Trade agreements enable businesses to reduce their customs duties and facilitate their international trade. However, their benefits are not always fully exploited, particularly when rules
On 14 September 2026, the European Commission adopted an update to the list of dual-use items subject to export controls. This development notably concerns certain…
French Customs is continuing the modernisation and Europeanisation of its information systems. Since June 2026, applications for authorisation to operate a Temporary Storage Facility (IST)…
The new Union Customs Code (Regulation (EU) 2026/2108) introduces “Union handling fees” (Union handling fees). Announced amount: €2 per item imported from third countries and…
From 1 September 2026, wood packaging used for imports into the European Union must be systematically declared in TRACES when creating the CHED. A new…
While new regulations now impose a fixed customs duty of €3 on each item imported via distance sales, it is imperative to adapt your flows….
From October 2026, in a note to operators, the French Customs (Directorate-General of Customs and Indirect Taxes – DGDDI) indicates that it will strengthen controls…
ASD Group is strengthening its logistics and customs offering by providing customers with a warehouse space of 3,500 m², ideally located just 15 km from…
A new 3 € customs duty from 1 July 2026 From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, the European Union will apply a flat-rate…
A new flat-rate customs duty for distance sales of imported goods From 1 July 2026, Regulation (EU) 2026/382 removes the customs duty exemption applicable to…
The CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism), also known as the MACF (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) or “carbon tax”, is a major reform of international trade…
Slovenia has announced, via the Statistical Office of the Republic of Slovenia, an increase in the Intrastat declaration thresholds applicable from 1 January 2026. This…
From 2026, the Centrālā statistikas pārvalde has announced a revision of the Intrastat thresholds in Latvia. This change concerns companies carrying out intra-EU trade in…
Hungary has announced an increase in the Intrastat declaration thresholds for the 2026 calendar year. This change aims to simplify the administrative obligations of companies,…
The US Supreme Court has delivered a landmark decision for international trade. In the ruling Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump of 20 February 2026, it…
Directorate Determination No. 84415 of 3 February 2026 introduces a major simplification of Intrastat obligations in Italy, particularly for the Intra 2-bis form relating to…
The French Customs (General Directorate of Customs and Indirect Taxes – DGGDI) issued an information note regarding the introduction of the small parcel tax, as provided for in…
Intrastat Thresholds 2026: Is your business ready? Does your company trade with European partners and is it VAT-registered?If so, Intrastat/EMEBI declarations apply to you! Trade…
In this article, we outlined the key dates to remember for the implementation of the EUDR. The Council of the European Union has now approved…
The European customs landscape is undergoing profound change. Importing goods from a third country into the European Union, already subject to numerous formalities, is being…
The Finance Act for 2025 confirms the end of one-off fiscal representation for imports under the customs regime 42, used in particular by non-European companies,…
Contrary to what we previously announced, the Obligatory Logistics Envelope (ELO), implemented as part of the Brexit smart border, will not become mandatory on 1…
On 27 July 2025, the European Union and the United States reached a last-minute strategic compromise, averting an unprecedented tariff escalation between the two blocs….
The French administration has announced a major change to the rules applicable to imports under the 4200 regime for DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) transactions carried…
In a context of geopolitical tensions and protectionist tendencies, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) serves as a strategic lever to boost bilateral trade…
Facing the climate emergency and the rapid erosion of forests worldwide, the European Union has adopted Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 aimed at reducing the environmental impact…
What Is the EORI Number? The EORI number (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) is a unique identifier assigned by the customs authorities of an EU…
To tackle the climate crisis and global deforestation, the European Union will enforce Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 from 30 December 2025 (or from 30 June 2026…
In response to US President Donald Trump’s signature of two executive orders amending the US tariffs on steel and aluminium, which came into force on…
The Enveloppe Logistique Obligatoire (ELO) is a new feature introduced as part of the SI Brexit to facilitate the passage of goods across the cross-Channel…
On 10th February 2025, President Trump signed two decrees amending US tariffs on steel and aluminium (Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962)….
US President Donald Trump has just signed an executive order imposing tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico and China. At the same time, he has…
The Intrastat declaration is an essential element for businesses engaged in intra-community goods transactions within the European Union. With the introduction of new thresholds for…
Intrastat Thresholds 2025: Is your business ready? Is your business VAT-registered and involved in the trade of goods within the European Union? If so, you…
The UK government had announced a postponement of the deadlines for certain cross-border customs procedures in the post-Brexit context, effective from 1 January 2021. HM…
Companies in the European Union (EU) can obtain temporary suspensions of customs duties for raw materials or semi-finished products used in the manufacturing of finished…
Within the European Union, goods from outside the EU must undergo customs formalities before they are allowed to enter. The Temporary Storage Facility allows imported…
On 13 March 2024, the European Parliament took a decisive step by adopting by a large majority the draft reform of the Customs Union. What…
From 31 January 2024, the UK government has introduced a transition period to help overseas exporters familiarise themselves with the new regulations on plant health…
As a wine producer or alcohol e-tailer selling alcoholic beverages to Portuguese consumers from another European Union Member State, you are aware of the challenges…
With a view to reducing the workload of tax and customs authorities by 35% by 2025, the Intrastat thresholds have been raised. As a…
Poland’s central statistical office (Główny Urząd Statystyczny) has announced an increase in Intrastat thresholds for the first of January 2024. The new Intrastat thresholds in…
On the basis of EU Regulation 2019/2152 and with a view to reducing the statistical reporting burden on taxable companies identified as VAT payers, the…
London has again postponed the application of sanitary and phytosanitary checks on European goods imported into the UK. In August 2023, the UK government…
Since leaving the European Union on 1 January 2021, the United Kingdom has introduced sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) restrictions at its borders to control imports…
Following the introduction of the new VAT reverse charge mechanism, the French customs administration has set up the online service “Données ATVAI” (“Reverse Charge of…
As a result of Brexit, the UK is introducing new requirements on imports and exports into the UK on 1 July 2022.
As of September 15, 2020, the EU Member States’ customs authorities demand that applicants holding intellectual property rights and their representatives be uniquely identified. Therefore,…
Excise duties are indirect taxes on the purchase of certain products such as alcohol and alcoholic beverages. They are calculated by applying a price according…
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