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International Climate Finance is a UK government commitment to support developing countries to respond to the challenges and opportunities of climate change.
This guidance explains the different preference tiers under the DCTS, including benefits for each tier, criteria for moving between tiers and transition periods.
This guidance provides an introductory guide to the standards and regulatory requirements that businesses may need to meet, to import and sell goods in the UK.
This guidance outlines the requirements for claiming preferential tariffs under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS).
This guidance explains the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) and how businesses can use it to export products to the UK.
This guidance explains what rules of origin (RoOs) are and the changes under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS).
This guidance provides an overview of the different tariffs for products exported to the UK under the DCTS, including how to identify commodity codes.
This guidance explains how African businesses can apply for under £2 million in funding through investment organisations backed by the UK government.
When dealing with UK trading partners you may need to prove that your business and supply chain is free from bribery and corruption.
To sell goods to UK consumers, you may need to partner with other organisations, such as importers, distributors or retailers.
This guidance supports businesses from developing countries to understand and apply for UK government sources of development and trade finance.
This guidance provides African businesses with an overview of the requirements, standards and processes for sending fruit and vegetables to Great Britain (GB).
This programme aims to support economic development, unlock economic opportunities and lead growth in Colombia’s regions.
Goods where preferential duties on imports will be suspended under the DCTS.
Information about the least-developed countries (LDCs) services waiver, the UK's role in the waiver and a timeline of significant events from 2005.
Guidance on changes to product specific rules for least developed countries (LDCs) under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS).
Inter-regional cumulation or extended cumulation application form and guidance under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS).
Find out about UK–Africa trade and investment support from the UK government, and what information, advice and services we provide.
Trade and investment events help you gather information, make contacts and expand your network, and promote your business.
Guidance on tariff changes from the UK’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences (UK GSP) to the the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS).
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