Anti-circumvention mechanism for EU-Georgia trade preferences

Summary

This regulation introduces a way to temporarily suspend special customs duties for certain Georgian agricultural products if import volumes exceed agreed limits without clear proof of origin, preventing third countries from bypassing EU rules.
10 23.03.2016
Other
trade
tariff policy
european union
international relations
business and competition
agriculture, forestry and fisheries

Key points

  • The regulation establishes a mechanism to prevent the misuse of trade preferences between the EU and Georgia.
  • Specific agricultural products, such as meat, dairy, and cereals, are subject to monitoring based on predefined import volumes.
  • If imports exceed certain limits without clear proof of origin, the EU can reintroduce standard customs duties.
  • Any suspension of preferential duties can last for a maximum period of six months.
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