Professional Legislative Monitoring - June 2020

Important legislative updates in the field of Customs, Trade Agreements and Export Controls for the EU, UK and the US from June 2020 (S,P).

Week 24 CUSTOMS

1. Official border and transition period ending details: You need to about these six new developments!

2. Brexit: EU’s import system TRACES replaced by the UK’s new Import of Products, Animals, Food and Feed System (IPAFFS) for imports

3. Moving good in wood pallets, crates, boxes and more post-Brexit - New Guidance

4. Hey “sovereign” UK: Want to export food to the EU next year? Better learn about tariff quotas fast!

5. EU-UK talks: MEPs united behind EU stance, rejecting UK cherry-picking

6. No Brexit Extension - EU Commission confirms

7. US: 34 more products excluded from punitive China Tariffs

8. Rescission of the Withdrawal of the Bifacial Solar Panels Exclusion

9. U.S. ADD and CDV Measures and USITC announcements

10. ACE Truck Manifest Enhancement - Trade Support Calls for US businesses

11. U.S. Customs Import-Export & Duty Saving's Drawback Rules and Guidance Updated

12. UK: More essential updates from GOV to prepare for trading outside the EU

13. US: More time for 232 National Security Investigation of Certain U.S. Imports

TRADE AGREEMENTS

1. EVFTA is approved, entry into force in Summer this year! Everyone get ready now!

2. Save money with EVFTA (Webinar on 13 July 2020)

3. UK and Japan: Towards Free(er) trade

4. EU-Vietnam FTA: With EVFTA approved, REX will become mandatory as early as next month

5. Training: EU's REX and how to make correct REX statement of origins

6. UK eyes CPTPP as it launches future tech - UK Trade Boss says

7. Future Africa-Caribbean-Pacific States/EU Partnership: “Post-Cotonou” negotiations resume at ministerial level

8. Has there been any progress on the update to the EU-Chile FTA modernisation effort?

9. Did EU Trade with Belarus just become easier?

10. ITC launches investigation of the economic impact on the United States of all trade agreements

EXPORT CONTROLS

1. US Prohibits Interactions with the International Criminal Court

2. Live Webinar: Introduction to Chinese Export Controls

3. US enforces key Iranian Vessels designations

4. US lists Iran Supreme Leader

5. Check out the updated U.S. Cuba Restricted List with more listings

6. U.S. extends sanctions against Belarus

7. ITAR: Send Comments Regarding Temporary Suspensions, Modifications, and Exceptions to Several Provisions of the ITAR

WEEK 25/2020

CUSTOMS

1. Presentation from DG TAXUD: Access of the UK to EU Customs IT systems after 2021

2. EU: Up to 70% more ADD duty for certain glass fibre

3. Welded tubes and pipes of iron or non-alloy steel, originating in Belarus and Russia (anti-dumping duty 2406)

4. Latest ADD-CVD measures (investigations, determinations etc - complete list of all 2020 products ans initiatives)

5. U.S. customs classification of cordierite pizza stones and women’s and girls’ plastic slip-on shoes

6. More Money Please! US increases fines for violations!

7. Community and Common Transit UK offices list

8. DG TAXUD posts that EU exports to ESA must use the REX system from 1 September 2020

9. Initiation of ADD-CVD Investigations: Lawn Mowers and Parts Thereof

10. German Court asks EU court for interpretation on specific case under the CCC

11. Irish Revenue updated End-Use Customs Special Procedure Guide

12. EU updates the Organic Product Import Regulation to account for changes for many countries

13. US Civil Monetary Penalty Adjustments for Inflation

14. Latest US FDA Import Alerts Updates

15. Regulation change on requirements for animal by-products returning to the EU following the refusal of entry by a third country

16. CBP Issues Detention Order on Hair Products Manufactured with Forced Labor in China

17. CBP Blocks Counterfeit Solar Panels from Turkey

18. U.S. ADD-CVD cases this week - So many products, so many countries

19. EU-UK talks: MEPs display unwavering support for the EU position

20. Commentary: Just in case you didn't get it yet: NO EU-UK DEAL without a Level-Playing Field and Fisheries

21. New Case Study for self-study: "Find Europe's C-TPAT"

22. US: Guidance on more China Exemptions

TRADE AGREEMENTS

1. Expert Briefings: USMCA. All-In-One Information for a smooth start on 1 July 2020

2. Small businesses exporting outside the EU employ over 13 million people

3. "Let's go beyond the CPTPP" - UK tells NZ as they launch trade deal talks. AU and CPTPP are next!

