Antonio Castagnini
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Mapping customs penalties accross EU
Customs penalties are far from harmonised across the 27 Member States. Countries apply sanctions very differently - some rely primarily on administrative penalties, others on criminal ones, and many use a combination of both. This fragmentation creates uncertainty for companies, particularly when common errors - such as misclassification, incorrect origin,...
Steel and rules of origin: new US-EU developments
In recent months, the steel sector has once again come under the spotlight of international regulatory scrutiny. Legislative measures are proliferating, aimed at strengthening controls over the origin of materials and preventing duty circumvention practices. Among these, the US Section 232 regulation is particularly notable, as it extends declaration requirements...
Steel and aluminum: managing origin, tariffs and compliance in U.S. trade
In his presentation on steel and aluminum trade restrictions, Antonio Castagnini examines how U.S. Section 232 tariffs and the “melted and poured” origin requirement are setting a new standard for global compliance. These measures go beyond traditional duties, obliging exporters to trace steel content back to its melt and pour...
New US tariffs on Europe compound challenges for the steel and aluminium sectors
The recent decision by the United States to reintroduce tariffs on steel and aluminium imports has prompted significant concern among European industries. Announced in February 2025, the US government has reinstated a 25% tariff on steel and increased the tariff on aluminium from 10% to 25%. This adds to the...
Impact of new US tariffs on steel and aluminum
In this recording of the EU roundtable, Antonio Castagnini, Global Trade Compliance Regional Lead - EMEA at Greif, analyzes the impact of the newly reinstated US tariffs on steel and aluminum. He discusses the implementation timeline, affected industries, and the European Union’s response, including potential negotiations and countermeasures. The session...
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Steel and rules of origin: new US-EU developments
In recent months, the steel sector has once again come under the spotlight of international regulatory scrutiny. Legislative measures are proliferating, aimed at strengthening controls over the origin of materials and preventing duty circumvention practices. Among these, the US Section 232 regulation is particularly notable, as it extends declaration requirements...
New US tariffs on Europe compound challenges for the steel and aluminium sectors
The recent decision by the United States to reintroduce tariffs on steel and aluminium imports has prompted significant concern among European industries. Announced in February 2025, the US government has reinstated a 25% tariff on steel and increased the tariff on aluminium from 10% to 25%. This adds to the...
Mapping customs penalties accross EU
Customs penalties are far from harmonised across the 27 Member States. Countries apply sanctions very differently - some rely primarily on administrative penalties, others on criminal ones, and many use a combination of both. This fragmentation creates uncertainty for companies, particularly when common errors - such as misclassification, incorrect origin,...