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From 1 May 2026, the EU-Mercosur interim trade agreement provisionally applies, allowing EU farmers and exporters to start reaping the benefits of this deal as of day one.
The EU is the world's biggest exporter of agri-food and drink products. Expanding access to the dynamic Mercosur market of 270 million customers could lead to a 50% increase in EU agri-food exports to the region.
Provisional application brings new opportunities
Provisional application of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement will open new opportunities as of day one, such as:
- Immediate tariff elimination for key agri-food products in a growing market: Tariff liberalisation for EU exports to Mercosur from day one on several agri-food products, such as high-value sparkling wines, fruit and fruit preparations (e.g. apple, pears, grapes, melons, peaches, apricots, etc.), vegetable oils, and some pet food.
Staged liberalisation for most agri-food products
- An initial tariff cut for most agri-food products will create new export opportunities for EU farmers immediately. Such products will then benefit from full liberalisation after a maximum of four, eight, 10 or 15 years, depending on the product.
- Examples:
- Wine
- Spirits
- Olive oil
- Pasta
- Chocolate
- Beer
- Examples:
Growing export volumes for other agri-food products
- The EU will have access to its first part of tariff rate quota volumes:
- Cheese (3,000 t)
- Milk powders (1,000 t)
- Infant formula (500 t)
- Chocolates (over 10,000 t)
- Garlic (1,875 t)
- The full quota of prepared tomatoes (7,500 t)
Eliminating non-tariff barriers
Non-tariff barriers will be eliminated on day one of provisional application, namely on:
- Geographical Indications: Stronger protection with tougher controls. For example: Tiroler Speck (Austria), Fromage de Herve (Belgium), Münchener Bier (Germany), Comté (France), Prosciutto di Parma (Italy), Polska Wódka (Poland), Queijo S. Jorge (Portugal), Tokaji (Hungary), and Jabugo (Spain). For the full list from your country, please see our Member State-specific factsheets.
Do you want to export from the EU to Mercosur countries?
Here is how to get ready as an exporter
Register as an exporter:
- Get your EORI (Economic operators' registration and identification) number for EU customs.
Check Rules of Origin:
- Use the ROSA (Rules of Origin Self-Assessment) tool on Access2Markets to check whether a product complies with the rules of origin under a particular EU trade agreement.
- You may need EA (Approved Exporter) or REX (Registered Exporter) status to declare the origin of your goods yourself.
Research market requirements:
- Use the My Trade Assistant on Access2Markets to search for:
- Tariffs and taxes;
- Product and document requirements, and;
- other customs procedures by product and destination.
Consider potential trade barriers or restrictions:
- Check TARIC and the EU Sanctions Map to confirm which restrictions apply to your product (especially on food products, live animals, dual use items or cultural goods).
Prepare supporting documents and submit your export declaration:
- Decide with your buyer who prepares which documents. The importer often handles customs clearance, duties, taxes, and extra fees.
- Know the documents that are usually required. Typically, these include commercial invoices, packing lists, and import licenses, among others.
Pro tip:
Include duties, taxes and fees when setting your final price so your product stays competitive.
Any issues?
The Single Entry Point is the first point of contact for all EU stakeholders facing potential trade barriers in third countries.
Finally...
Bookmark the EU’s Access2Markets portal, your one-stop shop for tips on importing and exporting (available in all EU languages).