Where to start
Everything starts with the target country and the product involved: from there follow the duty level, market requirements and origin rules to respect. The official factsheet recommends relying on Access2Markets, My Trade Assistant, ROSA and an EORI number to structure this first step.
- Choose the target country and segment
- Check duties, taxes and access conditions
- Verify origin rules with ROSA
- Prepare commercial and customs documents
- Build duties and fees into the final price
What changes from provisional application
Some effects are already felt under provisional application, according to official sources: an immediate cut in automotive duties, first reductions in industry, and better access to information for SMEs.
The point many underestimate
A successful export rarely comes down to the agreement itself, but to execution details: who prepares the documents, how origin is handled, who bears the risk if something goes wrong. The agreement helps here — it doesn’t do the work for you.
Local support remains decisive
Once the project becomes serious, it’s better to bring in a local specialist — a trade lawyer, a freight forwarder or a compliance expert, depending on the exact need.