The U.S. Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) · Example: GSP advantage for Armenia’s cherry...
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The U.S. Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)
Ed GresserAssistant U.S. Trade Representative
September 20171
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The United States is the biggest single trading
nation in the world$2.2 trillion in exports$2.7 trillion in imports
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New Administration Trade Policy:
• EXPAND OUR GOODS AND SERVICES EXPORTS
• ENFORCE U.S. TRADE LAWS• PROTECT U.S. INTELLECTUAL
PROPERTY RIGHTS
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GSP Program Provides duty-free treatment for about 3,500 products
(including jewelry, jams, spirits, instruments, parts and accessories) from Armenia and 119 other countries and territories
$18.9 billion in total U.S. GSP imports (2016) ; U.S. tariff receipts reduced by ~$1 billion
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Benefits of GSP for Armenia
• Diversify exports
• Improved employment opportunities
• Economic development5
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GSP Rules and Eligibility Criteria
Income under $12,400 per capita (Armenia now $3,760 per capita)
Expropriation/Arbitral Awards Worker rights, including child labor Market Access for US exports US Intellectual Property Rights protected Full description and list in GSP Guidebook on
USTR website
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Armenia Worker Rights
1. Labor Criteria can lead to loss of GSP for country
2. U.S. GSP program Open Worker Rights Case with Georgia
3. Similar Issues have been raised about Armenia
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How to Qualify for Duty-Free Treatment under GSP
Must be a GSP-eligible product
Must be a product of Armenia
If using non-Armenian inputs, local content & processing must be ≥ 35% of the value
Must import directly into the U.S. without entering commerce of another country
Benefit must be claimed by importer
Keep production/accounting records to assist importer to verify GSP claim
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Who else is in GSP?
119 countries and territories including: Turkey, Georgia, Pakistan, Ukraine, India
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Not GSP
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Russia, Iran, China, High Income countries, EU member countries
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Armenia’s 2016 Exports to U.S. Total Exports: $42 million GSP: $25 million
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EXAMPLES OF ARMENIA GSP EXPORTSNon GSP duty rate %
Product Duty saved on 2016 Armenian imports
5.3%Aluminum foil Almost $1 million
5.5%Precious metal jewelry (not silver)
$90,000
5.6%Certain Jams $30,000
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Example: GSP advantage for Armenia’s cherry jam exports.
HTS 2007.99.25
Importers pay 4.5% duty when importing from many competitors including France, Poland & Germany.
Importers pay 0% on GSP imports from Armenia
At $2.37 per kilo, buyers save 11 cents per kilo from Armenia
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HTS 7113.19.50
5.5% duty from non GSP countries
Buyers pay 5.5% duty on imports from most countries—even certain GSP countries (that were excluded for exceeding Competitive Need Limitations for this product: Turkey, India, Thailand)
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Example: Armenia’s GSP precious jewelry exports have an advantage
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NEXT STEPS: Make sure the buyer claims GSP
whenever the product is eligible
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Next Steps: Eligible Products
Ineligible Most textiles & apparel Watches Footwear Some gloves & leather
goods Many agricultural
products
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Eligible Many manufactured
items & inputs NEW: travel goods such as backpacks, purses, wallets
Jewelry Some agricultural
products Many Chemicals Many Minerals Certain Carpets
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Next Steps: New GSP products:
“Travel goods” U.S. Market for “Travel Goods”
including Luggage, Purses, Backpacks, and “Pocket Goods” such as wallets, eyeglass cases: $10 Billion
Duties range from 6 to 20% depending on product
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Annual GSP Review Process
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Add products to GSP for ALL countries or Least Developed Countries (if not excluded by law)
Remove products: Competitive Need Limitations ($ value or % share)---can be waived; or U.S. industry petition
Eligibility criteria, such as Worker Rights
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Beyond GSP: Exports from any country need to be competitive:
Quality control
Rapid order fulfillment
Able to adjust to new requirements quickly
• High Labor Standards
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Beyond GSP: Identifying & Developing Potential U.S. Buyers Depends on size, sector, experience
Understanding the US market
What kind of relationship: agent, distributor, partner, joint venture
Best leads: your own network!
Trade shows
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Beyond GSP: Regulations Affecting Imports
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Highly complex and sector specific Food and medical products more
highly regulated: USDA and FDA SPS requirement
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Is my product eligible for GSP?
1. Ask U.S. Embassy2. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP):
I. https://www.cbp.gov/tradeII. Advanced Rulings
3. U.S. Tariff Schedule and Tariff Database: I. http://usitc.gov/tata/hts/bychapter/index.htmII. See especially General Note 4.III.http://www.usitc.gov/tariff_affairs/tariff_databases.htm
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Further Information
1. Health/Safety/Consumer issues:I. https://www.cpsc.gov/Business--Manufacturing/Import-SafetyII. http://www.fda.gov/ForIndustry/FDABasicsforIndustry/default.htmIII. https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/home
2. USTR Website, email and phone contact: I. https://ustr.gov/issue-areas/trade-development/preference-
programs/generalized-system-preference-gspII. USTR contact: [email protected] or + 1-202-395-2974III.GSP Guidebook
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