News

The European Commission has presented its Annual Report on Taxation (ART), offering a detailed overview of taxation policies in all EU countries. This report assesses recent trends in EU tax systems and identifies ways to enhance compliance.

The 9th Seminar of European Customs Chemists (9SECC) took place in Stockholm, Sweden, from 1 to 3 July 2026 under the theme ‘Fostering Unity in Uncertain Times’.

As of 1 July 2026, two amendments introduced by Commission Implementing Regulation 2026/1422 amending the Union Customs Code Implementing Regulation (UCC‑IA) to the procedural rules relating to non-preferential proofs of origin are applicable.

Starting today, the EU abolishes an outdated customs duty exemption for e-commerce packages worth less than €150. The measure will help to ensure fair conditions for EU businesses and safe choices for consumers, in response to the surge of billions of low-value e-commerce goods entering the EU.

The European Commission adopted an ambitious tax simplification package that includes two legislative proposals aimed at simplifying EU tax rules, reducing compliance burdens for businesses, and strengthening the competitiveness of the Internal Market.

The Implementation Dialogue on the EU Customs Reform, held on 8 June 2026 under the chairmanship of Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič, brought together representatives from industry, trade associations, and the Commission to discuss the practical aspects of implementing the recently agreed Customs Reform.

The European Commission welcomes the Council agreement to extend the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to specific downstream goods and reinforce existing anti-circumvention safeguards.

On Thursday 7 May 2026, DG TAXUD hosted the second in a series of webinars on the implementation of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

From 1 July 2026, the EU will apply a temporary €3 customs duty per item on low-value consignments (up to €150) imported from outside the EU, abolishing the duty exemption applicable until 30 June 2026.