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New Global Trade Regulations in July 2026! The Most Comprehensive Overview of Tariffs, Bans, Customs, and Port and Shipping Policies Online
AB has compiled the latest global trade, customs, tariffs, import and export bans, and port and shipping regulations as of July 2026, covering the EU, the US, China, Asia-Pacific, Africa, and free trade agreements, to help foreign trade companies quickly complete compliance self-checks and risk assessments.
The most comprehensive overview of global trade, customs, tariffs, import/export bans, and new port and shipping regulations in July 2026.
Targeting foreign trade enterprises, cross-border e-commerce companies, freight forwarders, shipping companies, and compliance teams, this document outlines the new global trade regulations implemented in July 2026, categorized by region, policy type, and effective date. It helps businesses quickly conduct self-inspections for compliance, assess risks, and communicate with clients.
July 2026 marks a concentrated window for global trade rule transitions, with the EU, the US, China, Southeast Asia, Africa, and numerous European countries simultaneously implementing tariff adjustments, customs clearance reforms, import and export restrictions, multimodal shipping regulations, consumer goods supervision, and new financial and trade-related rules. This includes the implementation of long-term safeguard measures, the advancement of free trade agreements, the expiration of old policies, and the tightening of environmental and industrial import bans, along with a comprehensive upgrade of customs declaration systems. This article integrates official public announcements from customs authorities, ministries of commerce, maritime organizations, and consumer product safety agencies of various countries, removing duplicate content and categorizing them accordingly.Policy Region + Policy Category + Effective DateThis comprehensive approach, based on a three-tiered logic, covers six major sectors: the EU, the US, China, Asia-Pacific, Africa, and regional free trade agreements. It distinguishes between policies categorized as "certainly implemented (fixed date)" and "July hearing/details pending release (risk of adjustment)." New additions include previously overlooked core policies such as the ICS2 customs system, CPSC electronic declaration, Indonesian biofuel and electric vehicle regulations, new import regulations for cosmetics/coffee beans, and derivatives supervision. This comprehensive guide provides a one-stop compliance self-inspection tool for foreign trade enterprises, cross-border e-commerce companies, freight forwarders, shipping companies, and financial and trade professionals.
I. Overall Core Overview
The global rule changes in July 2026 will present six core trends:
- The era of duty-free low-value cross-border parcels has come to a complete end:On July 1, the EU completely eliminated the tariff exemption for parcels under 150 euros and simultaneously launched the ICS2 import declaration system, resulting in a double increase in customs clearance costs and compliance thresholds for global cross-border e-commerce.
- Global differentiated regulations on steel and new energy vehicles are tightening:The EU has reduced steel import quotas and added rules for determining the origin of steel for smelting and casting; Japan has launched anti-dumping investigations against steel from China and Taiwan; Brazil, Indonesia, and Malaysia have introduced differentiated tariffs and import barriers for electric vehicles, marking the concentrated implementation of industry protection policies.
- Mandatory digital transformation of customs in various countries:The US CPSC has completely stopped using paper certificates for consumer goods and mandated electronic declarations; the EU ICS2 requires pre-declaration for all transport channels; and many countries are implementing real-name control of the Importer of Goods (IOR) to eliminate shell companies and shared customs declaration entities.
- The import and export ban covers multiple sectors including energy, plastics, and agricultural products.Guinea bans single-use plastic imports, Indonesia restricts imports of low-grade diesel fuel, and many countries tighten quarantine standards for imported animals, plants, and food.
- Domestic trade, finance, shipping, food and cosmetics related regulations are being implemented intensively.China simultaneously implemented seven new regulations covering outbound investment, cosmetics testing, export tax rebates, coffee bean imports, derivatives regulation, and national standards for multimodal transport.
- The regional free trade landscape is rapidly changing:The UK-India CETA officially came into effect, and Indonesia, the Philippines, and the UAE launched negotiations to join the CPTPP, reshaping the global free trade landscape.
Note: This article only includes policies that officially take effect or are implemented within July 2026. Draft policies for comments and policies announced during the transition period are marked with risks separately. Policies that have continued to be implemented in previous years are only briefly explained and are not interpreted as core new policies.
