Generalised scheme of tariff preferences
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Last active 22 Jun 2026
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What this bill does
In plain terms: what it changes and who it affects.
This regulation renews and updates EU tariff preferences for developing countries, keeping duty relief while tightening conditions tied to sustainability and governance.
Who it affects
It affects developing countries exporting to the EU, especially least-developed countries, lower-income countries, and countries seeking GSP+ status. It also affects EU importers and sectors competing with preference-covered imports.
Core of the proposal
- Keeps three preference schemes: Standard GSP, GSP+, and EBA.
- Lets some graduating least-developed countries move into GSP+.
- Updates GSP+ conventions and adds environmental and governance conditions.
- Changes withdrawal, monitoring, safeguard, and product-graduation rules.
Key provisions
- Takes effect
- It enters into force on the twentieth day after publication and applies from 1 January 2024.
- Transitional law
- Current GSP+ countries may apply under the new rules until 31 December 2025, and ongoing investigations or withdrawals may carry over automatically.
Articles changed · 1 across 1 law
- Regulation (EU) No 978/2012 (32012R0978)
- entire act: repeals the entire regulation and replaces its scheme with a new GSP regulation
Latest update
22 Jun 2026The most recent development in this bill's progress.
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Documents
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