Trade Facilitation AgreementTrade Facilitation Agreement • December 18th, 2018
Contract Type FiledDecember 18th, 2018In December 2013 WTO Members concluded negotiations on a new Trade Facilitation Agreement (WT/MIN (13)/36) aimed at expediting the movement, release and clearance of goods, including goods in transit, and at improving customs cooperation. The Agreement contains unique special and differential treatment (SDT) measures that link the requirement to implement with the capacity of developing countries and least developed countries (LDC) to do so. The Agreement also recognizes the need for donor Members to enhance assistance and support for capacity building.