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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


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


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


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


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


Export Control Abbreviations Decoded
Feeling lost in export control jargon? This guide explains the 15 most important abbreviations every compliance officer, trade professional, and exporter should know.

Madni Laghari
4 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–Indonesia CEPA: A New Era for Customs
The EU and Indonesia have reached a landmark political agreement on CEPA, paving the way for open markets, resilient supply chains, and new opportunities in Customs and trade compliance for both regions. Learn what this historic deal means for importers, exporters, and compliance professionals—and how to prepare for the changes ahead.

Madni Laghari
5 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


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


Illegal Transshipment? Big Mistake
Don't get clever with Customs. Routing goods through other countries doesn’t change their origin – and the consequences can be brutal.
Arne Mielken
4 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


EU Extends Russia Sanctions, Stalls 18th.
EU extends Russia sanctions to 2026—but 18th package blocked. What does this mean for your compliance, risk, and trade strategy?

Madni Laghari
6 min read


Sanctions Evasion On The Rise
UK and EU components are still ending up on Russian battlefields. Here's how sanctions evasion is happening—and what you must do now.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


🔥 Tariff Snap‑Back: July Deadline Looms
Deadline July 9 looms: 436% AD/CVD tariffs could snap back unless deals land. Bessent hints extension—but compliance teams must act NOW.
Arne Mielken
3 min read


UK Imposes New Russia Sanctions – Details
30 new UK sanctions target Russia’s war chest – Here’s what every compliance officer must know now.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


Secondhand Classification = First-Class Risk
Trusting your supplier’s classification? It’s a ticking bomb for Customs & Export Compliance across EU, UK, and USA.
Arne Mielken
4 min read


Download: Guide Against Russia Evasion
EU businesses must do more to stop Russian sanctions evasion. New guidance shows how. Are you doing enough?
Arne Mielken
3 min read
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