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Customs classification, circular economy and environmental goods
The customs classification is one of the three pillars of the customs obligation. But it could play an interesting role in the enforcement of the European- and hopefully global- “green customs” Indeed, according to WCO (World Customs Organization – The fifth symposium in the WCO Symposia Series on “Visualising a greener HS to support environmentally sustainable trade”, supported by the European Union, was held on 23 January 2023) statements: sustainable goods to support a circular economy transition are increasing; the technology sector is a rapidly changing area, meaning that today’s environmentally preferable technology can quickly become obsolete and overtaken by newer and better technology; It is not possible to separately…
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CBAM, inward processing relief and CBAM report
The draft [Document Ares(2023)4079551] of a regulation “…laying down the rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2023/956 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards reporting obligations for the purposes of the carbon border adjustment mechanism during the transitional period…” lays down the following data about the goods placed under inward processing (Article 257 of UCC) must be contained in the CBAM report: “… (a) the quantities of goods listed in Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2023/956 that have been released for free circulation following inward processing during that period; (b) embedded emissions corresponding to these quantities of goods listed in Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2023/956…
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The next Union Customs code and the customs action plan
The new Union Customs Code is the answer to CAP (Customs Action Plan) by which the EU reacts to this problem: the current customs system is burdensome for legitimate trade. And customs authorities struggle in their mission to protect the EU, its financial interests, citizens, enterprises, the Single Market, and the environment. In particular, there are the points highlighted: Customs authorities struggle in their mission to protect the EU; Compliance with customs formalities is burdensome for legitimate trade; The customs model is not fit for e-commerce; Limited data quality, access, and analysis; Member States diverge significantly in the application of the customs rules. In particular, the working document reports that:…
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EU Parliament, circular economy and import export flow
On 25.04.2023 the EU Parliament published a short report about the circular economy where it is stated that: “…The circular economy is a model of production and consumption, which involves sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing and recycling existing materials and products as long as possible. In this way, the life cycle of products is extended…”. Moreoever, this report, about the need of reduction of raw material dependence, hilights that The world’s population is growing and with it the demand for raw materials. However, the supply of crucial raw materials is limited; Finite supplies also means some EU countries are dependent on other countries for their raw materials. According to Eurostat,…
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Some points about North Ireland, Windsor Framework and EU trade policy
The UK and the EU, on 27.02.2023, signed the “Windsor Framework” agreement which: will rule the status of Northern Irish borders after the Brexit, replaces the Protocol still in force, needs to be approved in the next meeting. From a customs perspective, in a nutshell, it is possible to say that this “framework” covers two different flows of goods: towards the EU and goods destinated to be released into Northern Ireland. In particular: Goods moved from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, for end use or consumption in Northern Ireland: GREEN LANE: Simplifications and fast controls for economic operators under the UK trusted trader scheme (UK Trader Scheme launched to support…
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Comunità energetiche rinnovabili, fiscalità ed incentivi
Le comunità energetiche rinnovabili possono essere definite come delle associazioni tra cittadini, esercenti attività commerciali, enti locali o imprese che stabiliscono di dotarsi di impianti per la produzione e l’autoconsumo di energia da fonti rinnovabili (fotovoltaico, eolico, biomasse, biogas). Sono definite dal numero 16) dell’articolo 2 della direttiva UE 2018/2001 dell’11 dicembre 2018 come un soggetto giuridico che “…a), conformemente al diritto nazionale applicabile, si basa sulla partecipazione aperta e volontaria, è autonomo ed è effettivamente controllato da azionisti o membri che sono situati nelle vicinanze degli impianti di produzione di energia da fonti rinnovabili che appartengono e sono sviluppati dal soggetto giuridico in questione; b) i cui azionisti o…
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AEO e origine non preferenziale
L’origine non preferenziale o commerciale oppure “made in” rappresenta la nazionalità economica di un bene. Inoltre, costituisce un importante parametro in virtù del quale viene concesso e monitorato l’AEO (authorized economic operator). L’origine non preferenziale è legata al territorio dove avviene l’ultima lavorazione sostanziale che si determina in relazione a regole stabilite dall’Unione europea e dal WTO; può interessare un solo territorio oppure può coinvolgere diversi paesi. Gli altri elementi per la determinazione del made in sono: L’operazione deve essere effettuata presso un’impresa attrezzata; La “lavorazione” deve essere economicamente giustificata; La lavorazione deve originare un nuovo prodotto oppure deve rappresentare una fase importante del processo di fabbricazione. E’ una qualità…