Trade Facilitation and Paperless Trade in Lao P.D.R.

Lao P.D.R.

2025Trade facilitation score of 75.27%
Transparency: 100%; Formalities: 79.17%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 77.78%; Paperless Trade: 74.07%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 50%.
2023Trade facilitation score of 67.74%
Transparency: 100%; Formalities: 70.83%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 77.78%; Paperless Trade: 62.96%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 38.89%.
2021Trade facilitation score of 63.44%
Transparency: 93.33%; Formalities: 66.67%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 77.78%; Paperless Trade: 55.56%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 38.89%.
2019Trade facilitation score of 58.06%
Transparency: 80%; Formalities: 66.67%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 77.78%; Paperless Trade: 48.15%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 33.33%.
2017Trade facilitation score of 53.76%
Transparency: 80%; Formalities: 62.5%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 77.78%; Paperless Trade: 48.15%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 16.67%.
2015Trade facilitation score of 50.54%
Transparency: 80%; Formalities: 54.17%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 77.78%; Paperless Trade: 44.44%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 16.67%.
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Measure Survey 2015 Survey 2017 Survey 2019 Survey 2021 Survey 2023 Survey 2025 Change**
Transparency
Online publication of import-export regulations* Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
Stakeholder consultation on draft regulations* Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
Advance publication/notification of trade regulations* Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
Advance rulings on import tariff classification and origin* Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
Independent appeal mechanism Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
Formalities
Risk management Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
Pre-arrival processing Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
Post-clearance audits* Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
Separating release from final customs duties determination* Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
Establishment and publication of average release times Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Fully implemented
Trade facilitation measures for authorized operators* Not implemented Not implemented Planning stage Planning stage Partially implemented Fully implemented
Expedited shipments Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
Acceptance of copies for trade formalities* Not implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation
National committee on trade facilitation* Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
National legislative framework for border agency cooperation* Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
Agencies delegating border controls to Customs* Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
Alignment of working days/hours with neighbouring economies at borders* Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
Alignment of formalities/procedures with neighbouring economies at borders* Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
Paperless Trade
Automated Customs System* Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
Internet access for Customs and border agencies* Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Fully implemented
E-Single Window System* Not implemented Planning stage Planning stage Planning stage Planning stage Partially implemented
E-Submission of Customs declarations* Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
E-Submission and issuance of import/export permits* Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
E-Submission of Sea Cargo Manifests* Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available
E-Submission of Air Cargo Manifests* Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Fully implemented
E-Application/issuance of Preferential Certificates of Origin* Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
E-Payment of Customs Duties* Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
E-Application for Customs refunds* Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
Cross-Border Paperless Trade
Laws and regulations for electronic transactions Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
Legal framework for digital authentication* Planning stage Planning stage Planning stage Planning stage Planning stage Partially implemented
Electronic exchange of Customs Declaration* Not implemented Not implemented Planning stage Planning stage Planning stage Partially implemented
Electronic exchange of Certificate of Origin Not implemented Not implemented Planning stage Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
Electronic exchange of Sanitary & Phyto-Sanitary Certificate Not implemented Not implemented Planning stage Planning stage Planning stage Planning stage
Paperless collection of payment from letters of credit* Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented
Transit Facilitation
Transit facilitation agreement(s)* Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
Limit physical inspections/Use risk assessment for transit goods* Partially implemented Partially implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
Pre-arrival processing for transit facilitation* Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
Cooperation between agencies of economies involved in transit* Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
Trade Facilitation for SMEs
Trade-related information measures for SMEs Not available Not implemented Planning stage Partially implemented Partially implemented Fully implemented
SMEs in AEO scheme Not available Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented
SMEs access Single Window Not available Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented
SMEs in national committee(s) on trade facilitation* Not available Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented
Other special measures for SMEs Not available Not available Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented
Agricultural Trade Facilitation
SPS testing and laboratory facilities* Not available Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented
SPS national standards and accreditation bodies* Not available Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Partially implemented
E-Application/issuance of SPS certificates* Not available Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented
Special treatment for perishable goods Not available Not available Planning stage Planning stage Partially implemented Partially implemented
Women in Trade Facilitation
Trade Facilitation policy/strategy for women’s participation* Not available Not implemented Not implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
Trade facilitation measures benefiting women* Not available Not implemented Not implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
Women membership in national committee(s) on trade facilitation* Not available Not available Do not know Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
Trade Finance Facilitation
Single window facilitates traders access to finance Not available Not available Do not know Do not know Do not know Not implemented
Authorities engaged in emerging tech project(s) covering trade finance* Not available Not available Do not know Do not know Not implemented Not implemented
Variety of trade finance services available Not available Not available Do not know Do not know Partially implemented Partially implemented
Trade Facilitation for E-Commerce
Legal framework to facilitate cross-border e-commerce* Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Partially implemented
Customs duties waived on small value shipments* Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not implemented
Immediate release procedures for e-commerce goods* Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Planning stage
AEO program for cross-border e-commerce* Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not implemented
E-submission of Customs declarations by postal operators/express carriers* Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not implemented
Green Trade Facilitation
Facilitation of sustainability reporting for traded goods* Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Do not know
Trade facilitation of green and climate-smart goods* Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not implemented
eCITES application/issuance/exchange Not available Not available Not available Not available Not implemented Not implemented
Facilitation of legitimate trade in waste* Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Planning stage

*) 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