1. Title
World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA)
The TFA contains provisions for expediting the movement, release and clearance of goods, including goods in transit. It also sets out measures for effective cooperation between customs and other appropriate authorities on trade facilitation and customs compliance issues. It further contains provisions for technical assistance and capacity building in this area.
3. Date of the instrument
a. Signature
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b. Entry into force*
22-Feb-2017
5. Relevant documents
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6. Contact point
a. Organization/individual
World Trade Organization (WTO)
b. Email
enquiries@wto.org
c. Website
7. Geographical coverage
Global
8. Legal nature
Treaties and other international agreements
9. Provisions relevant to the cross-border paperless trade
All