Share of tariff lines with specific rates, primary products (%)

Definition: Share of tariff lines with specific rates is the share of lines in the tariff schedule that are set on a per unit basis or that combine ad valorem and per unit rates. It shows the extent to which countries use tariffs based on physical quantities or other, non-ad valorem measures. Primary products are commodities classified in SITC revision 3 sections 0-4 plus division 68 (nonferrous metals).

Description: The map below shows how Share of tariff lines with specific rates, primary products (%) varies by country. The shade of the country corresponds to the magnitude of the indicator. The darker the shade, the higher the value. The country with the highest value in the world is United Kingdom, with a value of 29.26. The country with the lowest value in the world is Peru, with a value of 0.00.

Source: World Bank staff estimates using the World Integrated Trade Solution system, based on data from United Nations Conference on Trade and Development's Trade Analysis and Information System (TRAINS) database.

See also: Country ranking, Time series comparison

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Periodicity: Annual