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EU: New Article 59a of the UCC-IA Reinforces Proof of Origin for Imports Benefiting from Adjusted Duties on US Goods

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The European Commission recently adopted Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1422 (link), amending the UCC Implementing Act (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2447, “UCC-IA”) as regards the procedural rules concerning the proof of non-preferential origin. The regulation was published in the Official Journal on 30 June 2026 and, having entered into force on the day following that of its publication, took effect on 1 July 2026. The amendment implements part of the EU’s tariff commitments under the…

EU: Low-Value Consignment Relief Abolished and EUR 3 Customs Duty Introduced from 1 July 2026

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Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/1022 (link), implementing the temporary EUR 3 customs duty on consignments not exceeding EUR 150, was published in the Official Journal yesterday and applies from today, 1 July 2026. Together with the amended UCC Implementing Act and Council Regulation (EU) 2026/382 (link) — which was adopted earlier and likewise applies from 1 July 2026 — it operationalizes the abolition of the long-standing customs duty exemption for low-value imports. See also our…

EU: EU introduces EUR 3 customs duty on low-value imports from 1 July 2026

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On 1 July 2026, the EU will begin levying a flat customs duty of EUR 3 on goods contained in consignments valued at EUR 150 or less entering the EU. The measures outlined in this blog are set out in Council Regulation (EU) 2026/382, as well as in the updated UCC-IA and UCC-DA. They remove the long-standing customs duty exemption for low-value imports and marks the first concrete step in the EU’s broader customs reform…

EU: Update on the EU-US Tariff Agreement

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On June 16, 2026, the European Parliament (EP) approved two legislative texts implementing the EU’s tariff commitments under the EU-US trade agreement. Formal approval by the Council of the EU remains pending. The adopted measures provide for the elimination of tariffs on all US industrial goods and grant preferential market access for a wide array of US seafood and agricultural goods. The extension of tariff-free lobster imports, now including processed lobster, was also endorsed by…

EU: Modernized Economic Partnership Agreement Concluded with Eastern and Southern Africa Partners

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On June 10, 2026, the European Union and four Eastern and Southern Africa States: Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles, concluded negotiations to deepen the existing EU-Eastern and Southern Africa Economic Partnership Agreement into a modern and comprehensive free trade agreement. The agreement is the first of its kind between the EU and partners in Sub-Saharan Africa. The framework remains open to accession by other Eastern and Southern Africa States, with negotiations with Zimbabwe currently ongoing.…

The EU–Mercosur Free Trade Agreement: A Landmark Deal at a Critical Moment

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After more than 25 years of negotiations, the European Union (EU) and the Mercosur countries have reached and signed one of the world’s most ambitious trade agreements. The EU–Mercosur Free Trade Agreement (Agreement) is not only economically significant, but also politically emblematic for a commitment to rules‑based trade at a time of geopolitical fragmentation. The Agreement creates a free trade area covering more than 770 million consumers across Europe and South America, representing around 25%…

SAVE THE DATE: Stockholm Customs Day, Wednesday 25 March 2026 at 9:00am

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We are delighted to invite you to an in-person Customs Day focusing on the latest customs and global trade developments. This half day event will be particularly relevant to customs and trade compliance professionals, as well as legal counsels who are keen on staying abreast of the dynamic changes in the field. We are privileged to have speakers from Baker McKenzie in Stockholm, along with esteemed colleagues from other Baker McKenzie offices around the world.…

EU Anti Coercion Instrument: What It Is and What Businesses Need to Know

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As summarized in our recent blog post, in response to recent threat of tariffs over the Greenland issue, the EU considered possible responses, including tariffs and triggering of the so-called Anti‑Coercion Instrument (“ACI”). Although these threats appear to have subsided for now, given trade volatility, usage of the ACI remains a live possibility and we wanted to provide a brief overview on the ACI and what companies can do to prepare in the event the…

EU: Update – EU postpones reintroduction of tariffs on U.S. Products to 6 August 2025, following U.S. delay to 1 August

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As mentioned in our US customs team’s blog post, on July 12, US President Trump announced 30% tariffs on the E.U. and Mexico, now due to come into effect on August 1. This post focuses on the EU’s response. On 15 April 2025, the European Commission formalized a 90-day suspension of additional tariffs on certain U.S.-originating products. These measures were part of the EU’s broader rebalancing strategy in response to the United States’ Section 232 tariffs…

EU: CJEU sheds light on customs valuation for provisional pricing structures

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On 15 May 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) has delivered a judgment in the ‘Tauritus’ case, offering crucial guidance on how to determine the customs value of imported products when their final price is not fixed at the time of importation but is subject to a provisional pricing arrangement. The ruling provides important considerations and clarification for businesses engaged in transactions with such pricing mechanisms. The judgement can be found via…