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Medium MarketExporting 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
DCTSUK'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 EPAContinuation 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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