Burkina Faso

2021 Trade facilitation score of 41.94%
Transparency: 66.67%; Formalities: 45.83%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 33.33%; Paperless Trade: 37.04%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 27.78%.

2017 Trade facilitation score of 35.48%
Transparency: 66.67%; Formalities: 37.5%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 22.22%; Paperless Trade: 37.04%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 11.11%.

2015 Trade facilitation score of 24.73%
Transparency: 46.67%; Formalities: 29.17%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 22.22%; Paperless Trade: 18.52%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 11.11%.

# Measure Survey 2015 Survey 2017 Survey 2019 Survey 2021 Change**
1 National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar body* Not implemented Not implemented Not available Do not know
2 Publication of existing import-export regulations on the internet Partially implemented Partially implemented Not available Partially implemented
3 Stakeholders` consultation on new draft regulations (prior to their finalization) Not implemented Not implemented Not available Do not know
4 Advance publication/notification of new trade-related regulations before their implementation* Partially implemented Partially implemented Not available Partially implemented
5 Advance ruling on tariff classification and origin of imported goods* Planning stage Fully implemented Not available Fully implemented
6 Risk management Partially implemented Fully implemented Not available Fully implemented
7 Pre-arrival processing Not implemented Not implemented Not available Do not know
8 Post-clearance audits* Partially implemented Fully implemented Not available Fully implemented
9 Independent appeal mechanism Partially implemented Fully implemented Not available Fully implemented
10 Separation of Release from final determination of customs duties, taxes, fees and charges Partially implemented Partially implemented Not available Partially implemented
11 Establishment and publication of average release times Not implemented Not implemented Not available Not implemented
12 TF measures for authorized operators* Not implemented Not implemented Not available Not implemented
13 Expedited shipments Planning stage Planning stage Not available Fully implemented
14 Acceptance of copies of original supporting documents required for import, export or transit formalities* Not implemented Not implemented Not available Not implemented
15 Automated Customs System* Partially implemented Partially implemented Not available Partially implemented
16 Internet connection available to Customs and other trade control agencies* Partially implemented Partially implemented Not available Partially implemented
17 Electronic Single Window System Planning stage Fully implemented Not available Fully implemented
18 Electronic submission of Customs declarations Not implemented Fully implemented Not available Fully implemented
19 Electronic application and issuance of import and export permit* Not implemented Not implemented Not available Not implemented
20 Electronic Submission of Sea Cargo Manifests Not implemented Not implemented Not available Not available
21 Electronic Submission of Air Cargo Manifests Not implemented Not implemented Not available Not implemented
22 Electronic application and issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin Not implemented Not implemented Not available Not implemented
23 E-Payment of Customs Duties and Fees Not implemented Not implemented Not available Not implemented
24 Electronic Application for Customs Refunds Not implemented Not implemented Not available Not implemented
25 Laws and regulations for electronic transactions Not implemented Not implemented Not available Not implemented
26 Recognised certification authority Not implemented Not implemented Not available Not implemented
27 Electronic exchange of Customs Declaration* Partially implemented Partially implemented Not available Fully implemented
28 Electronic exchange of Certificate of Origin Not implemented Not implemented Not available Partially implemented
29 Electronic exchange of Sanitary & Phyto-Sanitary Certificate Not implemented Not implemented Not available Not implemented
30 Paperless collection of payment from a documentary letter of credit* Not implemented Not implemented Not available Not implemented
31 National legislative framework and/or institutional arrangements for border agencies cooperation* Not implemented Not implemented Not available Not implemented
32 Government agencies delegating border controls to Customs authorities* Partially implemented Partially implemented Not available Fully implemented
33 Alignment of working days and hours with neighbouring countries at border crossings Not implemented Not implemented Not available Not implemented
34 Alignment of formalities and procedures with neighbouring countries at border crossings Partially implemented Partially implemented Not available Fully implemented
35 Transit facilitation agreement(s)* Partially implemented Partially implemented Not available Fully implemented
36 Limit the physical inspections of transit goods and use risk assessment* Planning stage Partially implemented Not available Fully implemented
37 Supporting pre-arrival processing for transit facilitation Not implemented Not implemented Not available Not implemented
38 Cooperation between agencies of countries involved in transit Not implemented Not implemented Not available Not implemented
39 Trade-related information measures for SMEs* Not available Not implemented Not available Not implemented
40 SMEs in AEO scheme* Not available Not implemented Not available Not implemented
41 SMEs access Single Window* Not available Not implemented Not available Partially implemented
42 SMEs in National Trade Facilitation Committee* Not available Fully implemented Not available Fully implemented
43 Other special measures for SMEs Not available Not available Not available Partially implemented
44 Testing and laboratory facilities available to meet SPS of main trading partners* Not available Do not know Not available Fully implemented
45 National standards and accreditation bodies to facilitate compliance with SPS* Not available Do not know Not available Partially implemented
46 Electronic application and issuance of SPS certificates* Not available Do not know Not available Not implemented
47 Special treatment for perishable goods Not available Not available Not available Fully implemented
48 TF policy/strategy to increase women’s participation in trade* Not available Do not know Not available Partially implemented
49 TF measures to benefit women involved in trade* Not available Do not know Not available Not implemented
50 Women membership in the National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar bodies* Not available Not available Not available Fully implemented
51 Single window facilitates traders access to finance* Not available Not available Not available Not implemented
52 Authorities engaged in blockchain-based supply chain project covering trade finance* Not available Not available Not available Not implemented
53 Variety of trade finance services available Not available Not available Not available Partially implemented
54 Agency in place to manage TF in times of crises and emergencies* Not available Not available Not available Fully implemented
55 Online publication of emergency TF measures* Not available Not available Not available Not implemented
56 Coordination between countries on emergency TF measures* Not available Not available Not available Not implemented
57 Additional trade facilitation measures to facilitate trade in times of emergencies* Not available Not available Not available Not implemented
58 Plan in place to facilitate trade during future crises* Not available Not available Not available Partially implemented

