China: Shanghai Customs launch an Action Plan for clearance facilitation against AEO enterprise The actions are divided into 4 segments, total 33 items. They cover most of China customs clearance formalities in giving privileged measure […]
Canada: Notice of initiation of expiry review investigation of Carbon Steel Welded Pipe 3 On December 11, 2023, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT), pursuant to subsection 76.03(1) of the Special Import Measures Act (SIMA), […]
Brazil customs tariff update Brazil customs authority has updated the import tariff. Update includes the changes in the duty rates for certain products classified under the tariff chapters 04, 48 and 90. Canada customs tariff […]
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 […]
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’ […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The European Union (EU) has taken a significant step in its commitment to combat climate change by implementing the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) starting from October 1, 2023. This mechanism is designed to address the issue of carbon-intensive production being moved abroad to take advantage of lower environmental standards, or the replacement of EU products with imports that have higher carbon dioxide emissions. In this article, we will delve into the details of CBAM, including its objectives, implementation phases, and reporting requirements.
China appeals WTO dispute panel report regarding Chinese duties on US products China has notified its decision to appeal the panel report in the case brought by the United States in “China — Additional Duties […]
EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement closer to approval The EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) has today taken a step towards approval, with the Commission sending to the Council proposals for its signature and conclusion. The EU-Kenya […]