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Classifying drones and aircraft parts for import and export. Get help to classify drones and aircraft parts for import and export. WCO 2022 - Classification This guidance refers to chapters and headings in the WCO HS 2022. It is classified to six digits only and is not country-specific. It aims to provide support to customs managers involved in classifying products for customs purposes. Classification under Chapter 88 Heading 8801 covers: balloons and dirigibles gliders hang gliders other non-powered aircraft Heading 8802 covers: other aircraft (for example, helicopters, aeroplanes) spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles 8806 & Drones Heading 8806 covers unmanned aircraft. Multi-rotor helicopters (drones) are classified under heading 8806. They may be designed to: carry a payload be equipped with permanently integrated digital cameras They may use other equipment for utilitarian functions, such as: the carriage of cargo or passengers aerial photography agricultural or scientific work rescue duties fire-fighting surveillance military purposes Drones that have the character of toys or recreational models are classified under heading 9503. They: are generally lightweight can only fly at a limited height and distance have a low maximum speed are unable to: fly autonomously carry a load or cargo Aircraft parts Aircraft parts are classified under heading 8807. They must be essential for the operation of an aircraft, and identifiable for use solely or principally with aircraft classified under either of these headings. Items classified as parts under heading 8807 To be classified as a part of an aircraft, a product must: be suitable for use solely or principally with the articles of chapter 88 not be more specifically included elsewhere in the nomenclature not be excluded by the terms of note 2 to section XVII which excludes certain goods from chapter 88, such as: all articles of headings 8306, 8401 to 8479 all articles of chapters 85, 90 and 91 parts of general use which include, nuts, bolts, and washers Items classified as parts under heading 8807 usually include: fuselages and their sections hulls and their sections internal parts of fuselages and hulls including: radomes tail cones fairings panels partitions luggage compartments floors instrument panels frames doors escape chutes slides windows port-holes wings and their components including: spars ribs cross-members control surfaces, whether or not movable, including: ailerons slats spoilers flaps elevators rudders stabilisers servo-tabs nacelles cowlings engine pods pylons undercarriages including: brakes brake assemblies retracting equipment wheels (with or without tyres) propellers (airscrews) blades and pitch control mechanisms for propellers control levers control columns fuel tanks auxiliary fuel tanks Items covered by a heading are classified there, and not as parts under 8807, for example: safety glass — heading 7007 aircraft seats — heading 9401 Items not classified as parts and excluded from heading 8807 Classification of rubber hoses Classified under chapter 40. For exampl,e hoses with fittings for aircraft are classified under heading 4009 and gaskets and seals of vulcanised rubber are classified under heading 4016 Classification of gaskets and similar joints of metal sheeting, combined with other materials Classified under heading 8484. If the goods are made of a single layer of one metal, they will be classified under the heading covering that specific metal. Classification of items of hard rubber Classified under heading 4017. Classification of polyolefin Classified under chapter 39. Electrical insulating materials such as heat shrink polyolefin tubing with no electrical connections are classified according to their constituent material. Classification of paints, adhesives, fillers and mastics Classified under their respective headings under chapter 32. Classification of turbojets, turbo propellers and other gas turbine parts Classified under heading 8411. Classification of automatic data processing machines Classified under heading 8471. The heading covers computers commonly found at home or in offices which include standard operating systems, software and storage, such as: laptops desktops tablets Many products have a microprocessor or work with a computer but perform a specific function apart from data processing. These products are excluded from heading 8471 and are classified in the heading which covers the products’ function, for example, navigational equipment which is classified under heading 9014. Legally binding note 6 to chapter 84 of the tariff outlines which automatic data-processing machines are classified under heading 8471. Classification of radios for radio broadcasting — reception only Classified under heading 8527. Classification of radios — reception and transmission Classified under heading 8517. Classification of radio navigation equipment including GPS systems Classified under heading 8526. Classification of passenger handsets for selecting and controlling Classified under heading 8537 (subheading 8537 10). For example: audio and video equipment game consoles Classification of parts of goods classified under chapters 84 or 85 They will often be classified under the appropriate heading in chapter 84 or 85, but there are exceptions. The legally binding note 2 to section XV of the tariff: Other navigational instruments and