• circular economy,  compliance e AEO

    CBAM, customs classification and HS code

    Which are the goods covered by the CBAM? The Annex I of the regulation (proposal) lists the main categories of goods with the HS codes and the greenhouses gases related. The list, below summarized, recalls the main role played by the customs classification which is one of the three pillars (with value and origin) of the customs obligation. In other words, we have to take care of our classification becuase: a) we risk infrigement of CBAM rules; b) reduce our “reliability” (if AEO). We have to: a) monitor the internal process of customs classification; b) check the customs  classification made in our behalf by other entities; c)  discrepancies and audit…

  • circular economy,  compliance e AEO

    CBAM, customs compliance and AEO: for a deeper analysis

      The proposal of regulation on CBAM (Carbon border Adjustment Mechanism) at its article n.5 lists the requirements that should be meet to become an “authorized declarant” and, in other words, the owner of a specific authorization. In particular, the mentioned article: Specifies that the authorization must be released before the lodgment of the customs declaration. Only for the import of electricity is provided a derogation; The application for an authorization has to include: 1) name, addresses and contact information; 2) EORI number; 3) main economic activity carried out in the Union; 4) certification that the declarant is not subject to an outstanding recovery order for national tax debts; 5)…

  • circular economy,  compliance e AEO

    AEO and CBAM: the next steps of the European green customs

    The carbon border adjustment mechanism aiming to fight the import of goods (e.g steel) which do not comply with the EU criteria of sustainability enter into force on 1.10.2023. In this interesting to recall that according to article 36 paragraph 3 of the in the “Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a carbon border adjustement mechanism (COM(2021)0564 – C9-0328/2021 – 2021/0214(COD))” published on 8.02.2023“…(a) Articles 5 and 17 shall apply from 31 December 2024. (b) Articles 2(2), 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 31 shall apply from 1 January 2026. (c)…