Supporting the Implementation of TFA -by the WCO Instruments and tools Geneva, Switzerland 9 November, 2015 World Customs Organization

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The WCO Standards (non-exhaustive) Simplification and modernization of procedures Harmonization of coding and data Standardization of procedures Support tools for national initiatives Supporting integrity: Revised Arusha Declaration, Integrity Development Guide Compendium of Customs Operational Practices for Enforcement and Seizures (2013) Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR). Post-clearance audit Guidelines (2012) Risk Management Compendium (2011) AEO Guidelines (2007) ICT Guidelines (2007) Guidelines on valuation, HS and origin verification Resolution on UCR and Implementation Guide (2004) Immediate Release Guidelines (2006) SAFE Framework of Standards (2005) Data Model Version 3.3 (2012) Version 3.0 (2009) Version 2.0 (2005) Version 1.0 (2002) Diagnostic Framework (Guide) (2003) Revised Kyoto Convention and its Guidelines(1999) Time Release Study (2003) Guidelines for Express Consignments Clearance (1993) Benchmarking Manual (Guide) (2003) HS Convention - Revised every 5 years (1988 - 1997 – 2002 – 2007 - 2012) Istanbul Convention (1990) Kyoto Convention (1973) ATA Convention (1963) Convention establishing a CCC (1950)

WCO Main Instrument to support TFA The WCO Council adopted the revised Kyoto Convention in June 1999 as the blueprint for modern and efficient Customs procedures in the 21st century. Currently 100 Contracting Parties

Sample WCO Tools to Support TFA Time Release Study Guide SAFE Framework of Standards Single Window Compendium Data Model Globally Networked Customs RKC The WCO has developed numerous instruments and tools, to respond to the demands and needs from the WCO Members to assist their implementation of the WTO Agreement on Trade Facilitation. We have around 40 various tools and guidance available for Members to adopt in their customs reform and modernizations. The WCO I continuing to set and develop and fine-tune an inter-active guidance tool designed to assist Customs implement the TFA Risk Management Compendium Post Clearance Audit Guidelines CBM Compendium Project Map Database Capacity Building Development Compendium Transit Handbook

Recent WCO Developed Tool A WCO Guidance is under developed aiming to help its Members to be actively involved and play key role in the trade facilitation body Survey on the current situation of WCO Member administrations Coordination with other parties both from government and private.

Example of WCO Tools Support the Implementation of TFA Example – Risk Management The TFA obliges Members, to the extent possible, to adopt or maintain a risk management system for Customs control. The RKC sets out principles of Customs risk management and the RKC Guidelines cover technical aspects of risk management and Customs control. The Risk Management Compendium introduces detailed and technical information on risk management, based on practices and experiences of WCO Members.

Mercator Programme Showcase success stories Upgrade of WCO’s tools and Donor Funding/ Resource Mobilization Needs assessment Planning Delivery Monitoring TRS Strategic planning CB/TA delivery ROCB TRS Various diagnostic reports Showcase success stories Tailor-made track Self-Assessment Performance indicators Customs- business Partnership CBM Annual Survey Funding Regional integration Other areas Approaching donors Experts Accreditation of experts ROCB/RTC Awareness-raising Regional WS with other government agencies Coordination with other international organizations National WS with other government agencies Harmonized Implementation Economic Competitiveness Package Survey on TF National Committee Overall track Promotion/Update CBM Compendium Upgrade of WCO’s tools and best practices Promotion/update Customs-Business Partnership Guide Conference on regional integration Promotion of WCO standards for regional integration Promotion/update of Transit Handbook Promotion/update of TFA Implementation Guidance Promotion/update of HS, rule of origin and valuation Ensuring integrity

WCO Activities and Technical Assistance Assisting the Implementation of TFA Updated Implementation Guidance for TFA (online website based tool) WCO Surveys on NCTF, Customs Brokers and Revision of RKC; 6 Regional Workshops; Accreditation of Mercator Programme Advisors (MPA),two phases Project; 120 Tailor-made TACB; TFAWG ;

Promoting TFA and International Cooperate Continuation of WCO supported Workshops; WCO SG letter sent to DG Customs; TFAWG discussed the possible response to TFA; Policy Commission Meeting; Further Coordination and cooperation with other Annex D Organizations

Thank you for your attention Changsheng Li changsheng.li@wcoomd.org facilitation@wcoomd.org World Customs Organization