Week 25/21: Government law and guidance changes in Customs & Global Trade
A summary of EU, UK, German and Irish custom and trade law, updates and guidance changes. Access all changes with a single click. Coverage: 20.06.2021-27.06.2021
Changes to Customs and Global Trade Legislation of the European Union in Week 25/21
Changes to Customs and Global Trade Legislation and Guidance of the United Kingdom in Week 25/21
Ireland: Updates and Notification from the Irish Revenue
Germany: Updates from the German Zoll
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Changes to Customs and Global Trade Legislation of the European Union in Week 25/21
Every week we monitor changes with EU law so you do not have to. This week we look at the Offical Journal of the European Union, so you do not have to: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/oj/direct-access.html.
The Official Journal of the European Union (OJ) is the main source of EUR-Lex content. It is published daily (from Monday to Friday regularly, on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays only in urgent cases) in the official EU languages. It can be accessed here: https://eur-lex.europa.eu/oj/direct-access.html
It publishes EU law changes in the area of customs, trade, commercial policy, including trade agreements and export controls amongst many other areas. You can find the consolidated list of all weekly updates in this category on the expert blog:
https://www.customsmanager.org/customs-global-trade-blog/categories/law-update
The editions we looked at were:
25/06/2021L225L225IL226C247C247IC248C249C250
22/06/2021L222L222IL223C244C244AC244I
21/06/2021L219L219IL220L221C241C242C243
L = Legislation change
C = Information and Notices, with no legal character.
Not all editions cover customs, and global trade matters, so we have selected the ones that directly affect importers into the EU or exporters out of the EU, transport companies, customs brokers and anyone with an interest in customs and global trade. This analysis has been prepared by your team of dedicated Customs Managers to help you stay compliant.
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Sanctions
The EU has amended its sanctions against Belarus, Libya Myanmar:
All Sanctions, access the Expert Blog Category: https://www.customsmanager.org/customs-global-trade-blog/categories/sanctions
For details on Belarus: https://www.customsmanager.org/post/eu-sanctions-against-belarus
EU amends model of the certificate attesting compliance with the rules on organic production
Annex VI to Regulation (EU) 2018/848 sets out the model of the certificate to be issued to any operator or group of operators that have notified its activity to the competent authorities of the Member State in which the activity is carried out and complies with that Regulation. To ensure a harmonised implementation, the model of the certificate contains common elements, which are mandatory in all Member States, such as the name and address, the activities of operators and categories of products. However, competent authorities or, where appropriate, control authorities or control bodies that issue the certificate may decide to require specific additional information such as a detailed list of products, information on land and premises, a list of subcontractors and information on the accreditation of the control body. The EU has, therefore, changed the certificate to use, the dedicated part to the certificate. It shall apply from 1 January 2022.
https://www.customsmanager.org/post/proof-of-organic-production-eu-changes-document
EU changes Military List
The EU has updating of the list of defence-related products in line with the updated Common Military List of the European Union with COMMISSION DELEGATED DIRECTIVE (EU) 2021/1047 of 5 March 2021, published in June 2021. This gives Member States until by 30 September 2021 at the latest, time to publish the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive. They must apply those provisions from 7 October 2021.
https://www.customsmanager.org/post/eu-arms-controls-new-changes-to-the-common-military-list
Other
Customs: EU proposes World Customs Organization modernisation in support of a strengthened multilateral order
The EU is presenting for the first time its initiative for broad reform of the World Customs Organization (WCO), the global forum that shapes international standards and common action in the field of customs. The modernisation initiative would help strengthen the WCO's position as a key multilateral institution and help it address developments in today's ever-changing international trade environment more effectively, while supporting the green and digital transitions. The EU initiative will be presented to all WCO Members at the WCO Council session which starts today.
The WCO has more than 180 members, including the EU and its Member States. As the only global organisation dealing with customs matters, the WCO deals with a significant number of topics in the field, as well as those related to international trade, security and transport. However, since its establishment almost 65 years ago, the WCO has never undergone a comprehensive reform despite the deep shifts in international trade and new challenges faced by national customs administrations the world over. In particular, the EU sees the need for clearer prioritisation of the WCO's work in line with the challenges for the next decades, improvements in its governance and decision-making process, and in its efficiency.
More detail and the concrete proposals
Reforming the WCO - Proposal by EU - ST_
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EU prolongs steel safeguard for three years
Steel producers worldwide and EU steel importers need to count for EU safeguard measures to be applied until at least 2024
https://www.customsmanager.org/post/eu-steel-manufacturers-need-to-account-for-extra-duty-until-2024
Changes to Customs and Global Trade Legislation and Guidance of the United Kingdom in Week 25/21
Every week we monitor changes with UK law and guidance so you do not have to. This week we look at the legislation changes on www.legislation.gov and the changes to customs and global trade guidance on gov.uk
Financial sanctions, Russia The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 ensure sanctions relating to Russia are implemented effectively after the UK leaves the EU.
Financial sanctions, Myanmar Myanmar is currently subject to UK financial sanctions. This document provides a current list of designated persons.
Information on the approach OFSI takes to financial sanctions including sector and regime specific guidance, as well as information on monetary penalties for breaches of financial sanctions.
Operating within counter-terrorism legislation Guidance of use to any organisation or individual working in a region where terrorist organisations operate. Guidance temporarily removed as it is out of date.
Financial sanctions, Belarus Belarus is currently subject to UK financial sanctions. This document provides a current list of designated persons.
