations and other regulatory authorities.

The Foundation for International Development Studies and Research has published a working paper, written by Thomas Cantens of the WCO Secretariat’s Research Unit, that examines the implications … of the use of generative artificial intelligence (GAI) in the field of public administration. This article provides a brief summary of the content of that paper.

Three HS Recommendations were adopted by the WCO Council in June 2023. These Recommendations relate to expected amendments and invite Parties to the HS Convention to insert new subheadings in … their national statistical nomenclatures as an interim measure until the next version of the HS enters into force on 1 January 2028.

Su tvarumu susiję teisės aktai, taikomi materialioms prekėms, patenka į muitinės kontrolės sritį, kai prekės kerta tarptautines sienas. Tačiau ką tiksliai reiškia "tvarumas"?

What are the pitfalls and opportunities of 42 import procedure? What about post-Brexit VAT? What do you need to know about import GST (VAT) in Canada? Do traders and brokers understand excise … risk? What about "domestic" import taxation in Latvia? The CBAM – what does the future hold? These were the main questions discussed during the 17th Authors' Meeting on 24 August. We invite you to read the key points from this meeting in the article below.

Klimato kaitos ir biologinės įvairovės nykimo ryšys jau yra gerai žinomas. ES žaliojo kurso tikslas - šią problemą spręsti ir to dalimi tapo ES oficialiajame leidinyje paskelbtas reglamentas … dėl miškų naikinimo. Juo siekiama apsaugoti pasaulio miškus uždraudžiant tiekti tam tikrus produktus į ES rinką. Dėl to susiję ES veiklos vykdytojai turi pasirengti išpildyti papildomus reikalavimus.

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?

The person entitled to claim an input tax credit for GST payable on imported goods in Canada is not always the person who pays the tax. This counter-intuitive situation generally occurs when … the importer of record is a non-resident. It arises because more than one person may accept liability for duties, taxes and other customs obligations.

The issue of customs valuation is extremely important for Ukraine. The author has written about it in previous issues of the journal. A special case of customs valuation is no exception - when … the seller and the buyer are related parties. The concept of "related parties" in Ukrainian legislation is fully compatible with the GATT, as the Customs Code of Ukraine refers directly to Article 15 of the WTO Customs Valuation Agreement rather than defining this concept. It would seem that if there is nothing wrong with the legislation and if it is in line with accepted standards and principles, there should be no problems with its application. However, this is not the case.

News at a glance: Three EU nations ban Ukraine’s grain export; reinstating smuggling as a criminal offense; updated free trade agreements between Ukraine and Canada, and Ukraine and North Macedonia; … anti-dumping measures.

News in week 39: Prohibition to import iron and steel product processed in a third country that incorporate iron and steel products originating in Russia enters into force on 30 September - see … Irish Customs notification and explanations; on 1 October, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) enters into application; provisional list of CBAM National Competent Authorities; regulations related to entry of goods into Northern Ireland; the UK inform about world’s first fully digitalised goods shipment; and more updates.

Pagrindinė straipsnio tema - laisvosios prekybos teritorijų kūrimas visame pasaulyje, daugiausia dėmesio skiriant Azijos ir Ramiojo vandenyno regionui bei Amerikai. Straipsnyje taip pat keliamas … klausimas dėl ES vaidmens šioje raidoje. Jis parengtas remiantis pranešimu, skaitytu gegužės 25-26 d. Vilniuje ir internetu vykusioje Europos muitinės praktikų konferencijoje.

Dirbtinis intelektas (DI) – dar praėjusiais metais ši tema buvo vos girdima, o štai dabar atrodo, kad tema gvildenama bene kiekvienoje konferencijoje ir gali būti pritaikoma kiekvienoje srityje. … Pasigirdus kalboms apie rinkoje atsiradusį dirbtinį intelektą bei galimybe juo naudotis – įrankis atrodė toks tolimas ir negirdėtas, o spaudoje pasirodžius pirmiesiems pranešimams tikrai nemanėme, kad ir mes, muitinės tarpininkai, galėsime pritaikyti savo veikloje šį įrankį. Neslėpsiu, kad pirmieji mūsų įmonėje CHAT GPT įrankį išbandė kolegos, kurie labiausiai domisi informacinėmis technologijomis bei šios srities naujovėmis rinkoje.

2039-ųjų gruodis, robotai siunčia naujienų prenumeratoriams žinutę, kad 2040 m. sausį naikinamos darbo vietos muitinėje, nes pradės veikti muitinės dirbtinio intelekto sistema. Atleidžiami ir … perkvalifikuojami 5500 darbuotojų, darbui su sistema reikės tik kelių... Taip prasideda įvadinė knygos anglų k. „Customs Inside Anywhere, Insights Everywhere“, autoriai Frank Heijmann ir John Peters, dalis.