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Petition Summary: Glyphosate from the People’s Republic of China
A petition has been filed regarding glyphosate imports from the People's Republic of China, likely seeking antidumping or countervailing duty…
Delegated Regulation Aligns UCC Rules with the New €3 Duty on Low-Value Imports
A new EU Delegated Regulation amends the Union Customs Code to align procedural rules with the recently introduced €3 flat-rate…
Customs Adds 1.6M Phase 2 Imports To Tariff Refund System
U.S. Customs has expanded its tariff refund system by adding 1.6 million Phase 2 imports, allowing importers to seek refunds…
New AD/CVD Case Filed Against Glyphosate from China
A new Antidumping and Countervailing Duty (AD/CVD) petition has been filed against glyphosate imports from China. The case targets the…
The U.S. Declined to Renew USMCA – What Importers Must Do Now
The U.S. has declined to renew USMCA preferential trade provisions, creating significant compliance risks for importers relying on duty-free treatment…
EAPA Update: CBP Finds Evasion Despite Full Cooperation
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has issued an Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) ruling finding country-of-origin evasion in a…
Guidance: Fulfilment House Due Diligence Scheme registered businesses list
HMRC publishes and maintains the list of businesses registered under the Fulfilment House Due Diligence Scheme (FHDDS), which targets overseas…
Pakistan Customs posts 33pc increase in revenue collection
Pakistan Customs has recorded a 33% increase in revenue collection, signaling stronger enforcement and trade activity at the border. The…
Lululemon Targeted In New Shopper Tariff Refund Lawsuit
Lululemon is facing a lawsuit from shoppers seeking refunds on tariffs paid on imported goods. The case targets the retailer…
Tariff Refunds May Reshape Loan Covenant Calculations
Tariff refunds arising from customs duty drawbacks or reclassifications may have significant implications for loan covenant calculations. When companies receive…
UK Government Launches Call for Evidence on Modernising the Customs Regime
The UK government has launched a formal call for evidence seeking input on modernising its customs regime. This initiative aims…
Mandatory Registration for Customs Intermediaries
New regulations are being introduced requiring mandatory registration for customs intermediaries, such as customs agents and brokers who act on…
Apply to import goods temporarily to the UK
UK government guidance on the Temporary Admission relief allows businesses and individuals to import goods into the UK without paying…
Check if you can get import duty relief on goods using Temporary Admission
UK government guidance on Temporary Admission relief, which allows businesses and individuals to import goods into the UK with full…
FBR reduces regulatory duty on imported SUVs, ATVs
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reduced regulatory duties on imported SUVs and ATVs, signaling a policy shift aimed…
Customs Valuation revises import values for perfumes & colognes vide VR No2094/2026
Pakistan's Customs Valuation department has issued Valuation Ruling No. 2094/2026, revising the customs import values for perfumes and colognes. This…
Lithuania – European Commission Extends Import Duty Relief and VAT Exemption for Humanitarian Goods
The European Commission has extended import duty relief and VAT exemption for humanitarian goods entering Lithuania. This measure ensures that…
Petition Summary: Certain Choline Salts from the People’s Republic of China
A petition has been filed concerning certain choline salts imported from the People's Republic of China, likely seeking the imposition…
$30 Million in Tariff Relief Is Now Available for New York Farmers
$30 million in tariff relief funding is now available for New York State farmers affected by retaliatory tariffs on U.S.…
Statutory guidance: Reference document for authorised use: eligible goods and authorised uses
UK statutory guidance detailing eligible goods and their authorised uses under customs relief provisions. This reference document supports traders and…
Statutory guidance: Reference documents for The Customs (Reliefs from a Liability to Import Duty and Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
UK statutory reference documents for the Customs (Reliefs from a Liability to Import Duty and Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations…
Statutory guidance: Reference Documents for The Customs (Tariff Quotas) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
UK statutory reference documents for the Customs (Tariff Quotas) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020, covering the administration of tariff rate quotas…
CBP Publishes Guidance on Section 232 Duty Offsets for Automobile and Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Parts and ACE Filing Requirements
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has published guidance on Section 232 duty offsets applicable to automobiles and medium and…
Don’t Miss Out on Potential Tariff Opportunities
This article highlights tariff-related opportunities that businesses may be overlooking amid evolving US trade policy. It encourages companies to proactively…
Pakistan notifies Finance Act 2026-27 ahead of July 1 budget rollout
