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New TF instruments of UNCEFACT, WTO TF
FITPRO Seminar Prague, 14 May 2015
UNCEFACT, WTO TF Agreement and assistance to
the transition economies
Mario Apostolov, Regional Adviser, UNECE Trade [email protected]
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UNECE / UNCEFACT Recommendations
• New Rec. 4: National TF Bodies. Now also art.23.2 of WTO TFAhttp://www1.unece.org/cefact/platform/display/CNP/Revision+of+Recommendation+4+on+National+Trade+Facilitation+Bodies+and+its+guidelines
Standards for Single Window and data harmonizationStandards for Single Window and data harmonization
• Single Window– Rec. 33 http://www.unece.org/fileadmin/DAM/cefact/recommendations/rec33/rec33_trd352r.pdf
• Data Harmonization – Rec 34http://www.unece.org/fileadmin/DAM/cefact/recommendations/rec34/ECE_TRADE_C_CEFACT_2010_13R_r1.pdf
• Legal issues in Single Window implementation – Rec. 35 http://www.unece.org/fileadmin/DAM/cefact/recommendations/rec35/Rec35_october2010_REV2_Final_Russian.pdf
Now also Rec. 36 on Single Window interoperability or interoperability among various inter-organizational information exchange systems along the Supply Chain
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Rec 4 National TF Bodies: new revision
• TF ever more important; WTO TFA (art.23.2)
• success factors for establishing NTFB: favorable government policies; dynamic private sector; human and financial resources; private sector; human and financial resources; strong political will.
• NTFB can coordinate all stakeholders to devise a national TF strategy and action plans for TF implementation.
• The new Rec.4: core TF – broader than EDI.
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As-Is situation To-Be situation
Continuous change management – Prepare organizational, technical, methodological, competencies, regulatory change throughout the trade modernization effort
Developing and implementing a TF strategy
Current indicators Desired indicators (in 1-5 years)Carry out time
Consultative process – Engage the business community in all steps of the modernization effort
Current indicatorsCost of exporting/importing a containerTime for exporting/importing a containeretc.
Implemented instrumentse.g.Coordinated Border ManagementAdvance rulingRisk Management, Selectivity of controlsetc.
Desired indicators (in 1-5 years)Cut cost of exports/imports by 1/2Cut time of exports/imports by 1/2etc.
Carry out time release study
Business processanalysis
Projects on implementing
TF instruments in the WTO TFA
and others: CBM, AEO, EO..
New instrumentsSimplified and aligned trade documentsCoordinated Border ManagementAuthorised Economic OperatorsSingle Window, Risk Management, Post-clearance audit and controlsetc.
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Rec36 SW Interoperability
• Cross-border interoperability of Single Window systems (can be regional – EU)
• G2G - exchange of regulatory data/information
• Can include some B2G transactions• Can include some B2G transactions
• Electronic exchange of data only
• Semantic interoperability: naming and describing things unambiguously
• In UNCEFACT - no reference to any syntax;
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Two SW programmes in EU
• Multi-annual Strategic Plan for e-Customs (contains a section on SW): twice establishedWGs to define roles (DG TAXUD)
• Directive 2010/65/EU requiring the establishment of [maritime] «national SW» in each EU Member State with a matitimecoastline by 1 June 2015 (!) (DH MOVE)
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Consigneeor importer
Regulatory bodies
B2
G
G 2 G
CargoConsignoror exporter
National
Single Window
Systems of interorganizational
information exchange
Freight forwarderor 3PL
Consignor, exporter, consignee, freight
forwarder
CargoB2
G
G 2 G
B 2 B
Port CommunitySystem
Maritime sector Single Window
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Document exchange in the main clearance process in the Port of Odessa (development of the Port Community System)
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Statistics of use of the PCS: containers cleared through PPL33-35 by month:
Source: www.singlewindow.org
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EEC: WG assigned by the 3 Presidents
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WTO TF Agreement, 7 Dec.2013: Structure and content
SECTION ISECTION I
• Substantive Trade Facilitation Rules • (Articles 1 - 12)
SECTION IISECTION IISECTION II
• Special and Differential Treatment provisions• (Articles 13 – 22)
SECTION IIISECTION III
• Institutional Arrangements and Final Provisions• (Articles 23-24)
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Measures in the WTO TF AgreementArt. 1.1. Publication of laws, procedures, etc.Art. 1.2. Information available through internetArt. 1.3. Enquiry PointsArt. 1.4. NotificationArt. 2. Opportunity to comment and information before entry into force & consultationArt. 3. Advance rulings Art. 4. Appeal or review procedures Art. 5.1. Notifications for enhanced controls or inspectionsArt. 5. 2. Detention Art. 5. 3. Test procedures Art. 6.1. General Disciplines on Fees and Charges Imposed on or in Connection with Importation and ExportationArt. 6.2. Specific disciplines on Fees and ChargesArt. 6.3. Penalty DisciplinesArt. 7. Release and Clearance of GoodsArt. 7.1 Pre-arrival ProcessingArt. 7.2. Electronic PaymentArt. 7.4. Risk ManagementArt. 7.4. Risk ManagementArt. 7.5. Post-clearance AuditArt. 7.6. Establishment and Publication of Average Release TimesArt. 7.7. Trade Facilitation Measures for Authorized OperatorsArt. 7.8. Expedited ShipmentsArt. 7.9. Perishable GoodsArt. 8. Border Agency CooperationArt. 9. Movement of Goods under Customs Control Intended for ImportArt. 10.1. Formalities and Documentation RequirementsArt. 10.2. Acceptance of CopiesArt. 10.3. Use of International Standards Art. 10.4. Single WindowArt. 10.5. Pre-shipment InspectionArt. 10.6. Use of Customs BrokersArt. 10.7. Common Border Procedures and Uniform Documentation RequirementsArt. 10.8. Rejected GoodsArt. 10.9. Temporary Admission of Goods/Inward and Outward ProcessingArt. 11. Freedom of TransitArt. 12. Customs CooperationArt. 13. Institutional arrangements: Committee on Trade Facilitation
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SECTION II: Special and Differential Treatment provisions (Articles 13 – 22)
Substantive Rules Section I
UNECE can help assess readiness
A Category B Category C Category
• Longer timeframe
• Technical Assistance for
implementation
• Longer timeframe
UNECE can help assess readiness(A, B, C) and needs for technical
assistance
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http://tfig.unece.org/http://tfig.unece.org/
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Thanks !
Trade Facilitation Implementation Guide →
Thanks !Mario Apostolov
Regional Adviser UNECE TradePalais des Nations, Room 431
CH-1211 Geneva 10, Switzerlandtel.: +41 22 9171134fax: +41 22 9170037
e-mail: [email protected]
www.unece.org/trade & www.unece.org/cefact