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The Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) cuts tariffs, removes conditions and simplifies trading rules for 65 developing countries.
This guidance explains the different preference tiers under the DCTS, including benefits for each tier, criteria for moving between tiers and transition periods.
Get a preferential rate on goods you import to the UK from a Developing Countries Trading Scheme country.
If you import or export using a trade agreement or the Developing Countries Trading Scheme, you may be able to reduce the duties on your goods.
Preferential trade arrangements for individual or groups of countries outside the UK and EU allowing reduced rates of customs import duty.
This guidance outlines the requirements for claiming preferential tariffs under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS).
Rules for moving goods between the UK and EU under the Trade and Cooperation Agreement.
How you import from and export to Turkey.
Find out how to prove the originating status of your goods and check if you can claim preferential tariff treatment.
How you import from and export to Canada.
How to trade with other countries if there is no UK trade agreement.
How to make an origin declaration if you're using it as proof of origin for products using the Developing Countries Trading Scheme.
You’ll need to classify the goods you import with the right commodity code, check they meet the rules of origin, and get proof of their origin.
This guidance explains what rules of origin (RoOs) are and the changes under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS).
Use these forms to either claim preferential duty rates on goods exported to countries that have a preferential trading agreement with the EU or record preferential trade in goods between the UK and participating countries.
Prove the origin of your goods if you’re trading with a country that has a trade agreement with the UK, or is covered by the Developing Countries Trading Scheme.
How you import from and export to Israel.
This guidance provides an overview of the different tariffs for products exported to the UK under the DCTS, including how to identify commodity codes.
Find out the rules to establish the country of origin of imported and exported goods and to help identify goods which qualify for lower or no Customs Duty.
How you import from and export to Jordan.
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