Maldives

2021 Trade facilitation score of 54.84%
Transparency: 93.33%; Formalities: 58.33%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 55.56%; Paperless Trade: 66.67%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 0%.

2019 Trade facilitation score of 45.16%
Transparency: 80%; Formalities: 50%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 55.56%; Paperless Trade: 48.15%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 0%.

2017 Trade facilitation score of 44.09%
Transparency: 80%; Formalities: 50%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 55.56%; Paperless Trade: 44.44%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 0%.

2015 Trade facilitation score of 41.94%
Transparency: 73.33%; Formalities: 45.83%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 55.56%; Paperless Trade: 44.44%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 0%.

# Measure Survey 2015 Survey 2017 Survey 2019 Survey 2021 Change**
1 National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar body* Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
2 Publication of existing import-export regulations on the internet Partially implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
3 Stakeholders` consultation on new draft regulations (prior to their finalization) Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
4 Advance publication/notification of new trade-related regulations before their implementation* Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
5 Advance ruling on tariff classification and origin of imported goods* Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Fully implemented
6 Risk management Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
7 Pre-arrival processing Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
8 Post-clearance audits* Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
9 Independent appeal mechanism Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Fully implemented
10 Separation of Release from final determination of customs duties, taxes, fees and charges Partially implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
11 Establishment and publication of average release times Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented
12 TF measures for authorized operators* Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Partially implemented
13 Expedited shipments Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented
14 Acceptance of copies of original supporting documents required for import, export or transit formalities* Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
15 Automated Customs System* Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
16 Internet connection available to Customs and other trade control agencies* Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
17 Electronic Single Window System Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented
18 Electronic submission of Customs declarations Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
19 Electronic application and issuance of import and export permit* Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Partially implemented
20 Electronic Submission of Sea Cargo Manifests Partially implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
21 Electronic Submission of Air Cargo Manifests Planning stage Planning stage Partially implemented Partially implemented
22 Electronic application and issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented
23 E-Payment of Customs Duties and Fees Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
24 Electronic Application for Customs Refunds Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Fully implemented
25 Laws and regulations for electronic transactions Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented
26 Recognised certification authority Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented
27 Electronic exchange of Customs Declaration* Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented
28 Electronic exchange of Certificate of Origin Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented
29 Electronic exchange of Sanitary & Phyto-Sanitary Certificate Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented
30 Paperless collection of payment from a documentary letter of credit* Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented
31 National legislative framework and/or institutional arrangements for border agencies cooperation* Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
32 Government agencies delegating border controls to Customs authorities* Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented
33 Alignment of working days and hours with neighbouring countries at border crossings Not available Not available Not available Not available
34 Alignment of formalities and procedures with neighbouring countries at border crossings Not available Not available Not available Not available
35 Transit facilitation agreement(s)* Not available Not available Not available Not available
36 Limit the physical inspections of transit goods and use risk assessment* Not available Not available Not available Not available
37 Supporting pre-arrival processing for transit facilitation Not available Not available Not available Not available
38 Cooperation between agencies of countries involved in transit Not available Not available Not available Not available
39 Trade-related information measures for SMEs* Not available Not implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
40 SMEs in AEO scheme* Not available Not implemented Not implemented Planning stage
41 SMEs access Single Window* Not available Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented
42 SMEs in National Trade Facilitation Committee* Not available Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented
43 Other special measures for SMEs Not available Not available Do not know Not implemented
44 Testing and laboratory facilities available to meet SPS of main trading partners* Not available Not implemented Planning stage Partially implemented
45 National standards and accreditation bodies to facilitate compliance with SPS* Not available Not implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
46 Electronic application and issuance of SPS certificates* Not available Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented
47 Special treatment for perishable goods Not available Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented
48 TF policy/strategy to increase women’s participation in trade* Not available Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented
49 TF measures to benefit women involved in trade* Not available Not implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
50 Women membership in the National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar bodies* Not available Not available Do not know Planning stage
51 Single window facilitates traders access to finance* Not available Not available Not implemented Not implemented
52 Authorities engaged in blockchain-based supply chain project covering trade finance* Not available Not available Do not know Not implemented
53 Variety of trade finance services available Not available Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented
54 Agency in place to manage TF in times of crises and emergencies* Not available Not available Not available Partially implemented
55 Online publication of emergency TF measures* Not available Not available Not available Partially implemented
56 Coordination between countries on emergency TF measures* Not available Not available Not available Partially 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 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 2019 and 2021 surveys.

