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Herzfeld: Mocking Up the Digital Services Tax War Games
Mindy Herzfeld analyzes the ongoing geopolitical tensions surrounding digital services taxes (DSTs), examining how countries imposing DSTs on large technology…
US finalises 25% tariffs on certain Brazilian imports under Section 301
The United States has finalized 25% tariffs on certain imports from Brazil under Section 301 of the Trade Act. Section…
CIT Issues Order with Specific Updates Related to CAPE Phase 3 Finally Liquidated Entry Eligibility for IEEPA Refunds
The Court of International Trade (CIT) has issued an order with specific updates regarding CAPE Phase 3 and finally liquidated…
IEEPA Tariff Refund Update: CIT Will Order Reliquidation of Some Finally Liquidated Entries
The Court of International Trade (CIT) is set to order reliquidation of certain finally liquidated entries related to IEEPA tariffs,…
Imported Carbon Border Adjustment (CBAM) goods that may not contribute towards the registration threshold
UK government guidance detailing which imported CBAM goods may not count toward the CBAM registration threshold. The Carbon Border Adjustment…
Check if you’re classed as the importer for Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
UK government guidance helping businesses determine whether they qualify as the 'importer' under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. CBAM places…
Guidance: Check which goods are in scope of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
UK government guidance outlining which goods fall within the scope of the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. CBAM applies a…
Keeping records for Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
UK government guidance on record-keeping obligations for businesses subject to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. Importers of in-scope carbon-intensive goods…
Work out your Carbon Price Relief
UK government guidance explaining how businesses can calculate Carbon Price Relief under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. CBAM importers may…
What you need to work out Carbon Price Relief
UK government guidance explaining the requirements and calculations needed to claim Carbon Price Relief, which provides relief on the UK…
Get a carbon pricing verification form
UK government guidance on obtaining a carbon pricing verification form, required for businesses seeking Carbon Price Relief on goods imported…
Check if your goods have been subject to a qualifying carbon pricing scheme
UK government guidance helping importers determine whether their goods have been subject to a qualifying carbon pricing scheme overseas, a…
Petition Summary: Welded Stainless Line and Pressure Pipe from India, Türkiye, and the United Arab Emirates
A petition has been filed seeking antidumping and/or countervailing duties on welded stainless line and pressure pipe imported from India,…
CBP Issues Guidance on Section 232 Copper Smelt and Cast Reporting Requirements
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued guidance regarding reporting requirements under Section 232 for copper that has been…
Pakistan imports mobile phones worth Rs530b in FY2025-26
Pakistan has imported mobile phones worth Rs530 billion in FY2025-26, highlighting significant customs and trade activity in the telecommunications sector.…
VAT Refund 2026 — New Rules for Non-EU Travellers
New rules for VAT refunds for non-EU travellers are set to take effect in 2026, updating the framework governing tax-free…
Statutory guidance: Reference Documents for The Customs Tariff (Suspension of Import Duty Rates) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
This statutory guidance provides reference documents for the Customs Tariff (Suspension of Import Duty Rates) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, which…
EU Commission Explains How the New EUR 3 Customs Duty for Low Value Goods Will Be Calculated
The EU Commission has issued guidelines explaining how the new EUR 3 flat-rate customs duty on low-value goods will be…
Guidance: CDS Customs Clearance Request Completion Instructions for Inventory Exports
HMRC has published completion instructions for the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) Volume 3 C21 Customs Clearance Request for inventory exports.…
New Transaction Tax Under the UK–EU Agreement
The UK–EU Agreement has introduced a new transaction tax affecting cross-border trade and financial transactions between the United Kingdom and…
US Refunded $49.2B In Tariffs Last Month, Treasury Says
The U.S. Treasury reported that $49.2 billion in tariffs were refunded last month, highlighting significant activity in customs duty drawback…
Register to complete origin declarations under the UK-India Free Trade Agreement
This UK government guidance covers the registration process for exporters wishing to complete origin declarations under the UK-India Free Trade…
UK: reform of customs treatment of low‑value imports
The UK government is reforming its customs treatment of low-value imports, addressing the current relief that exempts goods below a…
Guidance: Check if a business holds Authorised Economic Operator status
UK government guidance on how to verify whether a business holds Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status. AEO status is a…
Belgium Restricts the “Non‑Transfer of Own Goods” Regime for Temporary Cross‑Border Movements
Belgium has introduced restrictions to the 'non-transfer of own goods' simplification regime, which allows businesses to move goods temporarily across…
