International Merchandise Trade Statistics: Supplement to the Compliers Manual

Focusing on trade data compilation, this book provides valuable insights into best practices, including the revised Kyoto Convention and the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System. It addresses specific challenges like goods for processing and re-exports, and clarifies distinctions between IMTS and general merchandise in balance of payments statistics. Additionally, it shares lessons from the EU's Intrastat system and explores the connection between trade and business statistics, making it a comprehensive resource for data compilers.