Regulatory updates & guidance
The definitive Swap guides to market updates and regulatory changes - allowing you to prepare early and react with confidence.
By Jemma and 2 others3 authors11 articles
- The Swap guide to IEEPA tariff refundsThe IEEPA tariffs were ruled unlawful — here's what's being refunded, who's eligible, what Swap is doing on your behalf, and what to expect on timelines.
- Preparing your product identifiers for EU customs: what's required from 1 November 2026The three product identifiers EU B2C shipments need from 1 November 2026 — merchant, manufacturer and standardised IDs — where to find them, and how to supply them to Swap.
- The Swap guide to PPWRWhat the EU's Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) means for your business, and answers to frequently asked questions.
- The Swap guide to EU de minimis removalThis guide explains what the EU’s removal of the €150 de minimis threshold means for your store, how Swap handles the new duty automatically, and what you need to do…
- The Swap guide to DDP vs DDUThis guide explains the difference between DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) and DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid) shipping, when each applies, and why Swap recommends DDP for the vast majority of international…
- The Swap guide to ICS2What Import Control System 2 (ICS2) means for your shipments to the EU and UK, and what you need to have in place to stay compliant.
- The Swap guide to EU right of withdrawalWhat the EU Right of Withdrawal directive requires and how to set up Swap's Withdrawal Portal to meet it.
US Tariff Updates
Get the latest updates on US duty and tax legislation and what they mean for your brand.
CPSC ( Consumer Product Safety Commission) e-filing
Help with classifying and preparing your product catalogue to comply with the latest CPSC regulations.
- Understanding CPSC certification for children's productsThe certification route for children's products under CPSC eFiling: age determination, mandatory third-party lab testing, the CPC, the Product Registry, and ongoing obligations.
- Preparing your product data for CPSC eFiling: the complete checklistEvery product data field merchants need for CPSC eFiling — full 10-digit HTS codes, fabric facts and manufacturer details — and how to send them to Swap.
- The Swap guide to CPSC eFiling for US importsHow CPSC eFiling affects US-bound shipments from 8 July 2026, how to work out which products need registration or a disclaim, and what data Swap needs.