Apply now for tariff breaks on EU-bound exports

ALAN PEAT ON OCTOBER 6 the department of agriculture called for new applications under the trade, development and co-operation agreement (TDCA). This was signed between SA and the European Community (EC) for preferential access for specified agricultural products into the European market. SA exporters with EC clients looking to gain tariff preferences on various agricultural products received should make application urgently, according to trade consultants, Deloitte. Agricultural products that qualify for preferential access, FTW was told, include cheese and curd, cut flowers, various fruits and fruit juices, nuts and wines.