Under the new regime, China will be graduated for 80% of its exports, although it remains in the GSP. As in the previous regime, Indian textiles will not benefit from the GSP preferential access although its clothing exports will continue to do so.
As part of a wider review of its Rules of Origin, the EU is in the process of reforming the Rules of Origin that govern GSP eligibility. The objective is to simplify and, where appropriate, relax these rules to provide further access for developing countries.
The new GSP will remain unchanged until the end of 2008 hence providing stability and predictability for importers and exporters. At the end of this period, the allocation of preferences will be reviewed to better meet evolving development needs of each country.