Professional Legislative Monitoring - June 2020
Updated: Oct 24, 2021
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
Official border and transition period ending details: You need to about these six new developments!
Moving good in wood pallets, crates, boxes and more post-Brexit - New Guidance
Hey “sovereign” UK: Want to export food to the EU next year? Better learn about tariff quotas fast!
EU-UK talks: MEPs united behind EU stance, rejecting UK cherry-picking
Rescission of the Withdrawal of the Bifacial Solar Panels Exclusion
ACE Truck Manifest Enhancement - Trade Support Calls for US businesses
U.S. Customs Import-Export & Duty Saving's Drawback Rules and Guidance Updated
UK: More essential updates from GOV to prepare for trading outside the EU
US: More time for 232 National Security Investigation of Certain U.S. Imports
TRADE AGREEMENTS
EVFTA is approved, entry into force in Summer this year! Everyone get ready now!
EU-Vietnam FTA: With EVFTA approved, REX will become mandatory as early as next month
Training: EU's REX and how to make correct REX statement of origins
UK eyes CPTPP as it launches future tech - UK Trade Boss says
Has there been any progress on the update to the EU-Chile FTA modernisation effort?
ITC launches investigation of the economic impact on the United States of all trade agreements
EXPORT CONTROLS
US Prohibits Interactions with the International Criminal Court
Check out the updated U.S. Cuba Restricted List with more listings
WEEK 25/2020
CUSTOMS
Presentation from DG TAXUD: Access of the UK to EU Customs IT systems after 2021
U.S. customs classification of cordierite pizza stones and women’s and girls’ plastic slip-on shoes
DG TAXUD posts that EU exports to ESA must use the REX system from 1 September 2020
Initiation of ADD-CVD Investigations: Lawn Mowers and Parts Thereof
German Court asks EU court for interpretation on specific case under the CCC
Irish Revenue updated End-Use Customs Special Procedure Guide
EU updates the Organic Product Import Regulation to account for changes for many countries
CBP Issues Detention Order on Hair Products Manufactured with Forced Labor in China
U.S. ADD-CVD cases this week - So many products, so many countries
EU-UK talks: MEPs display unwavering support for the EU position
TRADE AGREEMENTS
Expert Briefings: USMCA. All-In-One Information for a smooth start on 1 July 2020
Small businesses exporting outside the EU employ over 13 million people
"Let's go beyond the CPTPP" - UK tells NZ as they launch trade deal talks. AU and CPTPP are next!
Will you to contribute to the EU’s sweeping Global Trade Policy Review? Answer these 12 questions
BREXIT
EXPORT CONTROLS
EU Sanctions: Guidance on Asset Freezing + Technical Explainer Briefing
Almost 40 new Syrians are sanctioned! Make sure you know who not to engage with!
UK financial sanctions guidance – especially for Russia, from 2021
New, targeted Chinese sanctions as Uighur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 is signed into law
EU Council Renews Crimea and Sevastopol Sanctions for 1 Year
10 entries in EU Sanctions List updated, including University
EU extends sanctions against Russia for the illegal annexation of Crimea by one year
The US monitors End-Use of Defense Articles that may fall into wrong hands due to acquisition
Nigerian Names Listed by OFAC! Check them out and avoid business dealings
Week 26/2020
US CUSTOMS
3 important Guidance documents issued on US-China Tariffs - Make sure you can save money!
Craft Beverage Modernization Act (CBMA) – Tips for Properly Filing Claims 2020
FTC Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Repeal of the Care Labeling Rule
US ADD and CDV latest cases
US TRADE AGREEMENTS
USMCA enters into force next week. All you need to know here
USTR: "Enforcement of Rights of U.S. in WTO Large Civil Aircraft Dispute"
Opening Statement of Ambassador Lighthizer to the House Ways and Means Committee
US EXPORT CONTROLS
US: Important Policy Speech on Counter-Terrorism Report + China and Iran
OFAC: Major Iranian Metals Companies and Foreign Subsidiaries and Sales Agents
Which 5 Iranian Captains Who Delivered Gasoline to the Maduro Regime in Venezuela were designated?
US-China Tariff: Extension of 2nd and 3rd Set of Section 301 Exclusions - Comments!
From Around the World
WTO: Trade falls steeply in the first half of 2020
WEEK 27 (22-28 June 2020)

EU CUSTOMS
EU: Full list of goods which have their duties suspended from 1 July
New Technical Explainer Briefing: Union Customs Code Amendments
Definite ADD and CVD levied on certain glass fibre of up to 13% from Egypt
EU Import duties in the cereals sector applicable from 23 June 2020
Self-heating patch and belt classification under 3824 90 96 deemed invalid
BREXIT
EU EXCISE
EU EXPORT CONTROLS
Important EU Guidance on marketing and use of explosives precursors
Commission opinion on “control” test in EU’s targeted Russia sanctions
Italian businessman convicted of exporting turbine to Russia
From Around the World
WEEK 26 (22-28 June 2020)

EU CUSTOMS
EU: Full list of goods which have their duties suspended from 1 July
New Technical Explainer Briefing: Union Customs Code Amendments
Definite ADD and CVD levied on certain glass fibre of up to 13% from Egypt
EU Import duties in the cereals sector applicable from 23 June 2020
Self-heating patch and belt classification under 3824 90 96 deemed invalid
BREXIT
EU EXCISE
EU EXPORT CONTROLS
Important EU Guidance on marketing and use of explosives precursors
Commission opinion on “control” test in EU’s targeted Russia sanctions
Italian businessman convicted of exporting turbine to Russia
From Around the World
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