appliances including Sonar Classified under heading 9014. Classification of measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines including test sets Classified under chapter 90. Classification of general test benches or test sets Classified under heading 9031. Made up of a frame with a measuring or calibrating instrument used to test, for example: engines motors electrical generators speed indicators tachometers If checking a specific parameter, the goods will be classified elsewhere in the chapter, for example, goods measuring or checking voltage will be classified under heading 9030. Parts and accessories of goods are classified under Chapter 90 They will typically be classified under the appropriate heading in Chapter 90, but there are exceptions. Read legally binding note 2 to chapter 90 of the tariff (see above). Classification of flight simulators Classified under heading 8805. Flight simulators mounted on a motor vehicle, chassis, or trailer are classified under heading 8705 or 8716 depending on the specific features and capabilities of the simulator. Parts and accessories of simulators will be classified under Chapter 87 (when mounted on a vehicle) or under Chapter 88 (when classified under heading 8805), but there are exceptions. Read legally binding notes 2 and 3 to section XVII of the tariff. Classification of printed circuit boards Classified according to their function or as a part of the goods they’re designed for use with, generally classified under chapter 85 or 90. Classification of carpets and other floor coverings, of textile or rubber, cut to shape or not These are classified under either: Chapter 57 if made of textile material Chapter 40 is made of rubber Articles provided or sold onboard are classified under their respective headings, for example: aftershave perfume sun creams

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On July 10, 2023, the Council of the European Union adopted the position of the European Parliament on a new battery and waste battery regulation (the "Batteries Regulation"). The Batteries Regulation will shortly be published in the European Union's Official Journal before it goes into force. The new laws will apply to all battery types marketed in the European Union for the duration of their entire life cycle. Large battery producers that distribute their goods in the EU will be subject to more stringent rules, including those requiring them to do due diligence.

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The latest legislation and regulations pertaining to UK customs and international commerce are collected here. Keeping to regulations is simplified. You won't miss out on any breaking news. Exploring small traders' attitudes towards the Single Trade Window HMRC commissioned qualitative research with small traders to explore their attitudes towards the Single Trade Window. Form C81 – Amendment to an Export Declaration Transporting goods between Great Britain and the EU by RoRo freight: guidance for hauliers Check if a business holds Authorised Economic Operator status Customs declaration volumes for international trade in goods in 2021 Data tables for customs declaration volumes for international trade in goods in 2021 Additional duties on goods originating in Russia and Belarus Reference Documents for Customs (Additional Duty) (Russia and Belarus) Regulations 2022 UK sanctions relating to Russia Financial sanctions: guidance Financial sanctions, Libya Financial sanctions, Russia Who is subject to financial sanctions in the UK? Guidance on the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 OFSI General Licences Single Window Publication of the UK Single Trade Window (STW) Consultation Paper We are writing to inform you of the government's consultation on the UK Single Trade Window (STW), which was published today on GOV.UK. The consultation paper outlines the UK government's proposed approach to four key areas where legislation is expected to be required to enable the full functionality of the STW: data collection, use, and sharing within government; government visibility and use of supply chain data; facilitating trade through targeted international data sharing with other countries and territories; and transitioning to the STW as the sole point of entry for border data remittances. The UK Gov welcomes any thoughts or feedback you may have so that we can ensure the STW improves UK businesses' ability to import and export by lowering costs and burdens, thereby driving economic growth. If you and your organization want to submit a position paper, we can assist you. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/the-uk-single-trade-window-public-consultation/the-uk-single-trade-window-consultation-on-features-to-inform-design-and-legislation Exploring small traders' attitudes towards the Single Trade Window HMRC commissioned qualitative research with small traders to explore their attitudes towards the Single Trade Window. Executive Summary The UK government has promised to create a Single Trade Window (STW) to help traders work with border agencies. A UK STW could offer a single data portal where traders and agents can send data to the government once in a standard format to meet import, export, and transit regulations. It was important to research how the STW would affect small traders' businesses. People were asked about self-declaration, pre-population, multiple filings, and sharing supply chain data with the government. HMRC hired Kantar Public to interview small traders. 