Regulatory changes
Regulatory changes
Take the necessary steps to ensure smooth and compliant customs clearance
Around the world, customs authorities are becoming increasingly strict.
It is crucial that you stay informed about upcoming regulatory changes and take the necessary steps to ensure your shipments clear customs smoothly and in compliance with the rules.
To this end, you will find a list of the countries affected by these changes:
Latest regulations
Israël
• Europe
Decrease in VAT exemption threshold from $130 to $75
07/22/2026
06/02/2026
For imports, the VAT exemption threshold is lowered from USD 130 to USD 75, excluding transport and insurance costs.
Vietnam
• Asie
Update addresses
07/30/2026
03/14/2026
As part of a government restructuring, the administrative map of Vietnam was redesigned and renamed. This resulted in a complete change of addresses throughout the territory: merger of provinces, dele[…]
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ue
• Europe
European Union Customs Reform – Product Identifier (PID)
01/10/2026
01/11/2026
As of 1 November 2026 for all B2C EU27 imports, each customs declaration line must include a unique code (Product Identifier PID) to clearly identify a product. You must send the corresponding PID: merchant (via online seller) manufacturer (via supplier) Standard/Non-Standard
ue
• Europe
Regulatory change on deforestation in the European Union (EUDR)
10/01/2026
12/30/2026
To combat deforestation, the products concerned must be free from deforestation, comply with legislation and covered by a DDS.
Mexique
• Amériques
New requirements (NOMs) for telephone devices
08/06/2026
07/01/2026
Telephone devices shipped to Mexico must now meet NOMs labelling and certification requirements.
Birmanie
• Asie
Removal of exemptions and simplifications of customs clearance
08/06/2026
07/06/2026
Customs exemptions are now limited and having an import license becomes mandatory for most shipments.
eu
• Europe
European Union Customs Reform
07/23/2026
07/01/2026
1st phase of the EU customs reform: removal of the duty exemption under EUR 150 and new rules for B2B and B2C shipments.
Suisse
• Europe
New Precious Metals Control (PMC) Rules
07/22/2026
04/01/2026
Imports containing precious metals must be attached to a registered trademark. New mentions are required on the invoice.
ue
• Europe
European Union Customs Reform – Product Identifier (PID)
01/10/2026
01/11/2026
As of 1 November 2026 for all B2C EU27 imports, each customs declaration line must include a unique code (Product Identifier PID) to clearly identify a product. You must send the corresponding PID: merchant (via online seller) manufacturer (via supplier) Standard/Non-Standard
ue
• Europe
Regulatory change on deforestation in the European Union (EUDR)
10/01/2026
12/30/2026
To combat deforestation, the products concerned must be free from deforestation, comply with legislation and covered by a DDS.
eu
• Europe
European Union Customs Reform
07/23/2026
07/01/2026
1st phase of the EU customs reform: removal of the duty exemption under EUR 150 and new rules for B2B and B2C shipments.
Suisse
• Europe
New Precious Metals Control (PMC) Rules
07/22/2026
04/01/2026
Imports containing precious metals must be attached to a registered trademark. New mentions are required on the invoice.
Turquie
• Europe
Removal of simplified clearance threshold for B2C shipments
07/30/2026
02/06/2026
B2C shipments no longer benefit from a simplified customs clearance regime, and a freight forwarder designated by the recipient becomes mandatory.
Israël
• Europe
Decrease in VAT exemption threshold from $130 to $75
07/22/2026
06/02/2026
For imports, the VAT exemption threshold is lowered from USD 130 to USD 75, excluding transport and insurance costs.
Mexique
• Amériques
New requirements (NOMs) for telephone devices
08/06/2026
07/01/2026
Telephone devices shipped to Mexico must now meet NOMs labelling and certification requirements.
Etats-Unis
• Amériques
Electronic filing of certificates of conformity (eFiling)
07/30/2026
07/08/2026
Electronic filing of CPSC certificates of conformity (eFiling) becomes mandatory for 600 HS codes imported into the United States.
Birmanie
• Asie
Removal of exemptions and simplifications of customs clearance
08/06/2026
07/06/2026
Customs exemptions are now limited and having an import license becomes mandatory for most shipments.
Vietnam
• Asie
Update addresses
07/30/2026
03/14/2026
As part of a government restructuring, the administrative map of Vietnam was redesigned and renamed. This resulted in a complete change of addresses throughout the territory: merger of provinces, dele[…]
Europe
EU + non-EU European countries
Americas
USA, Canada, Latin America, the Caribbean
Asia (APAC)
China, India, Australia, Indonesia, Singapore, etc.
Africa (SSA)
South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Angola, Rwanda, etc.
Middle East (MENA)
Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, etc.
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