TradeTFA
Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA)
WTO multilateral agreement establishing measures to expedite, simplify, and harmonize customs and international trade procedures.
WTO multilateral agreement establishing measures to expedite, simplify, and harmonize customs and international trade procedures.
The WTO TFA entered into force in 2017 and establishes provisions on information publication, advance rulings, simplified clearance, single window, and customs cooperation between countries.
Single Window for Foreign Trade
Electronic platform centralizing all government foreign trade procedures in a single digital access point.
RegulationsAdvance Ruling
An official response issued by customs authorities before an import, establishing with legal certainty the treatment merchandise will receive regarding classification, origin, or valuation.
CustomsSimplified Customs Clearance
A reduced customs procedure applicable to low-value shipments, non-commercial samples, household goods, and other merchandise qualifying for expedited processing with minimal documentation.