Greater Arab Free Trade Area (GAFTA)

HEADLINE: High trade barriers limited economic integration among Arab League states.

Key Obligations

Zero tariff on goods of Arab origin; rules of origin; NTB elimination

Penalty Ranges

Loss of preferences

Mandatory Deadline: In force since 1998; full implementation 2005

Affected HS Codes: All HS chapters

Issuing Authority: Arab League

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