WTO’s Trade Facilitation Agreement

The TFA contains several provisions for expediting the movement, release and clearance of goods, including goods in transit, and easing trade bottlenecks at borders. It sets out measures for effective cooperation between customs and other appropriate authorities on trade facilitation and customs compliance issues. A key pillar of the TFA is a series of provisions for technical assistance and capacity building (TACB). Entering into force on 22 February 2017, all 26 LLDCs who are WTO members have completed their domestic ratification process.