Mauritius

2021 Trade facilitation score of 88.17%
Transparency: 100%; Formalities: 100%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 66.67%; Paperless Trade: 96.3%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 61.11%.

2019 Trade facilitation score of 76.34%
Transparency: 100%; Formalities: 91.67%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 55.56%; Paperless Trade: 77.78%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 44.44%.

2015 Trade facilitation score of 59.14%
Transparency: 86.67%; Formalities: 75%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 33.33%; Paperless Trade: 62.96%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 22.22%.

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

*) 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.
++) Additional data

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Major
Ladder

Trade facilitation score of 88.17% (2021)
Transparency: 100%; Formalities: 100%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 66.67%; Paperless Trade: 96.3%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 61.11%.

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 Fully implemented
Advance ruling on tariff classification and origin of imported goods Fully implemented
Risk management Fully implemented
Pre-arrival processing Fully implemented
Post-clearance audits Fully 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 Fully implemented
TF measures for authorized operators Fully implemented
Expedited shipments Fully 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 Partially implemented
Electronic submission of Customs declarations Fully implemented
Electronic application and issuance of import and export permit Fully implemented
Electronic Submission of Sea Cargo Manifests* Fully implemented
Electronic Submission of Air Cargo Manifests Fully implemented
Electronic application and issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin Fully implemented
E-Payment of Customs Duties and Fees Fully 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 Fully implemented
Recognised certification authority Not implemented
Electronic exchange of Customs Declaration Not implemented
Electronic exchange of Certificate of Origin Partially implemented
Electronic exchange of Sanitary & Phyto-Sanitary Certificate Fully implemented
Paperless collection of payment from a documentary letter of credit Fully implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Border Agency Cooperation

National legislative framework and/or institutional arrangements for border agencies cooperation Fully 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 implemented
Limit the physical inspections of transit goods and use risk assessment* Not implemented
Supporting pre-arrival processing for transit facilitation* Fully implemented
Cooperation between agencies of countries involved in transit* Fully implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Trade Facilitation for SMEs Measures

Trade-related information measures for SMEs* Fully implemented
SMEs in AEO scheme* Not implemented
SMEs access Single Window* Partially implemented
SMEs in National Trade Facilitation Committee* Not implemented
Other special measures for SMEs* Partially 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* Fully implemented
National standards and accreditation bodies to facilitate compliance with SPS* Planning stage
Electronic application and issuance of SPS certificates* Planning stage
Special treatment for perishable goods* Do not know
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Women in Trade Facilitation Measures

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

Trade Finance Facilitation Measures

Single window facilitates traders access to finance* Planning stage
Authorities engaged in blockchain-based supply chain project covering trade finance* Do not know
Variety of trade finance services available* Do not know
*) 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* Fully implemented
Coordination between countries on emergency TF measures* Do not know
Additional trade facilitation measures to facilitate trade in times of emergencies* Fully implemented
Plan in place to facilitate trade during future crises* Fully implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.
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Major
Ladder

Trade facilitation score of 76.34% (2019)
Transparency: 100%; Formalities: 91.67%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 55.56%; Paperless Trade: 77.78%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 44.44%.

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 Fully implemented
Advance ruling on tariff classification and origin of imported goods Fully implemented
Risk management Partially implemented
Pre-arrival processing Fully implemented
Post-clearance audits Fully 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 Partially implemented
Trade facilitation measures for authorized operators Fully implemented
Expedited shipments Fully 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 Partially 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 Fully implemented
Electronic application and issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin Partially implemented
E-Payment of Customs Duties and Fees Fully 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 Partially implemented
Recognised certification authority Not implemented
Electronic exchange of Customs Declaration Not implemented
Electronic exchange of Certificate of Origin Planning stage
Electronic exchange of Sanitary & Phyto-Sanitary Certificate Fully implemented
Paperless collection of payment from a documentary letter of credit Partially 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* Fully implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Trade Facilitation for SMEs Measures

Trade-related information measures for SMEs* Fully implemented
SMEs in AEO scheme* Not implemented
SMEs access Single Window* Partially implemented
SMEs in National Trade Facilitation Committee* Not implemented
Other special measures for SMEs* Partially 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* Fully implemented
National standards and accreditation bodies to facilitate compliance with SPS* Planning stage
Electronic application and issuance of SPS certificates* Planning stage
Special treatment for perishable goods* Do not know
*) 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* Not implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Trade Finance Facilitation Measures

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

Trade facilitation score of 59.14% (2015)
Transparency: 86.67%; Formalities: 75%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 33.33%; Paperless Trade: 62.96%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 22.22%.

General Trade Facilitation Measures

National Trade Facilitation Committee Partially implemented
Publication of existing import-export regulations on the internet Planning stage
Stakeholders` consultation on new draft regulations (prior to their finalization) Fully implemented
Advance publication/notification of new regulations before their implementation Fully implemented
Advance ruling (on tariff classification) Fully implemented
Risk management Partially implemented
Pre-arrival processing Partially implemented
Post-clearance audit Fully implemented
Independent appeal mechanism Fully implemented
Separation of Release from final determination of customs duties, taxes, fees and charges Partially implemented
Establishment and publication of average release times Partially implemented
Trade facilitation measures for authorized operators Partially implemented
Expedited shipments Partially 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 Partially implemented
Electronic submission of Customs declarations Partially implemented
Electronic Application and Issuance of import and export permit, if such permit is required Planning stage
Electronic Submission of Sea Cargo Manifests* Fully implemented
Electronic Submission of Air Cargo Manifests Fully implemented
Electronic Application and Issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin Do not know
E-Payment of Customs Duties and Fees Fully implemented
Electronic Application for Customs Refunds Do not know
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Towards Cross-Border Paperless Trade

Laws and regulations for electronic transactions Partially implemented
Recognised certification authority Not implemented
Engagement in trade-related cross-border electronic data exchange Not implemented
Electronic exchange of Certificate of Origin Do not know
Electronic exchange of Sanitary & Phyto-Sanitary Certificate Do not know
Traders in your country apply for letters of credit electronically from banks or insurers without lodging paper-based documents Partially 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 Planning stage
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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