Trinidad and Tobago

2021 Trade facilitation score of 54.84%
Transparency: 66.67%; Formalities: 79.17%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 33.33%; Paperless Trade: 62.96%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 11.11%.

2019 Trade facilitation score of 54.84%
Transparency: 66.67%; Formalities: 79.17%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 33.33%; Paperless Trade: 62.96%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 11.11%.

2017 Trade facilitation score of 43.01%
Transparency: 53.33%; Formalities: 45.83%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 33.33%; Paperless Trade: 59.26%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 11.11%.

2015 Trade facilitation score of 38.71%
Transparency: 40%; Formalities: 45.83%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 11.11%; Paperless Trade: 59.26%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 11.11%.

# Measure Survey 2015 Survey 2017 Survey 2019 Survey 2021 Change**
1 National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar body* Planning stage Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
2 Publication of existing import-export regulations on the internet Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
3 Stakeholders` consultation on new draft regulations (prior to their finalization) Planning stage Planning stage Partially implemented Partially implemented
4 Advance publication/notification of new trade-related regulations before their implementation* Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented
5 Advance ruling on tariff classification and origin of imported goods* Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
6 Risk management Partially implemented Partially implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
7 Pre-arrival processing Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
8 Post-clearance audits* Not implemented Not implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
9 Independent appeal mechanism Not implemented Partially implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
10 Separation of Release from final determination of customs duties, taxes, fees and charges Partially implemented Partially 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 Planning stage Planning stage
13 Expedited shipments Planning stage Planning stage Fully implemented Fully 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 Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
18 Electronic submission of Customs declarations Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
19 Electronic application and issuance of import and export permit* Partially implemented Partially implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
20 Electronic Submission of Sea Cargo Manifests Partially implemented Partially implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
21 Electronic Submission of Air Cargo Manifests Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
22 Electronic application and issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
23 E-Payment of Customs Duties and Fees Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented
24 Electronic Application for Customs Refunds Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented
25 Laws and regulations for electronic transactions Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially 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* Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented Not 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 Partially implemented Fully implemented Fully implemented
40 SMEs in AEO scheme* Not available Not implemented Not implemented Not implemented
41 SMEs access Single Window* Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially implemented
42 SMEs in National Trade Facilitation Committee* Not available Partially implemented Partially implemented Partially 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 implemented Not implemented Not 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 Fully implemented Fully 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 Not implemented Not 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 Do not know
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 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 54.84% (2021)
Transparency: 66.67%; Formalities: 79.17%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 33.33%; Paperless Trade: 62.96%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 11.11%.

General Trade Facilitation Measures

National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar body Fully implemented
Publication of existing import-export regulations on the internet Partially implemented
Stakeholders` consultation on new draft regulations (prior to their finalization) Partially implemented
Advance publication/notification of new trade-related regulations before their implementation Not 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 Not implemented
TF measures for authorized operators Planning stage
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 Partially 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 Partially implemented
Electronic application and issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin Partially implemented
E-Payment of Customs Duties and Fees Not 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 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 Not 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* Fully implemented
SMEs in AEO scheme* Not implemented
SMEs access Single Window* Partially implemented
SMEs in National Trade Facilitation Committee* Partially 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* Not 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* Fully 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* Not 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* Do not know
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* 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 54.84% (2019)
Transparency: 66.67%; Formalities: 79.17%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 33.33%; Paperless Trade: 62.96%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 11.11%.

General Trade Facilitation Measures

National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar body Fully implemented
Publication of existing import-export regulations on the internet Partially implemented
Stakeholders` consultation on new draft regulations (prior to their finalization) Partially implemented
Advance publication/notification of new trade-related regulations before their implementation Not 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 Not implemented
Trade facilitation measures for authorized operators Planning stage
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 Partially 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 Partially implemented
Electronic application and issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin Partially implemented
E-Payment of Customs Duties and Fees Not 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 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 Not 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* Fully implemented
SMEs in AEO scheme* Not implemented
SMEs access Single Window* Partially implemented
SMEs in National Trade Facilitation Committee* Partially 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* Not 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* Fully 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* Not 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 43.01% (2017)
Transparency: 53.33%; Formalities: 45.83%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 33.33%; Paperless Trade: 59.26%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 11.11%.

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) Planning stage
Advance publication/notification of new regulations before their implementation Not implemented
Advance ruling (on tariff classification) Fully implemented
Risk management Partially implemented
Pre-arrival processing Fully implemented
Post-clearance audit Not 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 Planning stage
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 Partially 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 Partially implemented
E-Payment of Customs Duties and Fees Not 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
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 Not 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* Partially 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.)* Partially implemented
Government has taken actions to ensure that SMEs are well represented and made key members of National Trade Facilitation Committees (NTFCs)* Partially 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 38.71% (2015)
Transparency: 40%; Formalities: 45.83%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 11.11%; Paperless Trade: 59.26%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 11.11%.

General Trade Facilitation Measures

National Trade Facilitation Committee Planning stage
Publication of existing import-export regulations on the internet Partially implemented
Stakeholders` consultation on new draft regulations (prior to their finalization) Planning stage
Advance publication/notification of new regulations before their implementation Not implemented
Advance ruling (on tariff classification) Fully implemented
Risk management Partially implemented
Pre-arrival processing Fully implemented
Post-clearance audit Not implemented
Independent appeal mechanism Not 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 Planning stage
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 Partially 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 Partially implemented
E-Payment of Customs Duties and Fees Not 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
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 Not 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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