Autonomous Preference (Duty Suspension)
General
PL: Preferencja autonomiczna (zawieszenie cła) | DE: Autonome Präferenz (Zollaussetzung)
Definition
An autonomous preference is a unilateral reduction or complete suspension of duties by the EU on specified goods, regardless of origin. The aim is to ensure availability of raw materials and components needed by EU industry at competitive prices. Suspensions are reviewed every 6 months.