Customs Insights & Updates
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For companies trading between the EU and the United States, customs is no longer a compliance formality. It now shapes delivery performance, duty exposure and working capital.
From August 2026, EU importers will face new packaging obligations under the PPWR. The rules affect not only products, but also the packaging used to bring goods into the EU market.
From 30 December 2026, the EU Deforestation Regulation will apply to the import and export of many raw materials and products. For affected companies, it will become part of customs clearance.
The EU is overhauling its customs legislation. A central data hub, a new customs authority and a new Trust-and-Check status will change how import and export procedures work.
No container leaves the seaport without a port reference. It acts as the customs release for loading. If it is missing, the goods remain at the terminal and additional costs may follow.
Smart Border Austria makes electronic pre-notification mandatory for transit movements. Without correct data in the system, a truck can be refused at the Austrian border.
The €150 customs duty exemption ends on 1 July 2026, potentially reshaping EU e-commerce fulfilment models.
From 1 July 2026, the EU’s EUR 150 customs duty exemption ends. Much of the discussion focuses on the new EUR 3 flat duty, but that is only the first cost layer.
As of 1 January 2026, importers of carbon-intensive goods into the EU are no longer required to simply report their emissions. They must now prepare to pay for them.
The EU has introduced stricter rules for the import, export, and transit of goods containing F-gases. Businesses should review the new registration and licensing requirements under Regulation (EU) 2024/573.
