Steel is a key material for the European economy – from construction, transport and energy to the defence industry. The European steel sector employs around 300 000 people directly and more than 2.5 million indirectly, yet in recent years it has faced strong pressure from imports from third countries at unsustainable prices.

According to the Commission, this situation threatens the EU’s competitiveness and decarbonisation efforts, which are essential to meet the Green Deal objectives, while preserving the Union’s strategic autonomy in defence and key infrastructure. Since 2008, the European steel industry has lost around 100 000 jobs and its capacity utilisation is well below profitability.

The new regulation is intended to replace the existing safeguard measures, which expire on 30 June 2026.
The proposed rules foresee:

• The opening of duty-free import quotas for individual categories of steel products up to a certain level of imports (in total approximately 18.3 million tonnes per year),
• the imposition of a 50% duty on imports in excess of these quotas,
• the obligation to provide proof of the country of melt and pour of the steel in order to prevent circumvention of the measures via third countries,
• a periodic review of the effectiveness of the measures, the first by 2031.

The aim is to create a stable environment that allows European producers to invest in low-carbon technologies and to ensure a level playing field in global steel trade.

The proposal will now be discussed by the European Parliament and the Council under the ordinary legislative procedure.

Petr Škapa

PST CLC Mitsui-Soko a.s.

MOBILE: +420 724 880 329

E-MAIL: Petr.Skapa@pst-clc.cz

WEB: www.pst-clc.cz

Článek European Commission proposes new regulation to protect the steel market from the negative effects of global overcapacity se nejdříve objevil na PST CLC Mistui-soko.

🔹 When: 10 September 2025 at 14:00
🔹 Where: online (Microsoft Teams)
🔹 For whom: Slovak importers, representatives of companies from industry, logistics and customs specialists
🔹 Seminar topics:

• Overview of CBAM legislation and outlook to 2026
• Practical procedure for fulfilling the notification obligation
• Role of the declarant and customs administration
• Common mistakes and recommendations from practice

📝Registration: here

The seminar will be led by experts with practical experience in customs, trade and CBAM reporting. There will also be space for questions from participants.

Don’t underestimate the preparation – CBAM will affect your company’s costs and processes.

Článek Online seminar: CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) se nejdříve objevil na PST CLC Mistui-soko.

What does this mean for you?

• Simplified processes.
• Seamless transit: We will take care of all the necessary formalities for you.

How can we help you?

If you are trading with Georgia, we will take care of everything you need. Contact us and we will:

• We will issue transit documents.
• We will advise you on how to prepare for the changes.
• We’ll make sure everything goes smoothly.

Questions?

Contact us!

• Phone: +420605437127
• E-mail: celni@pst-clc.cz

Článek Transit customs declarations to the interior of Georgia from 1 February 2025 se nejdříve objevil na PST CLC Mistui-soko.

In a trilogue between the European Council, the Commission and the European Parliament, agreement was reached to postpone the application of Regulation (EU) 2023/1115 (EUDR) against deforestation for 12 months, without changes to the content of the Regulation.

The Regulation will be applicable from 30 December 2025. For micro or small enterprises, the applicability of the Regulation is also postponed to 30 June 2026.

This step still needs to be formally approved by the European Parliament and the Council, which should take place in the next two weeks or so. The postponement must also be published in the Official Journal of the EU.

Here you can read press releases from the European Parliament and the Council.

More information can be found on the website of the Institute for Forest Management News – www.uhul.cz.

Článek Postponement of the application of Regulation 2023/1115 (EUDR) – DEFERRAL se nejdříve objevil na PST CLC Mistui-soko.

Generally, these commodities are (fed or produced using) cattle, cocoa, coffee, oil palm, rubber, soy and timber.

This Regulation entered into force on 29.6.2023. The applicability of the Regulation for larger enterprises was set from 30.12.2024, for micro-enterprises from 30.6.2025.

The EC has published guidance on how to apply the Regulation in its guide.

The obligations of, inter alia, exporters and importers of the goods in question (the HS code of the goods are listed in Annex I of the EUDR) are to issue a due diligence declaration on the goods, to deposit this in the system developed by the EC. After successful deposit, the operator receives a Due Diligence number, which must then be entered in the customs declaration (import and export).

Without this due diligence number, the goods cannot be placed under the proposed customs procedures.

However, on 2.10.2024 the European Commission published a Proposal postponing the application of the Regulation for 12 months.

For larger enterprises the applicability was set from 30.12.2025, for micro-enterprises from 30.6.2026.

Článek Deforestation and forest degradation se nejdříve objevil na PST CLC Mistui-soko.

We provide fast and professional customs clearance of goods at one of the busiest airports in the Czech Republic – Václav Havel Airport. Thanks to our strategic location and experienced team, you can rely on the smooth running of all customs formalities.

Contact us and speed up your customs processes!

Don’t wait in queues and avoid unnecessary delays. Our office at Václav Havel Airport is ready to help you with any customs problem.

📞Contact: +420 602 238 641
📧 Email: ruzyne.celni@pst-clc.cz
🌐 Visit us in person: Aviatická 12, 160 08 Praha 6 – Ruzyně

Our services include:

• Comprehensive customs clearance: simplify processes, minimise time delays and ensure all documentation is correct.
• Customs advice: not sure about documents or legislation? Our team of experts can help you optimize customs procedures and minimize costs.
• Representation in customs proceedings: leave all your dealings with the customs authorities to us! We provide complete representation and communication.
• Import and export of goods: we specialize in the correct processing of all necessary documents for the smooth import and export of goods.
• Intrastat and statistical reporting: Timely and accurate processing of intrastat reports according to current regulations.

