The European Commission adopted an implementing act specifying what evidence importers must provide to prove the country of ‘melt and pour’ for steel products subject to the EU Steel Regulation. This measure directly governs origin determination for steel imports into the EU, affecting customs and market access procedures.
Topic Archives:Customs
Deliberations of the 240th Ordinary Meeting of the Executive Management Committee (Gecex)
Brazil’s CAMEX Executive Management Committee (Gecex) held its 240th ordinary meeting, producing formal deliberations on trade policy matters. Gecex is the body responsible for decisions on tariffs, trade remedies, export controls, and other trade measures in Brazil. Specific resolutions from this meeting are expected to cover tariff adjustments or trade remedy actions.
Opinion of 9 Ministries on Promoting High-Quality Development of Aviation Bonded Maintenance
Nine Chinese ministries jointly issued guidance to promote high-quality development of aviation bonded maintenance (MRO) industries. The policy addresses customs bonded zone procedures, import/export management of aircraft parts, and related regulatory frameworks. This involves specific customs and market access measures for the aviation services sector.
Brazil Extends Drawback Deadlines for Companies Affected by US Additional Tariffs
Brazil issued a Provisional Measure extending drawback export deadlines for companies affected by additional US tariffs. The measure grants exceptional postponement of export timeframes to help firms maintain US sales or redirect to new markets.
Indonesia’s Trade Ministry Socializes Latest Rice Export Rules and IJEPA TRQ Facilities for Bananas and Pineapples
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade held an online socialization session on August 18, 2026, to disseminate the latest regulations on rice exports and tariff-rate quota (TRQ) facilities under the Indonesia-Japan EPA (IJEPA) for bananas and pineapples. The session was attended by various ministries, agencies, and business actors in the agriculture and forestry sectors. The initiative aims […]
Ministry of Industry and Trade resolves difficulties for localities and enterprises on Certificate of Origin issuance
Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade is addressing difficulties faced by localities and enterprises related to Certificate of Origin (C/O) issuance. The action targets procedural obstacles in the C/O process, which is critical for preferential tariff access under FTAs. Specific measures are being taken to streamline or resolve compliance issues for exporters.
DGFT Removes Physical Duty Payment Challans for Export Obligation Discharge Certificate Applications under Advance Authorisation and EPCG Schemes
India’s DGFT has eliminated the requirement to submit physical duty payment challans when applying for Export Obligation Discharge Certificates under the Advance Authorisation and Export Promotion Capital Goods (EPCG) schemes. The change streamlines compliance procedures for exporters using these duty exemption/remission schemes. This is a customs procedure reform affecting how exporters document duty obligations.
Government Notifies Inventory-based Cross-border E-Commerce Export Framework under Foreign Trade Policy 2023
India has notified a new inventory-based cross-border e-commerce export framework under its Foreign Trade Policy 2023, establishing regulatory provisions for this export channel. The framework formalizes procedures for e-commerce exporters holding inventory for cross-border shipments. This represents a specific policy measure aimed at facilitating digital trade exports.
Thailand and ASEAN Accelerate Review Negotiations of ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA)
Thailand participated in ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee meetings to negotiate a modernization review of the agreement. The talks aim to upgrade the FTA to align with current global trade conditions and improve trade facilitation for businesses. Negotiating parties are targeting conclusion of the review within 2026.
ASEAN and Japan Prepare to Upgrade AJCEP Agreement, Endorse New Product-Specific Rules of Origin under HS 2022
ASEAN and Japan are advancing a review of the ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership (AJCEP) to expand cooperation into new sectors and strengthen regional supply chains. The meeting endorsed the application of product-specific rules of origin (PSRs) under the HS 2022 harmonized system, effective 15 February 2027. Thailand’s Department of Trade Negotiations participated in the committee […]