In August 2023, the UK government published the new Border Target Operating Model (BTOM). This model is designed to streamline import processes while maintaining efficiency in control mechanisms. Overview of the New Model The BTOM outlines a fresh approach towards managing Safety and Security controls, as well as Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) controls. This new […]
Advanced AI-HS tool developed by the Azerbaijan Customs Amid the active engagement of Members in the BACUDA project through the development of their own version of analytic models, Azerbaijan Customs shared encouraging news for Members’ journey toward a data-driven organization. Under the guidance of the Chairman of the Azerbaijan Customs and inspired by the BACUDA […]
EU and Angola sign first-ever Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement The EU and Angola signed a Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement (SIFA), the first EU agreement of its kind, during the EU-Angola Business Forum in Luanda. It responds to Angola's ambition to diversify its economy beyond the oil and gas sectors, which historically attracted most foreign investment. […]
CATTS Article: Updates on the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) Since 1 October 2023 the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) applies to import of the aluminium, iron and steel, fertilisers, electricity, hydrogen and cement from non-EU countries. CBAM is an instrument aimed at tackling the problem of shifting carbon-intensive production abroad to benefit from lower […]
China: Announcement on the Final Review of the Anti-dumping Measures against Imports of Hydriodic Acid Originating in Japan and United States The Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China (MOFCOM) issued the MOFCOM Announcement No.80 of 2018, deciding to impose anti-dumping duty on imports of Hydriodic Acid from Japan and United States. The […]
Argentina customs tariff update Argentina customs authority has updated the import tariff. Update includes the addition/deletion of certain products classified under tariff chapters 21 and 90. Canada customs tariff update Canada has amended the Customs Tariff legislation and related regulations. In order for the importing community to accurately prepare for upcoming changes to Canada's unilateral […]