EU customs and trade news: November 2026
Weekly EU customs and trade updates, each with what it means for practitioners
From 6 November, binding tariff information (BTI) decisions that conflict with new WCO classification measures must be revoked. New trade defence cases cover PET, polyamide-6 and polyether polyols. Each of this week’s 17 updates says what it means for you.
Key changes of 1-8 November
- BTI decisions: from 6 November, customs authorities must revoke BTI decisions that are no longer compatible with the WCO measures listed in communication C/2026/5948 (Article 34(7)(a)(iii) of the Union Customs Code). For binding contracts concluded before the revocation, holders may apply for extended use within 30 days.
- PET and its raw materials: on 6 November, the Commission opened a safeguard investigation (notice C/2026/5775). A safeguard would apply to imports regardless of origin, although some countries can be excluded.
- Polyether polyols from China: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2409 makes imports subject to registration from 7 November. If definitive anti-dumping duties are imposed, they may be collected on registered imports.
What to check
Check whether any of your BTI decisions are in the headings concerned. Then check whether your products are under a new investigation or registration. Where duties may later apply to registered imports, review your supply contracts now.
The full article covers:
- All 17 updates of the week, each with what it means for practitioners
- Deadlines for registering as an interested party, commenting and applying for extended use
- CN and TARIC codes for every product concerned
- Two judgments: fish for animal feed classified under heading 0511, and Russia sanctions on a ship classification society
- A link to the official source for every update
About this article
Each week we review the Official Journal of the EU, the Court of Justice of the EU, the Council of the EU and the European Parliament. We also follow the European Commission’s departments for customs, trade and sanctions, the WCO, the WTO and some national customs authorities. The article reflects the law and the official sources as at 8 November 2026. Later changes are not covered until the article is updated.
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