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“In force” is the date status. Check the goods and route to see whether you need to act. These filters apply to updates; practical guides remain available in search.

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European UnionPartly in force

EU steel imports: melt-and-pour evidence required from 1 October

Relevant to: UK sellers supplying EU customers with steel products listed in Annex I to Regulation 2026/1384, including specified sheets, bars, wire, tubes and pipes, and their EU importers.

Check before sending affected goods

Confirm the exact product scope with the EU customs representative. Obtain the melt-and-pour country and heat number from the supplier, check the supporting evidence and agree how it will be declared before dispatch.

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Published 1 Oct 2026Last reviewed 1 Oct 2026
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European UnionIn force

EU registers imports of specified Chinese-origin alkaline batteries

Relevant to: UK sellers and EU importers of covered Chinese-origin, non-rechargeable cylindrical alkaline manganese dioxide batteries—not all battery or electronics sellers.

Check before sending affected goods

Check the specification, origin and EU CN code with the importer or customs representative. Keep import records and discuss possible future anti-dumping liability; do not add a guessed duty rate.

In force since
Published 17 Sept 2026Last reviewed 17 Sept 2026
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European UnionIn force

EU customs registration for welded steel mesh from China and Türkiye

Relevant to: UK sellers supplying the EU with covered welded steel mesh originating in China or Türkiye, and their EU importers or customs representatives. Other parcel sellers are not affected by this measure.

Check before sending affected goods

Check the product specification, customs origin and EU classification with your importer or customs representative before dispatch. Keep supporting records and discuss any potential future anti-dumping liability.

In force since
Published 11 Sept 2026Last reviewed 11 Sept 2026
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European UnionIn force

EU customs registration for steel shelving from China

Relevant to: UK sellers supplying the EU with covered steel shelving or components originating in China, and their EU importers or customs representatives. This is not a general rule for every furniture or parcel shipment.

Check before sending affected goods

Match the shelving and components to the regulation’s product description, confirm customs origin and the TARIC code, and discuss potential future anti-dumping liability with your EU importer or customs representative.

In force since
Published 11 Sept 2026Last reviewed 11 Sept 2026
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European UnionIn force

Spain updates temporary-storage customs messaging from 22 September

Relevant to: Carriers, customs agents and operators moving goods under temporary customs storage in Spain.

Mainly for your carrier or customs broker

Most UK sellers have no direct action. If your route uses G5G movements, ask the carrier or broker to confirm its systems support the requirements applying from 22 September 2026.

In force since
Published 9 Sept 2026Last reviewed 9 Sept 2026
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European UnionGuidance

EU publishes new guidance on verifying CBAM emissions

Relevant to: Producers, suppliers and EU importers dealing in goods covered by CBAM commodity codes.

No immediate general seller change

No general parcel action is required. Check exact commodity codes if you sell covered iron, steel, aluminium or other CBAM goods.

Published 24 Aug 2026Last reviewed 24 Aug 2026
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