Access2Markets
Exporting from the EU, importing into the EU
- all you need to know
Access2Markets allows you to obtain information you need when you trade with third countries, such as on tariffs, taxes, procedures, formalities and requirements, rules of origin, export measures, statistics, trade barriers and much more. It also allows you to access key information needed for trade in services as well as for investment and procurement in 3rd countries. You may also learn about EU trade agreements, how to benefit from them and read stories on successful companies using them. Access2Markets is here to help you and your business for import and export.
Single Entry Point
Are you facing trade barriers? Contact us for help
The Single Entry Point is the first point of contact within the European Commission’s trade department for all EU stakeholders who are facing market access issues in third countries or who find non-compliance with sustainability commitments.
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Recent VAT changes in certain EU Member States
As of 1 January 2025, new VAT rates are applicable in Slovakia, whereas other Member States such as Cyprus and Spain have implemented changes in the allocation of their VAT rates to consumer products.
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EU's General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR): A New Era of Consumer Protection
Applicable from the 13 December 2024, Regulation (EU) 2023/988 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 10 May 2023 on general product safety, also called the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), replaces the General Product Safety Directive, and ushers in a new era of consumer protection.
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Autonomous tariff suspensions and quotas for certain agricultural and industrial products applicable in 2025
As of 1 January 2025, changes in tariff quotas and tariff suspensions are applicable for certain agricultural and industrial products imported into the EU according to Regulation (EU) 2024/3211 amending Regulation (EU) 2021/2278 suspending the Common Customs Tariff duties on certain agricultural and industrial products, and Regulation (EU) 2024/3213 amending Regulation (EU) 2021/2283 opening and providing for the management of autonomous tariff quotas of the Union for certain agricultural and industrial products.