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GSP Import Program Set to Expire on July 31!
July 23, 2013
The general system of preference program (GSP) began in
1976 to promote economic growth in developing world economies by
providing duty-free entry to goods coming to the U.S. As many as
5,000 products imported from the 127 designated countries and
territories receive the GSP program benefits. The program is
reviewed by on a regular basis to ensure listed beneficiary
countries should continue to receive “developing” status of the GSP
program and was last renewed for a two year term in 2011. If
Congress does not approve another extension before the deadline
goods currently receiving the benefit will require full duty
payment. Businesses importing under the program should work closely
with their Customs broker to verify the process and ensure shipments
arriving over the next week are entered prior to midnight on July
31st to receive duty free status under the program.