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

How to export to the European Union?

European Commission, Directorate General for Trade

What?

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 and Portuguese andnow also in Arabic and Russian

Why?

Trade and Development Agenda

Contribution to Doha Development Round

Special and Differential Treatment for developing countries

Practical tool for trade facilitation

Where?

Latin America38%

EU 37%

Euromed4%

Europe non EU4%

ACP4%

Other3%

Asia 10%

Export Helpdesk use in your region

West Africa19%

SADC21%

ESA11%

Central Africa2%

EAC47%

www.exporthelp.europa.eu

What’s the Export Helpdesk?

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

Examples

Glossary

Help tools

What do I need to know before?

Overview of import procedures

General requirements to import to the EU

Specific requirements of the EU applicable to the import of a specific product

Taxes applicable to all products in the EU

What 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

Outline of various preferential arrangements

Proof of origin certificate

Specific conditions as regards the origin of the product

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

How do I prove the origin of my product?

Where can I get the facts & figures?

To find potential markets in the European Union

To obtain detailed statistics about trade flows

How can I find potential customers?

Contact the EU Delegation in Ethiopia at: Cape-Verde Road   P.O. Box 5570, ADDIS ABEBA  Telefax number: (251-11) 661.28.77   Telephone number: (251-11) 661.25.11   Delegation-Ethiopia@ec.europa.eu   www.deleth.ec.europa.eu

Or the Export Helpdesk team

Where can you get further information?

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