New Union Customs Code published
The reform of European customs law has long been casting its shadow ahead, and much has already been reported from the ongoing legislative…
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Update: EU Safeguard Measures on Steel
Since 1 July 2026, the EU’s new safeguard measures addressing the negative trade-related effects of global overcapacity on the Union steel market have…
Update US Tariffs
The topic of “tariffs” shows no sign of settling down in relations with the United States. Since 24 July 2026, a new tariff…
CJEU Ruling on the Assessment of Ownership and Control Rights under Sanctions Law in the Case of a Trust
On 21 May 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union, Case C-483/23 “T-Trust”, ruled on a request for a preliminary ruling…
To-Do List: Entry into the Defence Sector for SMEs
Many industrial companies are currently deciding to become active in the field of military goods as well. This is precisely where the rules…
EU–US Trade Agreement – What Is It About?
Since 1 July 2026, the trade agreement between the EU and the USA has been in force. Formally, this is Regulation (EU) 2026/1455,…
Intra-Community Supply: Federal Fiscal Court (BFH) Strengthens Protection of Legitimate Expectations Where a Confirmation of Arrival Is Missing
Anyone supplying goods VAT-free to customers in other EU countries must be able to prove that the goods actually reached another EU member…
The 21st Sanctions Package against Russia
On 23 July 2026, the Council of the European Union adopted the 21st sanctions package against Russia; the measures were published in the…
End of the EUR 150 Threshold: What Companies Should Now Review under Customs Law
As of 1 July 2026, the customs treatment of low-value consignments from third countries changes fundamentally. The existing customs duty exemption for goods…
