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In terms of complete bicycles, Bangladesh increased its number of exports to the EU by 7% in 2022. – Photo Bike Europe

Bangladesh protects domestic parts production with duty hike on...

DHAKA, Bangladesh - In recent years, Bangladesh has raised its profile in bicycle and component production. The country’s government is therefore now...

The European Union issued new CN codes for the import of e-bikes and speed pedelecs. – Photo Bike Europe

Trade Alert! EU Changes CN Import Codes for E-Bikes

BRUSSEL, Belgium - Under the European Union's CN codes all imports into the European Union are tracked while all import, dumping and circumvention...

In August 2010, Sri Lanka lost GSP+ status as a result of alleged violation of human rights. Now the country entered into talks with the EU for re-admission. - Photo Satnam Singh

Sri Lanka Prepares for Re-Admission to GSP+

BRUSSELS, Belgium - In August 2010, Sri Lanka lost GSP+ status as a result of alleged violation of human rights. Very recently, the country has...

MD Hero Cycles, Pankaj Munjal, ‘We have a two-pronged strategy for our international business including Europe.’ - Photo Hero

Hero Explores Options after Failed MIFA Takeover

LUDHIANA, India - After the failed MIFA takeover Hero Cycles continues to explore its options in Europe through different routes, amongst which...

The GSP+ status will create a new dynamic in the market as the Philippine production for EU market concentrated mainly on kid bikes so far. - Photo Jo Beckendorff

EU Includes Philippines In GSP+ Scheme

BRUSSELS, Belgium - On 18 December the European Parliament voted in favour of the European Commission's proposal to include the Philippines in the...

Peter Huang CEO of show organizer TAITRA announced that up to now 1,100 exhibitors have registered for the 28th Taipei International Cycle Show which takes place from March 18 to 21, 2015. – Photo Bike Europe

Taipei Cycle Continues Asian Show Dominance in 2015

TAICHUNG, Taiwan - The fact that Taiwan exported less complete bikes in 2014 as well as in 2013, is not affecting the Taipei International Cycle...

Before the end of the year the Philippines could be granted GSP+ duty free import status for the EU. - Photo Jo Beckendorff

Duty-Free Import Status Imminent for Philippines

BRUSSELS, Belgium - GSP+ status for the Philippines appears to be imminent. This will result in duty-free imports in the European Union. The current...

Once again producers in Cambodia can include parts from (Shimano) Malaysia as local content for their duty free EU export. The assistance will last 3 years and is based on an quota with a sliding scale. – Photo Bike Europe

Quota Implemented for Duty Free Cambodia Import

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Last Friday, September 5, Bike Europe reported on an investigation started by the European Commission on possible illegal bike...

PRAN-RFL Group is the Bangladeshi food-products corporation that is making an entry in the bicycle sector. - Photo PRAN-RFL Group

Bangladesh Food Producer Starts Bike Export to EU

DHAKA, Bangladesh - The largest food and nutrition producer in Bangladesh is investing 10 million US dollar in a bicycle assembly plant near Dhaka...

The reason for the European Commission not granting the GSP+ import duty free status to the Philippines is in the fact that the country's economy is doing relatively OK for an underdeveloped country.

No Import Duty Free Bikes from Philippines

BRUSSELS, Belgium - On October 17 Bike Europe reported that the new Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP), which 'Brussels' is to implement per...