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New streamlined version of the Rules of Origin self-assessment tool (ROSA) launched
The ROSA team is proud to announce that the new version of the Rules of Origin Self-Assessment tool is now available on Access2Markets for most EU free trade agreements. Moreover, from today, the EU-Canada FTA (CETA), EU-UK TCA, EU-Japan FTA as well as the Generalised Scheme of Preferences are included in ROSA in all EU languages. In the coming time period, all free trade agreements will progressively be translated into all EU languages.
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EU Commission puts forward ambitious and comprehensive reform of the EU Customs Union
The European Commission has released proposals that will greatly simplify customs processes for businesses.
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New code Y864 for goods imported into the EU with preferential origin from Israel as from 16 May 2023
Importers and economic operators involved in imports into the European Union of products originating in Israel, must declare the new code Y864 in box 44 of the import declaration, in addition to the code of the proof of origin, to benefit from the preferential tariff and quotas of the EU-Israel Association Agreement
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EU preferential exports to Singapore covered by statements on origin made out by registered exporters
Singapore customs has accepted origin declarations made out by EU approved exporters during a transition period until 31 March 2023.
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2022 Export Control Forum
The European Commission and the Czech Presidency of the Council will hold the 2022 Annual Export Control Forum on 6 December 2022.
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6th EU-GCC Business Forum
The Sixth EU-GCC Business Forum provides an ideal opportunity to focus on the most recent policy initiatives in both European Union and Gulf Cooperation Council policymaking and the tools being used to address the current challenges of climate change, energy security, green and digital transitions.
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Suspension for the year 2023 of certain tariff preferences granted to certain GSP beneficiary countries
As from 1 January 2023, a list of products originating in the GSP beneficiary countries referred to in Regulation (EU) 2022/1039, will be suspended from tariff preferences until 31 December 2023.
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Combined Nomenclature and Common Customs Tariff applicable from January 1st 2023
Regulation establishes the latest version of the Combined Nomenclature (CN) and the Common Customs Tariff applicable from 1 January 2023.
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Vietnam leaves GSP scheme by January 1st 2023
As from 1 January 2023, Vietnam leaves the Generalised System of Preferences (GSP).
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Update on trade negotiations with Australia
The purpose of this meeting is to provide an overview on the state of play of trade agreement negotiations between the EU and Australia.
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