Shifting between categories B and C

Shifting between categories B and C

Article 19 of the TFA states that a developing or least-developed Member can shift a measure from category B to category C or from category C to category B by notifying this information to the Trade Facilitation Committee.

In the event that additional time is required to implement a shifted measure, Members can also request an extension of time under Article 17

Category shifts Overall Developing LDCs
Members that have shifted categories from B to C 20 8 12
Members that have shifted categories from C to B 23 15 8
Members that have shifted categories with extended definitive dates 6 6 0
No. of measures shifted between categories 117 59 58
No. of measures shifted from B to C 44 17 27
No. of measures shifted from C to B 73 42 31
No. of measures shifted with extended definitive dates 12 12 0

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