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The Proof of Union Status (PoUS) Project has achieved an important milestone by launching phase 2 + Read More

Extension of transitional rules for the Customs Goods Manifest as a proof of status beyond 15/08/2025

2025-08-14

An extension is envisaged for the use of the transitional rules for the Customs Goods Manifest in view of the full integration with the + Read More

EU-Canada AEO Mutual Recognition Agreement enters into force, boosting trade security and efficiency amid global uncertainty

2025-08-01

On 1 August 2025, the EU-Canada Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programmes officially enters into force, strengthening transatlantic customs cooperation + Read More

European Commission Launches Public Consultation on VAT Rules for Travel and Tourism Sectors

2025-07-24

The European Commission has launched a 12-week public consultation to gather input from stakeholders on modernising VAT rules for the travel and tourism sectors. + Read More

Beware of hoax emails, letters and scam phone calls purporting to be from DG TAXUD

2025-07-24

Several incidents of fraud and phishing have been reported involving fake messages, letters, and phone calls falsely claiming to be from DG TAXUD — + Read More

Continued growth in revenue and registrations confirms success of reformed EU VAT rules for e-commerce

2025-07-23

New figures from Member States show that more than €33 billion in VAT revenues were collected in 2024 via the EU’s e-commerce VAT systems. + Read More

Commission introduces surveillance of imports and exports of metal scrap

2025-07-23

As of today, the Commission has activated the customs surveillance system to monitor the import and export of metal waste and scrap into and + Read More

European Commission modernises Tobacco Taxation Directive

2025-07-16

The European Commission has proposed an update of the EU’s Tobacco Taxation Directive. In light of evolving public health challenges and significant shifts in + Read More

Implementation Dialogue: Commission gathers business to discuss non-preferential EU Rules of Origin

2025-07-14