Free trade when exporting
When exporting goods to a country with which the EU has a free trade agreement or to Turkey, the consignee may in some cases be eligible for preferential tariff treatment or duty relief.
Origin of exports
To import goods with preferential tariff treatment or duty relief, the goods must originate in the EU (or specified third countries) and fulfil the criteria in the free trade agreements.
It is important to differentiate between regulations on origins that confer preferential treatment and regulations on origins that do not confer preferential treatment.
Export certificates
To ensure that your trade partner is eligible for preferential tariff treatment when exporting goods, you need the correct type of proof of origin. You also need to be familiar with the applicable provisions for each certificate.
Export certificates.
Supporting documents
You must be able to demonstrate that your goods are originating goods when drawing origin declarations or applying for proofs of origin.
Supporting documents for exportation.
Provisions and concepts relating to free trade
Find out more about provisions and concepts relating to free trade.
Provisions and concepts relating to free trade.
Provisions for different countries and areas
Find detailed provisions for free trade with different countries and areas.
Applicable rules by country and region.
Responsibilities of the exporter and custom authority inspections
When you issue a certificate of origin as an exporter, it is your responsibility to ensure that the certificate is accurate and truthful. You must be able to demonstrate this for at least three years after exportation.
Responsibilities of the exporter and custom authority inspections.
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