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Informal Trade Practices The case of Ecuador World Customs Organization Brussels, June 2014

Ecuador and the Andean Community The Andean Community Trade has no tariffs. FTA (Free Trade Agreement): USA FTA: China and USA

Ecuador and the Andean Community: North Border (Colombia)

Ecuador and the Andean Community: South Border (Perú)

Causes and Incentives for Contraband Culture of Informality Corruption Impunity Free Mobility Policies and Trade Agreements Socio-economic Factors

Strategies Implemented to Combat Contraband Legal Aspects Customs Controls Social Development Institutional Strengthening Technology

Sensitive Goods for Contraband ADV: 10% + 6 USD per pair Footwear Tax burden close to 130% Alcoholic beverage Clothing ADV: 10% + 5.5 USD per Kg Quota restrictions associated with environmental issues Price differential compared to neighboring countries Cellphones Fruits and Vegetables

Emblematic projects for combating Contraband X RAY Machine Strengthening the Customs Laboratory Tagging in Origin (Alcoholic Beverage) Mandatory Registration of Imported Cellphones 1800-Delito Program Emblematic projects for combating Contraband

Development Actions and Institutional Transformation Human Resource and Knowledge Management Over 1600 trained customs officers Over 36 hours of training per customs officer Implementation of the Code of Ethics Institutionality More than 180 published and documented processes at www.aduana.gob.ec 100% compliance Organic Law of Transparency and Access to Information (LOTAIP)

Operational Efficiency Achieved: 2007-2013 Millions of US Dollars Days Total collection: 2000-2006: 9.616 M 2007-2013: 21.083 M Average time: 2000-2006: 15 days 2007-2013: 7,91 days

Non-Customs Strategies Improving productivity of perishables (fruits and vegetables) Implementation of trade strategies Improving the quality of information provided by other institutions The Army should assist the task of Customs in not enabled points Implementation of Electronic Frontier Plan

Present and Future Challenges Maintaining the balance between facilitation and customs control. To position SENAE as a global leader in the customs processes. Strengthening border controls through the development and implementation of strategic areas: physical infrastructure, technological infrastructure, equipment. Promoting civic culture against contraband.

Thanks for your attention! Econ. XAVIER CARDENAS MONCAYO Director General National Customs Service of Ecuador SENAE Web Site: www.aduana.gob.ec Pbx: 5934-500-6060 ext. 1009 Guayaquil – Ecuador