Pakistan has officially notified the Finance Act 2026-27 ahead of its July 1 budget implementation date. The act introduces a…
8 Best IOSS Solutions for Non-EU E-Commerce Sellers
This article reviews the eight best Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS) solutions for non-EU e-commerce sellers, helping them comply with EU…
Statutory guidance: Notices made under the Customs (Bulk Customs Declaration and Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020
Statutory guidance covering notices made under the Customs (Bulk Customs Declaration and Miscellaneous Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. This guidance…
Import VAT Payment Deadline Aligned with Customs Rules
Lithuania has aligned its import VAT payment deadlines with customs rules, harmonising the timing of VAT obligations for imported goods…
Apply to import multiple low value parcels on one declaration
HMRC guidance outlines a scheme allowing importers to consolidate multiple low-value parcels onto a single customs declaration, streamlining the import…
Managing Post-IEEPA Tariff Refunds, Replacements And Risks
This article provides guidance on managing the complexities arising from tariff refunds, replacements, and associated risks following measures imposed under…
Seattle Judge Merges Amazon IEEPA Tariff Refund Suits
A Seattle federal judge has consolidated multiple lawsuits filed against Amazon seeking tariff refunds related to duties imposed under the…
Customs Enforcement destroys contraband, hazardous goods worth Rs1.18b
Pakistan's Customs Enforcement conducted a major operation destroying contraband and hazardous goods valued at Rs1.18 billion. The destruction exercise targeted…
CAPE Phase II Is Live: Most IEEPA Duties Are Now Refund-Eligible — Here’s How to Claim Yours
CAPE Phase II has launched, making most IEEPA (International Emergency Economic Powers Act) duties refund-eligible. The article explains how importers…
De Minimis, Codified: CBP Finalizes the Postal Suspension Rule — July 24 Comment Deadline
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has finalized a rule suspending de minimis treatment for postal shipments, with a July…
FBR restricts green channel for importers without digital integration
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has restricted green channel access for importers who have not integrated with its digital…
FBR suspends nine Faceless Customs officials in major crackdown
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has suspended nine officials from its Faceless Customs Assessment system in a significant disciplinary…
FBR issues new cargo transportation framework for trade with Iran
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a new cargo transportation framework governing trade with Iran. The regulatory update…
Finland Explores Simplification of VAT and Customs Procedures for Åland Trade Flows
Finland is examining ways to simplify VAT and customs procedures for trade flows involving Åland, an autonomous region with a…
EU Parliament greenlights the “Turnberry Deal” — 15% US tariffs on EU exports, duty-free access for US goods
The EU Parliament has approved the 'Turnberry Deal,' a trade agreement establishing 15% US tariffs on EU exports to the…
Customs Modernisation: Call for Evidence on Future Trade and Digital Practices
A Call for Evidence has been launched on customs modernisation, focusing on future trade and digital practices. The initiative seeks…
Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs in Response to European DSTs
President Trump has threatened to impose 100% tariffs on European goods in direct retaliation against European Union member states that…
FBR revises customs valuation for auto parts vide VR No2092/2026
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revised customs valuation for auto parts through Valuation Ruling No. 2092/2026. The ruling…
FBR designates Taftan Railway Station as Customs Station
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has officially designated Taftan Railway Station as a customs station, expanding the country's formal…
Rs6b tax & petroleum levy evasion uncovered
Pakistani authorities have uncovered a Rs6 billion tax and petroleum levy evasion scheme. The investigation reveals significant non-compliance involving both…
HMRC Tax Update 2026: Customs Digitalisation and E-Invoicing Plans
HMRC's 2026 tax update outlines plans for customs digitalisation and e-invoicing as part of the UK's broader tax modernisation agenda.…
Software developers providing customs declaration software
HMRC maintains a list of approved software developers whose products support customs declaration submissions in the UK. This guidance is…
Guidance: Notification of Vehicle Arrivals (NOVA): service availability and issues
HMRC's Notification of Vehicle Arrivals (NOVA) service tracks vehicles brought into the UK from abroad, ensuring proper VAT and duty…
Guidance: Tied Oils Enquiry Service: service availability and issues
HMRC's Tied Oils Enquiry Service relates to the UK excise duty regime governing oils used for specific permitted purposes under…
Guidance: Rebated Oils Enquiry Services: service availability and issues
HMRC's Rebated Oils Enquiry Service supports the UK excise duty framework for rebated fuels such as red diesel and other…
