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Exporting to United Kingdom

Post-Brexit, the UK has established its own trade preference schemes. The Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) offers improved access compared to the EU's GSP for many African countries.

Population

67 million

GDP

$3.1 trillion

Annual Imports

$690 billion annually

Processing Time

5-7 days

Available Trade Agreements

Developing Countries Trading Scheme

DCTS
0% for LDCs, reduced rates for others

UK's post-Brexit scheme offering duty-free access and reduced tariffs for developing countries.

Eligibility

LDCs (duty-free on everything), other developing countries (reduced tariffs)

Key Documents

  • Statement on Origin
  • UK Import License (if required)

UK-ACP Economic Partnership Agreement

UK-ACP EPA
0% duty similar to EU EPA

Continuation of EU EPA terms for ACP countries post-Brexit.

Eligibility

ACP countries that signed UK continuity agreements

Key Documents

  • Movement Certificate
  • Supplier Declaration

Default MFN Tariff

5-20%

VAT Rate

20%

Available Preferential Schemes

UK-ACP EPADCTS (Developing Countries Trading Scheme)

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