Importance of the TIR System for ECO Member States Tehran, 26 October 2014 Marek Retelski Head – TIR and Trade Facilitation

2 CountryAssociation (9 months) AZERBAIDJANABADA 3,9505,0005,5009,0009,5007,6007,8009,10011,40010,3003,285 IRANICCIM 33,000 48,00052,00048,00058,00054,00078,00085,000105,00073,638 KAZAKHSTANKAZATO 17,00019,60032,65039,05032,15031,00030,05024,50019,00025, KYRGYZSTANAIRTO-KR 4,9006,25011,45018,10017,05015,05014,05020,70017,10022,20014,828 TADJIKISTANABBAT ,5002,9503,5002,861 TURKMENISTANTHADA ,000 2,0003,2004,7006,0007,5006,849 TURKEYTOBB 544,000589,000689,000788,500765,000490,000701,500672,000685,000540,500325,110 UZBEKISTANAIRCUZ 2,4001,8004,5007,0005,0006,5009,00014,10017,5007,5007,506 Total issued to group during the year 605,450655,100792,400915,150878,100611,050820,300824,600832,950721,500450,930 Number of TIR carnets issued to ECO Associations from 2004 to 09/2014 Total TIR Carnets issued to ECO Associations in 2004 – 2014 (till Sept) = 8,107,530 This represents 26% of all Carnets issued in the world during the same period.

3 TIR Carnets used by ECO transport operators in % of Carnets issued to ECO Holders were used for transport between ECO countries

4 Afghanistan on board! Kabul, 4 September 2013 Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) MONTHJANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULTOTAL Good SafeTIR data transmitted Percentage of data transmitted within 0 day (*) 0%100% 60%100% 96% TIR operators from Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Turkey, Kyrgyzstan

5 Pakistan almost there!

6 After years of bureaucratic delays, official commitment has been given by authorities towards TIR accession. Consultation within competent Authorities ongoing. 3 successful TIR awareness workshops took place in August Pakistan background

7 Pakistan has high importance in the region. Borders with Iran which is extremely active TIR country. Highly relevant knowing that China will join system soon. Pakistan importance

8 United Arab Emirates Progress step-by-step to start TIR

9 China to join the TIR Convention! Expansion of TIR System to China will have positive effect on international trade:  Road transport between China and ECO region, including trade routes between China and Pakistan  Influence on other countries of the region to join TIR  Development of intermodal TIR Active work ongoing on ratification of TIR Convention by China

10 The 4-Volets TIR Carnet is… a simple, competitive alternative for all bilateral transport operations between two countries or two Unions... (one border only.)

11 …with all TIR advantages. Security Goods carried in Customs-sealed vehicles For authorised TIR Carnet Holders only Guaranteed payment of Customs duties and taxes Centralised claims/guarantee management Full transparency and availability of statistical data, confirming fiscal security of the system Facilitation Operational in 58 countries One single document No border checks Streamlines border crossing procedures Free of charge, web-based, pre-declaration and risk management tools

12  TIR + A fully-computerised higher-level guarantee for the TIR Carnet (USD 150,000 / EUR 160,000) Fully operational in Kazakhstan since 1 May 2013: 1,500 TIR+ vouchers issued to KAZATO, 842 activated, no claims reported so far; Agreements for implementation signed by Iran on Sept Interest of many other countries (Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, etc.)  iCarnet Competitive carnet for secure transport of goods between two customs offices in the same country Fully operational in pilot phase in Ukraine: 250 iCarnets issued to ASMAP UA Interest of many other countries (Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, etc.) TIR+ and iCarnet

13  Objective: Paper-less TIR procedure for all actors and all TIR countries  UNECE / IRU joint project with use of the already computerized elements of the TIR system – RTS and TIR- EPD – to use investments already made and minimise the costs  Iran and Turkey: two pilot countries FURTHER COMPUTERISATION OF THE TIR 13

14 Obstacles and difficulties to the development of International Road Transport in ECO Of general nature: Visa formalities Lack of streamlined procedures to ensure safety and security Border crossing infrastructure Illegal actions by officials Lack of bilateral or multilateral transport permits Of general nature: Visa formalities Lack of streamlined procedures to ensure safety and security Border crossing infrastructure Illegal actions by officials Lack of bilateral or multilateral transport permits Specific: Lack of harmonisation of Customs and border crossing regulations Compulsory trans-shipment of goods at some borders Bilateral trade and transport subject to Customs procedures at borders Lack of awareness about the possibilities offered by the TIR System Insufficient training of customs officers in streamlines procedures, including TIR procedures Multimodal applicability: unknown Unstable political and security situation Specific: Lack of harmonisation of Customs and border crossing regulations Compulsory trans-shipment of goods at some borders Bilateral trade and transport subject to Customs procedures at borders Lack of awareness about the possibilities offered by the TIR System Insufficient training of customs officers in streamlines procedures, including TIR procedures Multimodal applicability: unknown Unstable political and security situation Main obstacle to the TIR System in some ECO countries: Bilateral transport based on CMR and national guarantees Main obstacle to the TIR System in some ECO countries: Bilateral transport based on CMR and national guarantees

15 Solutions for international road transport in ECO countries Solutions to facilitate transport in ECO region: Use of TIR Carnets Ensure the functioning of TIR System in ALL ECO countries: Pakistan last country to accede to the TIR Convention Minimum formalities at border No guarantee to deposit for each movement Benefit from internationally recognised guarantee Benefit from IT TIR-related risk management tools Green Lanes for transport with advance risk assessment performed (Green Lanes with TIR-EPD) Regional cooperation, including training exchanges Solutions to facilitate transport in ECO region: Use of TIR Carnets Ensure the functioning of TIR System in ALL ECO countries: Pakistan last country to accede to the TIR Convention Minimum formalities at border No guarantee to deposit for each movement Benefit from internationally recognised guarantee Benefit from IT TIR-related risk management tools Green Lanes for transport with advance risk assessment performed (Green Lanes with TIR-EPD) Regional cooperation, including training exchanges