57 small businesses that imported or exported goods were interviewed. The sample included a variety of business sizes (though all traders had fewer than 50 employees), declaration methods, trading patterns, and trading frequency. Between 2 February and 15 March 2022, phone or video call interviews lasted 45 to 60 minutes. This research was done in addition to a GOV.UK Discussion Paper on Single Trade Window policy proposals (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-single-trade-window-discussion-paper/uk-single-trade-window-policy-discussion-paper). Insights Small traders liked the STW and wanted an easier-to-use system. The following influenced traders' opinions of STW: Customs is viewed differently. People unfamiliar with Customs didn't know that declarations are part of the process, that they were paying someone else to do it, and that they could do it themselves. Not all traders chose to outsource declarations. Even traders with some import and export declaration experience felt overwhelmed by the process. Because they didn't understand the process or what was expected of them, or because they didn't trust themselves, these traders thought they could be more productive elsewhere. They decided outsourcing declarations was a good investment. Outsourcing meant less work and fewer chances of late shipments. Traders often collected their own declaration data (like commodity codes) and understated their knowledge. Few traders interviewed used commercial software to file their own declarations. Most of these traders had HMRC or carrier training. Once they understood the system, they could easily submit their own declarations. Even though not all traders would be affected by the single point of entry and data sharing between government departments (because they only dealt with HMRC), those who would feel that less duplication would be a plus. Traders' views on self-declaration, pre-population, multiple filings, and supply chain data linking Self-declaration, pre-population, multiple filing, and linking supply chain data to government systems could be included. See Appendix A for respondent definitions. Not all traders liked self-declaration. People wanted to know if the benefits of learning the system were worth the time required. Those who did their own declaration paperwork saw business benefits. They wanted more import/export control and cost savings. Sometimes traders thought self-declaration could help international trade. Small businesses familiar with Customs wanted to know if self-declaration would save time or money. They did it to have more control, save money, and see all their paperwork in one place: Traders with small volumes or who only use Fast Parcel Operators thought self-declaration could mean more work, so they didn't use it because it didn't fit their business or skill set. For traders to use self-declaration, it must make the process easier enough to be worth their time to learn When self-declaration began, traders thought they'd need help from HMRC and others. They want simple, searchable guides, a phone helpline, seminars, and webinars Pre-population saved time and reduced duplication. Multi-filing wasn't popular. Most traders thought this feature posed more risks than benefits and made things harder to control and simplify Linking supply chain data to government systems was one way to improve automation. Larger small businesses (20 to 49 employees) were eager to see supply chain data integrated with other systems. Essentials Small traders provided many ideas for improving the STW. Small traders may not understand the STW and self-declaration if they aren't taught about them. Self-declaration had moderate benefits for those who didn't submit declarations in-house. A trader who tries self-declaration to save time or money is less likely to try a paid service. Self-declaration may give traders more control and save them money, but research shows it may make it harder to get help at the border or by phone. Businesses that do these things for traders are highly valued because of delays and reliability. Pre-population can show traders how STW functionality can make self-declarations faster over time. Traders want multi-filing to be optional and submissions labeled by author, with price and supplier information hidden. Traders thought if self-declaration systems worked with trader and carrier software, they wouldn't have to enter the same information twice. Small traders who use software would benefit from this. Outsourcing is driven by difficult requirements and limited help. Small traders want clear STW guidance. Customs Form C81 – Amendment to an Export Declaration On 25 July 2022, Form C81, which declarants use to amend their export declaration, will be replaced. The C81 can currently be submitted to HMRC in three ways: Paper documents by post; Electronic versions by email; or Digital Mail Service. These will all be replaced by a form to be submitted via the UK Trade Info website. Transporting goods between Great Britain and the EU by RoRo freight: guidance for hauliers Guidance for haulage companies and commercial drivers moving accompanied (self-drive) RoRo freight and unaccompanied RoRo freight between Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and the European Union. Check if a business holds Authorised Economic Operator status Use this list to see if a business holds