#Customs

Customs clearance and humanitarian cars for the AFU: 2026 rules

Politics 10/23/2026, 09:26

The Sumy TCR clarified the rules for importing and registering cars for military personnel in 2026. Personal imports are taxed taking into account the cancellation of VAT exemptions for electric cars, while humanitarian transport is registered for fighters under a special procedure.

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Poland ready to relocate border control with Ukraine to its territory — but only in joint check format

Politics 10/20/2026, 15:15

Poland is ready to consider relocating border control with Ukraine to its territory due to strikes on checkpoints, but only in a joint check format and with notification to the European Commission. No decisions have been made yet.

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Up to 40 Hours of Waiting: Russian Attacks and Air Raids Paralyze the Ukrainian-Polish Border

Economy 10/17/2026, 07:29

Russian strikes on Ukraine and regular air raids are causing temporary traffic halts at the Ukrainian-Polish border. At certain checkpoints, waiting times for truck clearance reach 40 hours.

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Clear Rules of International Trade: Done Becomes Partner of EBA Customs Index 2025

Economy 10/08/2026, 11:17

Done has supported the EBA Customs Index 2025 study, which revealed a drop in the customs integral score to 3.24 points and an increase in administrative barriers for business.

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Free Trade Agreement Between Ukraine and Turkey Enters into Force: What Will Change

Economy 10/01/2026, 13:33

On October 1, 2026, the Free Trade Agreement between Ukraine and Turkey entered into force. Ukrainian exporters received tariff preferences.

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7,496 iPhone 18 smartphones have been brought into Ukraine before the official sales launch: how to check legality via IMEI

Technology 09/22/2026, 02:41

Before the official sales launch on September 25, 2026, 7,496 iPhone 18 smartphones worth $8.9 million were legally brought into Ukraine. The State Customs Service explained how to check a device's legality via IMEI in seconds.

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Rada approves new taxation rules for international parcels in first reading: what will change for buyers

Economy 09/17/2026, 00:28

The Verkhovna Rada supported Bills No. 16051-1 and No. 15460 in first reading, changing the VAT payment rules for international parcels and e-commerce. The new provisions may take effect no earlier than July 1, 2027.

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Finland Unveils €5.9 Million Scheme: Pumps and Motors Shipped to Russia Disguised as Deliveries to Kazakhstan and Turkey

Politics 09/16/2026, 14:44

Finland's customs authority has concluded its investigation into a €5.9 million scheme: two Finnish companies supplied Russia with pumps and motors, declaring them as cargo for Kazakhstan and Turkey. The case will be sent to the prosecutor's office by the end of 2026.

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Nine Folk Taboos About Bread: How Ukrainian Ancestors Guarded the Sacred Symbol of the Table

Culture 09/10/2026, 09:47

Ukrainian folk tradition surrounded bread with strict taboos: from the way it was cut and the cross mark on the crust to the handling of crumbs and leftovers. We examine nine customs that reflected the sacred attitude toward bread.

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NADPU proposes extending the €180 duty to all scrap metal exports, including EU shipments

Economy 09/08/2026, 18:57

NADPU proposes extending the €180-per-tonne duty to all scrap metal exports, including the EU, after the zero quota expires. According to the association's estimate, "grey" schemes through Poland cost the budget more than 3 billion hryvnias.

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Ukrainian customs recorded 7,524 violations worth 2.9 billion UAH in the first eight months of 2026

Economy 09/08/2026, 06:27

In the first eight months of 2026, Ukrainian customs recorded 7,524 violations worth 2.9 billion UAH, seized property worth 509 million UAH, and referred 4,651 cases to court. Details in the XAB.info article.

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Customs as a Financial Risk: Why Every Day of Cargo Delay Costs Businesses Millions

Economy 09/01/2026, 17:45

Lawyer Kseniia Mezhova explains to RBC-Ukraine why customs clearance has become a financial and operational risk for business: disputes over value, endless document requests, and changes to the HS code cost companies millions of hryvnia every day.

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The €3 duty kicked in: France records a 30–40% drop in the flow of cheap parcels from China

Economy 08/28/2026, 09:08

France recorded a 30–40% reduction in the flow of cheap parcels from third countries after a €3 duty on shipments up to €150 was introduced on 1 July. Temu and AliExpress sales fell more sharply than Shein's.

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Ukrposhta launches its own aviation security service: how this will change international parcels

Economy 08/27/2026, 22:02

Ukrposhta has created its own aviation security service to manage risks in international postal exchange. Specialists were trained with UNODC, and the plans include deploying X-ray systems and AI at sorting hubs.

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Explosion in Bryansk: A column of black smoke rises over the city, warehouses and customs office are on fire

Incidents 08/07/2026, 17:42

🔥 Explosion in Bryansk: a column of black smoke rises over the city. A fire is raging in the area of warehouses and customs. The incident occurred on the afternoon of August 7 against the backdrop of attacks on Yalta and an airfield in Crimea. There is no official data on casualties yet. #Bryansk #Explosion #Fire #News

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Border Relief: Readiness of the New 'Bila Tserkva' Border Crossing Checked in Zakarpattia

Politics 07/17/2026, 11:59

In Zakarpattia, the inspection of the readiness of the new 'Bila Tserkva' border crossing on the border with Romania is concluding. 🇷🇴🇺🇦 The crossing will be able to handle up to 1,160 vehicles per day, which should significantly relieve the borders during the summer season. 🚛🚗

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