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This is a test deployment and is not authoritative. The published site is at unvtd.unece.org.Under developmentThe UNVTD project is in development phase and is not yet ready for production implementation. The final approved and implementable standard is expected to be released before the end of December 2026.
Implementation GuidanceGetting Started

Getting Started

UNVTD defines schemas for essential trade documents issued as W3C Verifiable Credentials  — digitally signed, portable, and verifiable without shared infrastructure.

Implementation steps

  1. Choose your documents — identify which trade documents you issue or receive.
  2. Adopt a schema — map your data to the relevant UNVTD JSON Schema and JSON-LD context.
  3. Establish a DID — obtain a Decentralized Identifier linked to your business registration.
  4. Issue credentials — sign documents with your DID using a business wallet or integrated software.
  5. Verify conformance — run the conformance test suite.

Who this is for

  • Traders — importers, exporters, freight forwarders issuing and receiving documents.
  • Customs authorities — agencies accepting and verifying digitally signed declarations.
  • Software vendors — products integrating UNVTD into trade management or customs systems.
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