Who is subject to financial sanctions in the UK? A guide to the current consolidated list of asset freeze targets, and a list of persons named in relation to financial and investment restrictions under the Russia regulations. Updated with ‘Latest HM Treasury notice, 25/06/2021, Belarus’
Webinars from the Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation in HM Treasury. Updated with webinar on Licence Reporting Obligations
Import Step by Step
https://www.gov.uk/import-goods-into-uk
Export goods from the UK: step by step
https://www.gov.uk/export-goods
Ireland: Updates and Notification from the Irish Revenue
Irish Revenue is the customs authority of the Republic of Ireland. They apply the Union Customs Code and have several national systems which require regular updates. For our Irish subscriber or those trading with Ireland, we publish the latest changes published by the Irish authorities. We consult the following webpage for you, so you do not have to:
eCustoms Helpdesk Notification
eCustoms Helpdesk Notification Notification 41/2021
Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) online payments in Revenue Online Service (ROS) or myAccount
eCustoms Helpdesk Notification Notification 40
As part of the VAT/eCommerce package of changes, Revenue will on 01 July introduce into AIS the new Super Reduced Data Set (SRDS) also known as the H7 dataset. The H7 dataset is fully aligned to the latest Annex B of the Union Customs Code DA/IA. https://www.revenue.ie/en/customs-traders-and-agents/customs-electronic-systems/aep/ecustoms-notifications/2021/ecustoms-notification-40-2021.pdf
Ireland: Export Licencing Unit
https://enterprise.gov.ie/en/What-We-Do/Trade-Investment/Export-Licences/Exporter-Notifications/
Germany: Updates from the German Zoll and BAFA
German Zoll
German Zoll is the customs authority of Germany. They apply the Union Customs Code and have several national systems which require regular updates. For our German subscriber or those trading with Germany, we publish the latest changes published by the German authorities. We consult the following webpage for you, so you do not have to:
Updates for participants in ATLAS
Mit der ATLAS-Teilnehmerinfo werden Informationen bezüglich Softwareänderungen und deren Auswirkung in fachlicher und gegebenenfalls betrieblicher Hinsicht bekannt gegeben. Sie sind für Teilnehmer relevant. https://www.zoll.de/DE/Fachthemen/Zoelle/ATLAS/ATLAS-Publikationen/Teilnehmerinformationen/teilnehmerinformationen_node.html
Anmeldung von IOSS und Special Arrangement in ATLAS ab dem 1. Juli 2021 Mit ATLAS-Info 0182/21 vom 12. Mai 2021 wurde mitgeteilt, wie die Anmeldung des IOSSVerfahrens und des Special Arrangements in ATLAS erfolgt.
VORSCHRIFTEN 25.06.2021 | AWR Aktualisierte Fassung der VO (EG) Nr. 881/2002 Die Verordnung über die Anwendung bestimmter spezifischer restriktiver Maßnahmen gegen bestimmte Personen und Organisationen, die mit den ISIL (Da'esh)- und Al-Qaida-Organisationen in Verbindung stehen, steht zum Download bereit.
VORSCHRIFTEN 25.06.2021 | AWR Aktualisierte Fassung der VO (EU) 2016/44 Die Verordnung über restriktive Maßnahmen angesichts der Lage in Libyen steht zum Download bereit.
VORSCHRIFTEN 25.06.2021 | AWR Aktualisierte Fassung der VO (EU) Nr. 401/2013 Die Verordnung über restriktive Maßnahmen angesichts der Lage in Myanmar/Birma steht zum Download bereit.
VORSCHRIFTEN 25.06.2021 | AWR Aktualisierte Fassung der VO (EG) Nr. 765/2006 Die Verordnung über restriktive Maßnahmen gegen Belarus steht zum Download bereit.
FACHBEITRAG 24.06.2021 | Zollwert, Wechselkurse Notierte Währungen für Juli 2021Veröffentlichung der notierten Währungen für den Zeitraum vom 01.07.2021 bis 31.07.2021
FACHBEITRAG 22.06.2021 | Zollwert Einheitspreise Nr. 13/21Veröffentlichung der Einheitspreise für den Zeitraum vom 25.06.2021 bis 08.07.2021
FACHBEITRAG 22.06.2021 | ATLAS ATLAS-Teilnehmerinformation 0195/21Die neue ATLAS-Teilnehmerinformation enthält Informationen zu Einfuhr: Anmeldung IOSS und Special Arrangement sowie Anpassung Kleinbetragsregelung zum 01.07.2021/Keine Gewährung bei erschöpften Windhundkontingenten ab 26.06.2021/Schnittstelle zwischen ATLAS-Einfuhr und BLE.
FACHBEITRAG 21.06.2021 | Steuern, Stromsteuer, Energiesteuer Unternehmen des Produzierenden Gewerbes - NichtanwendbarkeitDas Bundesministerium der Finanzen hat am 7. Mai 2021 bekanntgegeben, dass § 15 Abs. 8a Stromsteuerverordnung nicht mehr anzuwenden ist.
FACHBEITRAG 18.06.2021 | WuP Einfuhren aus Cabo Verde (Kapverdischen Inseln)Für Einfuhren in Bezug auf Thunfischfilets, zubereitet oder haltbar gemacht, Makrelenfilets, zubereitet oder haltbar gemacht, und Filets vom Unechten Bonito oder von der Fregattmakrele, zubereitet oder haltbar gemacht, gelten Ausnahmeregelungen.
FACHBEITRAG 18.06.2021 | ATLAS EDI-Implementierungshandbuch zu ATLAS-Release 9.0Das EDI-Implementierungshandbuch zu ATLAS-Release 9.0 steht in aktualisierter Fassung zum Download bereit.