Independent readers say it’s no surprise that the debate over rejoining the EU’s customs union has erupted – with many arguing that Brexit’s economic fallout has made renewed alignment not just ...

Every day, more than 12 million packages enter the European Union - making it a mammoth task for customs officers to check for illegal or undeclared goods or assess duties. Many of those packages are ...

When initially proposing the reform of the Union Customs Code (UCC), the EU Commission had planned for an extensive implementation period, suggesting that the use of the EU Customs Data Hub as one of ...

The European Union has agreed to end one of the most important perks in online shopping: the ability to receive low-value imports without paying customs duties. The decision marks a major shift in how ...

The Council today took action to tackle the influx of small parcels that are currently not liable for customs duties into the EU - a problem that leads to unfair competition for EU sellers and raises ...

Starting July 1, 2028, new VAT rules will apply to e-commerce imports into the European Union. E-commerce sellers and platforms handling online sales will be responsible for collecting VAT on imported ...

India-EU Summit 2026 Live: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India-EU ties will provide stability to the world order amid the ...