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
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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

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

Paperless Trade Facilitation

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

Towards Cross-Border Paperless Trade

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

Border Agency Cooperation

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

Transit Facilitation

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

Trade Facilitation for SMEs Measures

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

Agriculture Trade Facilitation Measures

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

Women in Trade Facilitation Measures

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

Trade Finance Facilitation Measures

Planning stage
Do not know
Do not know
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Trade Facilitation in Times of Crisis Measures

Partially implemented
Fully implemented
Do not know
Fully implemented
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

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

Paperless Trade Facilitation

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

Towards Cross-Border Paperless Trade

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

Border Agency Cooperation

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

Transit Facilitation

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

Trade Facilitation for SMEs Measures

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

Agriculture Trade Facilitation Measures

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

Women in Trade Facilitation Measures

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

Trade Finance Facilitation Measures

Not available
Not 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

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

Paperless Trade Facilitation

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

Towards Cross-Border Paperless Trade

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

Border Agency Cooperation

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

Transit Facilitation

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