Based on verification as of 2026-09-21, the main ones are: ・CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism) — entered the compliance period on 2026-01-01; applies to steel, aluminum, and some products (screws, aluminum extrusions, etc.) ・PPWR (Packaging Regulation) — already applicable as of 2026-08-12; applies to any product with packaging ・EUDR (zero deforestation regulation) — large and medium companies by 2026-12-30, micro and small enterprises by 2027-06-30; covers rubber, wood, paper, etc. ・Battery Regulation — battery passport by 2027-02-18; applies to e-vehicle batteries ・Digital Product Passport (DPP) — steel from 2026, aluminum/textiles/tires from 2027 onward, each category has its own timeline ・E-invoicing mandate — Belgium 2026-01, France 2026-09, Germany 2027-01; EU-wide by 2030-07
What these regulations have in common: they require documentation that travels with the goods, not certification. And the data sits with the exporter, not the buyer.
Details and HS code lookup: https://patisco.com/en/eu-check