4. Will you to contribute to the EU’s sweeping Global Trade Policy Review? Answer these 12 questions

5. Coronavirus: European Commission backs international initiative to facilitate trade in healthcare products

6. Trade Barriers Report: EU continues to open up markets outside Europe in the midst of rising protectionism

BREXIT

1. Updated: Read Draft Discussion Paper "The Border with the European Union Importing and Exporting Goods" and access infographic on how will the "Three Stage Border" work

2. Post EU Exit Presentation: Practical Steps that UK and EU businesses can take now

3. New Rounds of Brexit negotiations announced

EXPORT CONTROLS

1. The US changes Huawei Export Restrictions

2. EU Sanctions: Guidance on Asset Freezing + Technical Explainer Briefing

3. 10 Iranians blocked under OFAC Sanctions Actions

4. Almost 40 new Syrians are sanctioned! Make sure you know who not to engage with!

5. Founder and CEO of Iranian Financial Services Firm Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Violate U.S. Sanctions

6. UK financial sanctions guidance – especially for Russia, from 2021

7. New, targeted Chinese sanctions as Uighur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 is signed into law

8. Addition of Certain Rigid-Walled, Single-Use Cultivation Chambers and Precursor Chemicals to the Commerce Control List

9. EU Council Decision of 16 June 2020 Amends Decision on the Promotion of Effective Arms Export Controls

10. EU Council Renews Crimea and Sevastopol Sanctions for 1 Year

11. EU correct May ISIL and Al-Qaida entry - changes name

12. 10 entries in EU Sanctions List updated, including University

13. EU extends sanctions against Russia for the illegal annexation of Crimea by one year

14. Request for a preliminary ruling Germany on US sanction and EU sanctions law against Bank Melli Iran and Telekom

15. The US monitors End-Use of Defense Articles that may fall into wrong hands due to acquisition

16. BIS to begin asking 100.000 exporters for export transaction information involving a reportable boycott request?

17. G7 Foreign Ministers’ Statement on Hong Kong

18. U.S. North Korea Sanctions Extended for a Year

19. Australia Defence Export Controls updates DEC01 form

20. Nigerian Names Listed by OFAC! Check them out and avoid business dealings

Week 26/2020

US CUSTOMS

1. 3 important Guidance documents issued on US-China Tariffs - Make sure you can save money!

2. Made in USA: New Labelling Rules Proposed

3. USTR: "Comments Requested on Extension of 301 Exclusions"

4. Drugs, Cheese from France, Shrimp from India and more: US Food Import Alerts Modified 15-21 June 2020

5. Tell CBP what they can do for YOU

6. Craft Beverage Modernization Act (CBMA) – Tips for Properly Filing Claims 2020

7. FTC Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Repeal of the Care Labeling Rule

8. Join the CBP Trade Support Network for Free

9. US ADD and CDV latest cases

US TRADE AGREEMENTS

1. USMCA enters into force next week. All you need to know here

2. Watch out the entire 4 part USMCA YouTube Expert Talk

3. Part 4 of the USMCA talk: Practical Tips for businesses

4. USTR: "Enforcement of Rights of U.S. in WTO Large Civil Aircraft Dispute"

5. Opening Statement of Ambassador Lighthizer to the House Ways and Means Committee

US EXPORT CONTROLS

1. US: Important Policy Speech on Counter-Terrorism Report + China and Iran

2. OFAC: Major Iranian Metals Companies and Foreign Subsidiaries and Sales Agents

3. Which 5 Iranian Captains Who Delivered Gasoline to the Maduro Regime in Venezuela were designated?

4. US-China Tariff: Extension of 2nd and 3rd Set of Section 301 Exclusions - Comments!

5. Sanction Actions Blocking Property and Suspending Entry of Persons Contributing to the Situation in Syria

From Around the World

WTO: Trade falls steeply in the first half of 2020

WEEK 27 (22-28 June 2020)

