The Commission released the report that helps to better understand the challenges customs face in controlling product compliance
Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union
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The Proof of Union Status (PoUS) Project has achieved an important milestone by launching phase 2
An extension is envisaged for the use of the transitional rules for the Customs Goods Manifest in view of the full integration with the Member States’ Maritime National Single Window.
On 29 November 2024, the Trade Committee established by the Trade Agreement between the EU and Colombia, Peru and Ecuador updated the list of working or processing operations required to confer originating status on products manufactured from non-originating materials.
On 1 August 2025, the EU-Canada Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) programmes officially enters into force, strengthening transatlantic customs cooperation amid ongoing global supply chain disruptions
The European Commission has launched a 12-week public consultation to gather input from stakeholders on modernising VAT rules for the travel and tourism sectors.
Several incidents of fraud and phishing have been reported involving fake messages, letters, and phone calls falsely claiming to be from DG TAXUD — the Directorate-General for Taxation and Customs Union of the European Commission.
New figures from Member States show that more than €33 billion in VAT revenues were collected in 2024 via the EU’s e-commerce VAT systems.
As of today, the Commission has activated the customs surveillance system to monitor the import and export of metal waste and scrap into and out of the EU, covering ferrous waste and scrap (including steel), aluminium and copper.
The European Commission has proposed an update of the EU’s Tobacco Taxation Directive. In light of evolving public health challenges and significant shifts in the market, the reform modernises the Directive in line with the EU’s health and economic priorities and strengthens the Single Market.
