On 14 February 2026 Xi Jinping confirmed that, from 1 May 2026, China removes all customs duties across the entire tariff schedule on imports from the 53 African countries holding diplomatic relations with Beijing. Egypt, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa and Morocco gain duty-free access for the first time. Here is the scope, the carve-outs, the winning sectors and the export checklist.
The EUR.1 movement certificate unlocks 0% EU import duty under bilateral trade agreements with Mediterranean and Balkan countries. Step-by-step guide: which agreements accept it, how to request it from your supplier, origin rules, and three dollar-value worked examples.
EU Procedure 42 lets you clear goods in one member state without paying import VAT, provided the goods move immediately to a VAT-registered buyer in another member state. 2026 guide: legal basis, four eligibility conditions, step-by-step process, and fraud controls tightened since 2011.
DDP or DAP: who pays import duties, VAT and clearance fees? Full comparison table, the EU VAT trap under DDP, and three worked examples (China, India, Morocco) to choose the right Incoterm for your trade route in 2026.
De minimis thresholds for 15 major countries in 2026: US $800, EU EUR 150, UK GBP 135, Switzerland CHF 300, Japan JPY 10,000. Practical table, common pitfalls and worked examples so you know whether your parcel is duty-free.
Complete guide to EU anti-dumping duties and US Section 301 tariffs: product lists, rates, margin impact, reduction strategies, and worked calculation examples.
Master customs classification: HS code structure, GRI rules 1-6, TARIC vs HTS, common mistakes, BTI rulings, and the impact on duties, quotas and trade agreements.
Everything about free trade zones (FTZ, SEZ, EPZ): definition, types, customs and tax advantages, comparison of the 15 most strategic zones worldwide (Jebel Ali, Shenzhen, Shannon, Tanger Med), costs and legal framework.
Everything you need to know about the Greater Arab Free Trade Area (GAFTA): 22 member countries, tariff elimination, 40% rules of origin, certificate requirements, product coverage, exceptions, and practical Morocco-Egypt-Saudi Arabia trade examples.