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…
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 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 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…
We mentioned this in July 2025: the Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) was initially due to come into effect on 30 December 2025. This deadline has now…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
London has again postponed the application of sanitary and phytosanitary checks on European goods imported into the UK. In August 2023, the UK government…
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 of September 15, 2020, the EU Member States’ customs authorities demand that applicants holding intellectual property rights and their representatives be uniquely identified. Therefore,…
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