Includes the barriers (tariff and non-tariff) that U.S. companies face when exporting to this country.
Last Published: 7/15/2019

EU standards for products are favored, and excessive formal protocols and bureaucracy can lead to long wait times for product launches and openings.  The lack of efficient and transparent processes for obtaining government permits, land approvals, and procurements create further barriers when dealing with the public sector.

Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.