how to export to the european union? european commission, directorate general for trade
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Why? Trade and Development Agenda Contribution to Doha Development Round Special and Differential Treatment for developing countries Practical tool for trade facilitationTRANSCRIPT
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 [email protected] 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