Mexico Creates Decentralized National Customs Agency

On July 14, 2021, in the Diario Oficial, Mexico published a decree announcing the creation of the National Customs Agency. The National Customs Agency is

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BREXIT: Goods Arriving in Great Britain without Proper Customs Clearance

Her Majesties Revenue and Customs Service (HMRC) published a Customs Information Paper (CIP) on 7 July 2021, setting out the policy and procedures to be

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Mexico Publishes Details on Value Manifest for Customs

On May 27, 2021, in the Diario Oficial, Mexico published the Fifth Resolution of Modifications to the General Rules of Foreign Trade for 2020. The changes

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UK Updates Timetables for Customs Controls Implementation

On March 11, 2021, the United Kingdom (UK) announced a revised timetable for the implementation of controls on certain goods imported from the European

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WCO Launches Trade Tools

On March 3, 2021, in a press release, the World Customs Organization (WCO) announced the launch of its new online platform, WCO Trade Tools. This tool

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Dubai Issues Notice on Free Zone Duty Exemptions

On October 22, 2020, Dubai Customs issued Customs Notice No. 17/2020: Procedures for Clearance of Goods Consumed within Free Zones. The guidance outlines

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CBP Issues FAQ on Guidance of Marking of Goods from Hong Kong

On August 12, 2020, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page on its website regarding its recently

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USTR Seeks Comments on Section 301 List 4A Exclusion Extensions

On July 17, 2020, in Federal Register Notice 85 FR 43639, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) requested comments on the possible extension

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Saudi Arabia Increases Customs Duties and VAT Rate

On May 12, 2020, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Finance issued a press release announcing the increase of the value-added tax (VAT) from 5% to 15% effective

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CBP Proposes Rule to Require Customs Brokers to Verify an Importer’s Identity

On August 14, 2019, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the Federal Register that would require customs

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EU to Delay Deployment of Certain Electronic Customs Systems

On April 25, 2019, the European Parliament and Council of the EU published regulation (EU) 2019/632 announcing a delay in the shift to a “complete use of

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Vietnam Will Amend Regulations on Customs Value

On April 16, 2019, the General Department of Customs of Vietnam held the first meeting on amending and supplementing the regulations on customs value

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CBP to Hold Public Meeting for 21st Century Framework

On December 21, 2018, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that they plan to hold a public meeting on Friday, March 1, 2019, to discuss

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WCO Dedicates 2019 to Transforming Frontiers into SMART Borders

On November 8, 2018, the World Customs Organization (WCO) announced they would devote 2019 to swift and smooth cross-border movement with the slogan,

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CBP Publishes CBMA Assignment Certification Form

On November 6, 2018, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published the Craft Beverage Modernization Act (CBMA) Assignment Certification form for use

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