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On 14 August 2026, the European Commission published a series of ten guidance documents to help non-EU operators with the implementation of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) during its definitive period. 

On Thursday 16 July 2026, DG TAXUD hosted the third in a series of webinars on the implementation of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

A European Commission report published today on customs controls at the EU’s external borders highlights the need for stronger controls and enhanced cooperation to help protect consumers and businesses in the EU internal market.

The European Commission welcomes today’s Decision adopted by the EU-Türkiye Customs Cooperation Committee (CCC) to mutually recognise the respective Authorised Economic Operator programmes (AEO MRA).

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Starting today, the EU abolishes an outdated customs duty exemption for e-commerce packages worth less than €150.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.