Non-tariff measures: their purpose and effect on trade

Rizwan Mahmood Additional Collector of Customs, Pakistan Customs
05 November, 2023
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Non-tariff measures: their purpose and effect on trade

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According to UNCTAD, 90 % of global trade is subject to non-tariff measures (NTMs). NTMs can increase trade costs three times as much as tariffs. NTMs often lack transparency. This increases uncertainty and unpredictability in global trade. At the same time, NTMs can be beneficial for international trade, as they guarantee quality through certification, provide information about products through labelling, reflect a commitment to socially important issues through labelling and environmental standards, etc. This article briefly describes what non-tariff measures are, what purpose they fulfil and what impact they have.
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