The Customs Watch EU & UK- Edition 11
- Arne Mielken
- Mar 18
- 3 min read
Focus on ICS 2 – EU & UK response to US Tariffs, 200% duty on EU Liquor: impact? EU-US Trade Flow Report + UK Cabinet Survey & More
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Welcome to the 11th edition of The Customs Watch EU & UK!
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What do we cover in this edition of The Customs Watch EU & UK?
Focus on ICS 2 – EU & UK response to US Tariffs, 200% duty on EU Liquor: impact? EU-US Trade Flow Report + UK Cabinet Survey & More
This 1 April 2025 is not going to be a joke!
In less than two weeks, ICS2 will go-live date for rail and road carriers – affecting the short straights between the EU and the UK. UK exporters are affected as their hauliers and freight agents need to submit information to the EU. We have a special debrief for you and you can download factsheets for rail and road in this edition of the Customs Watch EU & UK. We offer extensive guidance on the of the ICS2 and NCTS-P6 deployment windows, too. Also covered in this blog.
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The removal of exemptions under the U.S. Section 232 has placed EU and UK steel and Aluminum exports under new U.S. tariffs, with duties set at 25% on imports from March 12, 2025.
The European Commission has condemned these tariffs, calling them inconsistent with WTO rules, and has announced a two-part response strategy.
Read our detailed blog entry where you can read all about the EU's strategic response to US tariffs includes targeted countermeasures. Discover which products are impacted and access VIP downloads.
Meanwhile, the UK holds off on imposing counter tariffs.
More in our blog on the UK response. There is particular impact for Northern Ireland. Read out blog on it.
Have you seen the insightful report on the EU-US trade flows which reveals that, despite concerns about growing divisions, the transatlantic economy reached $9.5 trillion in 2024, driven by record trade in goods? We have a special report on this, the executive summary and the full report for download!
In the third special report, we look at how 200% tariff on EU alcoholic drink can disrupt the EU spirits industry.
In the final Special Report IV, we explain how you can take part in the UK Cabinet Office request for readers experience of moving goods at UK Border.
Also, the EU Council of Ministers voted to impose tariffs on remaining agricultural products and certain nitrogen-based fertilisers from Russia and Belarus. Read the details in this edition of the Customs Watch EU & UK.
Over to the UK, effective 7th April 2025, certain traders must present T-MRNs at the Office of Transit to avoid penalties for GVMS non-compliance. We have details and a presentation for download. Speaking of transit, there is new guidance by HMRC on rejected transit declaration you should read in The Customs Watch EU & UK.
In addition, there are major ADD news, the TCG minutes of the last meeting are released and much more.
Have a great read!
Arne
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