On July 24, 2025, the European Union and the United States reached a comprehensive trade agreement aimed at streamlining tariffs, improving cooperation on key industries, and enhancing economic security on both sides of the Atlantic.
As of March 31, 2025, the Dutch Chamber of Commerce (KVK) has introduced an important change in the process for Certificates of Origin.
On 26 February 2025, the European Commission proposed a series of simplifications to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) as part of its Omnibus I package. A provisional political agreement has now been reached between the European Parliament and the Council, paving the way for implementation.
Sometimes, a foreign entrepreneur carries out all kinds of economic activities in the Netherlands or has them carried out without wanting to be confronted with the provision of bank guarantees, as is the case with general fiscal representation (GFR).
The European Union has launched the EU Customs Single Window Certificates Exchange System (EU-CSW-CERTEX). This system connects customs IT systems with non-customs systems managed by regulatory authorities such as the NVWA and NEa.
Starting in late 2025, companies established in the EU will gain access to a powerful new customs simplification: Centralised Clearance (CC). Under CC, businesses can submit customs declarations in their home Member State.
A group of Members of the European Parliament has addressed a letter to President Ursula von der Leyen and Commissioner Jessika Roswall, highlighting serious concerns about the current implementation of the EUDR (Regulation EU 2023/1115).
Starting May 17, 2025, Dutch Customs will begin verifying declarations related to ozone-depleting substances (ODS) through the CERTEX system.
The European Commission has introduced new simplifications to support the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which enters into application later this year.
In a significant move aimed at de-escalating transatlantic trade tensions, the European Union has announced a 90-day suspension of its planned countermeasures against US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports.