Trade Facilitation and Paperless Trade in Lao P.D.R.

Lao P.D.R.

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Overview & Charts

Full list of scores

    		2019Trade facilitation score of 58.06%
    	

    		    			    			Transparency: 80%; 
    		    			    			Formalities: 66.67%; 
    		    			    			Institutional Arrangement and Cooperation: 77.78%; 
    		    			    			Paperless Trade: 48.15%; 
    		    			    			Cross-Border Paperless Trade: 33.33%.
    		    	

Transparency
Publication of existing import-export regulations on the internet	Fully implemented
Stakeholders` consultation on new draft regulations (prior to their finalization)	Partially implemented
Advance publication/notification of new trade-related regulations before their implementation	Partially implemented
Advance ruling on tariff classification and origin of imported goods	Partially implemented
Independent appeal mechanism	Fully implemented

Formalities
Risk management	Partially implemented
Pre-arrival processing	Fully implemented
Post-clearance audits	Partially implemented
Separation of Release from final determination of customs duties, taxes, fees and charges	Partially implemented
Establishment and publication of average release times	Partially implemented
Trade facilitation measures for authorized operators	Planning stage
Expedited shipments	Partially implemented
Acceptance of copies of original supporting documents required for import, export or transit formalities	Partially implemented

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	Partially 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

Paperless Trade
Automated Customs System	Partially implemented
Internet connection available to Customs and other trade control agencies	Partially implemented
Electronic Single Window System	Planning stage
Electronic submission of Customs declarations	Partially implemented
Electronic application and issuance of import and export permit	Not implemented
Electronic Submission of Sea Cargo Manifests*	Not available
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	Partially implemented

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

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*	Partially implemented
Cooperation between agencies of countries involved in transit*	Partially implemented

Trade Facilitation for SMEs
Trade-related information measures for SMEs*	Planning stage
SMEs in AEO scheme*	Not implemented
SMEs access Single Window*	Not implemented
SMEs in National Trade Facilitation Committee*	Not implemented
Other special measures for SMEs*	Not implemented

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

Women in Trade Facilitation
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*	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*	Do not know

*) Not included in calculation of the trade facilitation score.

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