1 day ago · Trade preferences play an important role in facilitating exports of developing countries to major export markets. The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), instituted in 1971 under the aegis of UNCTAD, has contributed over the years to creating an enabling trading environment for developing countries. The following 15 countries grant GSP preferences: Armenia, …

UNCTAD’s GSP handbook series promotes awareness among exporters and government officials in developing countries on trading opportunities available under the GSP and other preferential trade arrangements and a better understanding of applicable rules and regulations with a view to facilitating their effective utilization.

Jul 18, 2023 · The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) is a voluntary trade scheme provided by developed economies that offers lower tariffs to imports from their developing counterparts. The scheme, instituted in 1971 with support from UNCTAD, seeks to facilitate developing countries’ export growth, particularly in the manufacturing sector. Five decades on, …

Full details of the conditions covering admission to the GSP in these countries are obtainable from the designated authorities in the exporting preference-receiving countries or from the customs authorities of the preference-giving countries listed above. An information note is also obtainable from the UNCTAD secretariat. II. General conditions

Jun 16, 2023 · The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) scheme is a voluntary trade measure implemented by developed countries that provide an advantageous, or “preferential”, tariff treatment to imports from developing countries. Different national GSP schemes were introduced following a resolution adopted at the second session of the United Nations …

Jan 29, 2018 · The GSP Utilization Database provides information on the utilization of the GSP schemes as well as other trade preferences granted to developing countries and LDCs under GSP, Duty-Free Quota Free arrangements (DFQF) and in limited occurrences to trade preferences under reciprocal free trade agreements.

Dec 5, 2016 · GSP Generalized System of Preferences. The column “GSP” indicates developing countries benefiting from trade preferences under GSP schemes. GSP+ The column “GSP+” indicates those countries included in the special incentive arrangement for sustainable development and good governance under the European Union–GSP scheme.

Jan 18, 2021 · Japan´s GSP scheme came into effect on August 1971 for an indefinite period. The Handbook is intended to provide, in a consolidated and concise form, information regarding the tariff advantages and the conditions which need to be met to benefit from the Japanese GSP scheme. Readers can find the comprehensive information on:

The GSP Subcommittee conducts annual reviews of the GSP programme, in which it considers a wider range of petitions. Any interested party – embassies, government agencies, United States foreign firms, and so forth – may petition the GSP Subcommittee to request modifications to the list of products or countries eligible for GSP treatment.

Feb 8, 2021 · Canada´s General Preferential Tariff (GPT) - Canada´s designation for the GSP scheme - came into effect on July 1974. The scheme is reviewed and modified periodically. The current scheme is to expire on 31 December 2024. The Handbook is intended to provide, in a consolidated and concise form, information regarding the tariff advantages and the conditions …