II. Detailed Policy Interpretation by Region
(I) Core new EU trade and customs policies (to be implemented on July 1, 2026)
1. Cross-border low-value parcel tariff reform
Effective date:July 1, 2026
- Key changes:The exemption of tariffs for inbound parcels under 150 euros, which had been in place for more than ten years, has been officially cancelled. All small parcels will now be subject to a fixed tariff of 3 euros per item according to the HS code; this covers 93% of cross-border e-commerce B2B and B2C shipments.
- Industry impact:90% of low-value parcels in the EU come from China, requiring cross-border sellers to comprehensively adjust their customs clearance costs and pricing models;
- Subsequent mandatory requirements:Starting November 1, 2026, the product name, value, and six-digit HS code will be mandatory fields for declaration; missing fields will result in direct deduction of goods.
2. Fully applicable to the ICS2 second-generation imported control system.
Effective node:Global deployment completed on June 1, 2026; mandatory application across all transportation channels by July 2026.
- Coverage scenarios:All goods entering the EU by sea, air, rail, and road;
- Application requirements:Before goods arrive at EU ports/borders, complete declaration data for the entire chain of cargo owner, goods, and logistics must be submitted. Unloading and customs clearance will be prohibited without prior declaration.
- Supporting measures and coordination:With the interconnection of data from the new regulations on small parcel tariffs and the steel origin verification system, customs has achieved one-stop traceability and inspection.
3. New regulations on dual trade protection for steel (effective July 1st)
- Steel import quotas have been significantly reduced: the original annual duty-free import quota of 33.82 million tons has been reduced by 46% to 18.3 million tons; steel exceeding the quota will be subject to an additional safeguard tariff of 50%.
- The "Rules of Origin for Smelting and Casting" for steel have been implemented: the country of origin for steel is determined by the location of the first smelting and casting. Simple third-country processing such as cutting, assembly, and polishing cannot change the country of origin, thus blocking the re-export route to avoid tariffs.
- Key impacts:Steel exporting companies from China, South Korea, Türkiye, and other countries are required to provide complete traceability documentation for their smelting plants for inspection.
4. ESPR's ban on the destruction of textile inventory (effective July 19, 2026)
Applicable entities:EU apparel and footwear brands and cross-border e-commerce platforms with annual revenue exceeding 50 million euros.
- Core of the ban:Enterprises are strictly prohibited from destroying unsold inventory; only damaged or contaminated goods that pose a safety risk may be destroyed, and must be notified in writing to EU customs in advance.
- Penalty standards:Companies that violate regulations may be fined up to 4% of their global annual revenue and have all non-compliant inventory seized.
- Import and export linkage:Imported textiles must retain complete supply chain documentation upon entry, and customs can conduct reverse verification of overseas inventory disposal records.
Finland's supporting implementation rules (July 1st)
As an EU member state, Finland does not have independent trade regulations. It fully implements the EU's small parcel tariff, ICS2 declaration, steel quotas, and ESPR textile regulatory policies. Its border inspection standards are consistent with those of the 27 EU member states.
(II) New U.S. Trade, Customs, and Consumer Goods Regulations
1. CPSC's mandatory implementation of eFiling for consumer goods electronic filing (July 8, 2026)
Regulatory authorities:U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
- Mandatory requirements:All toys, home furnishings, baby products, and consumer electronics regulated by the CPSC must submit electronic declarations online through the ACE customs system before arrival at the port; seven core compliance data points must be uploaded simultaneously; paper compliance certificates are completely invalidated.
- Enforcement mechanism:Goods with complete and compliant declarations will be released automatically and quickly; goods with missing or counterfeit documents will be intercepted and detained directly, and in serious cases, the goods will be returned in full, with the importer bearing the costs of port demurrage and destruction.
2. IOR Executive Order on the Regulation of True Importers (Legislative progress to commence in July 2026)
In July, formal legislative proposals were released, outlining a three-phase plan to strictly control the qualifications of importers.
- July 2026: Legislative announcement to strengthen the qualification review and guarantee responsibility of IOR importers; implementation of the "true IOR" system, requiring importers to be operating entities and prohibiting the sharing, subleasing, and reuse of IOR numbers; significantly increasing information disclosure obligations and doubling the severity of administrative penalties; restricting direct imports without physical overseas intermediaries.
