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UK CBAM: Decoding the UK Carbon Border Adjustment
The UK plans to introduce a UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (UK CBAM) by 2027. Here is what we know and what businesses can do.
Arne Mielken
6 min read


The Customs Watch EU & UK- Edition 16
NI-GB Parcel Changes from 1 May – UK CBAM legislation – EUDR easements – Lots of ADD/CVD & Classification & SPS updates
Arne Mielken
3 min read


May 1st: Celebrate Trade Compliance Workers Worldwide
On May 1st, workers are celebrated worldwide—let’s take a moment to appreciate the vital role customs, export control, and sanctions professionals play in global trade.
Arne Mielken
5 min read


The Customs Watch USA: Edition 13
U.S. Tariff Changes Impacting Low-Value China Shipments, Incoterms, Trump Tariffs, Ford's $365M Mistake, WTO Setback, WCO Updates & More.
Arne Mielken
3 min read


Our Customs & Global Trade Summer School 2025 Programme (Training)
This July and August, import and export professionals, as well as anyone with responsibility for dealing with moving products across borders
Arne Mielken
2 min read


U.S.: China De Minimis Gone + New Tariffs
This April 2025 US Executive Order further targets synthetic opioid imports from China, suspending de minimis duty exemptions
Arne Mielken
6 min read


The Export Control & Sanctions Watch Edition 15
Trade War escalates: China’s Export Controls On Rare Earth Minerals, adds U.S. Entities on Unreliable + Export Control List + other updates.
Arne Mielken
5 min read


UK Financial Sanctions: Understanding Ownership & Control
Are you aware that entities you work with might still be subject to sanctions, even if they're not on the Consolidated List? Learn how ownership and control can affect compliance.
Arne Mielken
6 min read


U.S. Tariffs Hit Penguins? 5 Bizarre Places Affected
President Trump’s 90-day tariff pause has left businesses and consumers wondering what comes next. Here’s what you need to know.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


U.S.: Valuing Gift, Samples & Demo Equipment
Don’t guess the value of gifts, samples or demo goods! Learn how to stay compliant with customs rules for these tricky shipments and study our case study.
Arne Mielken
6 min read


U.S.: Valuing Used Goods After Repair
Discover how to value repaired goods returning to the U.S. without a sale, using depreciation and fallback methods.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


UK: What’s Changing for UK-NI Parcels?
A major shift in customs procedures for parcels moving between Great Britain and Northern Ireland is coming soon. Here's what you need to know! + Watch a one hour webinar by HMRC
Arne Mielken
5 min read


Navigating France’s Dual-Use Export Controls
Stay ahead of the game with our guide to France's dual-use export control regulations and how they impact your compliance efforts.
Arne Mielken
5 min read


The Export Control & Sanctions Watch Edition 14
Trade War escalates: China’s Export Controls On Rare Earth Minerals, adds U.S. Entities on Unreliable + Export Control List + other updates.
Arne Mielken
5 min read


UK Financial Sanctions: About Asset Freezes & Other Restrictions
Understand what financial sanctions restrict and how to comply. Learn about asset freezes and other financial restrictions.
Arne Mielken
8 min read


EU: French Technology Export Controls
Stay ahead of the game with our guide to France's dual-use export control regulations and how they impact your compliance efforts.
Arne Mielken
6 min read


Defer Duty, Not Progress
Setting up a deferment account is crucial for smooth importing, argues Arne Mielken, Customs Advisor of Customs manager Ltd.
Arne Mielken
6 min read


EU-GB: The fight for Northern Ireland - Round 10 (July - September 2021)
The UK escalates the fight for NI by wishing to redo the I/NI protocol and indefinitely extended the Grace Period.
Arne Mielken
7 min read


Need Protection Against Unfair Imports?
Read this blog entry to explore your options to fight against unfair foreign trade practices.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


The EU Customs Union Reform EXPLAINED
We explain the new EU Customs Union Reform Proposals succinctly and practically - ready for a presentation to the Board.
Arne Mielken
5 min read
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