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Trade Facilitation and Paperless Trade in Iraq
Iraq
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2025
Overview of 2023
2021
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2017
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Full list of scores
2023
Trade facilitation score of 24.73%
Transparency: 60%; Formalities: 12.5%; Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 55.56%; Paperless Trade: 14.81%; Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 11.11%.
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
Planning stage
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
TF 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 border 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
Planning stage
Internet connection available to Customs and other trade control agencies
Planning stage
Electronic Single Window System
Not implemented
Electronic submission of Customs declarations
Planning stage
Electronic application and issuance of import and export permit
Planning stage
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
Planning stage
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
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
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
Trade Finance Facilitation
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
*
Partially implemented
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
Trade Facilitation for E-Commerce
TF measures for cross-border e-commerce
*
Do not know
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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