22.03.2022 Seite 1 The importance of non-tariff barriers to trade in Central Asia Jonathon Hornbrook, GIZ
The importance of non-tariff barriers to trade in Central Asia
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19.04.2023 Seite 1
The importance of non-tariff barriers to trade in
Central Asia
Jonathon Hornbrook, GIZ
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Hypothesis:
Russia’s WTO membership won’t bring major changes to actual trade flows in CA, if it still takes weeks to get our goods across the border & our certificates/lab results are not recognized abroad.
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WTO Policy
Countries have a right to protect certain sectors, but they should do it efficiently, transparently and fairly through tariffs.
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In CA it’s the NTBs!
Tariffs in most of CA are 7.5 – 5.5%:
They are not the most serious barrier.
Fact stated clearly since 2005 but to little effect (CAREC)
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EDB (trade) and TI-CPI put us in the lower quintile
Yes, it’s unfair the tendency is certain
$ , Time , Docs
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We have a BIG problem!
“Customs clearance here in Tajikistan is really quite good, it only takes 3-4 days”
(in Kz it can take a week!)
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TBTs Our goods are difficult to export
because our certificates & lab results aren’t recognized abroad:
“quality uncertain” → ↓$
(Kz shows slow progress in NQI modernisation. KR &TJ frustratingly little.)
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What is the problem with NQI?
What should be the relationship between accreditation, certification & testing?
When should you apply a TR rather
than a standard?
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Political decision makers don’t understand the importance or
technicalities of National Quality infrastructure.
& some may even have vested interests in the status quo???
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The traditional compromise of trade management
Facilitation Protection
BTW… all business people are potential crooks: 100% control
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Change of mind set
“We have to serve the client better.”
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Data based risk management
SecurityFacilitation
“It won’t work here!”
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Hypothesis:
Russia’s WTO membership won’t bring major changes to actual trade flows in CA, if it still takes weeks to get our goods across the border & our certificates/lab results are not recognized abroad.
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…but Customs Union membership might.
…or will it simply formalize what already exists?
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