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U.S. Entity List: What to Know
🔒Understand the U.S. Entity List, how entities are added, and what steps your business must take to stay compliant and avoid penalties.
Arne Mielken
3 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
EU & US: Deal or Duel?
Why the EU is standing its ground against Trump's tariff talk, why it offers an FTA and what it means for your trade strategy.
Arne Mielken
6 min read
€93 Million VAT Fraud: A Carousel of Crime Unveiled
Discover how a sophisticated VAT carousel fraud led to a massive €93 million loss across the EU, targeting the trade of consumer electronics
Arne Mielken
5 min read
EU-Indonesia FTA Deal: What's In It?
🔒 EU and Indonesia Conclude Free Trade Agreement Negotiations: Implications for EU Customs and Trade
Madni Laghari
3 min read
OFAC Sanctions: Who’s Really at Risk?
🔒Even non-U.S. companies can trigger U.S. sanctions – here’s how.
Arne Mielken
4 min read
The EU's CBAM Gets Easier
EU strikes deal to simplify CBAM: lower admin costs, wider exemptions, and a big win for SME importers.
Arne Mielken
4 min read
US-Japan Trade Pact: 10 Q&A
Unpack the $550 billion U.S.–Japan trade agreement and what it means for Customs, compliance, and market access in 2025.
Madni Laghari
4 min read
U.S. IPEEA Tariffs: How To Protect Your Refunds
🔒IEEPA Tariffs at Risk: What Importers Must Do Now to Protect Refund Rights
Arne Mielken
5 min read
US Adds 100s Steel & Aluminum 232 Duties
The US expands the list of steel and aluminum products subject to Section 232 duty
Arne Mielken
10 min read
US Imports Tariffs on Cars & Car Parts
🔒 Importers face a new 25% tariff on cars and light trucks & parts entering the U.S.
Arne Mielken
5 min read
India Hit With 25% U.S. Import Tariff
New tariffs target India for buying Russian oil. Learn what it means for trade compliance
Arne Mielken
3 min read
UK: Temporary Admission (TA)
Temporary Admission or TA can help you showcase your products around the world, often without costing customs duty or import VAT.
Arne Mielken
7 min read
UK-India FTA: Key Q&A + Docs
The new UK-India trade deal is BIG—here are the top questions answered and download of legal text for Custos Professionals
Arne Mielken
10 min read
Returned Goods Relief: CJEU Sets the Record Straight
The Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled that importers may still qualify for Returned Goods Relief (RGR) even if certain formalities are missed, as long as there is no intent to deceive. This decision ensures that honest mistakes are not penalised as fraud, bringing clarity and fairness to EU customs compliance.
Madni Laghari
5 min read
The New Interactive CCL: Export Control Made Simple
The BIS Interactive Commerce Control List just got a major upgrade. With a user-friendly online interface and faster keyword search, export compliance is now easier than ever for trade professionals.
Madni Laghari
5 min read
US tariffs by country on Aug 1 2025
The U.S. is revising reciprocal tariff rates from August 1, 2025. This blog explains the new rates, which countries are affected, and how importers can stay compliant.
Madni Laghari
7 min read
EU Export Controls: Control AI Chips Now
Export Control in the EU is lagging behind. AI chips, drones, semiconductors—here's what needs to change, now.
Madni Laghari
3 min read
Sanctions: Canada Hits Russia Hard
Canada targets 300+ new designations and trade bans in one of its toughest sanctions packages since 2022. Are you prepared?
Arne Mielken
4 min read
AML Red Flags You Shouldn't Ignore
AML lapses can sink your business fast. Learn the red flags, enforcement trends, and how to bulletproof your compliance program now.
Arne Mielken
4 min read
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