Solutions meets Legal
Customs Legal Solutions has entered into an exciting partnership with the lawyers of Customs Legal, who specialize in customs and excise law.
1 September 2023
EMCS 4.1 update
Exciting times are ahead for different customs systems. Mid February EMCS Phase 4.1 is making its debut, thanks to a collaborative effort between EU Member States and the European Commission.
13 February 2024
Introduction of PoUS
Beginning March 1, 2024, the European Union is set to implement a transformative update for businesses involved in importing and exporting goods. This update pertains to the management of T2L and T2LF union status certificates, an essential component of intra-EU trade.
26 February 2024
Dutch Yacht Builder Settles for €150,000 Over Use of Non-Compliant Timber
The Dutch Public Prosecution Office (OM) has reached a settlement of € 150,000 with a Dutch yacht builder for the use of Myanmar teak that did not meet the requirements outlined in Regulation (EU) no. 995/2010, or the European Union Timber Regulation, which was replaced by Regulation (EUDR - EU Deforestation Regulation) 2023/1115 (EUDR) in 2023. This timber was used during the construction of a superyacht.
1 December 2024
Staying Compliant: A Contemporary Reminder on EU Guidance for Mitigating Circumvention Risks in Russia/Belarus Sanctions
As Russia’s aggression against Ukraine continues with Belarus’s active support, the European Union has implemented extensive sanctions aimed at limiting the economic capacities of both nations. This sanctions framework, which also includes restrictive measures on Belarus, seeks to curb the financial and logistical support facilitating these actions. Given the close ties between the Russian and Belarusian economies, however, entities in both countries have developed complex methods to circumvent these sanctions—often through third-country jurisdictions. These efforts to evade sanctions present a substantial compliance risk for EU operators.