Authorised Economic Operator status with HMRC. The list of Authorised Economic Operators has been updated. Customs declaration volumes for international trade in goods in 2021 This publication details the number of customs declarations submitted to HMRC for international trade in goods in the calendar year 2021.This is an ad hoc statistical release that provides the number of customs declarations submitted to HMRC for goods moved between the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) in calendar year 2021. It also provides information on the number of these customs declarations by calendar month, declarant representation, location of entry/exit, and type of declaration. Data tables for customs declaration volumes for international trade in goods in 2021 The following data tables contain the number of customs declarations for international trade in goods in 2021. Additional duties on goods originating in Russia and Belarus Guidance on imports from Russia and Belarus requiring additional duties and terms of exemption. Added further additional duties implemented on imports from Russia and Belarus. Reference Documents for Customs (Additional Duty) (Russia and Belarus) Regulations 2022 Find out about the additional duties which apply on certain goods originating from Russia and Belarus. Following legislation to increase the number of Russian and Belarusian goods subject to additional duties, this page has been updated with new versions of the Reference Documents detailing the affected goods. Sanctions UK sanctions relating to Russia This page provides guidance on the UK’s sanctions regime relating to Russia. Added a link to the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 12) Regulations 2022 and the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 13) Regulations 2022 The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 came fully into force on 31 December 2020. They are intended to ensure that certain sanctions relating to Russia continue to operate effectively. You should also review the following regulations to find out any changes made to the Regulations: the Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 the Sanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2020 the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2022 the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2022 the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2022 the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulations 2022 the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 6) Regulations 2022 the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 7) Regulations 2022 the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 8) Regulations 2022 the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 9) Regulations 2022 the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 11) Regulations 2022 the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 12) Regulations 2022 the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 13) Regulations 2022 This sanctions regime is aimed at encouraging Russia to cease actions destabilising Ukraine or undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty or independence of Ukraine. Those persons who are designated under this regime are included on the UK sanctions list. Find out more about other UK sanctions regimes. Financial sanctions: guidance 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. Updated with Russia guidance, July 2022 Financial sanctions, Libya Libya is currently subject to UK financial sanctions. This document contains a current list of designated persons and information on relevant regulations Updated with ‘HM Treasury Notice, Libya, 20/07/2022’ Financial sanctions, Russia The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 ensure sanctions relating to Russia are implemented effectively after the UK leaves the EU. Updated with HM Treasury Notice, Russia, 20/07/2022 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 HM Treasury Notice, Russia, 20/07/2022 and HM Treasury Notice, Libya, Russia sanctions: guidance Guidance on the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 Guidance updated to reflect the provisions in the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 14) Regulations 2022. OFSI General Licences Details of General Licences issued by OFSI Updated with INT/2022/2009156

More updates from the Official Journal of the EU, DG TAXUD and DG Trade - are essential for any customs and global trade professional. Access all trade Intelligence here: https://www.customsmanager.org/customs-global-trade-blog Content EU Customs Value Compendium 2022 Chapter 84 and 85 Classification. How to go about it? Implementation of EU sanctions against Russia: Commission adopts proposal for “maintenance and alignment”. Ukraine Sanctions Changed More Sanctions against certain persons: Syria Mercenaries Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland: EU Commission launches four new infringement procedures against the UK Graphite electrode systems from China Customs Valuation EU Customs Value Compendium 2022 Customs valuation determines the value of imports. Along with origin and classification, customs value is used to calculate customs debt as a percentage of customs value. Six valuation methods: The transaction value method The transaction value of identical goods The transaction value of similar goods The deductive method The computed method The fall-back method