Laos - Trade Barriers

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Trade Barriers

Includes the barriers (tariff and non-tariff) that U.S. companies face when exporting to this country.

Last published date: 2022-07-30

The Lao Government has simplified its tariff structure and is gradually amending non-tariff barriers. Laos has placed a high priority on trade facilitation and was one of the earliest countries to ratify the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement.

The Bilateral Trade Agreement with the United States lowers tariffs on a range of American products and allows importers to appeal tariff decisions they feel are improper.