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Everything but arms

A trade preferential scheme adopted in 2001 for the 49 least developed countries. It grants duty- and quota-free access for almost all products, except arms and ammunition. It is regulated by Regulation (EU) No 978/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council.

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