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TARIC Preferential Measure
Customs specialists in the European Union use the TARIC system (Integrated Tariff of the Community) to apply preferential measures allowing goods from designated third countries to be imported at reduced or zero rates.
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Customs specialists in the European Union use the TARIC system (Integrated Tariff of the Community) to apply preferential measures allowing goods from designated third countries to be imported at reduced or zero rates. These provisions are based on trade agreements between the EU and partner nations—such as ACP countries (Africa, Caribbean, Pacific), nations eligible under the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), or free trade partners. The specific measure is documented in the TARIC code through supplementary codes and notes. Customs brokers must demonstrate upon import that goods meet origin rules and that preferential conditions apply; otherwise, the full standard tariff applies. Preferential measures are time-limited and subject to regular review by the European Commission.
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