external how to export to the european union? european commission, directorate general for trade

External

How to export to the European Union?

European Commission, Directorate General for Trade

ExternalWhat?

A tool to facilitate exports from developing countries into the EU

An internet service

An interactive database on trade in goods

Free of charge and free access

In 6 languages: English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic and Russian

ExternalWhy?

Trade and Development Agenda

Contribution to Doha Development Round

Special and Differential Treatment for developing countries

Practical tool for trade facilitation

ExternalWhere?

Latin America38%

EU 37%

Euromed4%

Europe non EU4%

ACP4%

Other3%

Asia 10%

Export Helpdesk use in your region

Indonesia10%

Laos1%

Malaysia6%

Myanmar0%

Philippines6%

Singapore3%

Thailand32%

Vietnam39%

Cambodia3%

Brunei Darussalam0%

Externalwww.exporthelp.europa.eu

ExternalWhat is the Export Helpdesk?

Brief explanation on what you can find in this website and how

Examples

Glossary

Help tools

ExternalWhat do I need to know before?

Overview of import procedures

General requirements to import to the EU

Specific requirements applicable to each product

National taxes (VAT)

ExternalWhat do I need to pay at customs?

Duty applicable to a product for all countries outside the EU

Preferential duty applicable to a particular country

External

Outline of various preferential arrangements between the EU and your country

Certificate of origin

Specific conditions as regards the origin of the product

Remember: without the certificate of origin, your product will not benefit from preferential tariff rate

How do I proof the origin of my product?

ExternalWhere can I get the facts & figures?

To obtain detailed statistics about trade flows

To find potential markets in the European Union

ExternalHow can I find potential customers?

ExternalContact the EU Delegation in Laos at: Sihom Commerce Center Building, Luang Prabang Road, Vientiane   Postal address Box: 9325, Vientiane, Lao PDRTel: 856 21 241134 Fax: 856 21 241125 www.dellao.ec.europa.euDelegation.laos@eeas.europa.eu

Or the Export Helpdesk team

Where can you get further information?

External

Now it’s your turn!

Do you want to know how to export to the European Union?

Your first step:

check the Export Helpdesk! www.exporthelp.europa.eu