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"Trade facilitation" is
largely used by institutions
which seek to improve the
regulatory interface between
government bodies and
traders at national borders.
EXAMPLES OF REGULATORY
ACTIVITY IN INTERNATIONAL
TRADE
Fiscal
Administration
of quota
restrictions;
export refunds
Product testing;
labelling; conformity
checks with
marketing standards
(e.g. fruit and
vegetables)
Trade
policy
Consumer
protectio
n
Collection of
customs duties,
excise duties and
other indirect taxes;
payment
mechanisms
Safety
and
security
Environm
ent and
health
veterinary and
hygiene controls;
health and safety
measures; ships
waste
FLOW IN INTERNATIONAL
TRADE
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
FACILITATION
RECOMMENDATIONS COVER
Trade procedures
Customs and regulatory bodies
Provisions for official control procedures applicable to import,
export and transit including:
General arrangements
customs controls
official documentation
health and safety
financial securities
transhipment
INTERNATIONAL TRADE
FACILITATION
RECOMMENDATIONS COVER
Provisions relating to the movement of persons
BENEFITS OF TRADE
FACILITATION
IMPLICATIONS TOWARDS
MALAYSIAN CUSTOMS
PRACTICES
Countries with a Low TF Index have the following
problems:
Border/Port Delays
Lack of Transparency & Predictability
Complicated Documentation Requirements
Outdated, innefficient Customs Procedures
Resulting High Trade Transaction Costs (1% to 15%)
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