Trade Facilitation and Paperless Trade in Bhutan

Bhutan

    		2025Trade facilitation score of 53.76%
    	

    		    			    			Transparency: 73.33%; 
    		    			    			Formalities: 62.5%; 
    		    			    			Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 55.56%; 
    		    			    			Paperless Trade: 51.85%; 
    		    			    			Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 27.78%.
    		    	

    		2023Trade facilitation score of 40.86%
    	

    		    			    			Transparency: 66.67%; 
    		    			    			Formalities: 45.83%; 
    		    			    			Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 55.56%; 
    		    			    			Paperless Trade: 33.33%; 
    		    			    			Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 16.67%.
    		    	

    		2021Trade facilitation score of 38.71%
    	

    		    			    			Transparency: 66.67%; 
    		    			    			Formalities: 45.83%; 
    		    			    			Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 55.56%; 
    		    			    			Paperless Trade: 25.93%; 
    		    			    			Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 16.67%.
    		    	

    		2019Trade facilitation score of 32.26%
    	

    		    			    			Transparency: 60%; 
    		    			    			Formalities: 37.5%; 
    		    			    			Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 44.44%; 
    		    			    			Paperless Trade: 18.52%; 
    		    			    			Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 16.67%.
    		    	

    		2017Trade facilitation score of 23.66%
    	

    		    			    			Transparency: 53.33%; 
    		    			    			Formalities: 12.5%; 
    		    			    			Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 44.44%; 
    		    			    			Paperless Trade: 14.81%; 
    		    			    			Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 16.67%.
    		    	

    		2015Trade facilitation score of 19.35%
    	

    		    			    			Transparency: 53.33%; 
    		    			    			Formalities: 0%; 
    		    			    			Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 44.44%; 
    		    			    			Paperless Trade: 14.81%; 
    		    			    			Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 11.11%.
    		    	

Measure	Survey 2015	Survey 2017	Survey 2019	Survey 2021	Survey 2023	Survey 2025	Change**
Transparency
Online publication of import-export regulations*	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	0
Stakeholder consultation on draft regulations*	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	0
Advance publication/notification of trade regulations*	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	0
Advance rulings on import tariff classification and origin*	Not implemented	Not implemented	Planning stage	Planning stage	Planning stage	Partially implemented	2
Independent appeal mechanism	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	0
Formalities
Risk management	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Planning stage	1
Pre-arrival processing	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Planning stage	Planning stage++	Partially implemented	2
Post-clearance audits*	Not implemented	Not implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	0
Separating release from final customs duties determination*	Not implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	0
Establishment and publication of average release times	Not implemented	Planning stage	Planning stage	Planning stage	Planning stage	Planning stage	0
Trade facilitation measures for authorized operators*	Not implemented	Not implemented	Planning stage	Planning stage	Planning stage	Partially implemented	2
Expedited shipments	Not implemented	Not implemented	Planning stage	Planning stage	Planning stage	Partially implemented	2
Acceptance of copies for trade formalities*	Not implemented	Not implemented	Partially implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	0
Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation
National committee on trade facilitation*	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	0
National legislative framework for border agency cooperation*	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	0
Agencies delegating border controls to Customs*	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Planning stage	Planning stage	Planning stage	0
Alignment of working days/hours with neighbouring economies at borders*	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Planning stage	1
Alignment of formalities/procedures with neighbouring economies at borders*	Not implemented	Not implemented	Planning stage	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	0
Paperless Trade
Automated Customs System*	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	0
Internet access for Customs and border agencies*	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	Fully implemented	0
E-Single Window System*	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	0
E-Submission of Customs declarations*	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Planning stage	Planning stage	Planning stage	0
E-Submission and issuance of import/export permits*	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Planning stage++	Partially implemented	2
E-Submission of Sea Cargo Manifests*	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	0
E-Submission of Air Cargo Manifests*	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented++	Partially implemented	2
E-Application/issuance of Preferential Certificates of Origin*	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Planning stage	Planning stage	0
E-Payment of Customs Duties*	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Planning stage	Planning stage	Planning stage	0
E-Application for Customs refunds*	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented++	Partially implemented	2
Cross-Border Paperless Trade
Laws and regulations for electronic transactions	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	0
Legal framework for digital authentication*	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented++	Partially implemented	2
Electronic exchange of Customs Declaration*	Not implemented	Planning stage	Planning stage	Planning stage	Planning stage	Planning stage	0
Electronic exchange of Certificate of Origin	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	0
Electronic exchange of Sanitary & Phyto-Sanitary Certificate	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	0
Paperless collection of payment from letters of credit*	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	0
Transit Facilitation
Transit facilitation agreement(s)*	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	0
Limit physical inspections/Use risk assessment for transit goods*	Not available	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	0
Pre-arrival processing for transit facilitation*	Not available	Not available	Not implemented	Planning stage	Planning stage	Partially implemented	2
Cooperation between agencies of economies involved in transit*	Not available	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	0
Trade Facilitation for SMEs
Trade-related information measures for SMEs	Not available	Not implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	0
SMEs in AEO scheme	Not available	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	0
SMEs access Single Window	Not available	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	0
SMEs in national committee(s) on trade facilitation*	Not available	Not implemented	Planning stage	Planning stage	Planning stage	Planning stage	0
Other special measures for SMEs	Not available	Not available	Planning stage	Planning stage	Planning stage	Planning stage	0
Agricultural Trade Facilitation
SPS testing and laboratory facilities*	Not available	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	0
SPS national standards and accreditation bodies*	Not available	Not implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	0
E-Application/issuance of SPS certificates*	Not available	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	0
Special treatment for perishable goods	Not available	Not available	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented++	Fully implemented	3
Women in Trade Facilitation
Trade Facilitation policy/strategy for women’s participation*	Not available	Not implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	Partially implemented	0
Trade facilitation measures benefiting women*	Not available	Not implemented	Planning stage	Planning stage	Planning stage++	Partially implemented	2
Women membership in national committee(s) on trade facilitation*	Not available	Not available	Not implemented	Planning stage	Planning stage	Planning stage	0
Trade Finance Facilitation
Single window facilitates traders access to finance	Not available	Not available	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	0
Authorities engaged in emerging tech project(s) covering trade finance*	Not available	Not available	Do not know	Not implemented	Not implemented	Not implemented	0
Variety of trade finance services available	Not available	Not available	Planning stage	Planning stage	Planning stage	Partially implemented	2
Trade Facilitation for E-Commerce
Legal framework to facilitate cross-border e-commerce*	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not implemented	0
Customs duties waived on small value shipments*	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not implemented	0
Immediate release procedures for e-commerce goods*	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not implemented	0
AEO program for cross-border e-commerce*	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not implemented	0
E-submission of Customs declarations by postal operators/express carriers*	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Partially implemented	0
Green Trade Facilitation
Facilitation of sustainability reporting for traded goods*	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Planning stage	0
Trade facilitation of green and climate-smart goods*	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not implemented	0
eCITES application/issuance/exchange	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Do not know	Planning stage	1
Facilitation of legitimate trade in waste*	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Partially implemented	0

*) 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 2023 and 2025 surveys.
++) Additional data

Bhutan

2023 Global Report