- September 2026: Improve the requirements for foreign exporters' supporting documentation submissions;
- December 2026: The IOR will implement mandatory thresholds for minimum assets and import guarantees, and those who do not meet the qualifications will be prohibited from conducting import business in the United States.
3. Two major changes in tariffs
- The Article 122 global additional tariffs expire on July 24, 2026, and will not be extended.The 10%-15% global import tariff on all categories, which was implemented in February 2026, will be automatically abolished on July 24, which will reduce the export tariff costs to the United States for the entire industry in the short term.
- USTR Section 301 introduces new punitive tariffs (July hearing, policy uncertain):The government plans to impose additional tariffs of 10%-12.5% on 60 economies, with a public hearing scheduled for July 7; it also plans to impose a 25% import tariff on Brazilian products, with comments due on July 1 and a hearing scheduled for July 6.
Risk warning: Feedback from the hearing may lead to adjustments in the categories of goods subject to taxation and tax rates. Foreign trade companies need to continue to monitor the USTR's official final announcement in late July.
(III) Import and export, tariff, and energy industry policies of countries in the Asia-Pacific region
1. Indonesia (New industry control policies to be fully implemented on July 1, 2026)
- Energy import ban: Completely halt imports of low-grade diesel fuel and uniformly implement the mandatory policy for B50 biofuels;
- Electric vehicle tariff adjustments: The exemption of import tariffs for CBU (Completely Built-up Unit) electric vehicles has been cancelled. Even if the domestic 1:1 production quota is met, imported complete vehicles will still be subject to a 50% special tariff for electric vehicles.
- State-owned control over commodity exports: Exports of resources such as palm oil, coal, nickel, and aluminum will be exclusively sold by designated state-owned enterprises; starting in September 2026, the government will directly lead transaction pricing and quota allocation.
- Supporting information: Indonesia's zero-tariff policy on more than 700 tariff lines from China is a long-term policy and will not be adjusted in July.
2. Brazil (Tax increase for new energy vehicles will be officially implemented in July 2026)
- A uniform 35% import tariff will be levied on both complete electric vehicles and semi-dismantled electric vehicles; the policy continues the tiered tariff increase logic of 2024 and 2025, further restricting the import of finished electric vehicles;
- Supporting incentives (effective July 1): Reinstate the 6-month zero-tariff import quota for CKD (Completely Knocked Down) electric vehicles, totaling US$463 million, solely to support the local assembly industry of disassembled parts.
3. Malaysia
- Imported pure electric vehicles have strict entry requirements (July 1, 2026): all new imported vehicles must simultaneously meet the following requirements: motor power ≥ 180 kW and CIF landed price ≥ 200,000 MYR. Vehicles that do not meet these requirements will be prohibited from customs clearance.
- The tax exemption policy for electric buses and trucks expires (June 30, 2026): The original tax exemption for imported new energy commercial vehicles will end on June 30, and the regular import tax rate will be restored from July. There is no announcement of extension.
4. South Korea (Tariff adjustments to take effect in July 2026)
- Import tariffs on LNG and LPG liquefied natural gas within the quota have been reduced to zero, lowering import costs for chemicals and energy.
- The negotiations between South Korea and the EU on steel quotas have been finalized, resulting in a 46% reduction in duty-free steel export quotas to the EU, thus limiting the total volume of steel exports.
5. Japan (Taxes and anti-dumping controls to be implemented in July 2026)
- Departure tax for outbound passengers increased: The threshold for single departures has been raised from 1,000 yen to 3,000 yen;
- Anti-dumping measures on steel have been implemented: anti-dumping duties have been imposed on certain steel products from mainland China and Taiwan, with the highest tax rate reaching 20.71%.
6. India-UK CETA Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (Effective July 15, 2026)
- 99% of Indian exports can enter the UK market duty-free;
- Tariffs on processed foods, seafood, auto parts, leather footwear and apparel, and textiles in the UK will be gradually eliminated to zero; the current 150% tariff on whisky will be immediately reduced to 75%, and further reduced to 40% within 10 years.
- Beneficiary industries: textile, auto parts, agricultural products, and wine import and export enterprises.
7. Australia (July 1, 2026)
The government has eliminated 497 low-tariff "disruptive tariffs" in one go, and brought tariffs on nearly 500 HS codes to zero. This covers daily consumer goods such as home furnishings, personal care products, and clothing and textiles, covering a trade volume of approximately AUD 23 billion, and has significantly simplified the customs clearance process for imported light industrial products.
