EU roundtable: deep dive into PEM rules of origin and BOI

Description

At this roundtable, we will take a deep dive into the PEM rules of origin, continuing the discussion initiated at the roundtable in May. We will also explore the nuances of using Binding Origin Information (BOI).

You will gain insights into:

• Certain aspects of the complex PEM rules of origin

• Binding Origin Information (BOI): why, when and how?

• EU law and EU customs law: practical implications in requesting a BOI

• Shall we go (Forum) Shopping?

About PEM: The PEM Convention (Regional Convention on pan-Euro-Mediterranean preferential rules of origin) governs rules of origin for trade between the EU and a wide network of partner countries, including EFTA states, countries in the Barcelona Process, the Western Balkans, and others. Initially adopted in 2013 (EU OJ L54), the Convention was updated by Decision No 1/2023, introducing a new, modernised set of rules—referred to as the 2023 rules—which entered into force on 1 January 2025. These revised rules are more flexible and were unanimously approved by the PEM Joint Committee.

All participants are invited to contribute their views and experiences.

Speakers

Annette Reiser
Annette Reiser has over 20 years of experience in customs and trade compliance. After completing her second law degree in Germany, she held senior roles in international companies across the automotive, defence, and pharmaceutical industries in Germany and Switzerland, as well as serving as Senior Manager for Indirect Taxes at KPMG and EY Switzerland. In 2021, she founded nettes’globaltrade, working as a coach, lecturer, and author in Zurich, with a focus on Free Trade Agreements and Export Control. She also founded the Swiss Global Trade Expert Group and is Editor of Zoll und Mehrwertsteuer Revue. Annette Reiser lectures at Kalaidos University, the Swiss School of International Business, and AWA Suisse.

Laura Carola Beretta
Laura Carola Beretta has nearly 30 years of experience as International Trade Advisor, dealing with customs law. trade remedies, export controls and embargoes. Laura lectures at the SDA Bocconi School of Management, the International Trade Institute in Dublin and in the Master in Advanced Studies in Tax Law at SUPSI, the business school based in Lugano, Switzerland. She holds a Ph.D in International Economic Law.

Moderator

Dr Ilona Mishchenko
Dr Ilona Mishchenko is the Editor of the Customs Compliance & Risk Management journal and oversees the preparation of the monthly overview of “UK customs and trade news”. Ms Mishchenko holds a PhD in Law and is an Associate Professor at the National University “Odesa Law Academy” (Ukraine), as well as a lecturer at several European universities. She is the author of more than 80 academic and other papers on various customs-related issues.

About customs roundtables

Customs is a complex area and it’s difficult to stay up to date with all the latest developments.

Customs roundtables are designed for the customs community to come together and exchange views regarding various areas of customs. This can be either specific cases and questions or wider industry trends. The discussions will go into technical details and will allow participants to learn from peers and exchange views and experiences. It’s an excellent opportunity to have an open discussion on some of the most pressing customs issues. We aim to create an open and supportive live forum that also offers the facility to continue discussions online.

We welcome customs experts and experts-to-be in all areas of customs (origin, valuation, special procedures etc) and from all backgrounds (legal, in-house, academic, consulting etc).

Register to the customs roundtables by signing up for a Membership Plan and get access to the CustomsClear Customs Practitioners’ Forum.

Interested in the topic? Join the roundtable!

You have a few options to gain access to this event:

• Participants of the Customs Clearance and Trade Compliance in the EU course have free access to the event.

• Everyone who has acquired one of the Essential/Individual/Team membership plans has access to the sessions.

• None of the above but you want to join? Invest 25 EUR (excluding VAT) to attend the session.

Contact us

If you need further information or have any questions, please feel free to contact us at info@customsclear.net