Activity Tracker
The DPA Activity Tracker provides our latest information on developments in legislatures, judiciaries and the executive branches of G20, EU member states and Switzerland.
319 events advancing 204 policy or regulatory changes:
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Council Regulation amending Regulation (EC) No 1186/2009 as regards the elimination of the threshold-based customs duty relief (Regulation (EU) 2026/382)
Regulation (EU) 2026/382 eliminating threshold-based customs duty relief under Regulation (EC) No. 1186/2009 enters into force with grace period
On 10 March 2026, Regulation (EU) 2026/382 amending Regulation (EC) No. 1186/2009 as regards the elimination of the threshold-based customs duty relief enters into force with grace period. The Regulation removes customs duty relief for consignments …
Dual-use export control restrictions concerning 20 Japanese entities (Announcement No. 12 of 2026)
Ministry of Commerce adopted export control concern list including 20 Japanese entities under enhanced dual-use export scrutiny (Announcement No. 12 of 2026)
On 24 February 2026, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) adopted Announcement No. 12 of 2026, adding 20 Japanese entities to the export control concern list due to the inability to verify the end users and end uses of dual-use items. Listed entities, …
Export control order including 20 Japanese entities under dual-use export control restrictions (Announcement No. 11 of 2026)
Ministry of Commerce adopted export control order including 20 Japanese entities under dual-use export control restrictions (Announcement No. 11 of 2026)
On 24 February 2026, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) adopted Announcement No. 11 of 2026, placing 20 Japanese entities on an export control list. The measure prohibits export operators from exporting dual-use items to the listed entities, includin…
Executive Order continuing the suspension of duty-free de minimis treatment for all countries
Executive Order continuing the suspension of duty-free de minimis treatment for all countries entered into force
On 24 February 2026, the modifications to U.S. note 2 of subchapter III of chapter 99 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), provided for in the Executive Order on Continuing the Suspension of Duty-Free De Minimis Treatment …
Proclamation imposing a temporary import surcharge to address fundamental international payments problems
Proclamation imposing temporary import surcharge of 10 per cent ad valorem pursuant to Sections 122 and 604 of the Trade Act of 1974 entered into force
On 24 February 2026, the 10 per cent ad valorem surcharge imposed by the Proclamation signed on 20 February 2026 entered into force. The Proclamation was issued pursuant to section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2132) and section 604 of the…
Prohibition of customs duties on electronic transmissions in United States-Indonesia Agreement on reciprocal trade
United States and Indonesia signed Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, including prohibition of customs duties on electronic transmissions
On 19 February 2026, the United States and Indonesia signed an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. Pursuant to Article 3.5 of the Agreement, Indonesia undertakes not to impose customs duties on electronic transmissions, including content transmitted elec…
Support for moratorium on customs duties on electronic transmissions in United States-Bangladesh Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
United States and Bangladesh announced Agreement on Reciprocal Trade including support for moratorium on customs duties on electronic transmissions
On 9 February 2026, the United States and Bangladesh announced an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade. Under the Agreement, Bangladesh commits to supporting the adoption of a permanent moratorium on customs duties on electronic transmissions at the World …
Export tariff regulation in Policy on Tax Incentives for Returned Goods Exported via Cross-border E-commerce (No. 16 of 2026)
Ministry of Finance, General Administration of Customs and General Administration issued policy on tax incentives for returned goods exported via cross-border e-commerce including export tariff regulation
On 6 February 2026, the Ministry of Finance of the People’s Republic of China, the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China, and the State Administration of Taxation issued a policy on tax incentives for returned goods exp…
Import tariff in Policy on Tax Incentives for Returned Goods Exported via Cross-border E-commerce (No. 16 of 2026)
Ministry of Finance, General Administration of Customs and General Administration of Taxation issued policy on tax incentives for returned goods exported via cross-border e-commerce including import tariffs
On 6 February 2026, the Ministry of Finance of the People’s Republic of China, the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China, and the State Administration of Taxation issued a policy on tax incentives for returned goods exp…
Prohibition of customs duties on electronic transmissions in United States-Argentina Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment (ARTI)
United States and Argentina signed Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment (ARTI) including prohibition of customs duties on electronic transmissions
On 5 February 2026, the United States and Argentina signed the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment (ARTI). The Agreement prohibits the imposition of customs duties on electronic transmissions, including content transmitted electronically be…