The European Commission has published Regulation (EU) 2025/1909, introducing significant changes to the Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) applicable as of 1 January 2026.
Given its direct impact on import operations, we consider it essential to share this information with maximum clarity.

What is happening?
The European Union has decided to temporarily suspend, for the period 2026–2028, certain tariff preferences granted to products originating from India, Indonesia and Kenya. This means that some products that previously benefited from reduced or zero duties will now be subject to the full tariff rate according to TARIC.

The suspension is due to the fact that the average import volume of these categories has exceeded the thresholds established under the GSP.

Which products are affected?

Origin India:

S 5 <> Mineral products

S 6a <> Organic and inorganic chemicals

S 7a <> Plastics and articles thereof

S 7b <> Rubber and articles thereof

S 11a <> Textiles

S 13 <> Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica; ceramic products; glass

S 14 <> Pearls and precious metals

S 15a <> Iron, steel and articles thereof

S 15b <> Base metals (other than iron/steel) and articles thereof

S 16 <> Machinery, mechanical and electrical appliances and parts

S 17a <> Railway vehicles and equipment

S 17b <> Motor vehicles, bicycles, aircraft, vessels

Origin Indonesia:

S-1a <> Live animals and products of animal origin (excluding fish)

S-3 <> Animal or vegetable oils, fats and waxes

S-5 <> Mineral products

S-9a <> Wood and wood articles; charcoal

Origin Kenya:

S-2a <> Live plants and floricultural products

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