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Trade, customs and regulatory requirements across the European Union, the United Kingdom and wider European markets are complex, interconnected and constantly changing.
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Eurocentrum Consultants monitors and explains important developments in trade, customs, taxation and regulation across the European Union, the United Kingdom and wider European markets.
We focus on changes that could affect how businesses operate, meet their obligations, manage risk and trade smoothly. Our news and insights combine significant announcements from EU institutions, UK authorities and national governments with practical context from independent specialists.
On 3 September 2026, the Council of the EU adopted its position at first reading on the reformed Union Customs Code. Subject to European Parliament approval, expected later in September, and publication in the Official Journal, an EU-wide handling fee for distance-sale goods is due to be introduced by 1 November 2026.
Two patented pharmaceutical products can share the same tariff classification and the same country of origin. Yet under current US policy, they may not receive the same tariff treatment. One product may be covered by an approved investment and pricing agreement between its company and the US Government. The other may not.
As the UK’s new Vaping Products Duty and duty stamp scheme take effect (see our companion briefing, “UK Vaping Products Duty: Eight Actions Businesses Must Take Immediately Before 1 October 2026”), enforcement agencies across several countries are reporting a related but separate trend.