Untangling the complexity of non-tariff measures

World Customs Organisation
October 30, 2012
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Untangling the complexity of non-tariff measures

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This year, the World Trade Report ventures beyond the well illuminated area of tariffs, to shine a light on non-tariff measures (NTMs) – a generic term which covers policy measures, other than ordinary Customs tariffs, that can affect international trade in goods by changing quantities traded or prices, or both.

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