Thread by @AnnaJerzewska

It's probably worth clarifying further (h/t @StevePeers) - is exporting to different countries exactly the same?

1. Market access
Market access conditions will differ - i.e. tariffs and availability of preferential tariffs (trade deals).

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https://twitter.com/AnnaJerzewska/status/1344308649745932288

Not that directly impacts exporters. As we know tariffs are paid by importers, but it affects competitiveness.

2. Process
Is pretty much the same. Unless you need an origin certificate or there are other trade policy measures in place.

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But the process has to be the same. Part of non-discrimination. So the act of exporting is clearly defined.

3. Regulatory requirements
Here it's more about behind the border barriers and things like SPS controls. This is where the difference is.
And it's significant

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A wide range of issues here, from labelling to specific prohibitions. This is where exporting to different markets becomes really tricky - exporting is easy, it's how do you actually get your product on the market in the country of import.

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This is why tools like 👇 exist. To help traders export to various markets.

So the export part, yes that's more or less the same for every market - same form, pretty much same data. Only that's not where the problem lies.

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