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This barrier is unrelated to the end of the transition period, following the United Kingdom's departure from the EU.

Public ID: PID-G22L6G

Permanent country of origin marking affects UK ceramic exports to South Korea

in South Korea

Trade barrier summary

Changes to labelling regulation for ceramic products exported to South Korea requires overseas exporters to permanently mark their country of origin on products.

Using stickers on packaging boxes or products was no longer accepted at South Korean customs. This creates an additional burden for UK exporters.

Sectors affected

  • Consumer and retail

Resolved

No

Date reported

12 October 2018

Last updated

17 December 2020

Public ID

PID-G22L6G

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