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 | 21 | 9 | 12 |
| Members that have shifted categories from C to B | 27 | 17 | 10 |
| Members that have shifted categories with extended definitive dates | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| No. of measures shifted between categories | 157 | 62 | 95 |
| No. of measures shifted from B to C | 47 | 19 | 28 |
| No. of measures shifted from C to B | 110 | 43 | 67 |
| No. of measures shifted with extended definitive dates | 14 | 14 | 0 |