The Customs Watch EU&UK: Edition 37

Arne Mielken
Oct 20, 2025
2 min read

🔒CBAM Simplified | EU Imposes 62.5% Duty on Chinese Steel Track Shoes | Digital Customs Expansion with Belgium & Sweden Joining CCI | CJEU to rule on tariff classification of disassembled e-bikes

Edition 36 - Week 42/2025

Period Covered: 07 October 2025 – 13 October 2025

Published: 14 October 2025

Hello,

This week’s edition captures a pivotal shift in the EU–UK customs and trade landscape — a transition marked by digital expansion, green regulation, and new duty actions redefining how businesses trade across borders.

In Brussels, the Centralised Clearance for Import (CCI) system continues to expand, with Belgium and Sweden joining twelve other Member States in digitising customs clearance. This milestone underlines the EU’s determination to build a truly interconnected, one-stop customs environment, cutting administrative burden for traders.

At the same time, the European Commission’s CBAM simplification officially entered into force, introducing key changes — from a de minimis exemption of 50 tonnes/year to the introduction of delegated reporting and verified emissions rules. The revised framework not only supports small importers but also signals a broader policy pivot toward compliance efficiency and carbon accountability in trade.

On the enforcement front, the EU has imposed a 62.5% definitive anti-dumping duty on Chinese steel track shoes, protecting the EU’s construction and mining industries. Meanwhile, the Court of Justice of the EU is set to clarify classification rules on electric bicycles imported in parts, a case that could set precedent for tariff treatment of disassembled goods.

Together, these developments mark a defining week — one where digitalisation, green trade, and fair competition are converging to reshape Europe’s customs and trade architecture for a sustainable, competitive future.

This week in focus:

● CBAM simplification officially adopted – streamlined reporting and de minimis thresholds.

● The EU imposes 62.5% duty on Chinese steel track shoes.

● Belgium and Sweden join Centralised Clearance for Imports.

● UK extends Countryside Stewardship for sustainable agriculture.

● CJEU to rule on tariff classification of disassembled e-bikes.

Stay compliant, stay informed — and prepare for the next wave of digital and green customs transformation.

We wish you a productive week ahead.

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