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Provides a comprehensive set of recommendations regarding international best practices and standards for the facilitation and harmonisation of trade transactions, from initial commercial documents to payment measures, official controls and transportation of goods. The document reflects recent changes in trade practice, as well as the ongoing changes brought about by the adoption of e-business tools and related business model. Recommendation No. 18, third, revised edition, adopted by the seventh session of the United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT), Geneva, March 2001 (ECE/TRADE/271)