The Customs Watch EU&UK: Edition 38
- Arne Mielken
- Oct 27, 2025
- 2 min read
🔒EU–Chile Trade Council | WCO Valuation | CAP 2028 | EUDR Update | Global Trade Moves
Edition 38 - Week 44/2025
Period Covered: 20 October 2025 – 27 October 2025
Published: 28 October 2025
Hello,
This week in The Customs Watch EU & UK: precision rules meet real-world trade impact.
The EU and Chile formalised the Trade Council under their Interim Trade Agreement (EU 2025/2165), setting a clear path for policy and future FTA integration. Meanwhile, the WCO clarified “price actually paid or payable” in Explanatory Note 7.1, reshaping customs valuation under the WTO framework.
In trade defence, the EU maintains its vigilance. Duties continue on U.S. mono ethylene glycol, screws without heads, and bicycles, while corrigenda on valine and ceramic tiles ensure legal accuracy.
Agriculture sees a generational shift. CAP 2028–2034 introduces climate-linked payments, a Farm Stewardship System, and a strategy to double young farmers by 2040. The EU food sector pushes for stronger farmer collaboration for resilient supply chains.
Environmental compliance evolves. The EUDR now offers simpler SME obligations, staggered deadlines, and stronger IT support ahead of the 30 Dec 2025 enforcement date.
Globally, the EU accelerates trade diplomacy. Vanuatu joins the Pacific Interim Partnership, an EPCA is signed with Uzbekistan, and a €1.5M China Observatory launches. WTO talks advance, paving the way for Uzbekistan’s 2026 accession.
Meanwhile, digital customs reforms continue, including updates to the UK’s CDS and a call for Member States to host the new EU Customs Authority. Post-Brexit, delegated rules on picked dogfish highlight ongoing regulatory coordination.
From customs reform to sustainability, this week shows the EU’s dual mission: defend fair trade and modernise its rules.
We wish you a productive week ahead.
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