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International Climate Finance is a UK government commitment to support developing countries to respond to the challenges and opportunities of climate change.
This guidance explains the different preference tiers under the DCTS, including benefits for each tier, criteria for moving between tiers and transition periods.
This guidance provides an introductory guide to the standards and regulatory requirements that businesses may need to meet, to import and sell goods in the UK.
This guidance outlines the requirements for claiming preferential tariffs under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS).
When dealing with UK trading partners you may need to prove that your business and supply chain is free from bribery and corruption.
This guidance explains what rules of origin (RoOs) are and the changes under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS).
To sell goods to UK consumers, you may need to partner with other organisations, such as importers, distributors or retailers.
This guidance provides an overview of the different tariffs for products exported to the UK under the DCTS, including how to identify commodity codes.
This guidance explains the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) and how businesses can use it to export products to the UK.
Find the UK’s tariff rates for countries eligible for the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) as referenced in The Trade Preference Scheme (Developing Countries Trading Scheme) Regulations 2023.
Inter-regional cumulation or extended cumulation application form and guidance under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS).
Guidance on changes to product specific rules for least developed countries (LDCs) under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS).
Goods where preferential duties on imports will be suspended under the DCTS.
Before exporting to international markets, you should check if your business is ready, and research the demand for your products.
The UK government encourages businesses to be socially and environmentally responsible and help defeat modern slavery in their supply chains.
A business support service that brings together what the UK government offers for trade, finance, and investment between the UK and African countries.
Find out about UK–Africa trade and investment support from the UK government, and what information, advice and services we provide.
In most developing countries, the agricultural sector is critical to drive both economic growth and human development outcomes for rapid poverty reduction.
The UK is a potential market for many goods and services from Africa.
This note responds to demand from FCDO country offices for guidance on measuring and maximising value for money (VfM).
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