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Definitions #
A global agreement under the World Trade Organization that helps countries simplify customs rules and speed up the movement of goods across borders.
Technical A binding WTO treaty, in force since 2017, that requires members to publish customs procedures, introduce single-window systems, and release goods faster while maintaining controls.
Example The WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement requires members to make relevant customs information publicly accessible.
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Etymology #
WTO + trade facilitation (measures to reduce trade costs) + agreement.
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Collocations #
- TFA provisions 协议条款
- single window 单一窗口，允许一次提交所有进出口文件
- expedited release 快速放行
- customs cooperation 海关合作
- developing-country obligations 发展中成员义务（享有过渡期）
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Real Business Examples #
- The WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement requires members to publish shipping and customs information online and provide single-window systems.
- Implementing the TFA has reduced average border clearance times in many developing countries.
- Logistics providers must adapt to the TFA’s requirements for electronic documents and risk-based inspection.
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Register & Variants #
- Register: formal
- BrE/AmE: 全球通用
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Synonyms & Antonyms #
- Synonyms: TFA
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Common Errors #
- 将 TFA 等同于 WTO 的全部贸易规则 TFA 是 WTO 框架下的单项协议，只涉及贸易便利化；WTO 还管辖货物、服务、知识产权等其他规则。
- 误以为 TFA 意味着海关必须放行一切货物 TFA 要求简化程序和及时放行，但仍允许海关基于风险实施检查。
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Confusable Terms #
- WTO vs WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
- WTO 是国际组织，TFA 是其中一个有约束力的多边协议。
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Frequently Asked Questions
TFA 何时生效？?
2017年2月22日正式生效。
TFA 对跨境物流企业有何实际影响？?
海关流程透明化、电子申报和单一窗口普遍化，可缩短货物滞港时间，减少文件不一致导致的退运和滞留。
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