Baker McKenzie’s Global Compliance News Blog published “Turkish Ministry of Trade Introduces New Amendments to Customs Regulation; Grants Additional Period for Inward Processing Permit Documents and Permits,” which can be viewed here.
Baker McKenzie’s Global Compliance News Blog published “Italy: New document on relabeling and repackaging of medical devices” which can be viewed here.
Baker McKenzie’s Global Compliance News Blog published “Thailand: Updated list of formula of Thai traditional medicine containing cannabis and related requirements issued” which can be viewed here.
As of November 30, 2021, a number of retaliatory measures have been suspended by the European Commission with regard to certain products originating in the US, based on Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/2083. These measures were initially introduced on June 20, 2018, in response to US import tariffs on steel and aluminium originating from the EU. The US has meanwhile announced on October 31, 2021 that it will lift these measures under tariff rate quotas effective…
Baker McKenzie’s Insight+ Blog published “Indonesia: The imposition of safeguard import duties on apparel and its accessories,” which can be viewed here.
Turkish Ministry of Trade introduces new amendments to Customs Regulation On 5 November 2021, Turkish Ministry of Trade (“Ministry”) amended the Customs Regulation. The amendments specify the cases where proof of origin is not required and introduce additional period for the subsequent submission of documents evidencing the origin of the goods. The deadline for submitting the certificate of origin or supplier declaration to the customs is extended to 31 December 2021 for the goods whose…
On 17 November 2021 the EU published a draft Regulation seeking to introduce new due diligence requirements aimed at tackling deforestation and forest degradation (see press release here). As set out in the proposal, deforestation and forest degradation impacts climate change and the loss of biodiversity and, as a consumer of commodities connected with this issue, the EU contributes to the problem. The proposal forms part of the EU Green Deal initiative and is intended…
Following Brexit, the UK government have announced the introduction of new Freeports that may act as hubs for global trade and investment in the UK. These so-called “Free Zones” are special economic customs zones located within a Freeport in the UK. Exclusive customs, VAT and excise rules apply within the Free Zone, making it easier or more cost efficient for operators to import, store and process imported goods in these zones. The aim of the new…
On 12 April 2021, the General Administration of Customs of China (“GACC”) issued Order No. 248, which sets out new requirements for the registration of qualified foreign food producers that are allowed to export food products to China, effective from 1 January 2022. This Order represents a significant move toward tightening up the regulation of foreign made food products imported into China. As the date of coming into force of the Order is fast approaching,…
Operators may request a binding information decision from the relevant customs authorities in the EU, in order to obtain certainty about the application of customs legislation in respect of the tariff classification or the origin of imported goods across the EU. Currently, EU customs legislation does not facilitate the issuing of a binding information decision in respect the value of imported goods. This can present real challenges for importers where customs authorities across the EU…