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WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement

The WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) aims to expedite the movement, release and clearance of goods across borders, reducing trade costs by an average of 14.3%.

Agreement Details

Typemultilateral
SignedDec 07, 2013
EffectiveFeb 22, 2017
StatusActive
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Key Benefits

  • Simplified customs procedures
  • Reduced border clearance times
  • Transparency in trade regulations
  • Technical assistance for developing countries
  • Lower trade costs for Kenyan exporters

Sectors Covered

Trade facilitation Customs Border management All traded goods