Carol Lynch
Tax Partner & Head of Customs and International Trade Services, BDO Dublin
Global Trade Developments
Key updates impacting international trade, customs compliance and cross-border business operations.
This issue focuses on several developments requiring attention in the months ahead. With a new €3 customs duty on low-value online imports taking effect from 1 July 2026, businesses importing goods from outside the EU should review the potential impact on costs, pricing and supply chains.
The latest sanctions and export control updates highlight the importance of ongoing compliance monitoring as restrictions continue to evolve across multiple jurisdictions. Looking ahead, businesses should also begin preparing for the EU's new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), which applies from August 2026, and the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which will introduce significant new due diligence and traceability requirements from December 2026. Click on the articles below for more information on these topics and more.
Carol Lynch
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