(iv) Trade and import bans and port and shipping policies of African countries
1. Guinea (Implementation will be gradually increased starting July 1, 2026)
- Environmental import ban: The production, import, and sale of single-use plastic packaging and plastic products are prohibited throughout the country; inspection of imported plastic raw materials will be tightened simultaneously, and non-compliant goods will be seized and destroyed;
- Mandatory upgrades to port and shipping documentation: Pre-registration of the ECTN electronic cargo tracking form must be completed within 72 hours of booking for sea freight in the Port of Conakry; mandatory third-party BV/CCIC inspections have been added for 41 new categories of used machinery and vehicles; the system is connected to West African customs in real time, and underreporting of cargo value will automatically trigger an audit.
2. Nigeria (Continued throughout 2026, with increased regulatory scrutiny in July)
The comprehensive implementation of import bans on multiple categories is a non-oil trade protection policy that restricts the large influx of finished products from abroad, putting short-term pressure on exports of light industrial and daily chemical products to China.
3. Globally applicable maritime codes (IMO, July 1, 2026, voluntary implementation)
The MASS (Autonomous Navigation System) standard for autonomous vessels has been launched globally: ocean-going container ships and bulk carriers are required to complete an autonomous navigation risk assessment report; maritime authorities at ports worldwide can refuse berthing to ships without compliant documents; and the standard will become a mandatory global regulation on January 1, 2032.
(V) China will implement a series of new trade, shipping and regulatory rules in multiple fields in July 2026.
1. Top-level regulation on outbound investment: "Regulations of the State Council on Outbound Investment"
Effective date:July 1, 2026, Supervising Authority: State Council
- Applicable entities:All direct/indirect overseas investments by domestic enterprises and individuals;
- Core rules:Standardize and unify the filing and approval process for overseas investment; establish a system for investigating overseas investment barriers and providing early warning of cross-border risks; encourage banks to provide special financing for overseas projects, and encourage policy-oriented insurance institutions to expand investment insurance coverage.
- Compliance requirements:Before launching a project overseas, companies must complete registration, country risk assessment, and submit a full set of application materials.
2. Import and Export Customs and Vehicle Clearance Policies (July 1)
The reform of "two certificates in one" for imported motor vehicles and motorcycles: the two separate documents, "Certificate of Import of Goods" and "Inspection Certificate for Imported Motor Vehicles", have been abolished and merged into a unified new certificate; parallel imported vehicles must declare the country of origin of the original manufacturer, and the registration and transfer process at vehicle management offices nationwide has been simplified.
3. Regulations on port and shipping, multimodal transport, and inland waterway transport
- The national standard GB/T 47421—2026, "Specification for Multimodal Transport Documentation Business Process" (implemented nationwide on July 1), standardizes the entire process of document preparation, handover, endorsement, and claims for multimodal transport, including river-sea, sea-rail, and high-sea transport. Freight forwarders and shipping companies are required to update document templates uniformly, reducing the number of order cancellations across transportation channels.
- The "Henan Province Inland Waterway Shipping Regulations" (effective July 1) are Henan's first provincial-level inland waterway shipping regulations, which control the Yellow River and port waters within the province; strictly prohibit aquaculture, dumping of waste, and discharge of toxic pollutants in port areas, and upgrade compliance requirements for inland bulk cargo and sand and gravel vessel enterprises.
4. New Policies on the Regulation of Imported Food and Cosmetics
- Access to Chinese coffee beans from 53 African countries opened (July 20, 2026, General Administration of Customs): Coffee beans from all 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with China can be imported into China as long as they meet my country's food quarantine standards, with simplified customs procedures; expanding trade channels for agricultural products between China and Africa, and providing coffee importers with new sources of supply.
- The General Principles of Physicochemical Testing Methods in the "Cosmetic Safety Technical Specifications" have been revised (July 1, National Medical Products Administration): The complete set of cosmetic testing technical standards has been updated, and the safety sampling inspection of imported and domestic cosmetics has been strengthened; brands, contract manufacturers, and third-party testing institutions are required to complete product quality inspections according to the new standards, and unqualified products are prohibited from being sold on the market.