Major
Ladder

Trade facilitation score of 54.84% (2021)
Transparency: 93.33%; Formalities: 58.33%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 55.56%; Paperless Trade: 66.67%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 0%.

General Trade Facilitation Measures

National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar body Fully implemented
Publication of existing import-export regulations on the internet Fully implemented
Stakeholders` consultation on new draft regulations (prior to their finalization) Fully implemented
Advance publication/notification of new trade-related regulations before their implementation Partially implemented
Advance ruling on tariff classification and origin of imported goods Fully implemented
Risk management Partially implemented
Pre-arrival processing Partially implemented
Post-clearance audits Partially implemented
Independent appeal mechanism Fully implemented
Separation of Release from final determination of customs duties, taxes, fees and charges Fully implemented
Establishment and publication of average release times Not implemented
TF measures for authorized operators Partially implemented
Expedited shipments Not implemented
Acceptance of copies of original supporting documents required for import, export or transit formalities Fully implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Paperless Trade Facilitation

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 Partially 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 Partially implemented
Electronic Application for Customs Refunds Fully implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Towards Cross-Border Paperless Trade

Laws and regulations for electronic transactions Not implemented
Recognised certification authority Not 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
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Border Agency Cooperation

National legislative framework and/or institutional arrangements for border agencies cooperation Partially implemented
Government agencies delegating border 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
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Transit Facilitation

Transit facilitation agreement(s)* Not available
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
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Trade Facilitation for SMEs Measures

Trade-related information measures for SMEs* Partially implemented
SMEs in AEO scheme* Planning stage
SMEs access Single Window* Not implemented
SMEs in National Trade Facilitation Committee* Not implemented
Other special measures for SMEs* Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Agriculture Trade Facilitation Measures

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* Not implemented
Special treatment for perishable goods* Partially implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Women in Trade Facilitation Measures

TF policy/strategy to increase women’s participation in trade* Not implemented
TF measures to benefit women involved in trade* Partially implemented
Women membership in the National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar bodies* Planning stage
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Trade Finance Facilitation Measures

Single window facilitates traders access to finance* Not implemented
Authorities engaged in blockchain-based supply chain project covering trade finance* Not implemented
Variety of trade finance services available* Partially implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Trade Facilitation in Times of Crisis Measures

Agency in place to manage TF in times of crises and emergencies* Partially implemented
Online publication of emergency TF measures* Partially implemented
Coordination between countries on emergency TF measures* Partially implemented
Additional trade facilitation measures to facilitate trade in times of emergencies* Partially implemented
Plan in place to facilitate trade during future crises* Planning stage
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.
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Major
Ladder

Trade facilitation score of 45.16% (2019)
Transparency: 80%; Formalities: 50%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 55.56%; Paperless Trade: 48.15%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 0%.

General Trade Facilitation Measures

National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar body Fully implemented
Publication of existing import-export regulations on the internet Fully implemented
Stakeholders` consultation on new draft regulations (prior to their finalization) Fully implemented
Advance publication/notification of new trade-related regulations before their implementation Partially implemented
Advance ruling on tariff classification and origin of imported goods Partially implemented
Risk management Partially implemented
Pre-arrival processing Partially implemented
Post-clearance audits Partially implemented
Independent appeal mechanism Partially implemented
Separation of Release from final determination of customs duties, taxes, fees and charges Fully implemented
Establishment and publication of average release times Not implemented
Trade facilitation measures for authorized operators Not implemented
Expedited shipments Not implemented
Acceptance of copies of original supporting documents required for import, export or transit formalities Fully implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Paperless Trade Facilitation

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 Partially implemented
Electronic application and issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin Not implemented
E-Payment of Customs Duties and Fees Partially implemented
Electronic Application for Customs Refunds Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Towards Cross-Border Paperless Trade

Laws and regulations for electronic transactions Not implemented
Recognised certification authority Not 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
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Border Agency Cooperation

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

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

Trade Facilitation for SMEs Measures

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* Not implemented
Other special measures for SMEs* Do not know
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Agriculture Trade Facilitation Measures

Testing and laboratory facilities available to meet SPS of main trading partners* Planning stage
National standards and accreditation bodies to facilitate compliance with SPS* Partially implemented
Electronic application and issuance of SPS certificates* Not implemented
Special treatment for perishable goods* Partially implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Women in Trade Facilitation Measures

Trade facilitation policy/strategy incorporates special consideration of female traders* Not implemented
Trade facilitation measures aimed at female traders* Partially implemented
Female membership in the National Trade Facilitation Committee* Do not know
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Trade Finance Facilitation Measures

Single window facilitates traders to access to finance* Not implemented
Banks allow electronic exchange of data between trading partners* Do not know
Variety of trade finance services available* Partially implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.
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Ladder

Trade facilitation score of 44.09% (2017)
Transparency: 80%; Formalities: 50%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 55.56%; Paperless Trade: 44.44%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 0%.

