Online services for Customs: NCTS, AES and PoUS
The EU has introduced new and enhanced online services for customs. These services include the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS), the Automated Export System
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Intellectual Property Rights (IPR): mandatory use of electronic Applications for Action (eAFAs)
Right holders and their representatives are invited to submit only electronical applications for action (eAFAs) to customs through the IP Enforcement Portal (IPEP) or
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Commission chairs global semiconductor meeting
On October 15-17, the European Commission chaired the annual meeting of the world’s six main semiconductor-producing regions, focused on promoting competitiveness and a global
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Member States update EU list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions
Antigua and Barbuda was removed from Annex I (list of non-cooperative jurisdictions) after being granted a supplementary review by the Global Forum on Tax Transparency
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Customs Laboratories European Network (CLEN) celebrates 25th anniversary
On 26 September, the Customs Laboratories European Network (CLEN) celebrated its 25th anniversary in Budapest, hosted by the Hungarian National Tax and Customs Administration
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VAT: EU and Norway strengthen administrative cooperation, combating fraud and recovery of claims
On 2 October, the EU and Norway signed an agreement to amend the existing cooperation agreement on aspects of administrative cooperation, fight against fraud
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Centralised Clearance for Import (CCI) system is expanding across EU over time
On 30 September 2024 Croatia joined the CCI system implementing the first phase of CCI system.
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Commission to register imports of all products under trade defence investigations in bid to fight unfair competition
The European Commission decided today to register all imports of products under anti-dumping or anti-subsidy investigations, including ongoing investigations where provisional determinations have not
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Out now: Union Customs Code Annual Progress Report 2023
On 9 September 2024, the Union Customs Code (UCC) Annual Progress Report 2023 was adopted by the European Commission. This fifth report outlines the progress
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Ro/ro cargo rates rise despite falling demand
Major roll-on/roll-off carriers reported climbing net rates in the first half even as demand for machinery and rolling stock faltered and a congested shipping
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