Folha de S.Paulo publishes article on the challenges for small and medium-sized companies seeking to benefit from the EU-Mercosur agreement
Folha de S.Paulo published an article featuring Francisco Negrão, partner in the Antitrust and International Trade practice group, discussing the challenges faced, particularly by small and medium-sized companies, in taking advantage of the benefits of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement. These challenges stem from the need to understand rules of origin, quotas, tariff reduction schedules, and regulatory requirements.
In the article, Francisco notes that many companies were caught unprepared by the implementation of the agreement and warns that delays in adapting may cause them to miss business opportunities, especially for products subject to annual quotas. He also highlights the importance of reviewing tariff classifications, adapting internal systems, and establishing traceability and origin verification mechanisms to access the benefits provided under the agreement.
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