*) This measure was not included or contained different wording in one or more previous surveys. Click on the asterisk behind the respective measure for more information.
**) Comparing results of the 2019 and 2021 surveys.
++) Additional data

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Major
Ladder

Trade facilitation score of 41.94% (2021)
Transparency: 66.67%; Formalities: 45.83%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 33.33%; Paperless Trade: 37.04%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 27.78%.

General Trade Facilitation Measures

National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar body Do not know
Publication of existing import-export regulations on the internet Partially implemented
Stakeholders` consultation on new draft regulations (prior to their finalization) Do not know
Advance publication/notification of new trade-related regulations before their implementation Partially implemented
Advance ruling on tariff classification and origin of imported goods Fully implemented
Risk management Fully implemented
Pre-arrival processing Do not know
Post-clearance audits Fully implemented
Independent appeal mechanism Fully implemented
Separation of Release from final determination of customs duties, taxes, fees and charges Partially implemented
Establishment and publication of average release times Not implemented
TF measures for authorized operators Not implemented
Expedited shipments Fully implemented
Acceptance of copies of original supporting documents required for import, export or transit formalities Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Paperless Trade Facilitation

Automated Customs System Partially implemented
Internet connection available to Customs and other trade control agencies Partially implemented
Electronic Single Window System Fully implemented
Electronic submission of Customs declarations Fully implemented
Electronic application and issuance of import and export permit Not implemented
Electronic Submission of Sea Cargo Manifests* Not available
Electronic Submission of Air Cargo Manifests Not implemented
Electronic application and issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin Not implemented
E-Payment of Customs Duties and Fees Not implemented
Electronic Application for Customs Refunds Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Towards Cross-Border Paperless Trade

Laws and regulations for electronic transactions Not implemented
Recognised certification authority Not implemented
Electronic exchange of Customs Declaration Fully implemented
Electronic exchange of Certificate of Origin Partially implemented
Electronic exchange of Sanitary & Phyto-Sanitary Certificate Not implemented
Paperless collection of payment from a documentary letter of credit Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Border Agency Cooperation

