Trade Liberalisation Scheme (ETLS)
TRADE LIBERALISATION SCHEME (ETLS) :
Export your products duty-free across ECOWAS under the Community preferential regime.
0%
Customs duties on approved products
12
Markets accessible duty-free
1979
Launch of the ETLS
30%
Minimum local value added required
ELIGIBLE PRODUCTS

Four Categories of Products Move Duty-Free.

Unprocessed Products

Agricultural, animal and mineral products and natural resources in their raw state, harvested or extracted in a Member State.

Handicrafts

Items made by hand or with hand tools by local artisans: textiles, pottery, basketry, traditional leatherwork.

Approved Industrial Products

Goods manufactured by ETLS-approved companies, with at least 30% local value added or at least 60% Community raw materials.

Processed Products

Products that have undergone substantial processing in a Member State, changing their original tariff classification.

ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS

How to Benefit from the ETLS

30%

Minimum local value added

60%

Community raw materials

ETLS BENEFITS

Export Without Tariff Barriers

The ETLS gives you access to a market of 400 million consumers without paying customs duties. Cut your costs, boost your competitiveness and grow your sales across the region.