Barbados

2015 Trade facilitation score of 45.16%
Transparency: 60%; Formalities: 58.33%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 55.56%; Paperless Trade: 33.33%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 27.78%.

Measure Survey 2015 Survey 2017 Survey 2019 Survey 2021 Survey 2023 Change**

Transparency
Publication of existing import-export regulations on the internet Partially implemented Not available Not available Not available Not available
Stakeholders` consultation on new draft regulations (prior to their finalization) Partially implemented Not available Not available Not available Not available
Advance publication/notification of new trade-related regulations before their implementation* Not implemented Not available Not available Not available Not available
Advance ruling on tariff classification and origin of imported goods* Partially implemented Not available Not available Not available Not available
Independent appeal mechanism Fully implemented Not available Not available Not available Not available

Formalities
Risk management Partially implemented Not available Not available Not available Not available
Pre-arrival processing Fully implemented Not available Not available Not available Not available
Post-clearance audits* Fully implemented Not available Not available Not available Not available
Separation of Release from final determination of customs duties, taxes, fees and charges Partially implemented Not available Not available Not available Not available
Establishment and publication of average release times Not implemented Not available Not available Not available Not available
TF measures for authorized operators* Not implemented Not available Not available Not available Not available
Expedited shipments Partially implemented Not available Not available Not available Not available
Acceptance of copies of original supporting documents required for import, export or transit formalities* Partially implemented Not available Not available Not available Not available

Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation
National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar body* Fully implemented Not available Not available Not available Not available
National legislative framework and/or institutional arrangements for border agencies cooperation* Partially implemented Not available Not available Not available Not available
Government agencies delegating border controls to Customs authorities* Not implemented Not available Not available Not available Not available
Alignment of working days and hours with neighbouring countries at border crossings Not implemented Not available Not available Not available Not available
Alignment of formalities and procedures with neighbouring countries at border crossings Not implemented Not available Not available Not available Not available

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

Cross-Border Paperless Trade
Laws and regulations for electronic transactions Fully implemented Not available Not available Not available Not available
Recognised certification authority Not implemented Not available Not available Not available Not available
Electronic exchange of Customs Declaration* Partially implemented Not available Not available Not available Not available
Electronic exchange of Certificate of Origin Not implemented Not available Not available Not available Not available
Electronic exchange of Sanitary & Phyto-Sanitary Certificate Not implemented Not available Not available Not available Not available
Paperless collection of payment from a documentary letter of credit* Not implemented Not available Not available Not available Not available

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

Trade Facilitation for SMEs
Trade-related information measures for SMEs* Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available
SMEs in AEO scheme* Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available
SMEs access Single Window* Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available
SMEs in National Trade Facilitation Committee* Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available
Other special measures for SMEs Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available

Agricultural Trade Facilitation
Testing and laboratory facilities available to meet SPS of main trading partners* Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available
National standards and accreditation bodies to facilitate compliance with SPS* Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available
Electronic application and issuance of SPS certificates* Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available
Special treatment for perishable goods Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available

Women in Trade Facilitation
TF policy/strategy to increase women’s participation in trade* Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available
TF measures to benefit women involved in trade* Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available
Women membership in the National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar bodies* Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available

Trade Finance Facilitation
Single window facilitates traders access to finance* Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available
Authorities engaged in blockchain-based supply chain project covering trade finance* Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available
Variety of trade finance services available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available

Trade Facilitation in Times of Crisis
Agency in place to manage TF in times of crises and emergencies Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available
Online publication of emergency TF measures Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available
Coordination between countries on emergency TF measures Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available
Additional trade facilitation measures to facilitate trade in times of emergencies Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available
Plan in place to facilitate trade during future crises Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available

Trade Facilitation for E-Commerce
TF measures for cross-border e-commerce* Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available

Trade Facilitation and Wildlife Protection
Electronic application, issuance and exchange of eCITES* Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available

*) 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 2021 and 2023 surveys.
++) Additional data

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Trade facilitation score of 45.16% (2015)
Transparency: 60%; Formalities: 58.33%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 55.56%; Paperless Trade: 33.33%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 27.78%.

Transparency

Publication of existing import-export regulations on the internet Partially implemented
Stakeholders` consultation on new draft regulations (prior to their finalization) Partially implemented
Advance publication/notification of new regulations before their implementation Not implemented
Advance ruling (on tariff classification) Partially implemented
Independent appeal mechanism Fully implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Formalities

Risk management Partially implemented
Pre-arrival processing Fully implemented
Post-clearance audit 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 Partially implemented
Acceptance of paper or electronic copies of supporting documents required for import, export or transit formalities Partially implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation

National Trade Facilitation Committee Fully implemented
National legislative framework and institutional arrangement are available to ensure border agencies to cooperate with each other Partially implemented
Government agencies delegating controls to Customs authorities Not 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* Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Paperless Trade

Electronic/automated Customs System Fully implemented
Internet connection available to Customs and other trade control agencies at border-crossings Partially implemented
Electronic Single Window System Not implemented
Electronic submission of Customs declarations Partially implemented
Electronic Application and Issuance of import and export permit, if such permit is required Not implemented
Electronic Submission of Sea Cargo Manifests* Fully implemented
Electronic Submission of Air Cargo Manifests Partially 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.

Cross-Border Paperless Trade

Laws and regulations for electronic transactions Fully 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.

Transit Facilitation

Transit facilitation agreement(s) with neighbouring country(ies)* Not implemented
Customs Authorities limit the physical inspections of transit goods and use risk assessment* Not 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.
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