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EU fulfilment centre strategy following the end of the €150 customs exemption for low-value imports
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EU Fulfilment Strategies After the End of the €150 Customs Duty Exemption for Non-EU Businesses

The €150 customs duty exemption ends on 1 July 2026, potentially reshaping EU e-commerce fulfilment models.

Domenico Andrea Virgallita
18/06/26
~ 6 minutes
EU-De-minimis-Freigrenze endet 2026 für geringwertige E-Commerce-Importe in die EU
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EU De Minimis Ends in 2026: Why 3 EUR Is Only the Beginning

From 1 July 2026, the EU’s EUR 150 customs duty exemption ends.Ā Much of the discussion focuses on the new EUR 3 flat duty, but that is only the first cost layer.

Patrick Mƶller
15/06/26
~ 4 minutes
EU CBAM rules for imports of carbon-intensive goods
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CBAM 2026: What EU importers need to know now

As of 1 January 2026, importers of carbon-intensive goods into the EUĀ are no longer required to simply report their emissions. They must now prepare to pay for them.

Patrick Mƶller
09/06/26
~ 8 minutes
Truck transporting F-gas goods under new EU transit rules and customs compliance requirements
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F-Gas Regulations in the EU –Ā Import and Transit RequirementsĀ Ā 

The EU has introduced stricter rules for the import, export, and transit of goodsĀ containingĀ F-gases. Businesses should review theĀ new registration and licensing requirements under Regulation (EU) 2024/573.

Daniel Mahnken
21/05/26
~ 2 minutes
Belgian import containers, cargo ship and ET 14.000 licence illustration highlighting import VAT cashflow benefits in Belgium
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Unlocking Cashflow Benefits with Belgium’s ET 14.000 License

Why pay import VAT upfront when you do not have to? ET 14.000 can significantly improve import cashflow management for regular importers.

Alessandro Denti
06/05/26
~ 6 minutes
Illustration of the EU ViDA system showing digital VAT reporting, e-invoicing interface, and compliance monitoring across Europe with a central ViDA platform and EU background
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Early ViDA Implementation Steps: EU Timeline 2026–2027

The EU’s ViDA initiative is transforming VAT reporting. Here’s what businesses need to know for 2026–2027.

Domenico Andrea Virgallita
16/04/26
~ 7 minutes
EU -Mercosur Trade Agreement for Customs
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EU–Mercosur Trade Agreement: What EU Businesses Should Prepare for from May 2026

The EU–Mercosur trade agreement is set to apply from May 2026, bringing tariff reductions and simplified trade rules for EU businesses.

Daniel Mahnken
24/03/26
~ 5 minutes
Aktualizacja systemu SENT w Polsce
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Poland SENT System Update : GPS Monitoring for Clothing and Footwear from 17 March 2026

Poland expands SENT monitoring toĀ clothing and footwear from 17 March 2026.

Daniel Mahnken
17/03/26
~ 5 minutes
Transition from PDF and email invoices to KSeF e-invoicing in Poland from 2026
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Gerlach sp. z o.o. to Introduce Mandatory KSeF E-Invoicing from 1 April 2026
Mandatory KSeF e-invoicing will apply to all VAT invoices issued in Poland from 1 April 2026.
Daniel Mahnken
21/01/26
~ 3 minutes
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European Commission Publishes Consolidated List of “Classification Regulations” for 2025

The European Commission has published a consolidated list of valid Classification Regulations for 2025, simplifying how goods are classified across the EU. Here’s what it means for importers, customs teams, and trade professionals.

Daniel Mahnken
20/05/25
~ 4 minutes

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