Germany’s regulations and bureaucratic procedures can be a difficult hurdle for companies wishing to enter the market and require close attention by U.S. exporters. Complex safety standards, not normally discriminatory but sometimes rigorously applied, complicate access to the market for many U.S. products. U.S. suppliers should thoroughly research and comply with all applicable product standards, including timely testing and certification.

For information on existing trade barriers, please see the National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers published by the U.S. Trade Representative. Additional resources are SBA’s Office of Manufacturing and Trade and Trade and Development Agency. The Foreign Agricultural Service provides information on agricultural trade barriers. Contact the Trade Compliance Center to report existing or new trade barriers and get assistance in removing them. For information on EU retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods see the list on the Department of Commerce website.