UK To Implement Developing Countries Trading Scheme

On June 19, 2023, the United Kingdom’s (UK) Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) will replace the current Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP).

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Vietnam Removed from UK GSP Program, Moves to Free Trade Agreement

Effective January 1, 2023, market access for Vietnam is removed from the United Kingdom’s (UK) General System of Preferences (GSP) program. All trading

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UK Removes Certain Products from Preferential Duty Rate Eligibility

On 29 September 2022, the Government of the United Kingdom (UK) announced the suspension of preferential rates of customs duties on certain imports from 1

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EU Accepts Uzbekistan into GSP+ Arrangement

On April 9, 2021, in a press release, the European Union (EU) announced the acceptance of Uzbekistan into the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP)

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CBP Issues Guidance on GSP Expiration

On December 21, 2020, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published a notice via its Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) providing guidance for

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UK Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) After January 1, 2021

On November 10, 2020, the Government of the United Kingdom (UK) published guidance regarding trade with developing nations. From January 1, 2021, eligible

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CBP Issues Guidance for GSP Changes

On October 30, 2020, in Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #44639601, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued guidance on the recent changes

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GSP: Transition Period for the Application of the REX system

The European Commission published Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/750 establishing a procedure for extending the transition period for the application

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CBP Announces Suspension of Certain Thai Goods from GSP

On May 6, 2020, in Cargo Systems Messaging Service (CSMS) #42615473, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that $1.3 billion worth of goods

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GSP Review Hearing Scheduled for January 2020

On November 19, 2019, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced a hearing to review continued eligibility for the Generalized System of

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CBP Releases Harmonized System Update 1918

On November 6, 2019, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued Cargo System Messaging Service (CSMS) #40531423 announcing the October 31st creation

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USTR Announces GSP Eligibility Changes for Thailand and Ukraine

On October 25, 2019, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced changes to the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) eligibility for

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President Removes India from GSP

On June 5, 2019, India will be removed from the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), according to a Presidential proclamation issued by U.S. President

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U.S. President Removes Turkey from GSP List of Developing Countries and Reduces Section 232 Tariffs on Turkish Steel

On May 16, 2019, U.S. President Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation announcing the removal of Turkey from the list of developing countries for the

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U.S. Will Terminate GSP Designation for India and Turkey

On March 4, 2019, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced that the U.S. intends to terminate the Generalized System of

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