Non-tariff barriers: Chemicals

Mark Rowbotham
Mark Rowbotham
Customs, Excise & VAT Consultant, PORTCULLIS ISC, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Published 29 Oct 2023

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This talk looks at non-tariff barriers (NTBs) in the chemicals sector, a topic of practical relevance for customs and trade compliance professionals dealing with regulated products across borders. Topics covered What non-tariff barriers are and the range of forms they take: labelling requirements, food regulations, chemical regulations, anti-dumping duties, countervailing...

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