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📥🆓US National Security Strategy

The 2025 US National Security Strategy links trade compliance, supply chains, and documentation to political priorities. ⇾ Free Trial To 'The Customs Watch USA".

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🌐 EU Unveils New Economic Security Strategy

The EU launches a plan to reduce dependencies, protect critical tech, and attract safe investment with initiatives like ResourceEU and CHIPS 2.0.Special Report in "The Customs Watch EU & UK".

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📄 Social Media Pick of the Week: The Complete Visual Guide to All 97 HS Chapters

Visual HS classification tools—such as the Complete Visual Guide to All 97 HS Chapters by Taichi Kawazoe—offer a practical, intuitive way to strengthen product classification accuracy. By combining images, chapter summaries and structured navigation, these tools help businesses and customs

professionals narrow down HS codes efficiently and avoid costly mistakes.⇾ Special Report in "The Customs Watch EU & UK".

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Webinar: 2026 A-Z Trade & Compliance Update

Join our on Demand 2026 EU & UK Outlook Briefing Monday, 22 December 2025 to understand what's on the horizon in customs & global trade.

Live Recording takes place

• 3:00 PM UK time (GMT/UTC):
• EU (Central European Time, CET): 4:00 PM
• US Eastern Time (EST): 10:00 AM

Join our fast-paced one-hour A-Z update covering all key EU, UK, and US developments for 2026. Recording available afterwards. Free for PRO plan subscribers. Others: 150 GBP / 175 EUR / 200 USD. Payment required in advance; invoice issued upon registration. Registration link here.

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📄 UK CDS Release 5.0.0 – System & Compliance Changes Effective 13 December 2025

CDS Release 5.0.0 follows with major operational and compliance changes. ⇾ Get a free copy of last week's "The Customs Watch EU & UK".

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🌐EU deforestation law: Council and Parliament reach a deal on targeted revision

The EU agreed on a targeted EUDR revision to simplify rules and delay enforcement, giving stakeholders more time to prepare. ⇾ Get a free copy of last week's "The Customs Watch EU & UK".

🌐 EU Pushes Carbon Removals & Farming

The EU set rules for voluntary carbon removals and farming. Key moves: Buyers’ Club, Carbon Farming Database, 2026 building storage methods. Certification starts 2026. ⇾ Get a free copy of last week's "The Customs Watch EU & UK".

🌐 EU Revises Trade Tool

The EU updated its GSP to support 65 developing countries, boosting sustainability, labour standards, and market access while improving monitoring and accountability.

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Mon, Dec 08 – EU CBAM Fundamentals

Tue, Dec 09 – Transit (NCTS)

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Mon, Dec 15 – Rules of Origin, Preference & FTAs

Tue, Dec 16 – Customs Classification + Tariff

Wed, Dec 17 – EUDR for Import and Export

Mon, Dec 22 – The DEFINITE Authorised Economic Operator (AEO)

To find out more about these events and how to book, e-mail us at info@customsmanager.org

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🌐 Global Customs Seize IED Materials

Operation GLOBAL GATEWAY seized 54 tonnes of explosive precursors and thousands of IED parts, plus drugs and weapons. The effort highlights the need for global cooperation, risk-based monitoring, and continued PGS operations to prevent illicit IED use. ⇾ Free Trial To 'The Customs Watch USA".

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🌐EU Bans Russian Gas

The EU will phase out all Russian gas imports by 2027, starting Jan. 1, 2026, to end dependency and strengthen energy resilience.

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🌐📄UK-US Trade Deal: What’s Still Pending

The UK has secured zero tariffs on pharmaceuticals under the May Economic Prosperity Deal, but key issues remain. Negotiations continue on steel, heavy vehicles, agriculture, whisky, and tech, with both sides balancing market access, standards, and tariffs. The deal is not final, and talks are expected to resume before Christmas.

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📄 CBP Updates U.S.–Korea Trade Tariffs

CBP issued guidance on HTSUS changes under the U.S.–Korea Strategic Trade and Investment Deal. New 15% combined duties apply to autos, parts, wood products, and industrial goods, while civil aircraft tariffs are removed. Importers must update ACE filings, duty calculations, and compliance processes immediately. ⇾ Free Trial To 'The Customs Watch USA".

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