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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).
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.
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 how African businesses can apply for under £2 million in funding through investment organisations backed by the UK government.
This guidance provides African businesses with an overview of the requirements, standards and processes for sending fruit and vegetables to Great Britain (GB).
This guidance supports businesses from developing countries to understand and apply for UK government sources of development and trade finance.
Read about businesses that have participated in support schemes funded by the UK government.
Goods where preferential duties on imports will be suspended under the DCTS.
Find out about UK–Africa trade and investment support from the UK government, and what information, advice and services we provide.
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.
Before exporting to international markets, you should check if your business is ready, and research the demand for your products.
How African businesses can get tailored support to find trade and investment partners in the UK.
The UK is a potential market for many goods and services from Africa.
A business support service that brings together what the UK government offers for trade, finance, and investment between the UK and African countries.
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