Fruits

How can EU exporters of fruits and vegetables use the important EPA concessions to export their products to Japanese markets?

Import trade concessions are contained in the EPA for EU exporters of fresh and processed fruits and vegetables to Japan. As a result, EU fruit and vegetables will have since the entry into force of the Agreement an important competitive advantage on the Japanese markets. 

About the Factsheet

The aim of this Factsheet is to explain to EU fruit and vegetable exporters the market access opportunities offered by the EU-Japan Agreement for an Economic Partnership as well as, in a brief overview, the relevant Rules of Origin and import procedures in Japan. This factsheet takes a close look at the EPA preferences regarding the different types of fruit and vegetables. It then focuses on the Rules of Origin under the EPA for these fruit and vegetables products.

How can EU exporters of fruit and vegetables use the important EPA concessions to export their products to Japanese markets?