ECOWAS Trade Liberalisation Scheme (ETLS)

HEADLINE: High tariffs and trade barriers stifled economic integration in West Africa.

Key Obligations

Zero tariff on approved products; rules of origin compliance; product approval process

Penalty Ranges

Withdrawal of ETLS approval; back-duty

Mandatory Deadline: In force

Affected HS Codes: All HS chapters

Issuing Authority: ECOWAS Commission