The transaction value method is the primary method for valuing imported goods (Article 70 UCC). Article 71 UCC adds and subtracts from the transaction value (Article 72 UCC). If the transaction method isn't applicable, secondary valuation methods are applied sequentially (Article 74 UCC). WTO's Customs Valuation Agreement outlines customs valuation principles. The CCV of the WTO and the TCCV of the WCO are international customs valuation forums. The WCO Customs Valuation Compendium compiles TCCV instruments that offer guidance on the international interpretation and application of the Customs Valuation Agreement. The EU customs legislation transposes the Customs Valuation Agreement rules as follows: Union Customs Code (EU Regulation 952/2013) Articles 69 to 76; Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2447 Articles 127 to 146, Article 347, and Annexes 23-01 and 23-02; Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446, Article 71; Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/341, Article 6. This guidance on customs valuation is set out in the 2022 EU Customs Valuation Compendium, including: Interpretative notes on customs valuation; Conclusions and commentaries on specific valuation topics (recently adopted guidance that is not yet integrated in the Compendium can be found there An overview of rulings of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in the customs valuation area (for the complete and authentic rulings, please consult the CJEU website); and Index of instruments issued by the TCCV. The customs authorities of EU Member States are competent to implement these common rules in their respective territory. Customs Classification Chapter 84 and 85 Classification. How to go about it? In the field of mechanical engineering, there is a problem. More specifically, the experts in customs at each company. The different parts of these companies can work well together and share important information for daily business, but the customs tariff is and will continue to be a problem. In this blog post, we try to give an overview of these two chapters and go into some of them in more depth.https://www.customsmanager.info/post/classification-under-chapter-84-and-85-how-do-go-about-it Sanctions Implementation of EU sanctions against Russia: Commission adopts proposal for “maintenance and alignment”. The European Commission has decided on a new set of measures to keep the EU's six wide-ranging and unprecedented sets of sanctions against Russia working and to make them even stronger. The "Maintenance and Alignment" package explains a number of rules to make them clearer for operators and make it easier for the Member States to enforce them. It also makes the EU's sanctions more like those of our partners and allies, especially those in the G7. The package is important because it shows that the Commission is still determined to protect food security around the world. The package will put a new ban on importing gold from Russia and tighten our controls on exporting dual-use and high-tech items. By doing this, it will make sure that EU sanctions are even more in line with those of our G7 partners. It will also make it harder to report, which will make it harder for the EU to freeze assets. The package also says again that EU sanctions have nothing to do with the trade of agricultural goods between Russia and other countries. In the same way, the text makes clear how some financial and economic sanctions work in detail. Lastly, the current EU sanctions could be kept in place for another six months, until the next review at the end of January 2023. In preparation for its adoption, Member States will now talk about the package in the Council. Website No content: Ukraine Sanctions Council Regulation (EU) 2022/1269 of 21 July 2022 amending Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1270 of 21 July 2022 implementing Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/1271 of 21 July 2022 amending Decision 2014/512/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/1272 of 21 July 2022 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine Ukraine Sanctions Changed The Council changed Decision 2014/145/CFSP on July 21, 2022 with Decision 2022/1272 (3). This added a new exception to the asset freeze and the rule against giving funds and economic resources to certain people and organizations to stop or lessen an event likely to harm human health, safety, or the environment. In light of the Union's commitment to preventing and fighting global food insecurity, Decision (CFSP) 2022/1272 removes designated banks from the asset freeze and the ban on making funds and economic resources available to them. Decision (CFSP) 2022/1272 makes an exception to the asset freeze and ban to allow for the orderly winding down of operations, including correspondent banking relationships, with one designated bank. To ensure that Regulation (EU) No. 269/2014 is implemented effectively and uniformly, and because of the complexity of schemes to avoid sanctions, designated persons and entities with assets in a Member State must report these assets and work with the competent authority to check that they have done so. It's also a good idea to tighten reporting rules for Union operators to prevent asset freezes from being broken. If this obligation isn't met, it would be a way around freezing assets, which could lead to penalties if the country's rules and procedures allow for such penalties. Council Regulation (EU) 2022/1273 of 21 July 2022 amending Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine More Sanctions against certain persons: Syria Mercenaries The EU backs Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity and condemns actions that harm it. Syria provides military support for Russia's unprovoked aggression against Ukraine. Due to the gravity of the situation, the Council believes six people and one entity involved in hiring Syrian mercenaries to fight alongside Russian troops in Ukraine should be added to Annex I of Regulation (EU) No 269/2014. Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1274 of 21 July 2022 implementing Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine Council Decision (CFSP) 2022/1276 of 21 July 2022 amending Decision 2014/145/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine Syria: Sanctions Syria still worries the Council. The conflict in Syria is far from over, and the government continues to repress. Also, the Syrian regime provides military support for Russia's unprovoked attack on Ukraine. Due to the gravity of the situation, the Council believes four people and one entity should be added to Annex II of Regulation (EU) No 36/2012. Therefore, Regulation (EU) No. 36/2012 should be changed. Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1275 of 21 July 2022 implementing Regulation (EU) No 36/2012 concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria COUNCIL IMPLEMENTING DECISION (CFSP) 2022/1277 of 21 July 2022 implementing Decision 2013/255/CFSP concerning restrictive measures against Syria Brexit Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland: EU Commission launches four new infringement procedures against the UK EU wants a solid partnership with UK. This partnership must be built on respecting each side's legally binding promises. This entails implementing the Withdrawal and Trade and Cooperation Agreements. Both sides negotiated and signed contracts. After long and hard talks, the EU and UK came up with the Protocol to deal with Brexit and the sort of Brexit the UK chose. The protocol part of the Withdrawal Agreement. It prevents a hard border on Ireland, secures the 1998 Good Friday (Belfast) Agreement, and maintains the EU's, Single Market. The EU has proven it knows how difficult it is to implement the Protocol and that solutions can be found. The Commission has decided to start four new procedures against the UK for breaking the rules in Northern Ireland: Not following customs, supervision, and risk control rules for moving goods from Northern Ireland to Great Britain. This makes Northern Ireland smuggling riskier. It allows traders to avoid EU export restrictions to third countries. It also allows goods to be exported to the EU but not leave Northern Ireland's customs territory. On December 17, 2020, the UK declared Northern Irish goods could enter its market "without barriers." EU agreed to provide "equivalent" real-time information through "alternative means" The UK does not collect export declaration data for Northern Ireland-bound goods. It doesn't tell the EU about these movements, so EU officials can't track the goods. Failure to report the implementation of EU excise duty legislation, which takes effect on February 13, 2023. Member states and the UK (for Northern Ireland) were supposed to implement this Directive by Dec. 31, 2021, and tell the Commission. Not in the UK. If these rules aren't followed, excise-dutied goods moving to and from Northern Ireland could be taxed less than in the EU. This would risk EU finances. Failure to report EU rules on alcohol excise duties, which help small and artisanal producers get lower rates. All member states and Northern Ireland in the UK had to implement this Directive by December 31, 2021. If these rules aren't followed, excise duties on alcohol entering and leaving Northern Ireland may not be paid or paid at a lower rate than in the EU. This would risk EU finances. Any difference from EU-harmonised excise duties would affect sales competition in the Single Market. Not following EU VAT rules for online shopping (Import One-Stop Shop) (IOSS). Starting July 1, 2021, businesses can use the IOSS to meet their VAT obligations for internet sales of imported goods. It lets suppliers and electronic interfaces that sell imported goods worth less than €150 to EU buyers declare and pay VAT through one Member State instead of registering in every state where they sell. Clarity for EU consumers. VAT is included in the price they pay a One Stop Shop-registered EU or non-EU seller or platform. The UK has not yet implemented the IOSS in Northern Ireland. This threatens EU finances. With the decision, formal infringement processes under Article 12(4) of the Protocol and Article 258 of the TFEU have begun. In letters written to the UK, the government is urged to comply with the Protocol. UK has two months to reply. If not, the Commission will act. ADD Graphite electrode systems from China Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/1263 of 19 July 2022 terminating the anti-subsidy proceeding concerning imports of graphite electrode systems originating in the People’s Republic of China Link Sources 22/07/2022 L195 C281 C281I C282 21/07/2022 L192 L193 L194 C280 20/07/2022 L191 C278 C279 19/07/2022 L190 C277 18/07/202 2L189 C274 C274A C275 C276 + DG trade and DG Taxud If you have any questions about this update, please let us know.