(6 point scale: 1 = lowest; 6 = highest; values of .5 are allowed)

1. Trade

Examines extent to which policy framework is conducive to cross-border trade by assessing tariffs and customs procedures

1. Average tariff is above 25 percent; many rates above 50 percent, no use of tariff bands; b. customs – endemic corruption, inconsistent and undocumented customs procedures.

2. Average tariff below 25 percent; many rates above 40 percent; more than five tariff bands; b. customs – widespread perception of corruption; slow collection of duties; some formal documentation of customs procedures but out of date and incomplete.

3. Average tariff below 20 percent; five or fewer bands; maximum band at 30 percent tariff; b. customs – frequent allegations of corruption; duty collection slow; procedures, regulations, and guidelines published, but need to be simplified.

4. Average tariff below 16 percent, four or fewer tariff bands, maximum band at 25 percent; b. customs – limited allegations of corruption; laws, regulations published and efforts to simplify; formal mechanisms for appealing customs.

5. Average tariff below 12 percent; three or fewer tariff bands, maximum band at 20 percent; customs – reputation for professionalism, few instances of corruption; speedy processing, laws are published, rationalized, simplified.

6. Average tariff rate less than 7 percent; maximum tariff rate 15 percent; customs – sound reputation for professionalism and integrity, speedy resolution of appeals; laws, regulations, and guidelines published, simplified, rationalized.