Country Trade Regulations
Compact regulatory reference sheets for major trading economies: customs authorities, licensing regimes, prohibited & restricted goods, sanctions overlays, labelling and dispute resolution. Decision-support only - confirm with local counsel before shipping.
US
United States
US import & export rules: CBP entry, BIS export controls (EAR), OFAC sanctions, FDA/USDA product regimes, UFLPA, Section 232/301 tariffs.
EU
European Union
EU customs (UCC), CBAM Annex I emissions, EUDR deforestation-free, REACH, dual-use Regulation 2021/821 and consolidated sanctions list.
GB
United Kingdom
UK post-Brexit trade rules: UKGT tariff, CDS declarations, ECJU export licensing, OFSI financial sanctions, BTOM border model, CBAM 2027.
IN
India
India import/export rules: FTP 2023, DGFT IEC, ICEGATE customs, BIS mandatory registration, RBI FEMA payment terms, SCOMET dual-use controls.
CN
China
China import/export rules: GACC declarations, MOFCOM licences, SAFE forex, Export Control Law, Unreliable Entity List, dual-use catalogue.
AE
United Arab Emirates
UAE import/export rules: Federal Customs Authority, GCC 5% common external tariff, free zones, ESMA/MoIAT product regulations, sanctions & CEPA.
SA
Saudi Arabia
Saudi import/export rules: ZATCA customs, SASO SABER/SALEEM conformity, SFDA food & pharma, GCC CET, Regional HQ programme.
SG
Singapore
Singapore trade rules: TradeNet permits, Strategic Goods Control Act, SFA food safety, HSA pharma, extensive FTA network including CPTPP.
BR
Brazil
Brazil trade rules: Receita Federal customs, SISCOMEX permits, Mercosur Common External Tariff, ANVISA/INMETRO product controls, tax reform.
JP
Japan
Japan trade rules: Japan Customs, METI foreign exchange act export controls, Food Sanitation Act, PMDA pharma, extensive EPA network.
AU
Australia
Australia trade rules: ABF customs, DAFF biosecurity, DFAT autonomous sanctions, defence export controls, extensive FTA network incl. CPTPP, IEPA, AUKFTA.
DE
Germany
Germany import/export rules: Zoll customs, BAFA dual-use licensing, EU CBAM & sanctions, VAT, packaging & product conformity.
NL
Netherlands
Netherlands import/export rules: Douane AGS filing, dual-use licensing, EU CBAM, Rotterdam port compliance, VAT deferment.
VN
Vietnam
Vietnam import/export rules: General Dept of Customs, VNACCS filing, C/O Form D/E, specialized inspection, CPTPP/RCEP origin.
TR
Turkey
Turkey import/export rules: Ministry of Trade, EU Customs Union, TAREKS conformity, dual-use export controls, ATR & EUR.1 origin.
KR
South Korea
Korea import/export rules: Korea Customs Service, MOTIE strategic goods, KC mark, FTA origin, chemical & food safety.
MX
Mexico
Mexico import/export rules: ANAM customs, Padrón de Importadores, NOM standards, USMCA origin, IVA & IEPS.
ID
Indonesia
Indonesia import/export rules: DGCE customs, LARTAS restricted list, SNI mandatory standards, ASEAN Form D origin, halal.
CA
Canada
Canada import/export rules: CBSA entry, CUSMA origin, GAC export permits, SIMA remedies, Uyghur Forced Labour Act.
FR
France
France import/export rules: Douanes DELTA-G filing, SBDU dual-use licensing, EU CBAM/EUDR, Loi de Vigilance duty of care.
IT
Italy
Italy import/export rules: Agenzia Dogane, UAMA dual-use licensing, EU CBAM & sanctions, Made in Italy origin marking.
ES
Spain
Spain import/export rules: AEAT customs, SGDCE dual-use licensing, EU CBAM & sanctions, SOIVRE inspection.
NG
Nigeria
Nigeria import/export rules: NCS customs, SONCAP conformity, Form M & PAAR, CBN FX policy, NAFDAC registration, ECOWAS CET.
ZA
South Africa
South Africa import/export rules: SARS customs, ITAC permits, NRCS conformity, exchange-control, AfCFTA & SACU.
TH
Thailand
Thailand import/export rules: Thai Customs, e-Customs, TISI standards, DFT permits, FTA Form D/AK/AJCEP origin.
MY
Malaysia
Malaysia import/export rules: RMCD customs, uCustoms, MITI licences, SIRIM certification, ASEAN & CPTPP origin, halal.
PK
Pakistan
Pakistan import/export rules: Pakistan Customs, WeBOC filing, SBP FX policy, IPO/EPO licences, PSQCA standards.
BD
Bangladesh
Bangladesh import/export rules: NBR customs, ASYCUDA World, CCI&E licences, BSTI standards, IRC/ERC, LDC transition.
QA
Qatar
Qatar import/export rules: General Authority of Customs, Al Nadeeb single window, GCC CET, QCS conformity, VAT-free imports.
EG
Egypt
Egypt import/export rules: Egyptian Customs, Nafeza ACI single window, GOEIC inspection, importer register, FX challenges.
TW
Taiwan
Taiwan import/export rules: Customs Administration, BOFT strategic goods, BSMI conformity, food import registration.