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Is my enterprise or organisation eligible for inclusion in the MSME Directory?
All enterprises operating in at least one of the 56 Commonwealth member countries and with a staff headcount of fewer than 250 persons employed are eligible for inclusion in the MSME Directory.
How do I submit a request for my enterprise or organisation to be included in the MSME Directory?
Requests to be included in the MSME Directory can be made via the application form on the MSME Directory page.
How do I update the information in relation to my enterprise or organization that is listed in the MSME Directory?
Requests to update the information currently listed in the MSME Directory should be submitted via email to: tcs@commonwealth.int
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How do I find the tariff applied to exports of my product in specific Commonwealth markets?
Using the trade assistant on the Trade Portal’s home page, you can select any combination of export origin and destination markets to see the applicable tariff for a specific product. More detailed product-level information on the tariffs applied by individual importing countries is available via the ‘Tariffs & Key Trends’ tab in each of the country pages.
Where can I find product-specific data on the value of exports or imports to/from Commonwealth countries?
Detailed product-level data on the value of merchandise exports and imports by individual Commonwealth countries for the years 2020 to 2025 is available via the ‘Tariffs & Key Trends’ tab in each of the country pages.
Can I download data on tariffs and trade trends directly from the Trade Portal?
Yes, information on the tariffs applied by Commonwealth countries and the value of their merchandise exports and imports can be downloaded in Excel format directly from the ‘Tariffs & Key Trends’ tab in each of the country pages.
What are the sources for the tariff and trade data included in the Trade Portal?
The tariff data is compiled from World Trade Organization Tariff Data (TRAINS or WTO-IDB) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) Market Access Map Database, or sourced directly from member countries. The data on merchandise exports and imports is sourced from UNCOMTRADE and ITC Trade Map.
Where can I find information on the documents and the requirements and regulations I will need to comply with to export or import a product to specific Commonwealth countries?
Information and official links to documentation and other requirements to export or import products to specific markets is available via the ‘Export and Import Requirements’ tab in the relevant country page.
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Where can I find publications and other resources related to Commonwealth trade?
A dedicated ‘Publications’ page on the Trade Portal provides curated access to the Commonwealth Secretariat’s recent trade-related publications.
Can I download data on tariffs and trade trends directly from the Trade Portal?
Yes, information on the tariffs applied by Commonwealth countries and the value of their merchandise exports and imports can be downloaded in Excel format directly from the ‘Tariffs & Key Trends’ tab in each of the country pages.
What are the sources of the tariff and trade data included in the Trade Portal?
The tariff data is compiled from World Trade Organization Tariff Data (TRAINS or WTO-IDB) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) Market Access Map Database, or sourced directly from member countries. The data on merchandise exports and imports is sourced from UNCOMTRADE and ITC Trade Map.
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Why is there no dedicated page for my country in the Trade Portal?
The portal currently covers 15 pilot countries. As the portal develops, more Commonwealth countries will be added in phases until all 56 member countries are integrated.
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I am experiencing technical difficulties while using the Commonwealth Trade Portal. Who do I contact to resolve these issues?
Technical issues can be reported via email to: tcs@commonwealth.int
I have found an error in the information included in the Trade Portal. Who do I contact to point out this error and request a correction?
Factual errors and inconsistencies in the information included in the portal can be reported via email to: tcs@commonwealth.int
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