Lebanon

2021 Trade facilitation score of 52.69%
Transparency: 66.67%; Formalities: 75%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 22.22%; Paperless Trade: 55.56%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 22.22%.

2017 Trade facilitation score of 37.63%
Transparency: 66.67%; Formalities: 54.17%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 22.22%; Paperless Trade: 33.33%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 5.56%.

2015 Trade facilitation score of 34.41%
Transparency: 66.67%; Formalities: 41.67%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 22.22%; Paperless Trade: 33.33%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 5.56%.

# Measure Survey 2015 Survey 2017 Survey 2019 Survey 2021 Change**
1 National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar body* Not implemented Not implemented Not available Not implemented
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) Partially implemented Partially implemented Not available Partially implemented
4 Advance publication/notification of new trade-related regulations before their implementation* Not implemented Not implemented Not available Not implemented
5 Advance ruling on tariff classification and origin of imported goods* Fully implemented Fully implemented Not available Fully implemented
6 Risk management Partially implemented Partially implemented Not available Partially implemented
7 Pre-arrival processing Not implemented Planning stage Not available Planning stage
8 Post-clearance audits* Partially implemented Partially implemented Not available Fully implemented
9 Independent appeal mechanism Fully 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 Fully implemented
11 Establishment and publication of average release times Planning stage Planning stage Not available Partially implemented
12 TF measures for authorized operators* Not implemented Partially implemented Not available Partially implemented
13 Expedited shipments Partially implemented Partially implemented Not available Fully implemented
14 Acceptance of copies of original supporting documents required for import, export or transit formalities* Planning stage Planning stage Not available Partially implemented
15 Automated Customs System* Partially implemented Partially implemented Not available Partially implemented
16 Internet connection available to Customs and other trade control agencies* Fully implemented Fully implemented Not available Fully implemented
17 Electronic Single Window System Not implemented Not implemented Not available Planning stage
18 Electronic submission of Customs declarations Partially implemented Partially implemented Not available Partially implemented
19 Electronic application and issuance of import and export permit* Not implemented Not implemented Not available Partially implemented
20 Electronic Submission of Sea Cargo Manifests Partially implemented Partially implemented Not available Fully implemented
21 Electronic Submission of Air Cargo Manifests Partially implemented Partially implemented Not available Fully implemented
22 Electronic application and issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin Not implemented Not implemented Not available Partially 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* Planning stage Planning stage Not available Partially 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* Partially implemented Partially implemented Not available Partially implemented
32 Government agencies delegating border controls to Customs authorities* Not implemented Not implemented Not available Not implemented
33 Alignment of working days and hours with neighbouring countries at border crossings Fully implemented Fully implemented Not available Fully implemented
34 Alignment of formalities and procedures with neighbouring countries at border crossings Not implemented Not implemented Not available Not implemented
35 Transit facilitation agreement(s)* Fully implemented Fully implemented Not available Fully implemented
36 Limit the physical inspections of transit goods and use risk assessment* Fully implemented Fully 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 Fully implemented
39 Trade-related information measures for SMEs* Not available Not implemented Not available Fully 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 Not implemented
42 SMEs in National Trade Facilitation Committee* Not available Not implemented Not available Not implemented
43 Other special measures for SMEs Not available Not available Not available Not implemented
44 Testing and laboratory facilities available to meet SPS of main trading partners* Not available Not implemented Not available Fully implemented
45 National standards and accreditation bodies to facilitate compliance with SPS* Not available Not implemented Not available Fully implemented
46 Electronic application and issuance of SPS certificates* Not available Not implemented 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 Not implemented Not available Partially implemented
49 TF measures to benefit women involved in trade* Not available Not implemented Not available Not implemented
50 Women membership in the National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar bodies* Not available Not available Not available Not 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 Not implemented
54 Agency in place to manage TF in times of crises and emergencies* Not available Not available Not available Not implemented
55 Online publication of emergency TF measures* Not available Not available Not available Fully 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 Partially implemented
58 Plan in place to facilitate trade during future crises* Not available Not available Not available Not implemented
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Major
Ladder

Trade facilitation score of 52.69% (2021)
Transparency: 66.67%; Formalities: 75%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 22.22%; Paperless Trade: 55.56%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 22.22%.

General Trade Facilitation Measures

Not implemented
Partially implemented
Partially implemented
Not implemented
Fully implemented
Partially implemented
Planning stage
Fully implemented
Fully implemented
Fully implemented
Partially implemented
Partially implemented
Fully implemented
Partially implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Paperless Trade Facilitation

Partially implemented
Fully implemented
Planning stage
Partially implemented
Partially implemented
Fully implemented
Fully implemented
Partially implemented
Not implemented
Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Towards Cross-Border Paperless Trade

Not implemented
Not implemented
Partially implemented
Partially implemented
Not implemented
Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Border Agency Cooperation

Partially implemented
Not implemented
Fully implemented
Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Transit Facilitation

Fully implemented
Fully implemented
Not implemented
Fully implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Trade Facilitation for SMEs Measures

Fully implemented
Not implemented
Not implemented
Not implemented
Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Agriculture Trade Facilitation Measures

Fully implemented
Fully implemented
Not implemented
Fully implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Women in Trade Facilitation Measures

Partially implemented
Not implemented
Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Trade Finance Facilitation Measures

Not implemented
Not implemented
Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Trade Facilitation in Times of Crisis Measures

Not implemented
Fully implemented
Not implemented
Partially implemented
Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.
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Major
Ladder

Trade facilitation score of 37.63% (2017)
Transparency: 66.67%; Formalities: 54.17%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 22.22%; Paperless Trade: 33.33%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 5.56%.

General Trade Facilitation Measures

Not implemented
Partially implemented
Partially implemented
Not implemented
Fully implemented
Partially implemented
Planning stage
Partially implemented
Fully implemented
Partially implemented
Planning stage
Partially implemented
Partially implemented
Planning stage
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Paperless Trade Facilitation

Partially implemented
Fully implemented
Not implemented
Partially implemented
Not implemented
Partially implemented
Partially implemented
Not implemented
Not implemented
Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Towards Cross-Border Paperless Trade

Not implemented
Not implemented
Planning stage
Not implemented
Not implemented
Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Border Agency Cooperation

Partially implemented
Not implemented
Fully implemented
Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Transit Facilitation

Fully implemented
Fully implemented
Not implemented
Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Trade Facilitation for SMEs Measures

Not implemented
Not implemented
Not implemented
Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Agriculture Trade Facilitation Measures

Not implemented
Not implemented
Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Women in Trade Facilitation Measures

Not implemented
Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.
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Major
Ladder

Trade facilitation score of 34.41% (2015)
Transparency: 66.67%; Formalities: 41.67%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 22.22%; Paperless Trade: 33.33%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 5.56%.

General Trade Facilitation Measures

Not implemented
Partially implemented
Partially implemented
Not implemented
Fully implemented
Partially implemented
Not implemented
Partially implemented
Fully implemented
Partially implemented
Planning stage
Not implemented
Partially implemented
Planning stage
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Paperless Trade Facilitation

Partially implemented
Fully implemented
Not implemented
Partially implemented
Not implemented
Partially implemented
Partially implemented
Not implemented
Not implemented
Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Towards Cross-Border Paperless Trade

Not implemented
Not implemented
Planning stage
Not implemented
Not implemented
Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Border Agency Cooperation

Partially implemented
Not implemented
Fully implemented
Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Transit Facilitation

Fully implemented
Fully implemented
Not implemented
Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.
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