The Market Access Database MADB Market Access Working Group on Sanitary and Phytosanitary issues Brussels, 12 November 2014 Marie-Helene Obadalek, DG Trade
MADB ─ http://madb.europa.eu • Free on-line service for EU users • Product specific information on import conditions in non-EU countries • Statistics • Reporting on trade barriers • 108 non-EU countries
Export support tool for EU companies • Key information for a quick market research Tariff - for cost calculation, estimation if product has a competitive price Import formalities – for a checklist of needed documentation Statistics – for estimating the possible market size and competitors Verification if information from business partner is • correct
FAQs 3-minute video tutorial
How to access tariffs? • Enter HS (Harmonised System) code of your product • Select the country
How to search the product code? • Find the code in the "product tree" • Or type a key word in the search window honey
results • Easy navigation to the other sections • Specific information related to the product • Click on the tariff line for an overview of additional duties and taxes
results • Procedures and documents required for customs clearance • Copies of documents with translation into English
• Download data to an Excel file for easier calculation and analysis
• Main obstacles for Trade barriers EU exporters reported to the Commission • Overview of what the EU is doing to remove them • If you have encountered a specific trade barrier you can report your problems using this online form
Specific information on SPS issues
MADB dashboard – 4 Oct. – 5 Nov. 2014 Average of 3900 visits per day
MADB dashboard
Thank you for spreading the word! marie-helene.obadalek@ec.europa.eu http://madb.europa.eu
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