General Trade Facilitation Measures

National Trade Facilitation Committee Fully implemented
Publication of existing import-export regulations on the internet Fully implemented
Stakeholders` consultation on new draft regulations (prior to their finalization) Fully implemented
Advance publication/notification of new regulations before their implementation Partially implemented
Advance ruling (on tariff classification) Partially implemented
Risk management Partially implemented
Pre-arrival processing Partially implemented
Post-clearance audit Partially implemented
Independent appeal mechanism Partially implemented
Separation of Release from final determination of customs duties, taxes, fees and charges Fully implemented
Establishment and publication of average release times Not implemented
Trade facilitation measures for authorized operators Not implemented
Expedited shipments Not implemented
Acceptance of paper or electronic copies of supporting documents required for import, export or transit formalities Fully implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Paperless Trade Facilitation

Electronic/automated Customs System Fully implemented
Internet connection available to Customs and other trade control agencies at border-crossings Fully implemented
Electronic Single Window System Not implemented
Electronic submission of Customs declarations Fully 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 Planning stage
Electronic Application and Issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin Not implemented
E-Payment of Customs Duties and Fees Partially implemented
Electronic Application for Customs Refunds Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Towards Cross-Border Paperless Trade

Laws and regulations for electronic transactions Not implemented
Recognised certification authority Not implemented
Engagement in trade-related cross-border electronic data exchange Not 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.

Border Agency Cooperation

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 available
Alignment of formalities and procedures with neighbouring countries at border crossings* Not available
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Transit Facilitation

Transit facilitation agreement(s) with neighbouring country(ies)* 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
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Trade Facilitation for SMEs Measures

Government has developed trade facilitation measures that ensure easy and affordable access for SMEs to trade related information* Not implemented
Government has developed specific measures that enable SMEs to more easily benefit from the AEO scheme* Not implemented
Government has taken actions to make the single windows more easily accessible to SMEs (e.g., by providing technical consultation and training services to SMEs on registering and using the facility.)* Not implemented
Government has taken actions to ensure that SMEs are well represented and made key members of National Trade Facilitation Committees (NTFCs)* Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Agriculture Trade Facilitation Measures

Testing and laboratory facilities are equipped for compliance with sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) standards in your country* Not implemented
National standards and accreditation bodies are established for the purpose of compliance with SPS standards in your country* Not implemented
Application, verification and issuance of SPS certificates is automated* Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Women in Trade Facilitation Measures

The existing trade facilitation policy/strategy incorporates special consideration of women involved in trade* Not implemented
Government has introduced trade facilitation measures to benefit women involved in trade* Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.
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Major
Ladder

Trade facilitation score of 41.94% (2015)
Transparency: 73.33%; Formalities: 45.83%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 55.56%; Paperless Trade: 44.44%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 0%.

General Trade Facilitation Measures

National Trade Facilitation Committee Fully implemented
Publication of existing import-export regulations on the internet Partially implemented
Stakeholders` consultation on new draft regulations (prior to their finalization) Fully implemented
Advance publication/notification of new regulations before their implementation Partially implemented
Advance ruling (on tariff classification) Partially implemented
Risk management Partially implemented
Pre-arrival processing Partially implemented
Post-clearance audit Partially implemented
Independent appeal mechanism 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 Not implemented
Acceptance of paper or electronic copies of supporting documents required for import, export or transit formalities Fully implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Paperless Trade Facilitation

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

Towards Cross-Border Paperless Trade

Laws and regulations for electronic transactions Not implemented
Recognised certification authority Not implemented
Engagement in trade-related cross-border electronic data exchange Not 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.

Border Agency Cooperation

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 available
Alignment of formalities and procedures with neighbouring countries at border crossings* Not available
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Transit Facilitation

Transit facilitation agreement(s) with neighbouring country(ies)* 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
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.
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