EU's Import Surge Tracker FAQ
- Arne Mielken
- Jun 10
- 4 min read
Your Questions answered on the EU's Import Surge Tracker (incl. Heatmap + instrusty questionnaire)
When it comes to Customs, Import Compliance, and Trade Defence, knowing what's coming through the EU's external borders isn't just useful—it's essential. The European Commission has now launched a new tool to help customs professionals, importers, and manufacturers spot import surges early. Here's what you need to know.
Key Questions Covered in This Blog
How will the task force monitor these imports?
What does the heatmap look like?
What is the latest monitoring result?
What methodology is used? Is the dashboard real-time?
What are the conditions for a product code to appear in the report?
How can industry give input?
How will the Commission engage with third countries?
What are the conditions and duration of protective measures?
How does the Commission handle conflicting economic impacts?
Can you access the raw data behind the dashboard?
Abbreviations Used In This Blog
CN Code – Combined Nomenclature Code (8-digit EU tariff classification)
RoW – Rest of World
WW – World-Wide (all origins)
NACE – Statistical classification of economic activities in the EU
"We can't fight what we can't see. The EU's import dashboard is your radar in turbulent trade weather. Use it wisely." – Arne Mielken, Managing Director, Customs Manager
How will the task force monitor these imports?
The European Commission’s new import surveillance task force uses a customs data-based dashboard to detect potential trade diversion. Powered by real-time customs surveillance systems, this dashboard tracks shifts in import volume and pricing by 8-digit CN codes. Importers and Customs Compliance teams can now see emerging trends by product type and source country—months before harm hits local industry.
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