Trade in ICT – An Important Pillar for Economic Growth and Prosperity

Trade in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) products is on the rise. However, the dissemination of innovative solutions is often hampered by barriers to trade. The World Trade Organisatio ...

11.11.2019 - Information technology - Foreign trade - Customs policy - Innovation

Security Partnerships Guarantee Security and Efficiency

Customs procedures at the borders ensure the protection of citizens, the economy, and the state. As a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, these controls were significantly tightened ...

01.10.2020 - Authorized economic operator - Foreign trade - Foreign Economic Policy - Increase in efficiency - Security policy - Security partnership - Customs procedure - Customs policy

For Simple Rules of Origin: Improving the Utilization Rate of FTAs

Rules of origin determine when a product can be traded under the preferential conditions of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). They are intended to prevent trade diversions. However, they significantly inc ...

01.10.2020 - Foreign trade - Free trade - Free trade agreement - Intersectoral rule of origin - Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) - Preferential tariff - Preferential rules of origin0 - TTIP - Proof of origin - Rules of origin - Customs policy - Tariff reduction - Tariff policy

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