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- 12.10.2026 Regulation #EU #Import #Codes & nomenclature
EU classifies telescopic vacuum tube in 8508 and updates CN notes
The Official Journal of 9 October 2026 published a regulation classifying a telescopic vacuum cleaner tube in 8508 and two amendments to the CN Explanatory Notes, on decorative lighting (9405) and glucosamine (3004). BTIs that do not conform to the regulation may still be invoked for three months after it enters into force on 29 October 2026. - 07.10.2026 Regulation #USA #China #Import #Duties #Codes & nomenclature
Section 301 duties on China stay in force after four-year mark
USTR confirmed that Section 301 duties under the July 6 and August 23, 2018 actions did not terminate at their four-year marks and remain in force, with the review procedure to be set out separately. For goods under exclusion 20(vvv)(i)(20) entered from July 1, 2026, importers will need to report statistical number 8479.90.9591 under forthcoming CBP instructions. - 24.09.2026 Regulation #USA #Import #Duties #Codes & nomenclature
BIS details zero-tariff drug categories ahead of September 29 tariff
The US Bureau of Industry and Security has defined nine categories of specialty pharmaceuticals for which the 100% tariff under Proclamation 11020 is replaced by a zero rate if the product comes from one of 19 partner jurisdictions or meets an urgent US health need. Importers seeking relief on the second ground must email BIS a product-specific justification; requests are accepted from September 23, 2026 with no fixed deadline. - 20.09.2026 Regulation #EU #World #Import #E-commerce #Codes & nomenclature #Logistics
EU adopts new Customs Code, scraps €150 duty-free threshold for parcels
On 19 September 2026 the EU published Regulation (EU) 2026/2108 in the Official Journal, establishing a new Union Customs Code and the European Union Customs Authority that will replace the 2013 code from 21 September 2027. Importers and online sellers shipping parcels from non-EU countries should note that the duty-free relief for goods valued up to €150 is being scrapped, and EU member states must start collecting the new parcel handling fee no later than 1 November 2026. - 03.09.2026 Regulation #Russia #Import #Codes & nomenclature
Russia extends simplified certification and marking rules to 2027
Russia's new rules effective from September 1, 2026 extend simplified conformity-assessment relief and product marking pilots into 2027, while the transitional import regime for EAEU-origin goods has ended. Importers of children's goods, heating equipment, auto components and industrial electric motors should check the applicable lists and deadlines before clearing new shipments. - 03.09.2026 Regulation #EAEU #Russia #Import #Export #Codes & nomenclature #Logistics
EAEU tightens traceability, certification and marking rules from September 1
From September 1, 2026, the EAEU launches a permanent traceability mechanism for foreign goods, expands mandatory certification for construction and industrial machinery, and introduces new border-control rules for foreign carriers in Russia. Importers of refrigerators, washing machines, TVs and self-propelled machinery should confirm they are ready to report and certify goods by the deadline. - 03.09.2026 Regulation #EAEU #China #Import #Duties #Codes & nomenclature
EEC extends China duties on leaf springs and cookware, zeroes ligature duty
The EEC Board extended anti-dumping duties on Chinese leaf springs (14.11%) and aluminum cookware (21.89%) on August 25, 2026, and introduced a temporary zero duty on niobium-aluminum ligature under a new commodity code. Importers of the two Chinese goods keep the current rates unchanged, while titanium alloy producers can apply the zero rate under code 8112 92 410 1 for ligature imports through October 31, 2028. - 10.08.2026 Regulation #USA #Import #Duties #Codes & nomenclature
BIS proposes to extend Section 232 to 14 more product groups
The US Bureau of Industry and Security is accepting public comments through August 27, 2026 on expanding Section 232 tariffs to 14 new categories of derivative steel, aluminum and copper articles, from aluminum powder to trailers and filled steel cylinders. Importers of these goods should gather data on metal content and submit comments to docket BIS-2026-0331 before the deadline. - 13.07.2026 Regulation #Russia #Import #Duties #Statistics #Codes & nomenclature
Russia to cross-check import, tax and labeling data for clothing by end-2026
Russia's Industry Ministry, tax service and customs are piloting a system that cross-references declared customs value, paid taxes and "Chestny Znak" labeling data to catch undervaluation in clothing and footwear imports, with results due in Q4 2026.