Federal Circuit Permits Section 122 Tariffs to Proceed
The Federal Circuit Court has permitted Section 122 tariffs to proceed, addressing a significant legal challenge to the executive branch's…
Notice: Notices made under The Customs (Export) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019
This UK government publication sets out official notices made under The Customs (Export) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019, which govern export…
Hyderabad Customs ramps up anti-smuggling drive, confiscates goods worth over Rs77m
Hyderabad Customs authorities have intensified their anti-smuggling operations, seizing contraband goods valued at over Rs77 million. The enforcement drive reflects…
Declarations and freight movements
This UK government guidance covers customs declarations and freight movement requirements for goods brought into the UK for international events.…
Exporting goods to other countries from the UK for international events
This UK government guidance explains the customs and tax procedures for exporting goods from the UK to other countries for…
Compliance checklists and templates
This UK government resource provides compliance checklists and templates for businesses handling goods at international events under customs relief provisions.…
Additional Procedure Codes for claiming reliefs when using the Customs Declaration Service
This UK government guidance covers Additional Procedure Codes (APCs) used within the Customs Declaration Service (CDS) to claim customs duty…
Special procedures and reliefs for event goods
This UK government guidance outlines special customs procedures and relief schemes available for goods imported temporarily for international events held…
Roles and responsibilities
This UK government guidance defines the roles and responsibilities of various parties involved in importing and exporting goods for international…
Commodity-specific requirements
This UK government guidance addresses commodity-specific customs and regulatory requirements for goods brought into the UK for international events. It…
UK legislation
This UK government page outlines the domestic legislation underpinning customs and tax reliefs for goods used at international events. It…
Definitions
This UK government page provides definitions of key terms used across the international events customs guidance suite. It clarifies terminology…
Customs Import Duty reliefs
This UK government guidance specifically addresses customs import duty relief options available for goods brought into the UK for international…
Aduanas en Latam: Cómo evitar multas de stock
This article addresses customs compliance in Latin America, focusing on how importers can avoid stock-related penalties from customs authorities. It…
Landed Cost: La Guía Definitiva para sus Importaciones ERP
This article provides a definitive guide to calculating landed cost within ERP systems for imports into Latin America. Landed cost…
Failing to Renew the USMCA Would Increase Tariff Uncertainty and Harm Americans
The article examines the consequences of failing to renew the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), arguing that non-renewal would significantly increase…
EU Small Parcel Levy and National Handling Fees
The EU is introducing a small parcel levy targeting low-value goods imported from outside the EU, particularly affecting e-commerce shipments…
Government backs high street with acceleration of cheap import reforms and crackdown on dodgy online sellers
The UK government has announced plans to accelerate reforms targeting cheap imports and online marketplace sellers, addressing concerns about unfair…
UK Seeks Input On Potential Customs Updates
The UK government is consulting on potential updates to its customs framework, inviting industry and stakeholder input on possible reforms.…
Introduction of Mandatory Registration for Customs Intermediaries
The UK government is consulting on introducing mandatory registration for customs intermediaries, such as customs agents and brokers who submit…
Customs Modernisation
The UK government has issued a call for evidence on customs modernisation, seeking views on how the UK's customs regime…
Guidance: Excise movement and control system: service availability and issues
HMRC provides ongoing guidance on the Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS), a UK government digital platform used to monitor…
Guidance: Customs Declaration Service error codes
HMRC publishes guidance on error codes within the Customs Declaration Service (CDS), the UK's primary customs IT platform used by…
The Supreme Court Ruling and the Potential for Tariff Refunds: Their Impact on Transfer PricingA view from transfer pricing practitioners
This article examines the intersection of tariff refunds stemming from a Supreme Court ruling and transfer pricing, written from a…
US Fields Questions On Temporary Global Tariff At WTO
The United States faced questions at the World Trade Organization regarding its temporary global tariff measures. WTO members sought clarification…
Trump’s New U.S. Tariff Wall Shakes Up Winners, Losers Lineup
Trump's new tariff measures are reshaping the competitive landscape across U.S. industries, creating distinct winners and losers. The tariff wall…
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