Lower tariffs are used automatically until the quotas are exhausted, and thus there is no need to apply for them. All customs authorities are supplied daily with data on the drawing from the individual quotas. For importers, this information is published regularly in the economic press and teletext. The above mentioned customs tariffs are the basis of the Czech customs tariff system, but, however, their application is being gradually reduced in view of the ever larger share of preferential trade. All kinds of goods imported from and having their origin in the least developed countries are duty-free within the framework of this system.
Preferential duty is imposed on goods originating the developing countries.
Preferential duties imposed on different kinds of goods are set in the customs tariff, where, also, its supplement includes lists of the developing and least developed countries. It is noteworthy in this connection that besides granting preferences under GSP, the Czech Republic is awarded similar preferences by some countries. These apply to exports to the U.S.A., Canada, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. In general, preferential treatment is granted on presentation of a certificate on the origin of goods issued in the country of origin. For GSP purposes, the origin of goods is proved by the FROM.A certificate confirmed by the Chamber of Commerce or by a state body of the exporting country.