Market Access Information
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE REGIMES
Trading Within Southern African Customs Union (SACU)
2002 SACU Agreement
Sourthern African Development Community (SADC)
| SADC Protocol on Trade | Download | |
| Appendix I to Annex I to the SADC Protocol on Trade | Download | |
| SADC-Trade-protocol-annex-I | Download | |
| SADC-Trade-protocol-Annex-II | Download | |
| The SADC PROTOCOL annex I to V | Download | |
| SADC-Trade-protocol-Annex-VI | Download | |
| SADC-Trade-protocol-Annex-VII | Download | |
| SPS_Annex_to_the_SADC_Protocol_on_Trade_-_Approved_Version_-_17_July_2014_-_English | Download | |
| TBT_ANNEX_to_the_SADC_Protocol_on_Trade_-_Approved_Version_-_17_July_2014_-_ENGLISH | Download | |
| SADC Rule of Origin | Download | |
| SADC Rules of Origin Procedures Manual - June 2016 | Download | |
| Oringin Ruling (OCTOBER 2014 - FEBRUARY 2015) - Forms | Download | |
| Agreement Ammending Article 10 and 14 of the Treaty 2009 | Download |
| Agreement Ammending Article 10A of the treaty 2009 | Download |
| Agreement Ammending the Treaty of SADC 2008 | Download |
| Agreement Ammending Article 22 of the Treaty 2007 | Download |
| Agreement Ammending the Treaty 2001 | Download |
SADC PROTOCOLS
| Protocol on Trade in Service 2012 | download |
| Protocol on the Devlopment of Tourism 1998 | Download |
| Protocol on Gender and Development 2008 | Download |
| Protocol on Science Technology and Innovation 2008 | Download |
| Annex to SADC Protocol on Trade-Sanitary and Phyto - sanitary SPS | Download |
| Protocol on Finance and Development 2006 | Download |
| Protocol on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters 2002 | Download |
| Protocol on Forestry 2002 | Download |
| Protocol Against Corruption 2001 | Download |
| Protocol on the Control of Firearms, Ammunition and Other Materials 2001 | Download |
| Protocol on Fisheries 2001 | Download |
| Protocol on Politics, Defense and Security 2001 | Download |
| Protocol on Legal Affairs 2000 | Download |
| Revised Protocol on shared Watercourses 2000 | Download |
| Revised Protocol on Shared Watercourses French | |
| Protocol on Health 1999 | Download |
| Protocol on Education and Training 1997 | Download |
| Protocol on Mining 1997 | Download |
| Protocol on Ernegy 1996 | Download |
| Protocol on Combating Illicit Drug Trafficking 1996 | download |
| Protocol on Trade 1996 | Download |
| Protocol to the Treaty Establishing SADC on Immunities and Privileges 1992 | Download |
Charters
| charter Establishing the Centre for Coordintion of Agricultural Research and Development (CCARDESA)2010 | Download |
| Charter of the Fundamental Social Rights in SADC 2003 | Download |
| Charter of the Regional Tourism Organisation of Southern Africa 1997 | Download |
PACTS
| SADC Defense Mutual Pacts 2003 | Download |
| MoU on Southern African Power Pool Inter-Utility 1994 | Download |
| MoU on New Headquaters | Download |
| MoU on Establishement of SADC Standby Brigade 2007 | Download |
| MoU on Macro-Economic Convergence 2011 | Download |
| MoU in Cooperation in Taxation Related Matters 2002 | Download |
| MoU SADC Associated SADC Chamber of Commerce Industry ASCCI 2000 | Download |
| MoU on Stanadards, Quality Assurance, Accreditation and Metrology 2000 | Download |
| Madagascar Declaration - English | Download |
| Madagascar Declaration - French | Download |
| Madagascar Declaration - Portugues | Download |
| Windhoek Declaration Review Final Report 20th June 2012 | Download |
| SADC Decalration on Competition and Consumer Policies 2009 | Download |
| Declaration on Porverty Eradication and Sustainable Development 2008 | Downloadf |
| Windhoek Declaration on SADC and International Cooperation Partners 2006 | Download |
| Declaration on Agriculture and Food Security 2004 | Dpwnload |
| Declaration on Terrorism 2002 | Download |
| Declaration on Information and Communication Technology 2001 | Download |
| Declaration Concerning Firearms, Ammunitionand Other Related Materials 2001 | Download |
| Declarration on Productivity1999 | Download |
| Declaration on Refugee Protection Within Sothern Africa 1998 | Download |
| Declaration Towards a Southern African Free Anti-personnel Landmines 1997 | Download |
| SADC Procurement Policy 2011 | Download |
| SADC Financial Regulation 2012 | Download |
| SPME Policy - English | Downloadl |
| SPME Policy - Portugues | Download |
| SADC Records Management Policy 2011 | Download |
| Regional Water Policy 2005 | Download |
| Code of Conduct Child Labor | Download |
Trading with European Free Trade Association (SACU-EFTA) Countries
EFTA SACU Free Trade Agreement Full Signed Text
| EFTA SACU Free Trade Agreement Full Signed Text | Download |
Agriculural Agreements & Processed Agricultural Products (PAPs) FTA Notifications
| Iceland | ||
| Iceland information on PAPs | Download | |
| Agricultural Agreement between the SACU States and Iceland | Download | |
| Protocol | Download | |
| Norway | ||
| Nowegian Information on PAPs | Download | |
| Agricultural Agreement Between the SACU States and Norway | Download | |
| Protocol 3 | Download | |
| Switzerland | ||
| Swiss Information on PAPs | Download | |
| Agreement Between the European Community and the Swiss Confedaration | Download | |
| Swiss Notification on PAPs | Download | |
