The Customs Watch EU & UK- Edition 12
- Arne Mielken
- Mar 18
- 3 min read
EU delays countermeasures on US tariffs – CBAM Authorised Declarant – ICS 2 reminder – TCG Minutes – EU/UK reset – ELO & GB-NI Delay
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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?
Welcome to the twelfth edition of The Customs Watch EU & UK !
Not a week goes by that this not full of surprises. Here is what we focus on:
First, we zoom in on the decision to postpone its planned countermeasures against US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminium, opting instead to extend negotiations until mid-April. We explain what’s going on!
Tomorrow is the last day of the consultation on possible EU countermeasures, if you wish your opinion to be heard, get your views in ASAP – download the list of possible affected products in this edition of the Customs Watch!
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Next, we look at the “Steel and Metals Action Plan” of the EU – will it help to reduce the tension with the US? Our special report explains that the EU’s plans are.
Staying with steel and Aluminum, the EU has published the long awaited “EU CBAM Authorised Declarant rules”. We analyse the requirements in this edition of the Customs Watch EU & UK and encourage you to apply. If you need help, get in touch. We also offer a free webinar for Premium Plan subscribers (with coupon code), payable for anyone else.
In less than two weeks, ICS2 will go live for rail and road carriers, impacting the short straits between the EU and the UK. This critical update demands immediate attention, and we’ve prepared a debrief to guide you through the changes. We also offer a free webinar for Premium Plan subscribers (with coupon code), payable for anyone else.
We also were in Brussels last week for the Trade Contact Group meeting and we debrief you on the main outcomes in this edition of the Customs Watch EU & UK.
In the meantime, over in the UK, efforts are being stepped up to reset relations with the EU. This could impact the EU-UK veterinary rules and the “Rules of Origin” under the EU&UK TCA which is up for revaluation. We have a special report on this and a blog entry, which you can also read here.
Don’t forget to check out the information on new penalties for GVMS non-compliance starting 7 April 2025, a new deadline for French ELO system (+ download presentation), a tightening of transit declaration rules and an extension to the implementation of the Windsor framework + new HMRC webinar / factsheet – plus many other topics in this packed edition of The Customs Watch EU & UK.
Finally, in case you missed it, our blogs celebrating World Forest Day and World Water Day + register for our next Free For All Webinar on Special Customs Procedures.
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