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Using GSP+ to Export to the EU from Pakistan
Quick answer
GSP+ gives Pakistani exporters duty-free or reduced-tariff access to the European Union for a wide range of products, conditional on Pakistan upholding international conventions. To claim it, exporters provide proof of Pakistani origin (such as a REX-registered statement on origin) so EU importers pay the preferential rate.
Step by step
- Check product eligibility. Most textiles, leather goods, sports goods, and many manufactured items qualify. Verify your product's HS code is covered under GSP+.
- Meet rules of origin. Goods must be sufficiently produced in Pakistan to count as originating. Keep records of inputs and processing to substantiate origin.
- Register for REX. Exporters use the Registered Exporter (REX) system to self-certify origin via a statement on origin on the invoice, replacing older certificate forms for EU shipments.
- Pass the benefit to buyers. Highlight GSP+ eligibility to EU buyers — the tariff saving is a concrete selling point in negotiations.
Frequently asked questions
+Does GSP+ apply to all products?
No — it covers a large list of tariff lines but not everything. Confirm your specific HS code is included.
+What proves Pakistani origin under GSP+?
A statement on origin made by a REX-registered exporter, backed by records showing the goods meet rules of origin.
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