Source of map: Wikipedia Commons Why adopt the WCO Data Model? Creating Business Value Through trade simplification “Regional Training Workshop on Trade Facilitation, Infrastructure and Trade Costs Policies in ESCWA Region” 8-9 April 2013, Dubai

 The challenge of trade simplification  WCO Data Model ◦ What it is? ◦ Who can use it? ◦ How does it help create business value? ◦ What steps can you take in order to derive benefits from the WCO Data Model?

 Documentation in international trade is tedious, costly & time-consuming  Delay in cargo clearance can be costly for traders and can hurt trade  Lower logistics costs & efficient border processes - goals for all administrations  Transparent & Predictable processes

 How can we achieve the objectives of Trade facilitation?  Investing in Trade Facilitation is really worth it!  Some TF measures can be ‘quick wins’ - others not  Genuine, co-operative effort in simplification and standardization of documents

5 Standardized ComponentsInformation Packages Rules What is the WCO Data Model ? WCO DATA MODEL IS A LIBRARY Context Business Process Models Content Data Elements Definition Format Code lists Identifiers Structure Information models Reusable Information elements Standard Electronic Templates Goods Declarations Cargo Reports Conveyance Reports Licenses/Permits Certificates

 Customs -A complete tool box of standards ◦ Comprehensive Data Dictionary ◦ Standardized customs declaration forms ◦ Agreed maximum data set for export, import and transit  Other Government Agencies - The WCO Data Model is a Multi-Agency tool ◦ Requirements of Cross-border regulatory Agencies for the release of cargo ◦ Licenses/ Certificates/ Permits ◦ Single Window solutions ◦ Customs to Customs Data Exchange (GNC)  Trade and Transport Service Providers ◦ Traders, transporters and their intermediaries can use the WCO Data Model to build global customs solutions

Customs Automated System Single Window Trader/ Customs Broker Carrier Advance filing Manifest filing Goods Declaration SPECIFICATION S Software Data Entry Communication Automated Customs Clearance What are the costs? Processing

Customs Automated System Single Window Trader/ Customs Broker Carrier Advance filing Manifest filing Goods Declaration SPECIFICATION S Software Data Entry Communication WCO Data Model How it would benefit Customs and Trade? Processing Standardized Harmonized Data Simplified Procedures Cross-border Sharing of Data Dematerialized documents

BRINGS IT TOGETHER …

 Begins with an executive decision  Prescribe WCO Data Model as the basic reference  Review existing systems and solutions ◦ Check for conformance with the WCO Data Model  Business process redesign & Change Management

Source of map: Wikipedia Commons Why adopt the WCO Data Model? THANK YOU FOR LISTENING Milena Budimirović Technical Officer Compliance and Facilitation Directorate World Customs Organization (WCO)