Tariff and import notifications from the Integrated Database (IDB)
The WTO Integrated Database (IDB) contains WTO members' annual tariff and trade information notifications, linked at the tariff line level as of 1996. On the trade side, the IDB contains imports by country of origin, in value, by tariff line. On the tariff side, it contains MFN current applied duties and, if available, information covering preferential duties.
For the latest available IDB status, please go to "Data availability > WTO IDB -Notifications on tariffs and imports".
This section consists of six core information elements:
1) Applied tariffs by duty regime (MFN and preferences) for a specific year applied by the economy.
2) List of trade agreements and corresponding partners.
3) Internal taxes and other charges, if available.
4) In-quota duty rates, if available.
5) Import values in millions of US dollars and share by partner.
6) Final bound duties at the tariff line level, concorded* with the HS version between applied tariffs and final bound tariffs.
The data in this section only includes information notified to the IDB and approved by members in accordance with the IDB/CTS dissemination policy. Ad valorem equivalents (AVEs) are not included.
To find the statistics:
- Please select "Economy", "Year" and "Product".
- Explore data by clicking "Apply".
Glossary
Integrated Database (IDB): WTO database of applied tariffs and imports.
Harmonized System (HS): An international nomenclature developed by the World Customs Organization (WCO), which is arranged in six-digit codes allowing all participating economies to classify traded goods on a common basis. Beyond the six-digit level, economies are free to introduce national distinctions for tariffs and many other purposes.
Developed by the WCO, it is organized in a hierarchical structure:
· Section
· Chapter (2 digits)
· Headings (4 digits)
· Sub-headings (6 digits)
Tariff line: The customs tariff line number (or HS code) associated with the product for which a concession is offered. Each entry in the database will have a number associated with it (including HS and tariff headings).
TLS: Refers to tariff line suffix which extends a narrowly defined tariff line's HS code to record two or more duties at different levels..
MFN (most-favoured-nation) tariff: Normal non-discriminatory tariff charged on imports (excludes preferential tariffs under free trade agreements and other schemes or tariffs charged within quotas).
Final bound duty: The duty rate of the latest concession.
MFN applied duty: Duty that is actually charged on imports. This can be below the bound rate.
Tariff quota: A tariff applying to goods imported within a limit in value or quantity. A higher tariff applies to goods imported above the quota.