Customs regulations are constantly evolving and often subject to amendments that modify or insert new texts. It is therefore important to regularly monitor these regulations, especially for various stakeholders in the logistics chain (shippers, customs agents, lawyers, carriers, etc.), in the context of imports or exports.

Non-compliance can have serious consequences, whether financial or related to security, particularly in case of errors in classification, origin, or documentation that can result in incorrect customs declarations (customs duties, anti-dumping duties, standards, taxes, prohibited goods, sanitary requirements, etc.). It can also lead to circumvention of these costs and the loss of authorized economic operator status.

Regular and effective monitoring of regulations will also allow you to take advantage of tariff benefits offered by trade agreements (while remaining vigilant about the application of rules of origin related to these agreements).

It is also important to follow customs regulations related to the changes brought by the Union Customs Code (UCC), especially in the area of information technology. With the introduction of DELTA IE, many updates need to be closely followed. Monitoring customs regulations can be done in several ways.

• One way is through the expertise of a customs regulations monitoring specialist who is familiar with the organization of their company and quickly implements actions to comply with these regulations, which require constant research on customs websites.
• Another way is through a legal department that follows multiple regulatory texts using keywords, making them available to their clients (general classification rules, country agreements, customs duties, refunds, standards, excise duties, customs regimes, quotas, explanatory notes, etc.).
• A customs agent can also inform their clients based on the contractual agreements.

Customs compliance is a crucial element for the success and longevity of a company. By investing in effective monitoring and staying updated, companies can ensure their compliance and maintain competitiveness in the global market.