Slovenia - Trade BarriersSlovenia - Trade Barriers
Slovenia joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1995, and to date there have been no cases of Slovenia violating WTO rules. As a WTO member country, Slovenia is required by the Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Agreement) to report to the WTO all proposed technical regulations that could affect trade with other member countries. Slovenia is a signatory to the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA) and has implemented all TFA requirements.
As an EU member state, Slovenia’s regulatory system is based on two principles: the supremacy of EU laws and the principle of direct effect. In areas subject to EU responsibility, EU laws override any conflicting member state laws. Direct effect enables Slovenians and other EU citizens to use EU laws in national courts against the government or private parties.
For information on existing trade barriers, please see the National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers, published by USTR.
Information on agricultural trade barriers.
To report existing or new trade barriers and request assistance in removing them, contact either the Trade Compliance Center or the U.S. Mission to the European Union.
Prepared by the International Trade Administration. With its network of more than 100 offices across the United States and in more than 75 markets, the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.
As an EU member state, Slovenia’s regulatory system is based on two principles: the supremacy of EU laws and the principle of direct effect. In areas subject to EU responsibility, EU laws override any conflicting member state laws. Direct effect enables Slovenians and other EU citizens to use EU laws in national courts against the government or private parties.
For information on existing trade barriers, please see the National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers, published by USTR.
Information on agricultural trade barriers.
To report existing or new trade barriers and request assistance in removing them, contact either the Trade Compliance Center or the U.S. Mission to the European Union.
Prepared by the International Trade Administration. With its network of more than 100 offices across the United States and in more than 75 markets, the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.