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Trade Facilitation and Paperless Trade in Iraq
Iraq
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2025
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2021
Overview of 2019
2017
2015
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Full list of scores
2019
Trade facilitation score of 18.28%
Transparency: 53.33%; Formalities: 12.5%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 55.56%; Paperless Trade: 0%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 5.56%.
Transparency
Publication of existing import-export regulations on the internet
Fully implemented
Stakeholders` consultation on new draft regulations (prior to their finalization)
Do not know
Advance publication/notification of new trade-related regulations before their implementation
Do not know
Advance ruling on tariff classification and origin of imported goods
Fully implemented
Independent appeal mechanism
Partially implemented
Formalities
Risk management
Not implemented
Pre-arrival processing
Not implemented
Post-clearance audits
Planning stage
Separation of Release from final determination of customs duties, taxes, fees and charges
Not implemented
Establishment and publication of average release times
Not implemented
Trade facilitation measures for authorized operators
Not implemented
Expedited shipments
Partially implemented
Acceptance of copies of original supporting documents required for import, export or transit formalities
Do not know
Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation
National Trade Facilitation Committee or similar body
Fully implemented
National legislative framework and/or institutional arrangements for border agencies cooperation
Partially implemented
Government agencies delegating controls to Customs authorities
Do not know
Alignment of working days and hours with neighbouring countries at border crossings
*
Do not know
Alignment of formalities and procedures with neighbouring countries at border crossings
*
Not implemented
Paperless Trade
Automated Customs System
Not implemented
Internet connection available to Customs and other trade control agencies
Not implemented
Electronic Single Window System
Not implemented
Electronic submission of Customs declarations
Not implemented
Electronic application and issuance of import and export permit
Not implemented
Electronic Submission of Sea Cargo Manifests
*
Do not know
Electronic Submission of Air Cargo Manifests
Do not know
Electronic application and issuance of Preferential Certificate of Origin
Do not know
E-Payment of Customs Duties and Fees
Not implemented
Electronic Application for Customs Refunds
Not implemented
Cross-Border Paperless Trade
Laws and regulations for electronic transactions
Planning stage
Recognised certification authority
Do not know
Electronic exchange of Customs Declaration
Not implemented
Electronic exchange of Certificate of Origin
Do not know
Electronic exchange of Sanitary & Phyto-Sanitary Certificate
Do not know
Paperless collection of payment from a documentary letter of credit
Do not know
Transit Facilitation
Transit facilitation agreement(s)
*
Not implemented
Customs Authorities limit the physical inspections of transit goods and use risk assessment
*
Do not know
Supporting pre-arrival processing for transit facilitation
*
Not implemented
Cooperation between agencies of countries involved in transit
*
Not implemented
Trade Facilitation for SMEs
Trade-related information measures for SMEs
*
Do not know
SMEs in AEO scheme
*
Do not know
SMEs access Single Window
*
Do not know
SMEs in National Trade Facilitation Committee
*
Partially implemented
Other special measures for SMEs
*
Do not know
Agricultural 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
*
Fully implemented
Electronic application and issuance of SPS certificates
*
Do not know
Special treatment for perishable goods
*
Do not know
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
Trade Finance Facilitation
Single window facilitates traders to access to finance
*
Do not know
Banks allow electronic exchange of data between trading partners
*
Do not know
Variety of trade finance services available
*
Partially implemented
*
) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.
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