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Treaty Code:
M2015-03
Treaty Type:
Multilateral
Common Name:
TFA
Responsible Department:
Foreign Affairs and Trade
Administering Department:
Foreign Affairs and Trade
Treaty Status:
In Force
Treaty Summary:
The Trade Facilitation Agreement contains provisions for expediting the movement, release and clearance of goods, including goods in transit. It also sets out measures for effective cooperation between customs and other appropriate authorities on trade facilitation and customs compliance issues. It further contains provisions for technical assistance and capacity building in this area.
New Zealand has deposited its instrument of acceptance for the Protocol that amends the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the WTO (the Protocol). The Protocol inserts the TFA into Annex 1A of the Marrakesh Agreement.
The TFA will enter into force once two thirds of the WTO members have accepted it.
NZ Adherence Status:
In Force
Adherence Type:
Accepted
Signature Date:
Adherence Date:
29/09/2015
Expired:
No
Date Concluded:
29/09/2015
Place Concluded:
Geneva
Entry Into Force Date:
22/02/2017
NZ Entry Into Force Date:
22/02/2017
Termination Date:
Withdrawal Date:
Withdrawal Notification Date:
NZ Objections:
No
NZ Reservations:
No
NZ Declarations:
No
NZ Territorial Applications:
None
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