5. Domestic fiscal, tax, and financial supporting trade rules
- The national provisional tariff policy (effective from January 2026, and continuing to apply in July): 935 commodities will be subject to provisional import tariff rates lower than the most-favored-nation (MFN) tariff rates; 8,972 new HS tariff lines will be added, continuously promoting trade facilitation and market opening.
- Adjustments to Export Goods and Services Tax in Zhejiang Province (July 1, Zhejiang Tax Bureau): Optimize the tax refund process for local export enterprises and update the detailed rules for preferential tax treatment of exported services; Zhejiang foreign trade enterprises need to simultaneously adjust their tax declaration systems to adapt to the new regulations.
- The supporting detailed rules for the "Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Derivatives Trading" (released in July 2026 by the State Financial Regulatory Commission) will refine the regulatory requirements for futures, securities, and cross-border financial derivatives trading, improve the transparency of the entire trading process, and strengthen the risk management of leverage and cross-border funds; financial institutions, futures companies, and cross-border trade derivatives business enterprises must adjust their business models in a timely manner.
6. Continued control over the import of animals and plants (control measures will remain in effect in July)
Due to the African swine fever outbreak, the direct/indirect import of live pigs, wild boars, and all meat products from the Philippines remains prohibited, and meat importing companies are strictly controlling their supply channels.
(vi) Latest Developments in Global Regional Trade Agreements
CPTPP Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
- Latest news:Indonesia, the Philippines, and the UAE officially launched accession negotiations in June 2026, and continued to advance consultations in July;
- There are currently 12 full members:Japan, Canada, Australia, Chile, New Zealand, Singapore, Brunei, Malaysia, Vietnam, Mexico, Peru;
- Three strict principles for membership (Auckland Standard):It must comply with high standards of trade rules regarding labor, environmental protection, and intellectual property; adhere to unified cross-border regulatory norms; and require the unanimous consent of all existing member states to join.
III. Industry-Specific Compliance Practices for Enterprises
Cross-border e-commerce (exports to the EU)
Complete IOSS qualification verification by July 1st and recalculate product pricing to cover the 3 euro per piece tariff; simultaneously connect to the EU ICS2 pre-declaration system and standardize data declaration before arrival at port; review the garment inventory disposal plan by July 19th and strictly prohibit the destruction of unreported surplus goods; improve HS codes and value declaration fields in advance by November.
Steel foreign trade enterprises
Simultaneously address the triple restrictions imposed by the EU on the origin of smelting and casting, Japan on anti-dumping duties against China and Taiwan, and South Korea and the EU on export quotas, and retain complete factory documents for the entire smelting and processing chain to avoid the risks of additional tariffs and goods seizure.
New energy vehicle export companies
Differentiated policies for different markets: Malaysia checks vehicle motors and value thresholds; Indonesia imposes a 50% tariff on complete vehicles and no discounts on CKD (Completely Knocked Down) parts; Brazil only offers a 6-month zero-tariff quota for fully dismantled vehicles, while complete vehicles are subject to a uniform 35% tariff, so it is advisable to plan vehicle classification in advance.
Consumer goods exporters to the United States
Starting July 8th, paper CPSC certificates will be completely discontinued, and the electronic declaration process of the ACE system will be established; the new IOR policy for importers in July will be monitored to avoid goods being detained due to sharing customs declaration entities; in late July, the final list of tariffs will be closely watched following the hearing on Section 301.
West Africa route freight forwarder/shipper
For goods exported to Guinea, ECTN registration should be completed within 72 hours of booking, disposable plastic packaging should be replaced, and third-party inspection reports for used equipment should be prepared in advance to prevent high costs of demurrage and penalties upon arrival at the port.
Domestic companies going global, logistics, and finance
Starting in July, outbound investment enterprises will complete the filing of overseas projects in accordance with the new regulations; multimodal transport logistics will update the national standard document templates; Zhejiang export enterprises will adjust the tax refund application system; financial derivatives institutions will follow up on the supporting regulatory rules issued in July; and cosmetic import enterprises will update the physical and chemical testing standards for their products.
Food and agricultural product importers
After July 20, import channels for African coffee beans can be expanded, while strictly enforcing quarantine standards for imported food; and continuously mitigating the risks associated with the Philippine meat import ban.
