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US Section 122 Tariffs Ruled Illegal
🔓 US trade court nukes Section 122 tariffs! Discover why trade deficits aren’t balance-of-payments and what this means for your imports. Download the ruling below.
Arne Mielken
3 min read


EU Dual-Use Controls Updated 2026
🔓New EU-wide dual-use export measures are live! Discover critical updates on national controls and penalties to keep your trade compliant.
Arne Mielken
3 min read


Mastering EU Dual-Use GEAs
Eight EU GEAs licences authorise allow the EU (+Northern Ireland) to export certain regulated dual-use commodities
Arne Mielken
3 min read


The ATA Carnet: A Passport for Goods!
Don't let customs slow you down! Master the ATA Carnet "Passport for Goods" and breeze through borders duty-free. 🌍✈️
Arne Mielken
3 min read


HS Classification Cheat Sheet
🔓Teaser: Stuck on HS codes? Download our exclusive cheat sheet to master the 6 General Rules of Interpretation to classify goods like a pro and avoid customs delays.
Arne Mielken
3 min read


The Customs Watch USA - Edition 17
Edition 17 brings urgent updates on EU vehicle tariffs, CAPE IEEPA rejections, Section 232 traps, and AD/CVD probes to protect your margins.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


U.S. Valuation: Are Car SaaS Fees Dutiable?
🔓 Find out whether U.S. Customs considers software-as-a-service (SaaS) fees on imported connected vehicles to be dutiable. Learn about the 2026 CBP ruling on customs valuation.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


New EUDR Rules & V5 FAQ
🆓 Get the latest V5 EUDR FAQ scoop. Avoid the bureaucratic madness and keep your supply chain squeaky clean in 2026.
Arne Mielken
3 min read


CBAM Data: Truth, Lies, and CO2
Is your supplier’s emission data a dream or a nightmare? 📉 We dive into the wild world of CBAM data management to keep your audits clean!
Arne Mielken
3 min read


Decode CBAM: Master HS Code Scope
Stop guessing on customs codes! 🛑 From HS anatomy to audit risks, see how we—as official IACBAM providers—make your classification bulletproof.
Arne Mielken
3 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


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


White House vs EU Trade Deal Facts
Trade deal confusion hits customs hard — conflicting US and EU claims demand sharper compliance strategies.

Madni Laghari
4 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


EU Customs Code Overhaul: What You Need to Know
The EU Council’s proposed overhaul of the Union Customs Code will transform customs compliance, digitalise border processes, and raise the bar for trusted traders. Learn what the new Data Hub, “Trust & Check” status, and single-window reforms mean for importers, exporters, and compliance professionals.

Madni Laghari
6 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


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


US-China Deal: 55% Tariff Cut Impact
Breaking down the new US-China framework and what it means for your Trade Compliance strategy moving forward. In the rapidly evolving...

Madni Laghari
4 min read


UK's New Trade Strategy: A Game-Changer
The UK's first post-Brexit Trade Strategy marks a major shift in customs and trade compliance—offering £5bn in opportunities, stronger defences, and targeted SME support.

Madni Laghari
5 min read


Brexit: 9 Years of Disruption
9 years after the referendum, Brexit still bites. Here's how it reshaped UK-EU customs and trade compliance.
Arne Mielken
4 min read
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