Customs declaration directly at Václav Havel Airport

Our customs declaration office is located on the premises of the Václav Havel International Airport. We provide customs clearance of shipments at the ENES, SKYPORT and MENZIES terminals. Thanks to our own warehouse at the airport, we can place goods before release into free circulation (temporary warehouse). As standard, we use simplified procedures for all customs procedures, which allows us to speed up the whole process. In addition, we provide consultation and expert advice on customs services.

Why choose us?

• Airport location: our office is located directly at the Václav Havel Airport, which allows us to act quickly and efficiently.
• Speed and efficiency: we know that time is money, so we act quickly and without unnecessary complications.
• Professional team: Our customs experts have years of experience and are at your disposal.
• Carefree dealings with the authorities: we take care of all the administration and communication with the customs authorities for you.

Increase the efficiency of your business with our help!

Článek Customs services at Václav Havel Airport se nejdříve objevil na PST CLC Mistui-soko.

We are pleased to announce that our company PST CLC Mitsui-Soko a.s., holder of Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) permit No. CZAEOF0800E3 dated 8 August 2017, has successfully passed the recent verification of compliance with the conditions and criteria under the EU Customs Code.

In the framework of the examination, we have met all the criteria set out in Article 39 of the Union Customs Code and further regulated in the provisions of Articles 24 to 28 of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/2447. We have thus confirmed our ability to meet the demanding requirements for Authorised Economic Operator authorisation relating to customs simplification, safety and security.

Holding AEO status brings several significant benefits to our company:

Expedited customs procedures: our shipments go through customs faster, which means shorter delivery times for our customers.

Reduced checks: thanks to our credibility, we are subject to less frequent physical and documentary checks.

Priority clearance: in the event that an inspection is necessary, our shipments have priority clearance.

Easier communication with customs authorities: thanks to AEOF status, we have direct contact with customs authorities, which makes it easier and faster to resolve any irregularities.

Greater security in the supply chain: our processes are regularly audited and verified, increasing the overall security of our supply chain.

We are proud to have once again proven our competence and reliability in customs management. We thank our staff for their diligent work and our partners for their support. We will continue to strive to maintain the high standards that enable us to provide the best service to our customers.

Článek PST CLC Mitsui-Soko a.s. successfully defended its status as an Authorised Economic Operator se nejdříve objevil na PST CLC Mistui-soko.

At the end of April, companies were required to submit quarterly CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) reports. These reports focus on carbon border offsets. Thanks to CBAM, PST CLC Mitsui-Soko has gained a number of new customers for whom it processes CBAM reports. The so-called benchmarks announced by the European Union can still be used in the statements, but will no longer be applicable for imports after 1 July 2024. At that time, companies must have the actual values from their manufacturers and suppliers.

The CBAM is the European border carbon offsetting mechanism under the Green Deal, which entered a transitional phase at the beginning of October 2023. The CBAM targets steel and selected steel and iron products, hydrogen, electricity, cement, fertilisers, as well as aluminium and selected aluminium products. For importers bringing goods of non-European origin into the EU from the nomenclatures listed in the Regulation, this “carbon tariff” has brought new obligations.

The number of companies for which PST CLC Mitsui-Soko reports to CBAM continues to increase. “For example, we are now being asked by European companies that import into the Czech Republic, do business with companies in the Czech Republic and have found us on the Internet. We also owe our new clients to good references. The power of words has worked,” says Petr Böhm, Director of the Customs Services Division of PST CLC Mitsui-Soko.

He adds that PST CLC Mitsui-Soko is also preparing CBAM reporting for companies that are part of the Mitsui-Soko holding.

Customs services will be provided directly in Slovakia   

PST CLC Mitsui-Soko is planning to open a branch office in Slovakia this year, where it will also provide customs services and therefore customs clearance and CBAM reporting. The company is ready to report throughout the EU.

“In connection with the opening of the branch, we will start providing customs services directly in Slovakia. We benefit from the fact that we are already an authorized economic operator, we have already defended AEO certification at the highest level F, which is valid across the European Union. Therefore, we do not have to undergo recertification only for Slovakia,” says Petr Böhm.

Expansion of services in Rotterdam and the UK

In addition to Slovakia, PST CLC Mitsui-Soko plans to expand its customs services offer in its Rotterdam office. In cooperation with partners, PST CLC Mitsui-Soko plans to expand its customs services activities to the UK, where there is an increasing demand for these services.

Článek CBAM statements must have real values from July se nejdříve objevil na PST CLC Mistui-soko.

As part of another package of measures against Russia’s aggression, the EC changes the recommendation on due diligence in relation to the re-export of selected goods to Russia to a legal requirement enshrined in Article 12g of NK 833/2014.

This fact practically means that in case of export of the goods listed in:

• Annexes XI, XX and XXXV of Regulation 833/2014,

• items with common high priority listed in Annex XL of Regulation 833/2014 a

• ammunition listed in Annex I of Regulation (EU) No. 258/2012

(for a list, see the above-mentioned legislation and, alternatively, see the appendix to this communication), this cannot be exported to third countries (except for friendly countries according to Appendix XXXVI NK 833/2014 – as of 21.3.2024 Switzerland, Norway, Great Britain) without prior to its export an agreement was concluded with the recipient of the goods that the recipient of the goods (importer to a third country) may not export the goods in question to Russia or Belarus.

The contract itself or its amendment must then contain reasonably strong corrective measures such as termination of the contract or payment of a fine.

See a separate attachment for a draft of the recommended amendment.

In the case of contracts concluded before 19/12/2023, companies must incorporate the ban on re-export to Russia into the contracts by 19/12/2024 at the latest

In other cases, contracts must contain a clause prohibiting re-export to Russia from 20.3.2024.

Článek Prohibition of re-export to Russia se nejdříve objevil na PST CLC Mistui-soko.