Notice

Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS): graduated goods

Goods where preferential duties on imports will be suspended under the DCTS.

• From: Department for Business and Trade
• Published: 19 June 2023
• Last updated: 25 October 2023 — See all updates

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Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS): goods graduation from 19 June 2023

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This notice takes effect upon entry into force of the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) on 19 June 2023.

The UK government is suspending the preferential rate of customs duty on certain imports. This type of suspension is known as goods graduation. Goods graduation can be applied to countries receiving standard preferences under the DCTS.

This notice explains which goods will be graduated under the DCTS.

Published 19 June 2023
Last updated 25 October 2023 + show all updates

1. 25 October 2023

   Link in section 4 of attachment corrected to go to 'The Trade Preference Scheme (Developing Countries Trading Scheme) Regulations 2023' on legislation.gov.uk.

2. 19 June 2023

   First published.