Tag: Export control
EBTI (European Binding Tariff Information): Greater Certainty in Tariff Classification
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To ensure that foreign trade complies with the law, companies must classify goods correctly. The responsibility for determining the correct customs tariff number always lies with the company itself. But what if customs offices or other authorities repeatedly question your decision? In such cases, you can protect yourself with EBTI. In this article, you’ll learn who needs a binding customs tariff ruling and when, how to apply for one, and how to manage binding customs tariff rulings in SAP.
EU Customs Reform: Developments Companies Should Keep An Eye On
The EU is working on the biggest customs reform since the introduction of the customs union. The aim is to create a more data-driven, digital and Europe-wide harmonised customs system. The common goal is to make customs processes more digital, more efficient and more harmonised across Europe.
Trade Compliance in SAP: The key areas of review for secure and efficient foreign trade processes
Trade compliance is becoming increasingly challenging due to rising regulatory requirements, complex supply chains, and geopolitical developments. Companies must effectively manage numerous audit processes simultaneously to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with the law. In this article, you’ll learn which areas of trade compliance auditing are particularly important, what challenges arise in this context, and how these processes can be efficiently managed directly within SAP.
CPSC eFiling 2026: Companies need to be aware of these new US import requirements now
Geopolitical conflicts, rising costs and dependence on individual markets are forcing many companies to redefine their sales markets and supply chains. Global supply chains are under pressure, and nearshoring is coming into focus. The modernised trade agreement between the EU and Mexico creates new opportunities. New markets are opening up for companies.
EU-Mexico Trade Agreement 2026: Opportunities businesses should seize now
Geopolitical conflicts, rising costs and dependence on individual markets are forcing many companies to redefine their sales markets and supply chains. Global supply chains are under pressure, and nearshoring is coming into focus. The modernised trade agreement between the EU and Mexico creates new opportunities. New markets are opening up for companies.
EU sanctions are becoming more complex – how companies can remain operational
The 20th EU sanctions package significantly tightens requirements. Learn how Mercoline supports companies with sanctions and trade compliance.
The EU-Mercosur Agreement will take effect on May 1, 2026
Starting May 1, 2026, the first provisions of the EU–Mercosur Agreement will take effect. This gives companies the freedom to choose. Find out what this means for preference management in SAP, origin determination processes, and compliance.
CCI (Centralized Clearance for Import): New customs procedure coming soon
CCI (Centralized Clearance for Import): New customs procedure coming soon – What it’s all about and whether CCI is an alternative to the ATLAS import procedure
New Year – time for the new SOVA master file: Are you ready?
At the turn of the year, the Federal Statistical Office regularly publishes the updated goods directory for foreign trade statistics (WA). This also includes the new SOVA master file, which contains all valid statistical goods numbers and goods descriptions for the coming year.
Important change in the verification of VAT identification numbers from November 30
From November 30, 2025, the technical interface for checking foreign VAT identification numbers (VAT ID) will change. The Federal Central Tax Office (BZSt) will decommission the previous interface. Companies that have digitally connected their VAT ID checking must therefore adapt their processes