. Tariffs: these essentially refer to import tariffs (no taxes, fees or charges). They comprise different types of duties namely ad valorem /specific/ compound (+) /mixed. Tariffs should be transparent by means of schedules where duties are bound, even though applied rates are often lower than bound rates. Bindings can be modified, that is concessions can be withdrawn. However this is difficult in terms of procedure and costly in terms of compensation. . Non - tariff barriers: No agreed definition and includes in principle all measures other than tariffs used to protect a domestic industry. It usually refers to the regulations imposed by government and many of the non-tariff barrier measures imposed are based on a legitimate goal, and protection of the environment or national security. The current status of market access in terms of Nama is that the textiles and clothing sectors have returned to normal WTO rules after ten years (guided under separate rules) of agriculture textiles and clothing (ATC). This transpired after the Uruguay Round. Special provisions in terms of safeguards have been made with respect to China. Higher tariffs have been set in the following sectors namely, textiles and clothing, leather, rubber, footwear, travel goods, transport equipment, fish and fish products. There is currently an increase of Free Trade Areas and Customs Union Agreements. So too in terms of duty free trade.