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The Customs Watch USA: Edition 34
🔒U.S. Tariffs on Trucks & Busses | 301 China’s 100% Tariffs ? | HTS Revision 25 Released | CBP Tightens ACE & CTPAT | WTO Launches Trade Dashboard
Arne Mielken
2 min read


U.S. Imposes Tariffs on Trucks & Buses
🔒New Section 232 tariffs target MHDVs, parts, and buses to boost domestic production and strengthen national security supply chains.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


EU Steel Safeguard Alert
🔒New EU steel rules cap tariff-free imports, double duties, and add Melt & Pour traceability. Customs teams, prepare now.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


New Section 232 Tariffs on Timber
🔒 U.S. imposes Section 232 tariffs on timber, lumber, and derivatives starting Oct. 14, 2025, with rates rising in 2026. Let's explore
Arne Mielken
2 min read


U.S. Gov Shutdown: Trade Ops Disruptions Explained
🔒A U.S. government shutdown halts or slows key trade functions. Customs continues, but many regulatory and licensing services freeze. We explain.
Arne Mielken
2 min read


PAS 41201: Have Your Say on UK Customs Standards
HMRC and BSI are shaping a new UK customs standard — PAS 41201. Here’s why you must review it before 3 October 2025.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


Audit: Think You’re Compliant? Think Again
Passing customs clearance doesn’t mean you're safe. Learn what customs really checks—and how to avoid costly audits.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


WTO 2026: Key Priorities for Trade
🔓 Stay ahead of global trade changes. Explore WTO 2026 priorities, impacts on customs, digital trade, sustainability, and compliance.
Arne Mielken
3 min read


EU: Centralised Customs Clearance
Centralised Customs Clearance in the EU: A Transformative Step for the Future of Trade
Arne Mielken
6 min read


U.S: Tariff Strategies
🔓 With U.S. tariffs on the rise, companies need to be proactive. Learn how classification engineering, valuation strategies, and smart trade programs can protect your margins.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


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Arne Mielken
2 min read


7-Step Customs Health Check
🔒 Think your imports are audit-ready? Run this 7-step compliance check to prevent penalties, delays, and costly errors before customs arrives
Arne Mielken
3 min read


Five Must-Know Facts about the EU ICS2
🔓 ICS2 Is Here: Five Must-Know Facts about the EU ICS2 and how to find out more 
Arne Mielken
2 min read


De Minimis Shock Hits U.S. Imports
🔓 De Minimis is dead! U.S. low-value shipments now face full duties & taxes. Postal chaos ensues—only Royal Mail seems ready. 
Arne Mielken
2 min read


US De Minimis Suspension
🔓The US has halted the application of the Duty-Free De Minimis treatment for all countries as of August 29th, 2025
Arne Mielken
5 min read


UK: Latest JCCC Customs Updates
We’re sharing the latest HMRC public publication circulated through the JCCC for distribution and dissemination. 
Arne Mielken
1 min read


U.S: Cut Tariffs Legally with First Sale
Pay less in U.S. import duties by using this fully legal customs valuation method most importers ignore. 
Arne Mielken
5 min read


Summer Checklist: Your Customs Wins
Summer Checklist: Boost Customs Compliance: Make this summer count. Use the quiet season to level up your customs compliance, reduce costs, and prep for a busy autumn
Arne Mielken
4 min read


U.S.: CBP Form 7501 Update
Steel and aluminum importers, listen up: CBP just changed the rules. Your supply chain data just became mandatory.

Madni Laghari
4 min read


EU Strikes Back: New U.S. Countertariffs
The EU will impose significant new tariffs and trade bans against products originating in the U.S. if trade talks fail.

Madni Laghari
8 min read
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