National legislative framework and/or institutional arrangements for border agencies cooperation Not implemented
Government agencies delegating border controls to Customs authorities Fully implemented
Alignment of working days and hours with neighbouring countries at border crossings* Not implemented
Alignment of formalities and procedures with neighbouring countries at border crossings* Fully implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Transit Facilitation

Transit facilitation agreement(s)* Fully implemented
Limit the physical inspections of transit goods and use risk assessment* Fully implemented
Supporting pre-arrival processing for transit facilitation* Not implemented
Cooperation between agencies of countries involved in transit* Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Trade Facilitation for SMEs Measures

Trade-related information measures for SMEs* Not implemented
SMEs in AEO scheme* Not implemented
SMEs access Single Window* Partially implemented
SMEs in National Trade Facilitation Committee* Fully implemented
Other special measures for SMEs* Partially implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Agriculture Trade Facilitation Measures

Testing and laboratory facilities available to meet SPS of main trading partners* Fully implemented
National standards and accreditation bodies to facilitate compliance with SPS* Partially implemented
Electronic application and issuance of SPS certificates* Not implemented
Special treatment for perishable goods* Fully implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Women in Trade Facilitation Measures

TF policy/strategy to increase women’s participation in trade* Partially implemented
TF measures to benefit women involved in trade* Not implemented
Women membership in the National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar bodies* Fully implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Trade Finance Facilitation Measures

Single window facilitates traders access to finance* Not implemented
Authorities engaged in blockchain-based supply chain project covering trade finance* Not implemented
Variety of trade finance services available* Partially implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Trade Facilitation in Times of Crisis Measures

Agency in place to manage TF in times of crises and emergencies* Fully implemented
Online publication of emergency TF measures* Not implemented
Coordination between countries on emergency TF measures* Not implemented
Additional trade facilitation measures to facilitate trade in times of emergencies* Not implemented
Plan in place to facilitate trade during future crises* Partially implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.
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Major
Ladder

Trade facilitation score of 35.48% (2017)
Transparency: 66.67%; Formalities: 37.5%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 22.22%; Paperless Trade: 37.04%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 11.11%.

General Trade Facilitation Measures

National Trade Facilitation Committee Not implemented
Publication of existing import-export regulations on the internet Partially implemented
Stakeholders` consultation on new draft regulations (prior to their finalization) Not implemented
Advance publication/notification of new regulations before their implementation Partially implemented
Advance ruling (on tariff classification) Fully implemented
Risk management Fully implemented
Pre-arrival processing Not implemented
Post-clearance audit Fully implemented
Independent appeal mechanism Fully implemented
Separation of Release from final determination of customs duties, taxes, fees and charges Partially implemented
Establishment and publication of average release times Not implemented
Trade facilitation measures for authorized operators Not implemented
Expedited shipments Planning stage
Acceptance of paper or electronic copies of supporting documents required for import, export or transit formalities Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Paperless Trade Facilitation

Electronic/automated Customs System Partially implemented
Internet connection available to Customs and other trade control agencies at border-crossings Partially implemented
Electronic Single Window System Fully implemented
Electronic submission of Customs declarations Fully implemented
Electronic Application and Issuance of import and export permit, if such permit is required Not implemented
Electronic Submission of Sea Cargo Manifests* Not implemented
Electronic Submission of Air Cargo Manifests Not implemented
Electronic Application and Issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin Not implemented
E-Payment of Customs Duties and Fees Not implemented
Electronic Application for Customs Refunds Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Towards Cross-Border Paperless Trade

Laws and regulations for electronic transactions Not implemented
Recognised certification authority Not implemented
Engagement in trade-related cross-border electronic data exchange Partially implemented
Electronic exchange of Certificate of Origin Not implemented
Electronic exchange of Sanitary & Phyto-Sanitary Certificate Not implemented
Traders in your country apply for letters of credit electronically from banks or insurers without lodging paper-based documents Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Border Agency Cooperation

National legislative framework and institutional arrangement are available to ensure border agencies to cooperate with each other Not implemented
Government agencies delegating controls to Customs authorities Partially implemented
Alignment of working days and hours with neighbouring countries at border crossings* Not implemented
Alignment of formalities and procedures with neighbouring countries at border crossings* Partially implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Transit Facilitation

