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Trade Facilitation and Paperless Trade in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
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Full list of scores
2019
Trade facilitation score of 48.39%
Transparency: 66.67%; Formalities: 54.17%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 55.56%; Paperless Trade: 48.15%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 22.22%.
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 trade-related regulations before their implementation
Planning stage
Advance ruling on tariff classification and origin of imported goods
Partially implemented
Independent appeal mechanism
Fully implemented
Formalities
Risk management
Partially implemented
Pre-arrival processing
Partially implemented
Post-clearance audits
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
Fully implemented
Acceptance of copies of original supporting documents required for import, export or transit formalities
Partially implemented
Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation
National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar body
Fully implemented
National legislative framework and/or institutional arrangements for border agencies cooperation
Partially implemented
Government agencies delegating controls to Customs authorities
Not implemented
Alignment of working days and hours with neighbouring countries at border crossings
*
Not available
Alignment of formalities and procedures with neighbouring countries at border crossings
*
Not available
Paperless Trade
Automated Customs System
Fully implemented
Internet connection available to Customs and other trade control agencies
Fully implemented
Electronic Single Window System
Not 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
*
Fully implemented
Electronic Submission of Air Cargo Manifests
Planning stage
Electronic application and issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin
Not implemented
E-Payment of Customs Duties and Fees
Fully implemented
Electronic Application for Customs Refunds
Not implemented
Cross-Border Paperless Trade
Laws and regulations for electronic transactions
Partially implemented
Recognised certification authority
Partially implemented
Electronic exchange of Customs Declaration
Not implemented
Electronic exchange of Certificate of Origin
Not implemented
Electronic exchange of Sanitary & Phyto-Sanitary Certificate
Not implemented
Paperless collection of payment from a documentary letter of credit
Not implemented
Transit Facilitation
Transit facilitation agreement(s)
*
Not available
Customs Authorities limit the physical inspections of transit goods and use risk assessment
*
Not available
Supporting pre-arrival processing for transit facilitation
*
Not available
Cooperation between agencies of countries involved in transit
*
Not available
Trade Facilitation for SMEs
Trade-related information measures for SMEs
*
Partially implemented
SMEs in AEO scheme
*
Not implemented
SMEs access Single Window
*
Not implemented
SMEs in National Trade Facilitation Committee
*
Planning stage
Other special measures for SMEs
*
Partially implemented
Agricultural Trade Facilitation
Testing and laboratory facilities available to meet SPS of main trading partners
*
Partially implemented
National standards and accreditation bodies to facilitate compliance with SPS
*
Partially implemented
Electronic application and issuance of SPS certificates
*
Planning stage
Special treatment for perishable goods
*
Partially implemented
Women in Trade Facilitation
Trade facilitation policy/strategy incorporates special consideration of female traders
*
Not implemented
Trade facilitation measures aimed at female traders
*
Not implemented
Female membership in the National Trade Facilitation Committee
*
Not implemented
Trade Finance Facilitation
Single window facilitates traders to access to finance
*
Do not know
Banks allow electronic exchange of data between trading partners
*
Do not know
Variety of trade finance services available
*
Planning stage
*
) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.
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