Expanding Turkey's Exports through the …

1 Expanding Turkey's Exportsthrough the generalized system of Preferences (GSP) Program Marin WeaverOffice of the Trade RepresentativeExecutive Office of the PresidentMarch 20131 Presentation Summary 2 Overview of the GSP Program Turkey s GSP Exports to the How to increase Turkey s use of duty-free opportunities3 GSP Program Enhanced access to market Expanded choices for industries & consumers Provides duty-free treatment for about 3,500 products from Turkey and 126 other countries $ billion in total GSP imports (2012)

2 GSP program authorized through July 2013 GSP Program: Eligible ProductsIneligible Most textiles & apparel Watches Footwear Handbags Luggage Some gloves & leather goods4 Eligible Many manufactured items & inputs Jewelry Many agricultural products Chemicals Minerals Marble Carpets 5 How many products are eligible for GSP duty-free treatment?Dutiable imports, 1,868, 17%GSP eligible imports (LDCs), 1,464, 14%GSP eligible imports (all), 3,511, 33%MFN duty free products, 3,868, 36% and Turkey:Trade in 2012 imports from Turkey: $ billion GSP imports: $ billion (18% of total imports) Overall GSP utilization rate: 78%7 Top GSP imports from Turkey in 2012 HTS chapter & descriptionMFN tariffTotal GSP Value74 Copper and articles thereof Up to 3%$126 m87 Certain vehicles and parts and accessoriesthereofUp to 10%$117 m71 Pearls.

3 Precious or semiprecious stones,precious metals, articles thereof;imitation jewelry; coinUp to $110 m20 Preparations of vegetables, fruit, nuts, orother parts of plantsUp to $85 m68 Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos,mica, or similarUp to 9%$85 m40 Rubber and articles thereofUp to 8%$75 m8 How to Qualify for Duty-Free Treatment under GSPMust be a GSP-eligible product Must be a product or growth of TurkeyIf using non-Turkish inputs, local content & processing must be 35% of the valueMust import directly into the w/o entering commerce of another country Benefit must be claimed by importer Keep production/accounting records to assist importer to verify GSP claim Is my product eligible for duty-free treatment under GSP?

4 9 easiest way to find out is to go to: of GSP-eligible products at:10Go to: Type the name of your productBuilding Stone2. Click the List items buttonGo to: Click the Detail button1. Choose your product from the list12 Check if code A is listed for your product13 More detail can be found by clicking on the links here. For example, click on imports by source country 1415 How to Increase Duty-Free Imports into the Consider products with a GSP advantageIdentify GSP-eligible products that Turkey is exporting to other marketsEnsure that GSP treatment is claimed Use GSP as a marketing tool16 GSP-Eligible Imports: Underutilized in 2012 ProductMFN TariffTotal ImportsGSP Utilization RateCertain parts of gas turbines (HTSUS ) $23 m7%Marble slabs, further worked than simply cut/sawn(HTSUS ) $21 m72%Certain Pts.

5 & access. of motor vehicle(HTSUS ) $21 m71%Certain metal, mountings, fittings & similar articles (HTSUS ) $16 m3%Certain ceramic sinks, baths, bidets, & similar sanitary fixtures (HTSUS ) $6 m11%Laminated safety glass, windshield(HTSUS ) $3 m39%GSP Eligible Textiles and Apparel17 Silk fabrics and apparel including dresses, women s suits, scarves, Hand-loomed cotton fabricsMany types of gloves and mittensNational flagsHand-loomed and hand-hooked carpets020,00040,00060,00080,000100,0001 20,000140,000200220032004200520062007200 820092010201120121,000 USD GSP Success StoryHTS : Copper, stranded wire, not electrically insulated,not fitted with fittings and not made up into articles 18 GSP Success StoryHTS.

6 Certain brakes and servo-brakes parts & accessories of motor vehicles of 8701 and 8702-87051902000400060008000100001200014 00020062007200820092010201120121,000 USD Identifying & Developing Potential 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 shows20 Petition Processto Add New Products21 Product must not be excluded by statute ( , apparel)Submit petition during Annual Review (next review begins in July 2013)Provide the information required by the regulations 22 For Further Information General Information: Department of Homeland Security: Customs and Border Protection (CBP): 23 For Further Information See esp.

7 General Note 4. See esp. General Note Tariff Schedule: Tariff Databases:24 For Further Information Consumer Product Safety Commission: Food and Drug Administration: Laird Treiber, Laird Treiber, Embassy/Consulate Contact: 25