WTO TFAArticle 10.2

Acceptance of Copies

Leonardo Macedo

Mohammad Obeidat

Why TFA encourages Member States to accept paper or electronic copies?

Question

2.1 – Members shall endevour to accept paper or electronic copies of supporting documents

2.2 – Government agency holds the original and other agencies shall accept copies

2.3 – Members shall not require original or copy of export declarations

Article 10.2

Better coordination inter agenciesCertified copies LegislationChange of mentalityPrivate sector coordinationElectronic security inter connectivity

with private sector and agencies

Challenges

What are the best practises?

Question

Best practises

Mercosur Jordan and neighbour countriesRegional Trade Agreements

Save time and money Improve ranking in Doing Business Improve ranking in International

Competitiveness Better coordination Systems integration Enhance Customs – Business

partenership

Benefits