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"The Customs Manager" - Our Compliance & Cost-Saving Magazine - Edition 6/Week 7-2024

Edition 06 - 2024 - Week 07. EU, UK & U.S. Law, Policy & Guidance changes monitored for Week 07 from Monday, February 12, 2024 until (and including) Sunday, February 18, 2024.


What is in this week's edition of "The Customs Manager?"


Dear Colleague,

Hello Customs Professional,

I am so glad you're reading this update on the recent developments in customs law, policy, and guidance in the EU, UK, and U.S. from last week.


I have designed this update to help you navigate customs by tracking over thirty topics that customs professionals need to know about, from A for Anti-Dumping Duty to W for World Trade Organisation (WTO). Reading the articles of "The Customs Manager" when you get to the office or commute to work lets you focus on other essential tasks, while we ensure you stay informed of all the latest updates. Typically, just ten minutes is all it takes to go over this update and decide if further investigation is necessary.


So what can you expect from this week's edition?


All eyes are now on Abu Dhabi for the WTO's MC 13:


  • We look at the multilateral Moratorium on Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions, which aims to prevent the imposition of customs duty on "goods" exchanged internationally in electronic transmissions. International partnerships are pushing for the extension of this temporary suspension - and I am a strong supporter of the extension. What about you? We explore this further in this edition of The Customs Manager as global alliances are formed to preserve it.

  • Recently, WTO DG Okonjo-Iweala acknowledged the challenges members are encountering in securing a set of outcomes for MC13, but expressed confidence in members' ability to deliver. This edition of the Customs Manager allows you to dive into WTO MC13 topics like fisheries subsidies, reforming dispute resolution, and extending the e-commerce embargo. Have you followed Indonesia's WTO case against the import duties on fatty acids imposed by the EU?

  • Now focusing on the WCO - the organisation has also been quite engaged. They have recently released new class decisions, updated their Classification opinions, and explanatory notes. This information is valuable for individuals working in customs, as it covers various products that have been classified, including newer ones. We address this in the latest edition of The Customs Manager, and you can download the WCO classification documents immediately.


As always, we cover all the policy, law, and guidance changes of the EU, UK and the U.S. - none of which any customs manager can afford to miss.


  • Specifically, in this edition, we discuss the EU's anti-dumping duty on ceramic tiles from China and the two new custom classifications on hair colour swatch books and projectors with tuners. The UK has also implemented tariff changes, which you can find in this edition.

  • You can quickly access the latest UCC amendments proposed by the European Parliament in the draft Union Customs Code report, available for download from our edition.

  • The UK Government has unveiled an agreement to revive the Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive, which have been experiencing limited functionality since February 2022. The agreement was released in a Command Paper named 'Safeguarding the Union'. Let's have a closer look at the updated Windsor Framework and its implications for retailers bringing products to Great Britain without an EU label. Discover the latest proposals for the 'UK Internal Market Lane' as an alternative to the current "green lane" for goods moving into Northern Ireland from Great Britain.

  • There are numerous updates awaiting your exploration in this edition. I really think that this is a must-read for any customs professional.

I hope you enjoy this edition of The Customs Manager. If you have any feedback, please get in touch at info@customsmanager.org. See you Friday for the Wrap Up.


ACCESS THE FULL EDITION HERE (subscription required)


Arne Mielken

Editor & CEO Customs Manager Ltd.



Updates You Can Read About in Edition 6/Week 7-2024


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Duty-Free (and duty reliefs) Updates & Simplifications

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Transit Updates

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Sources


EU

  • Official Journal of the EU

  • DG TAXUD Website

  • DG TRADE Website

  • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, etc).

  • Information on the National Customs Website of Member States


U.S.

  • Customs & Border Protection (CBP)

  • Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)

  • Department of Commerce

  • Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC)

  • International Trade Administration

  • United Stated Internation Trade Commission

  • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, etc).

  • Information on the National Customs Website of Member States


UK

  • Information on gov.uk 

  • Information on legislation.gov.uk 

  • Department of Business and Trade

  • HMRC

  • DEFRA

  • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, etc).


Other

  • World Trade Organisation (WTO)

  • World Customs Organisation (WCO)

  • United Nations (Sanctions) - UNCTAD

  • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, etc).What if I have a question regarding these updates

 

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