Compliance

As of 1st January 2025, the updated rules of origin for goods under the Pan-Euro-Mediterranean (PEM) Agreement have come into effect. These changes represent a fundamental shift designed to simplify trade processes, while ensuring the continuity of international trade. As the transition begins, it is essential for businesses to understand the key changes and how they can best prepare for navigating the new regulations.

On 18 December 2024, the European Commission introduced significant updates to Article 12g of Council Regulation 833/2014, mandating the inclusion of a "no re-export to Russia" clause in contracts for certain sensitive goods and technologies. This update directly impacts exporters shipping items listed in Annexes XI, XX, XXXV, and XL of Regulation 833/2014. Non-compliance can result in severe legal and financial penalties.

Quality assurance in customs is key to ensuring compliance. Managing Director Mikael Eriksson explains how Customs Support Sweden achieves this with the six-eyes principle.

In our series #WeAreCustomsSupport, you will meet the people behind Customs Support. We value our colleagues and the work they do. In this series, we will interview the people who are always ready to assist you with importing or exporting your goods without worries. Next up in this series is Adam Grimshaw, who is the UK compliance manager.

It is essential to comply with all customs rules and regulations. Non-compliance can lead to delays, fines, or even refusal of your shipment. Sometimes the line between compliance and non-compliance is thinner than companies realize. We are seeing an increased number of issues with imported bike parts, where the Customs Authority sees them not as bike parts but as non-assembled bicycles.