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Venezuela: SENIAT Issues Instructions to Simplify Customs Procedure

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In brief By means of Notice SNAT/2026/5076 (“Notice”), dated 14 September 2026, the Venezuelan National Customs and Tax Administration Service (“SENIAT”) introduced measures aimed at simplifying and standardizing online customs procedures1. Among other changes, the Notice removes certain documentary requirements across a range of customs procedures and limits the circumstances under which customs authorities may request additional supporting documentation. The measures are effective immediately. Key takeaways The Notice introduces several practical changes for foreign trade…

Venezuela: SENIAT dicta instrucciones para la simplificación de trámites aduaneros

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En resumen Mediante la Circular SNAT/2026/5076 (la “Circular”), de fecha 14 de septiembre de 2026, el SENIAT implementó medidas orientadas a la simplificación y estandarización de trámites aduaneros en línea.1Entre otras medidas, la Circular elimina la exigencia de determinados documentos en diversos procedimientos aduaneros y, limita los supuestos en los que pueden solicitarse recaudos adicionales.Las medidas tienen aplicación inmediata. Conclusiones principales La Circular introduce cambios prácticos relevantes para operadores de comercio exterior y auxiliares de…

US President Signs Russia and Iran Sanctions Bill with New Tariff Powers

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President Trump signed the much-anticipated Russia (and Iran) sanctions bill into law on Friday, September 18, 2026. The final text of H.R. 5334 is available here. In Brief It has been a long journey since Senator Lindsey Graham introduced an earlier version of the bill in the Senate in April 2025. After Senator Graham passed away in July, a new Russia sanctions bill was introduced bearing his name, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and…

Canada Initiates Public Consultations on Tariff-Rate Quotas for Certain Steel Imports, Accepting Comments until 19 August 2026

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On July 23, 2026, the Government of Canada began inviting input from stakeholders on the administration of the tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) on certain steel goods. These tariff-rate quotas have been in place since June 27, 2025 and were most recently amended on June 28, 2026. Until August 19, 2026, interested parties will be able to make submissions through an online questionnaire with comments on how the TRQs are administered. Interested parties may include (but are…

Mexico further extends the deadline for filing the Electronic Customs Value Declaration until October 2026 and temporarily relaxes documentation requirements

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On July 31, 2026, the Mexican Tax Administration Service (“SAT”) published the Advance Version of the Second Resolution Amending the General Foreign Trade Rules for 2026, as well as amendments to Annexes 1 and 2. Among the most significant changes is the extension of the mandatory implementation date of the Electronic Customs Value Declaration (Manifestación de Valor Electrónica or “MVE”) until October 1, 2026. In addition, through December 31, 2026, importers will not be required…

México amplía nuevamente el plazo para la presentación de la Manifestación de Valor Electrónica hasta octubre de 2026 y flexibiliza temporalmente los requisitos documentales

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El 31 de julio de 2026, el Servicio de Administración Tributaria (“SAT”) publicó la Versión Anticipada de la Segunda Resolución de Modificaciones a las Reglas Generales de Comercio Exterior para 2026, así como modificaciones a los Anexos 1 y 2. Entre los cambios más relevantes destaca la ampliación del plazo para la entrada en vigor obligatoria de la Manifestación de Valor Electrónica (MVE) hasta el 1 de octubre de 2026. Asimismo, se establece que hasta…

Singapore: Enforcement Action Against False Origin Declaration

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On 11 June 2026, Singapore Customs issued a media release announcing that three Singapore-registered companies and three individuals had been charged with offences relating to false declarations, false statements and incorrect trade descriptions under the Regulation of Imports and Exports Act 1995 and the Regulation of Imports and Exports Regulations. The charges relate to an alleged scheme involving the false declaration of the origin of mattresses exported from Singapore to the United States, purportedly to…

US: Landmark Supreme Court Decision Holds IEEPA Tariffs Invalid

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In a widely anticipated decision, on February 20, 2026, the US Supreme Court ruled in Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) does not authorize the President to impose tariffs. This decision invalidates substantial tariffs that President Trump imposed under the IEEPA in the first year of his second term, resetting the trade landscape. Following the Supreme Court’s announcement, the Trump Administration issued an executive order terminating the IEEPA tariffs,…

2026 Global Trade and Customs Webinar Series

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Baker McKenzie’s Global Trade Team is pleased to invite you to our 2026 Global Trade and Customs Webinar Series. This series includes a variety of sessions spread throughout the year, addressing the latest developments in trade and customs compliance. In these sessions, our panel of international trade and customs experts will discuss key trends and topics including customs, sanctions, export controls and trade remedies developments across regions. Click here for more information and to register.

US: After the Federal Circuit IEEPA Tariff Ruling, What Comes Next?

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On August 29, the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) issued a 7-4 en banc opinion in VOS Selections, Inc v. Trump, holding that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) does not authorize the President to impose broad, indefinite tariffs. The case was initially brought in the Court of International Trade (CIT) by private businesses and US state attorneys general. The President invoked IEEPA on various grounds, including concerns about drug…