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UNECE International Forum on Trade Facilitation

UNECE International Forum on Trade Facilitation. The Challenges of facilitating the flow of commerce in a heightened security environment Kunio Mikuriya Deputy Secretary General World Customs Organization. WORLD CUSTOMS ORGANIZATION 1. affected. Recent events.

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UNECE International Forum on Trade Facilitation

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  1. UNECE International Forum on Trade Facilitation The Challenges of facilitating the flow of commerce in a heightened security environment Kunio Mikuriya Deputy Secretary General World Customs Organization WORLD CUSTOMS ORGANIZATION 1

  2. affected Recent events Global Customs Community • WTO Doha Ministerial Conference • Terrorist attacks of Sep. 11 WORLD CUSTOMS ORGANIZATION 2

  3. Doha Declaration Rules of origin Customs Valuation Customs Related Areas Trade Facilitation Articles V, VIII & X Capacity Building WORLD CUSTOMS ORGANIZATION 3

  4. WCO in brief ....... • Independent intergovernmental body established in 1952 • To enhance • Customs co-operation • Effectiveness and efficiency of Customs • 161 member administrations covering 97% of world trade • To fulfil its mission • develop and maintain instruments • provide training and technical assistance WORLD CUSTOMS ORGANIZATION 4

  5. The WCO Offer solutions that allow countries to meet goals of : • Revenue collection • Protection of society while delivering • Trade Facilitation Dividends WORLD CUSTOMS ORGANIZATION 5

  6. International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures (Kyoto Convention) Key international instrument for simplified and harmonized Customs procedures Revised and adopted in 1999 WORLD CUSTOMS ORGANIZATION 6

  7. Revised Kyoto Convention(adopted June 1999) • contain intenational standards • provide predictability and effciency Many countries have already incorporated the principles without waiting its formal entry into force. WORLD CUSTOMS ORGANIZATION 7

  8. Other WCO initiativesto support Trade Facilitation • WCO Customs Data model • Immediate Release Guidelines • Unique Consignment Reference (UCR) number WORLD CUSTOMS ORGANIZATION 8

  9. WTO Doha Declaration on Trade Facilitation • Further expediting the movement, release and clearance of goods including goods in transit • Review, clarify and improve relevant aspects of Articles V, VIII and X of the GATT 1994 • Technical assistance and support for capacity building in trade facilitation WORLD CUSTOMS ORGANIZATION 9

  10. GATT 1994 Article V- Transit Article VIII – Fees & Formalities Article X – Publication of trade regulations WCO (Kyoto) Effective rules for transit procedures Fees limited to the cost of services rendered Simplified procedures and limited data requirement Publication of Customs laws and procedures WCO Instruments and WTO Trade Facilitation Principles High Principles Tool to implement WTO Principles Complementary WORLD CUSTOMS ORGANIZATION 10

  11. Risk management Advanced transmission of data Exchange of information WCO Instruments Co-operation with private sector September 11th. • Reminder to contribute to “Protection of national security” WCO Action Plan WORLD CUSTOMS ORGANIZATION 11

  12. Risk management • Effective use of risk management Identify high-risk consignments while Ensuring smooth flow of legitimate trade • Developed the concept in revised Kyoto • Developing handbook WORLD CUSTOMS ORGANIZATION 12

  13. WCO Customs Data Model and UCR • WCO Customs Data Model provides the electronic means to convey information without damaging facilitation • UCR number provides improved access to information for Customs at exportation and importation WORLD CUSTOMS ORGANIZATION 13

  14. Exchange of information • Bilateral, regional and multilateral levels • Model bilateral agreement on Customs Mutual Administrative Assistance. • Regional Intelligence Liaison Office (RILO) • Customs Enforcement Network (CEN) • International Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance WORLD CUSTOMS ORGANIZATION 14

  15. Security • WCO supports Customs to join multilateral efforts by • offering the forum to exchange views • increasing co-operation with other stakeholders WORLD CUSTOMS ORGANIZATION 15

  16. Integrity Good governance Protection of society Prosperity • Obstacles to economic and social development • Mirrors similar problems throughout the parent community • Vulnerable : - discretionary powers - low level of salaries Customs WORLD CUSTOMS ORGANIZATION 16

  17. Fight against corruption (1) WCO hasprovided leadership and developed • Arusha Declaration • Model code of Conduct • Integrity Self-assessment Guide WORLD CUSTOMS ORGANIZATION 17

  18. Fight against corruption (2) • WCOTraining course to : elaborate and implement comprehensive anti-corruption strategies • Regional echoes Maputo Declaration (March 2002) “Integrity in Customs: the African Response” WORLD CUSTOMS ORGANIZATION 18

  19. Fight against corruption (3) Needs commitment at the highest level ! • Political leaders & Trade community Reform and Modernization through Modern Customs techniques contained in Revised Kyoto Convention - Improved transparency - Reduced human intervention WORLD CUSTOMS ORGANIZATION 19

  20. Achieving Trade Facilitation Co-operation with • Trade community • Other border agencies • International and regional organizations WORLD CUSTOMS ORGANIZATION 20

  21. Thank you World Customs Organization Rue du Marché 30, B-1210 Brussels Belgium Tel : +32 2 209 9301 Fax : +32 2 209 9493 Web site: http://www.wcoomd.org E-mail: information@wcoomd.org WORLD CUSTOMS ORGANIZATION 21

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