Public Consultation on Tariff Suspensions

AIDA CCI, through its Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), invites companies to participate in a crucial public consultation launched by the European Commission on the EU’s autonomous tariff suspensions and quotas scheme. This initiative aims to assess and improve a key instrument designed to boost competitiveness, reduce production costs, and support the development of European industry.

The public consultation will be open for contributions until September 29, 2025, offering a unique opportunity for businesses to directly influence the future trade policies of the European Union.

What is the Tariff Suspensions and Quotas Scheme?

This scheme allows companies to benefit from the temporary suspension or reduction of customs duties on the import of certain products. The measure applies to raw materials, semi-finished goods, or components that are not sufficiently available in the European Union but are essential for the production processes of European companies.

The goal is simple: by reducing the import costs of necessary goods, EU companies become more competitive in both domestic and global markets.

Why Participate? The Impact of Your Opinion

The European Commission aims to gather the views of businesses to shape the future of this scheme. By participating, your company will contribute to a comprehensive assessment of:

The real impact of the scheme on the competitiveness and production costs of companies;
The challenges faced by companies when interacting with current procedures (applications, objections, etc.);
The possibilities for ensuring better access for SMEs to this instrument, making it simpler and more effective.

The feedback collected will be crucial for developing policies that more effectively support the EU’s business community, including Portuguese companies.

How to Participate and Deadline

Interested companies can submit their responses until September 29, 2025. The questionnaire is available online and is designed to be clear and straightforward.

Access the consultation via the official link:

SME Panel: “Autonomous tariff suspensions and quotas — Evaluation 2025”

AIDA CCI strongly encourages the participation of all companies in the region, whether they already use this scheme or believe they could benefit from it in the future. Your contribution is essential to ensure that future EU trade policies effectively meet the needs of the Portuguese industrial sector.

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