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China Export Controls: Annual Update Webinar
🆓 Join our 20 Nov 2025 webinar for a full briefing on China’s rare earths, strategic exports, and licensing system.
Arne Mielken
2 min read


WCO: HS Decisions - What Changed? (HSC 76)
🆓 Significant updates to customs classifications have been released! Ex10 October 2025
The 76th Session of the Harmonized System Committee (HSC) concluded successfully, marking significant progress in promoting the consistent interpretation and application of the Harmonized System (HS).
The session, held from 17 to 26 September 2025 with the report reading on 3 October, brought together 74 Members representing 73 countries and the European Union, under the chairmanship of
Arne Mielken
2 min read


France Ends Regime 42 VAT Relief Simplification
🆓From Jan 2026, France ends one-off fiscal representation under Regime 42. Non-EU traders may need to register for VAT and manage compliance directly.
Arne Mielken
5 min read


Rare Earths: China Tightens Controls
🔒China’s MOFCOM issues 7 announcements tightening export controls on rare earths, superhard materials, lithium battery inputs, and more. We explain.
Arne Mielken
3 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


U.S. BIS Affiliates Rule FAQ
🔒The BIS Affiliates Rule expands export controls to entities 50%+ owned by listed parties. We dive into the updated BIS Entity List FAQ
Arne Mielken
2 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


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


U.S. Implements EU-US Deal - EO 14346
🔒U.S.-EU trade just changed. Find out which EU products now get zero or reduced tariffs—and what it means for your imports.
Arne Mielken
4 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


EUDR Delay & Quick Prep Guide
🔓 EU may delay EUDR to Dec 2026 due to IT challenges. Prepare now to ensure smooth compliance and avoid border disruptions.
Arne Mielken
2 min read


IACBAM Compliance: We Set the Standard
Certified IACBAM trainers guiding importers, suppliers, and customs teams through CBAM compliance, audits, and official certification.
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


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


The 2025 U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement (Trade Deal)
🔒 15% baseline tariffs on Japanese imports apply retroactively from Aug 7, 2025; wait for CBP guidance before PSCs or protests.
Arne Mielken
2 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


EU-US Trade Deal: Section 1
🔒 The EU proposes duty reduction in line with Section 1 of the EU-US deal.
Arne Mielken
4 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 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 NCTS 6 - Phase 1 - What's in it?
UK NCTS 6 - Phase 1 is coming on 1 Sep 25. Here is what's changing. (PRO)
Arne Mielken
1 min read
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