India-UK and Asia-Pacific Free Trade Area Trading Companies
After July 15, the UK-Indonesia CETA Certificate of Origin will be implemented, allowing businesses to enjoy the benefits of zero tariffs on both sides; we will continue to monitor the progress of CPTPP negotiations with Indonesia and the Philippines, and make early arrangements for medium- and long-term free trade market opportunities.
IV. Complete Summary Table
| Serial Number | Country/Region | Full name of the policy | Policy type | Effective date | Key points simplified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EU | The €150 tax exemption for cross-border small parcels has been removed, and a fixed tariff of €3 per item remains. | Customs duties / Cross-border e-commerce customs | 2026.07.01 | 90% coverage of small parcels in China; mandatory completion of declaration fields starting in November. |
| 2 | EU | ICS2 Second Generation Import System Mandatory Application Across All Channels | Customs declaration system | 2026.07.01 | Sea/air/rail/road cargo must be fully declared before arrival at the port. |
| 3 | EU | Steel quota reduction + rules of origin for smelting and casting | Tariffs/Rules of Origin | 2026.07.01 | Quota reduction of 46%, tariffs on over-quota items increased by 50%, traceability requirements upgraded. |
| 4 | EU | ESPR regulations prohibit large corporations from destroying their apparel and footwear inventory. | Environmental protection import and export control | 2026.07.19 | Violations can result in fines of up to 4% of a company's global annual revenue. |
| 5 | Finland | Simultaneous implementation of the EU's full set of new trade and customs regulations for July | Customs Duties/Customs Enforcement | 2026.07.01 | No separate regulations, all EU inspection standards are uniform. |
| 6 | USA | CPSC's mandatory implementation of eFiling (electronic filing) for consumer goods. | Customs supervision of consumer goods | 2026.07.08 | Paper certificates are invalid; seven core data items must be submitted online before arrival in Hong Kong. |
| 7 | USA | Article 122 global import tariffs expired and were repealed. | Tariff policy terminated | 2026.07.24 | Additional tariffs of 10%-15% will no longer be levied on all product categories. |
| 8 | China | Imported motor vehicle "two certificates in one" customs declaration reform | Customs clearance policy | 2026.07.01 | Import documents for automobiles and motorcycles will be combined to simplify registration and ownership transfer. |
| 9 | China | Regulations of the State Council on Outward Investment | Cross-border investment regulations | 2026.07.01 | Unified mechanism for overseas investment filing, risk warning, and financing insurance |
| 10 | China | National Standard for Multimodal Transport Documentation Business Process Specifications | Port and shipping logistics policies | 2026.07.01 | Standardize the documentation for the entire process of river-sea and sea-rail intermodal transport. |
| 11 | China | Henan Province Inland Waterway Transportation Regulations | Inland waterway shipping regulations | 2026.07.01 | Strictly control sewage discharge, aquaculture, and waste dumping in the port area. |
| 12 | China | Revision of the General Principles for Physicochemical Testing in the "Cosmetic Safety Technical Specifications" | Imported daily chemical product supervision | 2026.07.01 | Updated testing standards require imported cosmetics to undergo compliance testing again. |
| 13 | China | Coffee imports from 53 African countries to China have been liberalized. | Agricultural product import policy | 2026.07.20 | Meeting quarantine standards can simplify customs clearance and expand coffee supply. |
| 14 | China | Adjustment of Export Goods and Services Tax Policy in Zhejiang Province | Export tax policy | 2026.07.01 | Optimize the export tax refund application process for local enterprises |
| 15 | Australia | Cancel small tariffs on 497 daily consumer goods | Tariff reduction | 2026.07.01 | Nearly 500 tariff codes for home furnishings, textiles, and daily chemicals have had their tariffs reduced to zero. |
| 16 | Brazil | Zero-tariff quotas for CKD electric vehicles reinstated; 35% tariff on complete vehicles. | New energy tariff adjustment | 2026.07.01 | Discounts are available only for assembled parts; finished vehicles are subject to high taxes. |
| 17 | Malaysia | Import parameters and value thresholds for pure electric vehicles | Import restrictions | 2026.07.01 | Motors with a power rating of ≥180kW and a CIF value of ≥200,000 Ringgit are eligible for customs clearance. |