| Agricultural Agreement Between the SACU States and Switzerland | Download |
ANNEXTURES TO TRADE AGREEMENTS
| Annex I-Territorial Application | Download | |
| Annex II- Products Not Covered by the Agreement | Download | |
| Annex III | ||
| PAPs | Download | |
| Table | Download | |
| Annex IV-Fish and Other Marine Products | Download | |
| Annex V-Rules of Origin (RoO) | ||
| Defination of Conceptof Originating Products and Methods of Administrative Co-operation | Download | |
| Appendix 1- Introductory Notes | Download | |
| Appendix 2- List of Rules | Download | |
| Appendix 3- Movement Cerftificate EUR1 | Download | |
| Annex VI-Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters | Download | |
| Annex VII | ||
| Table 1 - Chapters 25 - 98 | Download | |
| Customs Duties on Imports into SACU | Download | |
| Table 2 - Market Access Provided SACU on PAPs | Download | |
| Annex VIII- Industrial Products Under ITAC Investigation | Download |
Multilateral Trade Regimes
| General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) | |
| GATT 1947 | Download |
| GATT 1994 | Download |
Trading with other Countries
The European Union (EU)
| Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) | |
| Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) | Download |
| EU RoO for GSP - User's Guide | Download |
| Everything But Arms (EBA) | Download |
| Market Access Regulation (MAR) | Download |
Generalissed System of Preference (GSP) - Handbooks
| GSP Handbook - Australia | Download |
| GSP Handbook - Canada | Download |
| GSP Handbook - Czech Republis | Download |
| GSP Handbook - EC | Download |
| GSP Handbook - Hungary | Download |
| GSP Handbook - Japan | Download |
| GSP Handbook - New Zealand | DOwnload |
| GSP Handbook - Turkey | Download |
| GSP Handbook - USA | Download |
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SACU- MERCOSUR PREFERENTIAL TRADE AGREEMENT
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Annex I – Offer of MERCOSUR to SACU in HS 2007 |
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Annex II – Offer of SACU to MERCOSUR |
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Annex III – Concerning The Definition Of The Concept Of “Originating Products” and Methods Of Administrative Cooperation |
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Annex III Appendix I - Introductory notes to the list in Appendix II |
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Annex III Appendix II - List of working or processing required to be carried out on non-originating materials in order that the product manufactured can obtain originating status |
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Annex III Appendix III - Specimens of SACU - MERCOSUR certificate of origin and application for a SACU - MERCOSUR certificate of origin |
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Annex III Appendix IV - Understanding on Free Zones |
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Annex IV – Safeguard Measures |
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Annex V – Dispute Settlement Procedures |
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Annex VI – Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures |
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Annex VI Appendix I - – FORM FOR CONSULTATIONS ON SPECIFIC TRADE CONCERNS REGARDING SANITARY AND PHYTOSANITARY MEASURES |
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Annex VII Mutual Administrative Assistance Between The Customs Administrations Of The Common Market Of The South (MERCOSUR) And The Southern African Customs Union (SACU) Regarding Customs Co-Operation Matters |
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SACU MERCOSUR PTA TARIFF RATE QUOTA ALLOCATIONS - Download
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EU- SADC ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT (EU-SADC EPA)
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PROTOCOL 1 |
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PROTOCOL 2-MUTUAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE IN CUSTOMS MATTERS |
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PROTOCOL 3-GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS AND TRADE IN WINES AND SPIRITS |
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PROTOCOL 4 - CONCERNING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE TDCA AND THIS AGREEMENT |
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AnnexI_ CUSTOMS DUTIES OF THE EU ON PRODUCTS ORIGINATING IN THE SADC EPA STATES |
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AnnexI_ CONTINUED FROM CHAPTER 39 |
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AnnexI_CONTINUED FROM CHAPTER 64 |
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Annex_I_CONTINUED FROM CHAPTER 84 |
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AnnexII_ CUSTOMS DUTIES OF SACU ON PRODUCTS ORIGINATING IN THE EU |
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AnnexII_ CONTINUED FROM CHAPTER 37 |
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AnnexII_CONTINUED FROM CHAPTER 72 |
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AnnexIII_ CUSTOMS DUTIES OF MOZAMBIQUE ON PRODUCTS ORIGINATING IN THE EU |
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| Annex IV_AGRICULTURAL SAFEGUARDS | Download |