Poland

2021 Trade facilitation score of 72.04%
Transparency: 93.33%; Formalities: 83.33%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 88.89%; Paperless Trade: 74.07%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 27.78%.

2019 Trade facilitation score of 67.74%
Transparency: 93.33%; Formalities: 83.33%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 88.89%; Paperless Trade: 59.26%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 27.78%.

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

*) 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 72.04% (2021)
Transparency: 93.33%; Formalities: 83.33%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 88.89%; Paperless Trade: 74.07%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 27.78%.

General Trade Facilitation Measures

National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar body Partially 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 Partially implemented
Risk management Fully 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 Partially 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 Partially 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 Planning stage
Electronic submission of Customs declarations Fully implemented
Electronic application and issuance of import and export permit Fully implemented
Electronic Submission of Sea Cargo Manifests* Partially implemented
Electronic Submission of Air Cargo Manifests Partially implemented
Electronic application and issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin Fully 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 Fully implemented
Electronic exchange of Customs Declaration Partially 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 Do not know
*) 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 Fully implemented
Alignment of working days and hours with neighbouring countries at border crossings* Partially implemented
Alignment of formalities and procedures with neighbouring countries at border crossings* Partially implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Transit Facilitation

Transit facilitation agreement(s)* Partially implemented
Limit the physical inspections of transit goods and use risk assessment* Fully 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* Not implemented
SMEs in National Trade Facilitation Committee* Do not know
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* Planning stage
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* Do not know
TF measures to benefit women involved in trade* Do not know
Women membership in the National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar bodies* Do not know
*) 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* Do not know
Variety of trade finance services available* Fully 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* Do not know
Online publication of emergency TF measures* Do not know
Coordination between countries on emergency TF measures* Do not know
Additional trade facilitation measures to facilitate trade in times of emergencies* Do not know
Plan in place to facilitate trade during future crises* Do not know
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.
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Major
Ladder

Trade facilitation score of 67.74% (2019)
Transparency: 93.33%; Formalities: 83.33%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 88.89%; Paperless Trade: 59.26%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 27.78%.

General Trade Facilitation Measures

National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar body Partially 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 Partially implemented
Risk management Fully 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 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 Partially 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 Fully implemented
Electronic Submission of Sea Cargo Manifests* Partially 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 Fully implemented
Electronic exchange of Customs Declaration Partially 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 Do not know
*) 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 controls to Customs authorities Fully implemented
Alignment of working days and hours with neighbouring countries at border crossings* Partially implemented
Alignment of formalities and procedures with neighbouring countries at border crossings* Partially implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Transit Facilitation

Transit facilitation agreement(s)* Partially implemented
Customs Authorities limit the physical inspections of transit goods and use risk assessment* Fully 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* Not implemented
SMEs in National Trade Facilitation Committee* Do not know
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* Planning stage
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* Do not know
Trade facilitation measures aimed at female traders* Do not know
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* Fully implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.
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