Shifting between categories B and C
Shifting between categories B and C
Article 19 of the TFA states that a developing or least-developed Member can shift a measure from category B to category C or from category C to category B by notifying this information to the Trade Facilitation Committee.
In the event that additional time is required to implement a shifted measure, Members can also request an extension of time under Article 17
| Category shifts | Overall | Developing | LDCs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Members that have shifted categories from B to C | 20 | 8 | 12 |
| Members that have shifted categories from C to B | 23 | 15 | 8 |
| Members that have shifted categories with extended definitive dates | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| No. of measures shifted between categories | 117 | 59 | 58 |
| No. of measures shifted from B to C | 44 | 17 | 27 |
| No. of measures shifted from C to B | 73 | 42 | 31 |
| No. of measures shifted with extended definitive dates | 12 | 12 | 0 |