WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA)

Presentation:
The Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) is the product of almost 10 years of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations. It will be legally binding once two-thirds of the World Trade Organization Members accept it, on those Members that accept it. Driven by the spectacular growth in global trade, and the urgency to reduce the time and cost of moving goods across borders, the TFA contains provisions for speeding up the movement, release and clearance of goods. It sets out best practice for cooperation between Customs and other stakeholders, and it contains provisions for technical assistance and support for nations who may need it. It should take about 5 hours to complete the course. This course has been developed with financial support from the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs.

Introduction to the Trade Facilitation Agreement
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Article 1 – Publication and availability of information
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Article 2 – Opportunity to comment, information before entry into force and consultations
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Article 3 – Advance rulings
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Article 4 – Procedures for appeal or review
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Article 5 – Other measures to enhance impartiality, non discrimination and transparency
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Article 6 – Disciplines on fees and charges imposed on or in connection with importation and exportation and penalties
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Article 7 – Release and clearance of goods
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Article 8 – Border agency cooperation
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Article 9 – Movement of Goods Intended for Import Under Customs Control
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Article 10 – Formalities connected with importation and exportation and transit
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Article 11 – Freedom of transit
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Article 12 – Customs cooperation
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Implementation of the Agreement
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Final Test

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