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Welcome to Customs Manager ESSENTIALS our look ahead what's to come

I. KEY CUSTOMS DEVELOPMENTS EU, UK & U.S.

• EU: CBAM certificate prices in focus - The European Commissionhas pblished quarterly CBAM certificate prices—beginning with the Q1 rate of €75.36—calculated as the weighted average of EU ETS auction clearing prices to ensure carbon cost parity between domestic producers and importers.In this weeks edition of The Customs Watch EU, we explain how the cost of importing CBAM-covered goods will be tied directly to the EU carbon market via a quarterly certificate price. E-mail us to receive your free test copy.

• USA: IEEPA CAPE Refunds Details - The US has has provided and update on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's launch of the CAPE functionality - scheduled for April 20, 2026, which streamlines the recovery of IEEPA duties by allowing importers to submit consolidated refund requests via the ACE Secure Data Portal rather than on an entry-by-entry basis. Watch our for a summary and details in this week's edition of The Customs Watch USA. Get your first four copies on us. E-mail [email protected]

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• UK: Updates to PCA - HMRC is updating the Post Clearance Amendment (PCA) process for import declarations later this month, requiring additional evidence for genuine error corrections and advising customers with outstanding requests to await direct contact rather than submitting duplicates. Get details in this weeks edition of The Customs Watch UK. E-mail us to receive your free copy.

• UK: CBAM consultation - The UK government has launched a six-week technical consultation on the second set of draft secondary legislation for the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), and will hold two webinars. Get details in this weeks edition of The Customs Watch UK. E-mail us to receive your free copy.

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II. TIP OF THE WEEK

Top Tip: Tariff Classification - Bridge the Gap Between Data and Defence

To transform tariff classification from a compliance burden into a competitive advantage, you must move beyond simply recording codes -> to documenting a systematic classification rationale that justifies your logic through technical specs, General Interpretative Rules (GIRs), and legal notes.

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III. BLOG OF THE WEEK

The Top 5 Risks of Sloppy Customs Valuation

Learn why getting customs valuation right matters. Avoid fines, delays, and surprises with clear policies, checks, and smart governance.

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IV. VIDEO OF THE WEEK

Think Your Customs Broker Protects You? The Costly Compliance Mistake That Can Destroy Your Business

Discover why your customs broker isn't the legal shield you think they are and learn how to protect your business from the "Strict Liability" trap in our latest breakdown of global trade compliance.

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V. TRADE DOCUMENT OF THE WEEK

U.S: CBP publised a factsheet of how to reclaim IEEPA tariffs. Download it now.

VI. UPCOMING TRAINING & PRO CALL TO ACTION

Join us for upcoming training

·        Apr 13: EU CBAM Fundamentals

·        Apr 14: Transit (NCTS) Training

·        Apr 15: EUDR for Import and Export

·        Apr 16: U.S. Export Controls (EAR) Training

·        Apr 16: U.S. Export Controls (ITAR) Training

·        Apr 21: Customs Classification + Tariff (Training)

·        Apr 27: US Tariffs Update 2026

·        Apr 28: Lodging a Successful CBAM Report

·        May 01: U.S. Rules of Origin Unlocked

·        May 06: CBAM CO₂e Reporting Training

·        May 07: Export Mastery (Training)

·        May 11: EU CBAM Fundamentals

·        May 12: How To Gain U.S. CTPAT Certification

·        May 13: IACBAM 3004:2025 – CBAM Fundamentals Training

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