montenegro pp english 7-11-12 final
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Expanding Montenegro's Exportsthrough the Generalized System of
Preferences (GSP) Program
Bill JacksonOffice of the U.S. Trade Representative
Executive Office of the President
July 2012
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Presentation Summary
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Overview of the U.S. GSP Program
Montenegro’s GSP exports to theU.S.
How to increase Montenegro’s useof duty-free opportunities
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GSP Program
Enhanced access to U.S. market
Expanded choices for U.S. industries &
consumers
Provides duty-free treatment for up to 5,000products from 128 countries
$18.5 billion in total U.S. GSP imports (2011)
GSP program authorized through July 2013
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GSP Program:
Eligible Products Ineligible
Most textiles & apparel
Watches
Footwear
Handbags
Luggage
Some gloves & leathergoods
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Eligible
M
any
manufactured
items &
inputs
Most jewelry
M
any agricultural
products
Chemicals
Minerals
Marble
Most carpets
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How many products are eligible forGSP duty-free treatment?
GSP-eligibleimports (all), 3,450
products: 33%
MFN duty-freeimports 3,738products: 35%
Dutiable imports1,830 products:
17%
GSP-eligibleimports (LDCs),1,431 products:
13%
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U.S. - Montenegro Trade
2011 U.S. imports from Montenegro: $ 4.2m
GSP imports: $ 0.8m (20% of total imports)
Overall GSP utilization rate: 41%
Top GSP imports in 2011:
ProductMFNtariff
Totalvalue
Copper & brass products 1-2.2% $0.7
million
Monumental/building stone 4.9% $65,000
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How to Qualify for Duty-Free Treatment under GSP
Must be a GSP-eligible product
Must be a product or growth of Montenegro
If using non-Montenegrin inputs, local content & processingmust be ≥ 35% of the value
Must import directly into the U.S. w/o entering commerce ofanother country
Benefit must be claimed by importer
Keep production/accounting records to assist importer to verifyGSP claim
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Is my product eligible for duty-free treatment under GSP?
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• http://dataweb.usitc.gov/scripts/tariff_ current.asp
The easiest way to find out is to go to:
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http://www.ustr.gov/trade-topics/trade-development/preference-programs/generalized-system-preferences-gsp/gsp-program-i-0
List of GSP-eligible products at:
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Go to: http://dataweb.usitc.gov/scripts/tariff_current.asp
1. Type the nameof your product
Dried Mushrooms
2. Click the “Listitems” button
Go to: http://dataweb.usitc.gov/scripts/tariff_current.asp
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2. Click the“Detail” button
1. Choose yourproduct from
the list
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Check if code“A” is listed for
your product
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More detail canbe found by
clicking on the
links here.For example,click on
“imports bysource
country”
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Montenegro
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How to Increase Duty-Free Imports into the U.S.
Use GSP as a marketing tool
Ensure that GSP treatment is claimed
Identify GSP-eligible products thatMontenegro is exporting to other markets
Consider products with a GSP advantage
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GSP-Eligible Imports:
Underutilized in 2011 Product
MFN
tariff
Total
value
Utilization
rate
Refined copper plates,
strip, & sheets 1%
$0.5m 20.7%
Spectacle lenses other
than glass
2% $44,000 0%
Air dried or sun dried
mushrooms
1.3¢/kg +
1.8%
$30,700 69.5%
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GSP Success story
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$0
$56,568 $42,772
$452,154
$0
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
$200,000
$250,000
$300,000
$350,000
$400,000
$450,000
$500,000
2008 2009 2010 2011
HTS 7411.10.10Refined seamless copper tubes and pipes
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Identifying & Developing potential U.S. buyers
Depends on size, sector, experience
Are you export-ready?
Understanding the US market
What kind of relationship: agent, distributor,
partner, joint venture Best leads: your own network!
Trade shows17
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Petition process to add new products
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Product must not be excluded by statute(e.g., apparel)
Submit petition during Annual Review(deadlines listed in Federal Register )
Provide the information required by theregulations
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For Further Information
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• http://www.ustr.gov/trade-topics/trade-development/preference-programs/generalized-system-
preference-gsp
GSP general information:
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http://www.ustr.gov/trade-topics/trade-development/preference-programs/generalized-system-preferences-gsp/gsp-program-i-0
Lists of GSP-eligible products:
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For Further Information
• http://www.usitc.gov/tata/hts
• http://www.usitc.gov/tariff_affairs/tariff_databases.htm
• See esp. General Note 4.
U.S. Tariff Schedule:
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Mr. Drew Tanzman,Economic Officer • [email protected]
• (+382 20) 410 507
U.S. Embassy Contact:
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Thank you!
Hvala!
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