LONDON, April 2 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news:

The United Kingdom's trade partnership with Madagascar is built on twocomplementary frameworks: the expandedDeveloping Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS)and theUK-Eastern and Southern Africa Economic Partnership Agreement (UKESA EPA).

Together, they support Malagasy exporters with:

* one of the world's most generoustrade preference systems * 100% tariff‑free access on thousands of products * simpler and more flexible rules of origin * streamlined processes for integrating into global supply chains

Key benefits for Malagasy exporters

1. Reduced tariffs and fewer trade barriers

* duty-free access on nearly all products * removal of nuisance and seasonal tariffs * continued protection for sensitive Malagasy industries

2. Simpler and more generous Rules of Origin

* higher non-originating content thresholds (up to 75%) * alternative product-specific rules * wide cumulation options with over 90 developing countries

3. Expanded regional cumulation (effective January 2026)

* Madagascar can now source materials from all African countries with UK association agreements * read more UK trade agreements in effect

Benefits of trading with the UK

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A strong and growing UK-Madagascar relationship: the UK is committed to strengthening its trade partnership with Madagascar. Malagasy exportersbenefitfrom predictable and generous preferential arrangements that support access to the UK's £3 trillion economy and its 69 million consumers.

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A more generous and accessible UK trade regime: launched in June 2023, the DCTS is one of the world's mostfar reachingpreference systems. Madagascar benefits from "Comprehensive Preferences",the highest possible tier-providing 99%tariff freeaccess to the UK market.

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Supporting Malagasy businesses: the scheme helps Malagasy firms build competitive regional value chains whilemaintainingpreferential access to the UK.

Exporting to the UK

Madagascar based businesses may export using either:

* the Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), or * the UK-ESA Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)

Exporters should choose based on documentation requirements, supply chain models, rules of origin and sector-specific advantages.

How to claim preferential access

Exporters must:

* classify their goods correctly using the UK tariff database * comply with rules of origin and undertake sufficient processing * maintain documentation such as supplier declarations and proofs of origin * meet UK regulatory standards (customs, food safety, phytosanitary, labelling)

Guidance materials and additional support and resources for exporters

The UK government provides a range of tools to support Malagasy exporters access guidance on trading:

* DCTS: how the schemes work (PDF, 1.48 MB, 24 pages) * how to find UK buyers and UK trading partners (PDF, 1.48 MB, 2 pages) * how to claim DCTS preferences and Rules of Origin (PDF, 2.62 MB, 2 pages) * Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS) * Import goods into UK * UK Integrated Online Tariff: look up commodity codes, import duties, taxes and controls

Growth Gateway

A UK initiative supporting Africa-UK trade with:

* business advice * market insights * B2B connections * access to finance

Find UK supply chains

Digital Pathways connects Malagasy distributors, agents, wholesalers, and partners with UK suppliers and trade opportunities.

Find a UK partner through the Digital Pathways Campaign.

Trade enquiries

Send your trade queries by e-mail to the UK Embassy in Antananarivo:British.EmbassyAntananarivo@fcdo.gov.uk. Mention 'Trade Enquiry' in the subject line.

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