EU CUSTOMS

1. EU: Full list of goods which have their duties suspended from 1 July

2. New Technical Explainer Briefing: EU Duty Suspensions

3. Interim Evaluation of the Union Customs Code

4. New Technical Explainer Briefing: Union Customs Code Amendments

5. Definite ADD and CVD levied on certain glass fibre of up to 13% from Egypt

6. EU Recognition Certificate for Customs Academic Programmes

7. EU Import duties in the cereals sector applicable from 23 June 2020

8. EU anti-subsidy duty on tubes and pipes of ductile cast iron to expire in 2021 - Must submit a protest to maintain

9. EU anti-dumping duty on tubes and pipes of ductile cast iron to expire in 2021 - Must submit a protest to maintain

10. The EU wants to know of any problems with the import of ceramic tiles from Saudi Arabia. Will you let them know?

11. Self-heating patch and belt classification under 3824 90 96 deemed invalid

12. Chinese Huatai Ceramics Industry gets hit with 18% EU ADD

13. Hunan Huazhi Ceramic Co get hit with 18% EU ADD

BREXIT

1. EU-UK relations: EU adopts Brexit conclusions

2. UK Brexit regulations on Central African Republic & Lebanon

3. UK post Brexit cyber sanctions regs published

EU EXCISE

1. EU: New excise rules on alcohol 2022

EU EXPORT CONTROLS

1. Important EU Guidance on marketing and use of explosives precursors

2. Declaration on the Alignment οf Certain Third Countries Concerning Restrictive Measures Against Syria

3. Commission opinion on “control” test in EU’s targeted Russia sanctions

4. TECHNICAL EXPLAINER BRIEFING on Asset Freezing

5. Italian businessman convicted of exporting turbine to Russia

From Around the World

1. WTO: Trade falls steeply in the first half of 2020

2. UN: Panel report on DRC arms embargo violations & gold smuggling

WEEK 26 (22-28 June 2020)

EU CUSTOMS

1. EU: Full list of goods which have their duties suspended from 1 July

2. New Technical Explainer Briefing: EU Duty Suspensions

3. Interim Evaluation of the Union Customs Code

4. New Technical Explainer Briefing: Union Customs Code Amendments

5. Definite ADD and CVD levied on certain glass fibre of up to 13% from Egypt

6. EU Recognition Certificate for Customs Academic Programmes

7. EU Import duties in the cereals sector applicable from 23 June 2020

8. EU anti-subsidy duty on tubes and pipes of ductile cast iron to expire in 2021 - Must submit a protest to maintain

9. EU anti-dumping duty on tubes and pipes of ductile cast iron to expire in 2021 - Must submit a protest to maintain

10. The EU wants to know of any problems with the import of ceramic tiles from Saudi Arabia. Will you let them know?

11. Self-heating patch and belt classification under 3824 90 96 deemed invalid

12. Chinese Huatai Ceramics Industry gets hit with 18% EU ADD

13. Hunan Huazhi Ceramic Co get hit with 18% EU ADD

BREXIT

1. EU-UK relations: EU adopts Brexit conclusions

2. UK Brexit regulations on Central African Republic & Lebanon

3. UK post Brexit cyber sanctions regs published

EU EXCISE

1. EU: New excise rules on alcohol 2022

EU EXPORT CONTROLS

1. Important EU Guidance on marketing and use of explosives precursors

2. Declaration on the Alignment οf Certain Third Countries Concerning Restrictive Measures Against Syria

3. Commission opinion on “control” test in EU’s targeted Russia sanctions

4. TECHNICAL EXPLAINER BRIEFING on Asset Freezing

5. Italian businessman convicted of exporting turbine to Russia

From Around the World

1. WTO: Trade falls steeply in the first half of 2020

2. UN: Panel report on DRC arms embargo violations & gold smuggling

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