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📥🆓Export Controls: Special Report: EU Dual-Use Correlation Table Updated

The EU released its latest TARIC ↔ Dual-Use code correlation table. Access the document here. Full explainer ⇾ Free Trial To "Export Control & Sanctions Watch".

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📄 UK Scraps Low-Value Import Tariff Exemption

The UK’s decision to end the low-value relief will affect valuations, duty calculations, and internal controls.⇾Special Report in "The Customs Watch EU & UK".

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Webinar: EU, UK & US 2026 Outlook Briefing

Join our 2026 EU & UK Outlook Briefing in December to understand what's on the horizon in customs & global trade. To get more information on dates, timing and how to join, e-mail us at

info@customsmanager.org

Subject line "EU & UK 2026 Outlook Briefing"

and we will send you details on how to join.

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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 Council Publishes Compromise Text on Amendments to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) + Parliament agrees

The Council of the European Union has released its compromise text on the proposed amendments to the EUDR, following extensive feedback from Member States and industry. The revised approach aims to clarify implementation timelines, reduce administrative pressure on operators, and ensure a more workable transition into the new due diligence framework. The European Parliament on Thursday agreed.

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Our Live December Events

Wed, Dec 03 – CBAM CO₂e Reporting Training

Fri, Dec 05 – IACBAM 3004:2025 – CBAM Fundamentals

Mon, Dec 08 – EU CBAM Fundamentals

Tue, Dec 09 – Transit (NCTS)

Wed, Dec 10 – Master USMCA

Mon, Dec 15 – Export-Import Kickstarter

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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📄 EU CBAM Delegated Act – Verifier Accreditation & Oversight

The European Commission’s leaked draft CBAM Delegated Act sets the official rules for verifier accreditation, supervision, and mutual recognition, paving the way from transitional reporting to the legally binding phase from 1 January 2026, with safeguards for accurate emissions reporting.⇾ Special Report in "The Customs Watch EU & UK"

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🌐📄U.S.–Switzerland–Liechtenstein Framework to Reduce Reciprocal Tariffs and Reshape Transatlantic Trade

The U.S., Switzerland, and Liechtenstein unveiled a Framework for Fair, Reciprocal Trade. If binding by Q1 2026, U.S. tariffs on Swiss and Liechtenstein goods drop to 15%, while both countries cut most tariffs on U.S. industrial, seafood, and selected agricultural products.⇾ Special Report in "The Customs Watch USA".

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From Our YouTube Channel

🚨 China's Export Control Revolution: What Your Business MUST Know About Rare Earth Materials & MOFCOM Notifications 61 & 62

Are you importing rare earth materials from China? Exporting dual-use technology? Your supply chain could be at risk in 2026. China has recently implemented game-changing export control regulations through MOFCOM Notifications 61 and 62, which could halt your operations overnight if you're not prepared.

In this critical update, export control specialist Arne Mielken breaks down China's aggressive expansion of export control laws affecting rare earth metals, superhard materials, lithium batteries, and dual-use technology. Discover why Article 49's extraterritorial jurisdiction is being called "China's version of the US Foreign Direct Product Rule"—and how it could require you to obtain Chinese licenses for goods shipped between non-China countries.

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🌐📄 UK Duty Suspensions & ATQs – 2025–2028 Policy Update and Impact Assessment

Autonomous tariff quotas (ATQs) cut import costs for UK manufacturers. Our Special Report covers long-term extensions, 2024 outcomes, sector suspensions, and the new 2025–2026 application cycle. ⇾ Special Report in "The Customs Watch EU & UK". See also here.

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📥🆓📄 ICS2 for Road & Rail – Final Transition, Derogations & Member State Requirements (2025–2026)

The EU’s Import Control System 2 (ICS2) enters its final phase for road and rail, expanding mandatory Entry Summary Declarations (ENS) to all goods. Our Special Report compiles the latest guidance on rules, deadlines, derogations, and national exceptions for hauliers, carriers, and freight forwarders. Details ⇾ "The Customs Watch EU & UK". See also:

• FAQs - ICS2 road movements v1.0
• ICS2 - GB-EU comms_hauliers-carriers_offline
• ICS2 - GB-EU comms_traders_offline
• ICS2-Member State fact sheet-v1 Nov 25

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