Which Customs Tariffs Have Been Updated?
Starting from January 1, 2025, the European Union’s Combined Nomenclature (CN) has been updated with the introduction of new subheadings and modifications to existing ones, aimed at addressing the evolving needs of international trade and technological developments.
The main updates include:
- Mammals: A supplementary unit has been introduced to monitor the import of mammals into the EU.
- Sharks and Shark Fins: New CN codes have been created for sharks and shark fins, making it easier to track these products.
- Tomatoes: A new subheading has been added under code 0702 “Tomatoes, fresh or chilled”, to differentiate products based on their size.
- Biofuels: A new CN code has been introduced for biofuels, addressing the increasing demand for renewable energy sources.
- Wood Waste: A new CN code for wood waste has been added, facilitating its management and recycling.
- Steel Sheets: A new CN code has been created for steel sheets, responding to the needs of the steel industry.
- Abolition of Outdated Codes: Numerous obsolete or irrelevant CN codes have been removed.
- Changes in Customs Duties: Some customs duties have been modified to align with new trade policies and market needs.
These updates were published in the Official Journal of the European Union on October 31, 2024, and are effective from January 1, 2025.
To ensure compliance with the new regulations, businesses must verify and update the customs codes used in their import and export operations.
For more details, refer to Implementing Regulation (EU) No. 2024/2522 of the European Commission, dated September 23, 2024, which amends Annex I of Regulation (EEC) No. 2658/87 on the tariff and statistical nomenclature and the Common Customs Tariff.
For businesses involved in international transportation, it is crucial to update the customs codes and ensure that import and export documentation is compliant with the new regulations. Failure to promptly adjust to these changes could lead to delays or penalties in customs operations.
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