Market Access Unit – Import Licensing

TEXTILES SUBJECT TO QUOTA RESTRICTIONS

• Belarus

The importation into the EU of textiles originating in Belarus falling under the following textile categories will continue to be subject to quantitative quotas and require an import licence:

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 15, 20, 21, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29, 67, 73,115, 117, 118.

• North Korea

The importation into the EU of textiles originating in North Korea falling under the following textile categories will continue to be subject to quantitative quotas and require an import licence:

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, 36, 37, 39, 59, 61, 68, 69, 70, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 83, 87, 109, 117, 118, 142, 151A, 151B and 161.

OUTWARD PROCESSING TRADE FOR TEXTILES (OPT)

OPT arrangements for goods originating in Belarus will continue to apply in 2011. These arrangements will only apply to materials exported in 2011.

IRON & STEEL PRODUCTS:

The importation into the EU of certain iron and steel products originating in countries outside the EU are subject to either quantative restrictions, double surveillance or prior surveillance measures and require an import licence.

For information regarding the application process in relation to import licensing, please go to the Guidelines and Procedures page.