Transit facilitation agreement(s) with neighbouring country(ies)* Partially implemented
Customs Authorities limit the physical inspections of transit goods and use risk assessment* Partially implemented
Supporting pre-arrival processing for transit facilitation* Not implemented
Cooperation between agencies of countries involved in transit* Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Trade Facilitation for SMEs Measures

Government has developed trade facilitation measures that ensure easy and affordable access for SMEs to trade related information* Not implemented
Government has developed specific measures that enable SMEs to more easily benefit from the AEO scheme* Not implemented
Government has taken actions to make the single windows more easily accessible to SMEs (e.g., by providing technical consultation and training services to SMEs on registering and using the facility.)* Not implemented
Government has taken actions to ensure that SMEs are well represented and made key members of National Trade Facilitation Committees (NTFCs)* Fully implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Agriculture Trade Facilitation Measures

Testing and laboratory facilities are equipped for compliance with sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) standards in your country* Do not know
National standards and accreditation bodies are established for the purpose of compliance with SPS standards in your country* Do not know
Application, verification and issuance of SPS certificates is automated* Do not know
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Women in Trade Facilitation Measures

The existing trade facilitation policy/strategy incorporates special consideration of women involved in trade* Do not know
Government has introduced trade facilitation measures to benefit women involved in trade* Do not know
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.
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Major
Ladder

Trade facilitation score of 24.73% (2015)
Transparency: 46.67%; Formalities: 29.17%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 22.22%; Paperless Trade: 18.52%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 11.11%.

General Trade Facilitation Measures

National Trade Facilitation Committee Not implemented
Publication of existing import-export regulations on the internet Partially implemented
Stakeholders` consultation on new draft regulations (prior to their finalization) Not implemented
Advance publication/notification of new regulations before their implementation Partially implemented
Advance ruling (on tariff classification) Planning stage
Risk management Partially implemented
Pre-arrival processing Not implemented
Post-clearance audit Partially implemented
Independent appeal mechanism Partially implemented
Separation of Release from final determination of customs duties, taxes, fees and charges Partially implemented
Establishment and publication of average release times Not implemented
Trade facilitation measures for authorized operators Not implemented
Expedited shipments Planning stage
Acceptance of paper or electronic copies of supporting documents required for import, export or transit formalities Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Paperless Trade Facilitation

Electronic/automated Customs System Partially implemented
Internet connection available to Customs and other trade control agencies at border-crossings Partially implemented
Electronic Single Window System Planning stage
Electronic submission of Customs declarations Not implemented
Electronic Application and Issuance of import and export permit, if such permit is required Not implemented
Electronic Submission of Sea Cargo Manifests* Not implemented
Electronic Submission of Air Cargo Manifests Not implemented
Electronic Application and Issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin Not implemented
E-Payment of Customs Duties and Fees Not implemented
Electronic Application for Customs Refunds Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Towards Cross-Border Paperless Trade

Laws and regulations for electronic transactions Not implemented
Recognised certification authority Not implemented
Engagement in trade-related cross-border electronic data exchange Partially implemented
Electronic exchange of Certificate of Origin Not implemented
Electronic exchange of Sanitary & Phyto-Sanitary Certificate Not implemented
Traders in your country apply for letters of credit electronically from banks or insurers without lodging paper-based documents Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Border Agency Cooperation

National legislative framework and institutional arrangement are available to ensure border agencies to cooperate with each other Not implemented
Government agencies delegating controls to Customs authorities Partially implemented
Alignment of working days and hours with neighbouring countries at border crossings* Not implemented
Alignment of formalities and procedures with neighbouring countries at border crossings* Partially implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Transit Facilitation

Transit facilitation agreement(s) with neighbouring country(ies)* Partially implemented
Customs Authorities limit the physical inspections of transit goods and use risk assessment* Planning stage
Supporting pre-arrival processing for transit facilitation* Not implemented
Cooperation between agencies of countries involved in transit* Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.
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