dg trade – european commission an instrument to facilitate exports to the european union
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DG Trade – European Commission
An instrument to facilitate exports An instrument to facilitate exports to the European Unionto the European Union
http://export-help.cec.eu.inthttp://export-help.cec.eu.int
Contents
• Introduction to the Export Helpdesk
• Advantages offered by the Helpdesk to exporters from
developing countries (DCs)
• Online interactive visit
• Recent developments
• Future developments
What is the Helpdesk?
• An internet database
• An online service
Advantages of the Helpdesk
Free of charge
Interactive
User-friendly
Online interactive visit
http://export-help.cec.eu.int
Services provided by the Helpdesk
• EU’s preferential trade schemes
• Trade statistics
• Market Place
• Links
• Contact (Mailbox)
The Helpdesk helps exporters take full advantage of the EU’s preferential trade schemes:
1. Import Tariffs section
2. Customs Documents section
3. Rules of Origin section
The Helpdesk helps exporters find potential markets within the EU
4. Trade Statistics section
The Helpdesk helps exporters find trade partners and contacts in the EU
5. Market Place section
6. Links section
The Helpdesk will answer your questions received by e-mail:
7. Contact section
Recent developments
1. French, Spanish and Portuguese languages introduced
2. New information in the Import Tariff section
3. FTAs accessible in the Rules of Origin section
4. New section Market Place5. Trade statistics for the EU25
Future developments
1. New section on the specific requirements of the EU and the Member States applicable to the import of products originating from a third country (e.g. SPS rules, certification, standardisation, labelling, etc.).
2. New section on internal taxes applicable to the import of products originating from a third country (e.g. VAT).
How to contact the Exports Helpdesk?
Internet page: http://export-help.cec.eu.intE-mail: [email protected]: +32-2-296.67.393Mail address: European Commission – DG TradeMarket Access unit (E.3)Brussels 1049Belgium
http://export-help.cec.eu.int