In our March 2026 post, we described how EU customs authorities are targeting split shipments and post-entry assembly. We also asked whether General Rule of Interpretation (GRI) 2(a) really requires components to be presented “simultaneously” before they can be
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Treasury issues first outbound investment penalty
On October 7, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that, in July 2026, it issued its first civil penalty under the Outbound Investment Security Program (OISP). Treasury penalized a U.S. company $200,000 for failing to submit a required
UK sanctions update: new Russia package targets LNG shadow fleet, propagandists, and human rights abusers
Overview
On 1 October 2026, the UK government announced a significant new package of 31 sanctions against Russia. The package comprises 23 new designations of individuals and entities and eight ship specifications, representing a further intensification of the UK’s economic
The UK low-value import reform and the broader customs modernisation agenda
The European Union has politically agreed on the most ambitious overhaul of its customs framework since the customs union was established in 1968. Across the Channel, the United Kingdom is pursuing its own, though earlier-stage, customs modernisation agenda, the first
Strengthening customs enforcement: how the EU is closing the gaps
The European Union has politically agreed on the most ambitious overhaul of its customs framework since the customs union was established in 1968. Across the Channel, the United Kingdom is pursuing its own, though earlier-stage, customs modernisation agenda, the first
One platform, 27 countries: the EU Customs Data Hub explained
The European Union has politically agreed on the most ambitious overhaul of its customs framework since the customs union was established in 1968. Across the Channel, the United Kingdom is pursuing its own, though earlier-stage, customs modernisation agenda, the first
On the road toward fewer parcels and more accountability: how the EU and UK are reshaping e-commerce imports
The European Union has politically agreed on the most ambitious overhaul of its customs framework since the customs union was established in 1968. Across the Channel, the United Kingdom is pursuing its own, though earlier-stage, customs modernisation agenda, the first
New roles and responsibilities: redefining accountability at the EU border
The European Union has politically agreed on the most ambitious overhaul of its customs framework since the customs union was established in 1968. Across the Channel, the United Kingdom is pursuing its own, though earlier-stage, customs modernisation agenda, the first
Your questions answered on the EU and UK customs reforms
The European Union has politically agreed on the most ambitious overhaul of its customs framework since the customs union was established in 1968. Across the Channel, the United Kingdom is pursuing its own, though earlier-stage, customs modernisation agenda, the first
CFIUS annual report for 2025: Key takeaways
On August 7, 2026, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”) released its annual report to Congress for calendar year 2025. The report covers 347 covered transactions, consisting of 207 written notices and 140 declarations, that were