Pakistan imposes five-year anti-dumping duties on soda ash imports from Türkiye, Kenya
Pakistan has imposed five-year anti-dumping duties on soda ash imports from Türkiye and Kenya following an investigation determining that dumped…
Senate panel seeks action on tax exemptions, questions FBR over Rs154 billion textile imports
Pakistan's Senate panel is pressing the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to act on tax exemptions linked to Rs154 billion…
Non-disposal of confiscated vehicles costs FBR Rs12.6 billion in blocked revenue: AGP
Pakistan's Auditor General (AGP) has flagged that the Federal Board of Revenue's failure to dispose of confiscated vehicles has resulted…
Auto policy talks with IMF remain unresolved, Pakistan extends current policy
Pakistan has extended its current auto sector policy after talks with the IMF over a new automotive policy framework remain…
Pakistan successfully launches marine bunkering operations at Gwadar with first-ever refuelling
Pakistan has launched its first marine bunkering operations at Gwadar port, marking a milestone in the port's commercial development. While…
CBP Sends Another $15B In Tariff Refunds To Treasury
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has transferred another $15 billion in tariff revenues to the Treasury Department, continuing the…
Guidance: Appendix 1: DE 1/10: Requested and Previous Procedure Codes
This UK government guidance details Appendix 1 of the Customs Declaration Service (CDS), specifically covering Data Element 1/10 — Requested…
Report a problem using the Customs Declaration Service
HMRC provides a mechanism for traders and agents to report technical problems encountered when using the Customs Declaration Service (CDS),…
Data Element 2/3: Documents and Other Reference Codes (National) of the Customs Declaration Service (CDS)
HMRC publishes technical guidance on Data Element 2/3 of the Customs Declaration Service, detailing the national document and reference codes…
Pakistan, US make significant progress towards reciprocal trade accord after Washington talks
Pakistan and the United States have made significant progress toward a reciprocal trade agreement following high-level talks in Washington. The…
Trump Administration Declines to Institute Section 232 Tariffs on Commercial Aircrafts, Jet Engines, and Aircraft Parts
The Trump Administration has decided not to impose Section 232 national security tariffs on commercial aircraft, jet engines, and aircraft…
Understanding HTSUS Classification: Why Getting It Wrong Is Expensive
Accurate HTSUS (Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States) classification is a critical compliance obligation for importers, with costly consequences…
Levelling the Banks of the Dniester: Moldova to Phase VAT and Excise onto Transnistrian Trade
Moldova is planning to phase in VAT and excise duties on trade with Transnistria, the breakaway region along the Dniester…
Indirect Tariff Payers May Be Overlooking a Meaningful Recovery Opportunity
This article highlights that businesses paying tariffs indirectly—through suppliers embedding tariff costs in product pricing—may be missing recovery opportunities. It…
Customs Enforcement starts inquiry into senior officials over abuse of EFS
Pakistan's Customs Enforcement has launched a formal inquiry into senior officials suspected of abusing the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS), a…
Webinar Recap: Tariff Refunds – What Consumer & Industrial Products Companies Need to Do Now
This webinar recap covers tariff refund strategies for consumer and industrial products companies amid evolving US trade policy. It addresses…
Guidance: Preparing for Vaping Products Duty and the Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme
HMRC guidance on preparing for Vaping Products Duty and the Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme outlines the new UK excise duty…
Maritime Task Force reforms boost customs efficiency, trade facilitation
Pakistan's Maritime Task Force has implemented reforms aimed at boosting customs efficiency and trade facilitation under the Federal Board of…
E-commerce: EU abolishes the €150 de-minimis and introduces a €3 flat-rate customs duty
The EU is abolishing the €150 customs duty de-minimis threshold for e-commerce imports, replacing it with a €3 flat-rate customs…
Notice: Notices made under The Customs (Import Duty) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018
HMRC has published notices made under The Customs (Import Duty) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018, which govern the UK's post-Brexit customs…
Pakistan Customs registers 201 IPR forfeiture cases in FY2025-26
Pakistan Customs has registered 201 intellectual property rights (IPR) forfeiture cases during fiscal year 2025-26, reflecting intensified enforcement against counterfeit…
Software developers providing entry summary declaration support
This UK government guidance addresses software developers building tools to support entry summary declaration (ENS) submissions, which are required for…
Building a tariff-resilient compliance program: AI, technology, and a practical 90-day roadmap for global manufacturers
This article outlines how global manufacturers can build tariff-resilient compliance programs amid trade volatility, combining AI and technology with a…
What today’s tariff authorities actually demand: The data, visibility, and compliance gaps most manufacturers haven’t closed
This article examines the compliance demands that tariff authorities place on manufacturers, focusing on data visibility gaps that many companies…
