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The Philippines, Ukraine and Pakistan become eligible for the export duty free status to the EU under the new GSP. – Photo EU

New GSP; Import Duty Free Bikes from Philippines?

BRUSSELS, Belgium - The European Commission is to implement a new Generalised Scheme of Preferences per January 1, 2014. It offers more countries the...

EU's Bike Imports from Cambodia Grows Enormously

EU's Bike Imports from Cambodia Grows Enormously

BRUSSELS, Belgium - During the first half of 2013 the import of bicycles in the 27 European Union member states dropped with a big 11%. Almost all EU...

The new and relaxed Generalized System of Preferences provides Cambodia as well as Bangladesh the desirable import duty free status for bike export to the EU. Philippines is to get the same status in 2014. GSP brings huge changes in EU import patterns. - Photo Meghna Group

Not 'China' but GSP Has Huge Effect on EU Imports

BRUSSELS, Belgium - With the June 9, 2013 (or earlier) EU Official Journal publication the anti-dumping duty for China would stay in force up to...

Sri Lanka 2012: Bicycle Exports Likely to Drop in 2013

Sri Lanka 2012: Bicycle Exports Likely to Drop in 2013

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - This a small island country off the southern tip of India is one of the larger exporters of bicycles to the European Union. On...

Currently Cambodia is the second largest exporter of bicycles to the European Union after Taiwan.

Another Taiwan Bike Maker to Move to Cambodia

PHNOM-PENH, Cambodia - It's no finalized yet as contracts still have to be signed, but it looks as if another bike maker from Taiwan is setting up...

Firefox is said to close its facility in Sri Lanka.

Firefox Moves from Sri Lanka to Bangladesh

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka - Firefox in Sri Lanka is setting-up a new plant in Bangladesh. This comes after Sri Lanka lost its GSP+ (import) duty free access...

Argentina’s bicycle sales were blocked by import restrictions.

Argentina's Bike Industry Hampered by Import Duties

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - To rebound Argentina's domestic manufacturing capacity the national government implemented new laws to restrict or even...

Brazil Raises Import Duty for Bikes to 35 Percent

Brazil Raises Import Duty for Bikes to 35 Percent

On September 6 Brazil has announced to raise its import duty on assembled bicycles from 20 to 35 percent. At Eurobike Eduardo Musa (photo), President...

Sri Lanka Made Bikes & Parts No Longer Import Duty Free

Sri Lanka Made Bikes & Parts No Longer Import Duty Free

As of from next week bicycles as well as bike components imported from Sri Lanka into the European Union will become more expensive. On August 15th...

Import Duties on non-EU Bicycles

Import Duties on non-EU Bicycles

BRUSSELS, Belgium - Since June 2006, the regular import duty rate on bicycles entering the European Union (EU) from outside Europe is 14%. On all...