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11Worth knowingShopify now supports €3 EU import customs duty collection
Worth knowingHow E.U. Warranties Trap U.S. SellersactReview E.U. warranty obligations immediately, ensure product listings for E.U. customers clearly reflect compliant terms, and update return/guarantee policies to align with local consumer rights laws.
Worth knowingHow Etsy Is Handling New European FeesactAudit your EU product pricing and consider building the new €3 customs duty into costs; evaluate whether IOSS registration or fulfillment strategies need adjustment before the July 2026 implementation.Worth knowingCyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill: factsheets
Worth knowingUSTR Announces Initiation of Section 301 Investigation of Germany’s Persistent Underpayment for Innovative Pharmaceutical ProductsactPharmaceutical exporters to Germany should monitor Section 301 investigation developments closely and consider reviewing contract terms and pricing structures to prepare for potential tariff scenarios within the next 6-12 months.Worth knowingSummary of tax update 2026: simplification, modernisation and fairnessWorth knowingCPTPP: joint ministerial statement from the 10th commission meeting, 26 June 2026
FYIEmma Jones CBE celebrates first anniversary as the UK’s Small Business CommissioneractMonitor the Small Business Commissioner's office as a potential resource for payment dispute resolution, but no immediate action required from this announcement.FYIService level agreement for Scottish Income Tax by HMRCFYIService level agreement for operation of Welsh rates of Income Tax by HMRCFYISIA privacy policy
Worth knowingHow E.U. Warranties Trap U.S. SellersactReview E.U. warranty obligations immediately, ensure product listings for E.U. customers clearly reflect compliant terms, and update return/guarantee policies to align with local consumer rights laws.Worth knowingHow Etsy Is Handling New European FeesactAudit your EU product pricing and consider building the new €3 customs duty into costs; evaluate whether IOSS registration or fulfillment strategies need adjustment before the July 2026 implementation.Worth knowingCyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill: factsheetsWorth knowingUSTR Announces Initiation of Section 301 Investigation of Germany’s Persistent Underpayment for Innovative Pharmaceutical ProductsactPharmaceutical exporters to Germany should monitor Section 301 investigation developments closely and consider reviewing contract terms and pricing structures to prepare for potential tariff scenarios within the next 6-12 months.Worth knowingSummary of tax update 2026: simplification, modernisation and fairnessWorth knowingCPTPP: joint ministerial statement from the 10th commission meeting, 26 June 2026FYIEmma Jones CBE celebrates first anniversary as the UK’s Small Business CommissioneractMonitor the Small Business Commissioner's office as a potential resource for payment dispute resolution, but no immediate action required from this announcement.FYIService level agreement for Scottish Income Tax by HMRCFYIService level agreement for operation of Welsh rates of Income Tax by HMRCFYISIA privacy policyFri, Jun 12
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Worth knowingWithdrawal from Contract button mandatory for ecommerce from 19th JuneactAudit your current return and withdrawal policies to ensure alignment with the upcoming requirement, and monitor eBay's official announcements for platform-level implementation details and seller guidance ahead of the June 19, 2026 deadline.Worth knowingThe Customs (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2026Tue, Jun 9
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11Worth knowingUS eyes new tariffs for China, EU, Mexico and more after labor probesWorth knowingRevenue and Customs Brief 5 (2026): Temporary reduced rate of VAT for children's meals, tickets and family attractionsWorth knowingPackaging producer responsibility monitoring plan 2025
Worth knowingOfcom investigation: Royal Mail Quality of Service performance complianceactMonitor the investigation outcomes and consider backup carrier options in case Royal Mail service quality deteriorates during or following this regulatory review.Worth knowingConsultation on the PSFA Civil Penalty Powers: Code of PracticeWorth knowingNew Computerised Transit System (NCTS) 6Worth knowingUpdates to Italy's Sardinian province definitionsFYIPlastic Packaging Tax — mechanically recycled plastic packagingFYIAccessing HMRC’s web servicesFYIChlorinated Isocyanurates From Spain: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024FYIAmbassador Greer to Travel to France for the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting
Worth knowingOfcom investigation: Royal Mail Quality of Service performance complianceactMonitor the investigation outcomes and consider backup carrier options in case Royal Mail service quality deteriorates during or following this regulatory review.Worth knowingConsultation on the PSFA Civil Penalty Powers: Code of PracticeWorth knowingNew Computerised Transit System (NCTS) 6Worth knowingUpdates to Italy's Sardinian province definitionsFYIPlastic Packaging Tax — mechanically recycled plastic packagingFYIAccessing HMRC’s web servicesFYIChlorinated Isocyanurates From Spain: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023-2024FYIAmbassador Greer to Travel to France for the OECD Ministerial Council Meeting