| 18 | Indonesia | The import of low-grade diesel fuel was halted, and the B50 biofuel standard was introduced; tariff exemptions for CBU electric vehicles were cancelled; and state-owned enterprises were given exclusive rights to export resource products. | Energy / Automotive / Export Controls | 2026.07.01 | A uniform 50% tariff will be levied on all electric vehicles, and a unified export channel will be established for mineral palm oil. |
| 19 | Guinea | ECTN Electronic Tracking Form Upgrade + Comprehensive Import Ban on Single-Use Plastics | Hong Kong and shipping documents / environmental ban | Gradually increase the intensity starting from July 1, 2026. | ECTN registration must be completed within 72 hours of booking; import of plastic packaging is prohibited. |
| 20 | India, United Kingdom | The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between India and the UK has come into effect. | Free Trade Agreement | 2026.07.15 | Most of the goods exported by both sides will gradually be subject to zero tariffs. |
| 21 | Global IMO | MASS (Autonomous Navigation Vessel Standard) voluntary implementation | International Maritime Port and Shipping Rules | 2026.07.01 | Ocean-going vessels need to be equipped with autonomous navigation risk assessment documents. |
| Serial Number | Country/Region | Policy Name | Policy type | Advancement Time | Risk Warning |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA | IOR Executive Order on True Importer Regulation Legislative Public Notice | Customs main supervision | Legislation to be launched in July 2026 | The measures will be tightened in two phases, in September and December, to restrict overseas intermediaries and strengthen guarantees and qualification requirements. |
| 2 | USA | Special surcharges on forced labor under Section 301 | New import punitive tariffs | Hearing on July 7 | The taxable products and tax rates may be adjusted. |
| 3 | USA | Section 301 imposes a 25% punitive tariff on Brazilian products. | New import punitive tariffs | Hearing on July 6 | The deadline for submitting opinions is July 1st; the final version of the policy will be implemented later. |
| 4 | Japan | Outbound passenger tax increase; anti-dumping duties on Taiwanese steel products from China | Customs duties / Anti-dumping duties | July 2026 | Full implementation details will be released in early July. |
| 5 | South Korea | Zero tariffs on LNG/LPG within quotas; reduction of steel export quotas for South Korea and Europe. | Energy/Steel Tariff Adjustments | July 2026 | Steel exports to Europe are limited in total volume, so it is necessary to plan shipments in advance. |
| 6 | China | Detailed rules supporting the "Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Derivatives Trading" have been released. | Cross-border financial supervision | July 2026 | Updated compliance standards for futures and cross-border derivatives businesses |
| 7 | U.K. | Steel import quotas reduced by 51%, with an additional 50% tariff imposed on excess quotas. | Steel safeguard tariffs | 2026.07.01 | The independent Brexit system is not compatible with the EU's steel policy. |
| 8 | Nigeria | The ban on import protection across all categories is being tightened. | Import controls | 2026 (July Enhancement) | Export barriers for non-oil products continue to rise. |
| 9 | CPTPP | Indonesia, the Philippines, and the United Arab Emirates have joined the negotiations. | Regional Free Trade Agreement | Continued progress in July 2026 | Access requires the unanimous consent of all 12 member states. |
Conclusion
By July 2026, global trade rules will have formed a framework encompassing "customs digitalization upgrades, increased import entry barriers, differentiated tariff control across industries, comprehensive environmental compliance, and simultaneous improvement of domestic supporting regulations," covering the entire industrial chain of cross-border e-commerce, heavy steel, new energy vehicles, consumer goods, agricultural products, shipping logistics, cross-border investment, and financial derivatives. Foreign trade, logistics, manufacturing, and financial enterprises are advised to establish monthly compliance self-inspection ledgers based on export destination countries and operating industries, prioritizing the implementation of four core matters: EU ICS2 declarations, US CPSC electronic certificates, new energy vehicle country-specific access, and overseas investment filings. They should also adjust product packaging, customs documents, pricing, and business models in advance to avoid operational losses such as additional tariffs, cargo detention, hefty fines, and returns.
Disclaimer: This article compiles official announcements from customs authorities, commerce ministries, and maritime organizations of various countries and is for reference only. Please refer to the latest official announcements of each country for specific policy implementation details.
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