After IEEPA: Which tariff authorities does the U.S. government still have — and what global manufacturers need to know
This article analyzes the U.S. tariff legal landscape following challenges to IEEPA-based tariff authorities, outlining which statutory powers the U.S.…
FMCG importers ask FBR to review new packaging rules
FMCG importers in Pakistan have approached the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) requesting a review of newly introduced packaging rules…
PSW Partners with LUMS to promote digital trade & customs expertise
Pakistan Single Window (PSW) has partnered with the Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) to advance digital trade facilitation and…
Fuel used in private pleasure craft and for private pleasure flying (Excise Notice 554)
UK HMRC Excise Notice 554 provides detailed guidance on fuel duty rules for private pleasure craft and private pleasure flying.…
Relief from fuel duty for marine voyages (Notice 263)
UK HMRC Notice 263 outlines the conditions under which relief from fuel duty can be claimed for marine voyages. It…
EU Flat‑Rate €3 Customs Fee on Non‑EU Online Purchases
The EU is introducing a flat-rate €3 customs fee on low-value goods purchased online from non-EU sellers, targeting the wave…
Registered dealers in controlled oil (Excise Notice 192)
UK HMRC Excise Notice 192 sets out the registration requirements and obligations for dealers in controlled oils, including gas oil,…
There Is No Low-Tax Case for Tariffs
The Tax Foundation argues there is no credible low-tax justification for tariffs, rebutting claims that import duties serve as a…
India, China Call Broad US Forced Labor Tariffs Not Justified
India and China have jointly challenged broad US tariffs imposed under forced labor justifications, arguing they lack sufficient legal and…
Denim Co. Unlawfully Passed On Tariff Costs, Customer Says
A customer has filed a lawsuit against a denim company alleging it unlawfully passed on tariff costs to consumers in…
Statutory guidance: Reference Document for The Customs (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
This statutory guidance provides the reference document for The Customs (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, outlining the customs framework…
Apply for a customs comprehensive guarantee to cover customs debts
HMRC guidance on applying for a customs comprehensive guarantee, which allows UK importers and customs agents to cover potential customs…
Using an EORI number from an EU country for goods moving in and out of Northern Ireland
HMRC guidance addressing the use of EU-issued Economic Operators Registration and Identification (EORI) numbers for goods moving in and out…
Subscribe to the Customs Declaration Service
HMRC guidance on subscribing to the Customs Declaration Service (CDS), the UK's primary platform for lodging import and export customs…
Trading and moving goods in and out of Northern Ireland
HMRC guidance covering the rules for trading and moving goods in and out of Northern Ireland under the Windsor Framework.…
Apply to claim a repayment or remission of import duty, or reclaim state aid used on ‘at risk’ goods brought into Northern Ireland
This UK government guidance covers the process for businesses to claim repayment or remission of import duty on goods brought…
Impact assessment: EU EORI and Goods vehicle movement service
This UK government impact assessment examines the EU EORI (Economic Operators Registration and Identification) system and the Goods Vehicle Movement…
Turkey opposes Pakistan’s penalty on its soda ash exports
Turkey has formally opposed Pakistan's imposition of anti-dumping or trade penalties on its soda ash exports, signaling a customs and…
Classifying toys and games for import and export
UK government guidance on classifying toys, games, and festive articles for import and export purposes. The guidance covers how to…
FBR tightens monitoring of bonded POL warehouses to prevent unauthorised fuel movement
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced stricter monitoring measures for bonded petroleum, oil, and lubricants (POL) warehouses to…
Guidance: External temporary storage facilities codes for Data Element 5/23 of the Customs Declaration Service
UK government publication providing updated codes for external temporary storage facilities used in Data Element 5/23 of the Customs Declaration…
EU Low Value Consignment Relief Abolished: New Import Rules from 2026
The EU is abolishing the Low Value Consignment Relief (LVCR), which previously exempted goods valued under €150 from import VAT,…
Guidance: Internal temporary storage facilities (ITSFs) codes for Data Element 5/23 of the Customs Declaration Service
HMRC guidance providing Internal Temporary Storage Facilities (ITSFs) location codes required for Data Element 5/23 when completing import declarations on…
Customs Declaration Service: service availability and issues
HMRC operational status page for the UK Customs Declaration Service (CDS), providing real-time and historical information on system availability, planned…
Find out what types of Authorised Economic Operator status you can apply for
This UK government guidance explains the types of Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status available for businesses to apply for, covering…
Guidance: Data Element 2/3: Documents and Other Reference Codes (Union) of the Customs Declaration Service (CDS)
This UK government technical guidance covers Data Element 2/3 of the Customs Declaration Service (CDS), specifically addressing documents and other…
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