The Customs Watch EU: Edition 27
- Annkaren Wambui
- Jul 14
- 4 min read
🔒 EUDR Product Scope Changes | Tyre Duties Bite | Gibraltar Redraws the Line | WCO Targets E-Commerce
The Customs Watch EUThe European Union continues to reshape its customs and trade landscape with important changes to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), new anti-dumping duties on Chinese tyres, evolving customs arrangements with Gibraltar, and increasing customs scrutiny of e-commerce shipments. This week's The Customs Watch EU provides practical guidance for importers, exporters, customs professionals and supply chain managers to understand these developments, assess compliance risks and prepare for what's next. |
The EUDR Product Scope Just Changed
The European Commission has adopted the refined EUDR Delegated Act, introducing important changes to the Regulation's product scope at HS/CN code level.
Out of scope:
Cattle hides and leather
Transmission belts
Certain vulcanised rubber articles
Soya beans for sowing
Aircraft & motor vehicle seats
Newly in scope:
Soluble coffee
Frozen cattle tongues
Certain soaps
Additional palm oil derivatives
For Customs and Trade Compliance teams, this means one thing:
Review your commodity codes, EUDR scope determination and customs master data now.
This week's The Customs Watch EU explains:
Which HS/CN codes have changed
Which products are now inside and outside the Regulation
How businesses should update customs master data
Practical compliance actions before implementation
👉 Download this week's The Customs Watch EU to access the full analysis.
🚗 China Tyre Duties Hit EU Imports
Definitive anti-dumping duties ranging from 4.3% to 45.3% are now in force on passenger-car and light-lorry tyres imported from China.
For finance teams, importers and procurement professionals, these duties immediately increase landed costs and may require supplier reviews.
This week's The Customs Watch EU explains:
Which tyre products are affected
How exporter-specific duty rates apply
The potential impact on sourcing decisions
What businesses should prepare for ahead of the anti-subsidy investigation
👉 Download this week's The Customs Watch EU to read the complete analysis.
🇬🇮 Gibraltar Customs Arrangements Continue to Evolve
Spain has published detailed operational guidance covering the future EU-Gibraltar customs arrangements, including customs procedures, transaction taxes and border controls.
Although implementation remains subject to ratification, businesses trading through Gibraltar should begin preparing now.
This week's The Customs Watch EU explains:
How the new customs arrangements will operate
The latest border control developments
Gibraltar's new Transaction Tax
Practical readiness steps for importers and exporters
👉 Download this week's The Customs Watch EU for the full guidance.
📦 WCO Warns E-Commerce Is Now the Largest Illicit Trade Channel
The World Customs Organization's latest Illicit Trade Report identifies e-commerce as the leading channel for global illicit trade.
With parcel shipments increasingly targeted by customs authorities, businesses using courier and postal networks should expect greater scrutiny.
This week's The Customs Watch EU explains:
Why customs enforcement is focusing on parcels
The latest WCO enforcement trends
How businesses can strengthen compliance
What this means for future customs inspections
👉 Download this week's The Customs Watch EU to stay ahead of future customs enforcement developments.
Overview of What We Cover In The Customs Watch EU This Week
Topic | Why It Matters |
EUDR Product Scope | Revised HS/CN codes mean some products leave scope while others now require due diligence. |
China Tyre Duties | New anti-dumping duties of up to 45.3% immediately increase import costs. |
Gibraltar Customs Union | New operational guidance helps businesses prepare for future implementation. |
Spanish Border Checks | Updated customs and Schengen procedures will affect cross-border movements. |
E-Commerce Enforcement | WCO identifies parcel traffic as the world's largest illicit trade channel. |
Annual EU Tax Report | Latest fiscal trends provide insight into future customs and tax policy. |
HS Modernisation | The EU prepares its position on future Harmonized System reforms. |
European Customs Conference | Customs Manager joins Europe's leading customs conference as UK Ambassador. |
This is the power of The Customs Watch EU, delivering practical customs intelligence that helps businesses stay compliant, reduce risk and identify new opportunities before regulatory changes impact operations.
Summer Break Notice
As a reminder to our readers, The Customs Watch EU will publish its final edition before the summer break on 31 July 2026.
There will be no editions published between 3 August and 31 August, with publication resuming on 1 September 2026.
We look forward to returning after the break with the latest customs, trade and regulatory developments.
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Updated: 15 July 2026
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