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Generalized System of Preference (GSP)
The U.S. Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) is a program designed to promote economic growth in the developing world by providing preferential duty-free entry for about 4,800 products from 131 designated beneficiary countries and territories.
GSP was instituted on January 1, 1976, by the Trade Act of 1974. Congress has authorized GSP through December 31, 2009.
The GSP Guidebook and other information sources are available regarding the use of GSP duty-free treatment, and the fostering of economic growth through the expansion of trade between the United States and GSP beneficiaries.
All Federal Register Notices and comments submitted in response, beginning February 2009, are available at www.regulations.gov.
6/30/2009
Obama Administration Completes 2008 Annual Review of the Generalized System of Preferences
6/29/2008
Bush Administration Completes 2007 Annual Review of Generalized System of Preferences Program
6/28/2007
Bush Administration Completes 2006 Annual Review of GSP Program
1/17/2007
12/20/2006
Ambassador Schwab Announces Process to Respond to Congressional Changes to GSP Progam
11/3/2009
10/22/2009
7/9/2009
Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): Notice of the Results of the 2008 Annual Product Reviews
6/28/2009
6/28/2007
GSP 2006 Annual Review Results Lists
5/5/2007
6/30/2006
Results of the 2005 Annual Review of the Generalized System of Preferences
8/15/2007
Legislation Authorizing the U.S. GSP Program (19 U.S. 2461 ET SEQ.)
3/2/2007
2/6/2007
U.S. Generalized System of Preferences Guidebook