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Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:46:27 UTC

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Regulation & trade policyUK

Check the default values for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

Geography: United Kingdom

What changed

HMRC provides guidance on CBAM default values, when to use them and when to combine them with actual emissions. The abstract does not state the values or identify covered goods.

GOV.UK(opens official source in a new tab)Import duties calculator

Evidence: Primary official source — notice/guidance · Open Government Licence v3.0 · added 17 Oct 2026

Why this matters for buyers

The guidance may inform emissions calculations for purchases falling within CBAM scope. Buyers should verify applicability rather than assume all equipment is covered.

Procurement implications

  • Verify whether purchased goods fall within CBAM scope.
  • Check the applicable default values and conditions for their use.
  • Confirm when actual emissions data should be combined with default values.
LogisticsEurope

Investigation Into Conditions Affecting Shipping in the Foreign Trade and Denial of Entry of Vessels Into Spanish Ports and Proposed Remedies To Meet or Adjust the Unfavorable Conditions

Geography: Spain; United States

What changed: The Federal Maritime Commission proposes a $200,000 per-voyage fee on all Spanish vessels and restrictions on imports of certain Spanish goods into the United States. It invites public comments and offers an opportunity for a public hearing.

Why this matters for buyers

If adopted, the proposals may affect procurement involving Spanish vessels or covered Spanish goods. These are proposed remedies, not final requirements.

Procurement implications

  • Check whether planned shipments involve Spanish vessels.
  • Review the proposed goods restrictions for overlap with purchase orders.
  • Verify the comment and hearing procedures before submitting input.
US Federal Register(opens official source in a new tab)Incoterms in practice

Evidence: Primary official source — proposed/consultation · US government work — public domain · added 17 Oct 2026

Capital equipment procurementUK

Trade remedies notice: definitive countervailing duty on certain excavators originating from China

Geography: United Kingdom; China

What changed: The UK is applying a definitive countervailing duty on certain excavators originating from China. The abstract does not specify rates or the detailed product scope.

Why this matters for buyers

Purchases of covered Chinese-origin excavators may face additional duty costs. Buyers need the full notice to establish exposure.

Procurement implications

  • Check excavator specifications and origin against the notice's scope.
  • Verify the applicable duty rate and implementation provisions.
  • Check how duty costs are treated in supplier quotations and contracts.
GOV.UK(opens official source in a new tab)ROI calculator

Evidence: Primary official source — final · Open Government Licence v3.0 · added 17 Oct 2026

Capital equipment procurementUK

Trade remedies notice: definitive anti-dumping duty on certain excavators originating from China

Geography: United Kingdom; China

What changed: The UK is applying a definitive anti-dumping duty on certain excavators originating from China. The abstract does not specify rates or the detailed product scope.

Why this matters for buyers

The duty may affect the procurement cost of covered Chinese-origin excavators. The abstract alone is insufficient to calculate the duty on a particular purchase.

Procurement implications

  • Confirm whether the excavators being purchased fall within the duty scope.
  • Verify the applicable supplier-specific treatment and duty rate in the full notice.
  • Ask the customs broker to check all applicable duties before finalising landed-cost estimates.
GOV.UK(opens official source in a new tab)ROI calculator

Evidence: Primary official source — final · Open Government Licence v3.0 · added 17 Oct 2026

Regulation & trade policyNorth America

Guidance to U.S. Customs and Border Protection Regarding the Assessment of “U.S. Content” for Purposes of Implementing Tariffs Pursuant to Clause (2)(D) of Proclamation 11032 of June 1, 2026

Geography: United States; Canada; Mexico

What changed: The Bureau of Industry and Security issued guidance to U.S. Customs and Border Protection on assessing U.S. content in Canadian and Mexican products qualifying for USMCA preferential tariff treatment. The guidance concerns tariff implementation under Proclamation 11032.

Why this matters for buyers

The guidance may affect tariff assessments for qualifying equipment sourced from Canada or Mexico. The abstract does not specify the assessment methodology or tariff rates.

Procurement implications

  • Check which purchases qualify for USMCA preferential treatment.
  • Review the guidance with the customs broker to verify the applicable U.S.-content assessment.
  • Confirm that supplier documentation supports the content claimed.
US Federal Register(opens official source in a new tab)Import duties calculator

Evidence: Primary official source — notice/guidance · US government work — public domain · added 17 Oct 2026

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