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2017/SOM2/CTI/DIA/002
World Customs Organization Support to Trade Facilitation Agreement Implementation
Submitted by: WCO
3rd Public-Private Dialogue on Advancing Trade Facilitation and Supply Chain Connectivity Through
Asia-Pacific Model E-port NetworkHa Noi, Viet Nam
19 May 2017
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Third APEC Public-Private Dialogue onAdvancing Trade Facilitation & Supply Chain Connectivity
Through APMENMay 19, 2017
Hanoi, Vietnam
WCO Support to TFA Implementation
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Implementing the WTO Agreement on Trade Facilitation (TFA)8th Session of the WCO Capacity Building Committee
March 2017
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• Pr inc ip les and Object ives• The Mercator Programme was launched at the WCO Council in June 2014
as a strategic initiative to support the sustainable and effective implementation of the WTO Agreement on Trade Facilitation
• Harmonized implementation based on the WCO’s global standards
• Tailor-made technical assistance and capacity building
• Effective coordination among all stakeholders
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F r a m e w o r k
TRS
Self-Assessment
Variousdiagnostic reports
Planning
Strategic planningStrategic planning
CB/TAdelivery
TRS
Needs assessment Delivery Monitoring
Tailor-madetrack
Overalltrack
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Regional WSwith other government
agencies g gNational WS
with other government agencies
Awareness-raising
ySurvey on TF National Committee p pPromotion/Update CBM Compendium
Experts Accreditation of experts
Showcasesuccess stories
p pPromotion/update Customs-Business Partnership Guide
g gConference on
regional integration g gPromotion of WCO standards
for regional integrationpPromotion/update of Transit Handbook
Annual SurveyPerformance
indicators
Harmonized Implementation
EconomicCompetitiveness
Package
Upgrade of WCO’s tools and
best practicesp pPromotion/update of TFA Implementation Guidance
CBMCustoms-business
Partnership
Regionalintegration
Other areas
Donor Funding/Resource Mobilization
Funding Approaching donors
Coordination with other international
organizations
p gPromotion/update of HS, rule of origin and valuation g g yEnsuring integrity
ROCB
ROCB/RTC
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• 1 • Implementation partnership
• Regional- level Awareness Rais ing
• WCO Instruments and Tools
• 4 • TFA Implementation Guidance
• O v e r a l l T r a c kThe overall track is designed to encompass the full suite of WCO instruments and tools, while building global awareness of the TFA in concert with donor and implementation partners.
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Regional WSwith other government
agencies g gNational WS
with other government agencies
Awareness-raising
ySurvey on TF National Committee p pPromotion/Update CBM Compendium
Experts Accreditation of experts
Showcasesuccess stories
p pPromotion/update Customs-Business Partnership Guide
g gConference on
regional integration g gPromotion of WCO standards
for regional integrationPromotion/update of Transit Handbook
Harmonized Implementation
EconomicCompetitiveness
Package
Upgrade of WCO’s tools and
best practicesPromotion/update of TFA Implementation Guidance
CBMCustoms-business
Partnership
Regionalintegration
Other areas
Donor Funding/Resource Mobilization
Funding Approaching donors
Coordination with other international
organizations
gPromotion/update of HS, rule of origin and valuation g g yEnsuring integrity
ROCB/RTC
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WCO Implementation Guidance
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Revised Kyoto Convention
The WCO has developed a number of instruments and tools, which respond to Members’ needs for TFA implementation.
SAFE Framework of
Standards
Time Release Study Guide
Single WindowCompendium
Data Model GloballyNetworked Customs
Risk ManagementCompendium
Post Clearance Audit Guidelines
Examples of WCO tools
WCO tools to support TFA
CLiKC Project MapDatabase
Capacity BuildingDevelopmentCompendium
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New Tools for Trade Facilitation Measures
Transparency and Predictability Guidelines
Study Report on Customs Brokers
NCTF Guidance Transparency and Predictability Guidelines
Article 10.6 Article 23.2 Article 1
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Latest WCO tools
• Update of the Implementation Guidance• E-learning course on the TFA• Updated NCTF Guidance• Guidelines on Transparency and Predictability (Art. 1-2)• Diagnostic tool for CBM (Art. 8)• Handbook on Inward and Outward Processing Procedures (Art. 10.9)• Transit Guidelines (Art. 11)• Updated Compendium on Single Window (Art. 10.4)• Guidelines on Customs Brokers - under development (Art. 10.6)• AEO Compendium updated on a yearly basis (Art. 7.7)
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TFA Working Group
Formed for the purpose of taking up the practical aspects of meeting expectations arising out of the TFA;
Reports to the Policy Commission on policy matters and to the Permanent Technical Committeeand Capacity Building Committee on technical matters;
Meets twice a year; held 7 meetings so far.
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n• 1 • Economy-level engagements• Needs assessments, planning and delivery
• 2 • Monitoring• Time-release study and other indicators
• 3 • Donor engagement• Growing suite of TFA-specific programmes (HMRC,
Finland), partnerships with other development partners
• Accreditat ion of Experts• Growing pool of MPA s from developed and developing
economies
• T a i l o r - M a d e T r a c k• The Tailor-made track is designed to identify and support individual economy needs,
leveraging existing diagnostic and capacity building efforts, while coordinating with other development partners. It is premised on a Customs-to-Customs partnership model.
TRS
Self-Assessment
Variousdiagnostic reports
Planning
Strategic planningStrategic planning
CB/TAdelivery
TRS
Needs assessment Delivery Monitoring
Experts Accreditation of experts
Annual SurveyPerformance
indicators
CBMCBMCustoms-business
Partnership
Customs-business
Partnership
RegionalintegrationRegional
integration Other areasOther areas
Funding Approaching donors
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WCO Capacity Building Activities
2016 Total capacity building support provided as displayed here: 300+
Accelerated support for Financial Year 2017/2018
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Some key considerations in TFA implementation
Cooperation amongst all relevant stakeholders is critical• Customs• Ministry of trade• Other border agencies and other government authorities• Private sector
A well functioning National Committee on Trade Facilitation (NCTF) –establishing a NCTF is mandatory under the TFA
Monitoring implementation under the NCTF - use of the WCO Time Release Study (also included under Art. 7.6)
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WCO Technical Guidelines on Advance Rulings for Classification, Origin and Valuation
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What is an Advance Ruling ?
A written decision on the classification, origin, valuation etc. of the commodity issued by Customs to the applicant prior to an importation or exportation.
Customsor designated body
Applicant
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Advantages of advance rulings
Facilitate international trade
Allow business to assess future duty liabilities
Allow Customs to monitor and improve compliance through risk assessment
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TRADE FACILITATION AGREEMENT
ARTICLE 3: ADVANCE RULINGS
- Places an obligation on WTO Members to provide advance rulings on tariff classification and origin
- Encourages Members to provide advance rulings on Customs valuation, relief/exemption, quotas and tariff quotas, etc.
- Sets out procedures on application, issuance, modification, review, publication etc. on advance rulings
Hanoi, 19 May 2017
Advance Rulings
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WCO Technical Guidelines on Advance Rulings
Technical Guidelines
Harmonize and modernize
Classification
Origin
Valuation
Ensure consistency with TFA
Pre-existing tools
Single document covering all three areas
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Requirements for Advance Ruling Process
1. Policy/Legal Framework
2. Procedures
3. Institutional Framework
4. Human Resources and Training
5. Communication and Information Technology
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