Poland

2023 Trade facilitation score of 73.12%
Transparency: 93.33%; Formalities: 83.33%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 88.89%; Paperless Trade: 77.78%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 27.78%.

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 Survey 2023 Change**

Transparency
Publication of existing import-export regulations on the internet Not available Not available Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
Stakeholders` consultation on new draft regulations (prior to their finalization) Not available Not available Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
Advance publication/notification of new trade-related regulations before their implementation* Not available Not available Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
Advance ruling on tariff classification and origin of imported goods* Not available Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
Independent appeal mechanism Not available Not available Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented

Formalities
Risk management Not available Not available Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
Pre-arrival processing Not available Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
Post-clearance audits* Not available Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
Separation of Release from final determination of customs duties, taxes, fees and charges Not available Not available Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
Establishment and publication of average release times Not available Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
TF measures for authorized operators* Not available Not available Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
Expedited shipments Not available Not available Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
Acceptance of copies of original supporting documents required for import, export or transit formalities* Not available Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented

Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation
National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar body* Not available Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
National legislative framework and/or institutional arrangements for border agencies cooperation* Not available Not available Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
Government agencies delegating border controls to Customs authorities* Not available Not available Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
Alignment of working days and hours with neighbouring countries at border crossings Not available Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
Alignment of formalities and procedures with neighbouring countries at border crossings Not available Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented

Paperless Trade
Automated Customs System* Not available Not available Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
Internet connection available to Customs and other trade control agencies* Not available Not available Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
Electronic Single Window System Not available Not available Not implemented Planning stage Partially implemented
Electronic submission of Customs declarations Not available Not available Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
Electronic application and issuance of import and export permit* Not available Not available Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
Electronic Submission of Sea Cargo Manifests Not available Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
Electronic Submission of Air Cargo Manifests Not available Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
Electronic application and issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin Not available Not available Not implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
E-Payment of Customs Duties and Fees Not available Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
Electronic Application for Customs Refunds Not available Not available Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented

Cross-Border Paperless Trade
Laws and regulations for electronic transactions Not available Not available Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented
Recognised certification authority Not available Not available Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
Electronic exchange of Customs Declaration* Not available Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
Electronic exchange of Certificate of Origin Not available Not available Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented
Electronic exchange of Sanitary & Phyto-Sanitary Certificate Not available Not available Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented
Paperless collection of payment from a documentary letter of credit* Not available Not available Do not know Do not know Do not know

Transit Facilitation
Transit facilitation agreement(s)* Not available Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
Limit the physical inspections of transit goods and use risk assessment* Not available Not available Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
Supporting pre-arrival processing for transit facilitation Not available Not available Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
Cooperation between agencies of countries involved in transit Not available Not available Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented

Trade Facilitation for SMEs
Trade-related information measures for SMEs* Not available Not available Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
SMEs in AEO scheme* Not available Not available Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented
SMEs access Single Window* Not available Not available Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented
SMEs in National Trade Facilitation Committee* Not available Not available Do not know Do not know Do not know
Other special measures for SMEs Not available Not available Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented

Agriculture Trade Facilitation
Testing and laboratory facilities available to meet SPS of main trading partners* Not available Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
National standards and accreditation bodies to facilitate compliance with SPS* Not available Not available Planning stage Planning stage Planning stage
Electronic application and issuance of SPS certificates* Not available Not available Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented
Special treatment for perishable goods Not available Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented

Women in Trade Facilitation
TF policy/strategy to increase women’s participation in trade* Not available Not available Do not know Do not know Do not know
TF measures to benefit women involved in trade* Not available Not available Do not know Do not know Do not know
Women membership in the National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar bodies* Not available Not available Do not know Do not know Do not know

Trade Finance Facilitation
Single window facilitates traders access to finance* Not available Not available Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented
Authorities engaged in blockchain-based supply chain project covering trade finance* Not available Not available Do not know Do not know Do not know
Variety of trade finance services available Not available Not available Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented

Trade Facilitation in Times of Crisis
Agency in place to manage TF in times of crises and emergencies Not available Not available Not available Do not know Do not know
Online publication of emergency TF measures Not available Not available Not available Do not know Do not know
Coordination between countries on emergency TF measures Not available Not available Not available Do not know Fully implemented
Additional trade facilitation measures to facilitate trade in times of emergencies Not available Not available Not available Do not know Do not know
Plan in place to facilitate trade during future crises Not available Not available Not available Do not know Do not know

Trade Facilitation for E-Commerce
TF measures for cross-border e-commerce* Not available Not available Not available Not available Fully implemented

Trade Facilitation and Wildlife Protection
Electronic application, issuance and exchange of eCITES* Not available 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 2021 and 2023 surveys.
++) Additional data

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Major
Ladder

Trade facilitation score of 73.12% (2023)
Transparency: 93.33%; Formalities: 83.33%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 88.89%; Paperless Trade: 77.78%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 27.78%.

Transparency

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

Formalities

Risk management Fully implemented
Pre-arrival processing Partially implemented
Post-clearance audits Partially 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.

Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation

National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar body Partially implemented
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.

Paperless Trade

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* 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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* Fully implemented
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.

Trade Facilitation for E-Commerce

TF measures for cross-border e-commerce* Fully implemented
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

Trade Facilitation and Wildlife Protection

Electronic application, issuance and exchange of eCITES* Do not know
*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.
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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%.

Transparency

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

Formalities

Risk management Fully implemented
Pre-arrival processing Partially implemented
Post-clearance audits Partially 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.

Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation

National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar body Partially implemented
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.

Paperless Trade

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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%.

Transparency

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

Formalities

Risk management Fully implemented
Pre-arrival processing Partially implemented
Post-clearance audits Partially 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.

Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation

National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar body Partially implemented
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.

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 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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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