The Trade Facilitation Agreement - Section I
What is the structure of the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA)?
- Section I - Articles 1 to 12 contain the trade facilitation measures / provisions for expediting the movement, release and clearance of goods, including goods in transit, plus customs cooperation
- Section I - Articles 1 to 12 contain the trade facilitation measures / provisions for expediting the movement, release and clearance of goods, including goods in transit, plus customs cooperation
- Section II - Articles 13 to 22 outline the special implementation flexibilities for developing and least-developed countries (LDCs)
- Section III - Articles 23 to 24 contain the institutional arrangements and final provisions of the Agreement.
| 1 | Publication and Availability of Information | |
| 2 | Opportunity to comment, information before entry into force and consultations | |
| 3 | Advance Rulings | |
| 4 | Procedures for appeal or review | |
| 5 | Other measures to enhance impartiality, non-discrimination and transparency | |
| 6 | Disciplines on fees and charges imposed on or in connection with importation and exportation and penalties | |
| 7 | Release and Clearance of Goods | |
| 8 | Border Agency Cooperation | |
| 9 | Movement of goods intended for import under customs control | |
| 10 | Formalities connected with importation, exportation and transit | |
| 11 | Freedom of transit | |
| 12 | Customs Cooperation |