1. 1 © 2006, World Customs Organization WCO Developments Tools for secure and efficient international trade Arun Sahu, Addl. Director General( E- commerce) Indian Customs & Chair (Information Management Subcommittee, WCO) Representative WCO/TBG4

2. 2 © 2006, World Customs Organization Outline About Us WCO Framework of Standards WCO Data Model The Way Forward

3. 3 © 2006, World Customs Organization Independent intergovernmental body Independent intergovernmental body To improve the effectiveness and efficiency of Customs Administrations To improve the effectiveness and efficiency of Customs Administrations Established in 1952, HQ in Brussels Established in 1952, HQ in Brussels 169 members 169 members 97% of World Trade Develop and maintain standards for simple, standardised and Harmonised Customs systems and procedures Assist in capacity building programmes Provide training and technical assistance www.wcoomd.org

4. 4 © 2006, World Customs Organization Just-in time Inventory control Inventory control Lower costs Logistics Drugs Environmental Cultural Int’l commitments Admissibility of goods Predictable processing Dangerous goods Protect society Statistics Governance, Integrity Foreign direct investment Fewer resources Information technology Security Increase in volume IPR Globalization More awareness Regional Trade Agreement Collect taxes Collect taxes Trade facilitation Maintain Exchequer yield Maintain Exchequer yield Customs environment

5. 5 © 2006, World Customs Organization Outline About Us WCO SAFE framework of standards WCO Data Model The Way Forward

6. 6 © 2006, World Customs Organization WCO SAFE framework of standards Recommendation Body Pillar 1 Customs Co-operation Standards 1 to 11 + Annex 1 + Appendix Pillar 2 Customs- Business Partnership Standards 12 to 17 + Annex 2 + (Appendices)

7. 7 © 2006, World Customs Organization WCO SAFE framework of standards Standards Revised Kyoto Convention WCO Data Model UCR Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Mutual Administrative Assistance (MAA) (Johannesburg convention / bilateral) Standard Risk Assessment (SRA)

8. 8 © 2006, World Customs Organization RKC, MAA, HS, ORIGIN, VALUATION, Istanbul/ATA, Container Convention 72 WCO Data Model, Authorized Economic Operator, Standard Risk Assessment UCR Integrated Customs Control Single Window, Authorised Supply Chain WCO SAFE framework of standards Capacity Building

9. 9 © 2006, World Customs Organization Outline About Us WCO SAFE framework of standards WCO Data Model The Way Forward

10. 10 © 2006, World Customs Organization WCO Data Model Kyoto Customs Data Principles G7 Initiative 1996 - 2001 Common data sets and uniform electronic messages for cargo report, import, and export declarations Maximum data requirements for the routine exchange of information between Customs and the trader Countries to require as little information as necessary for Customs control purposes Release on minimum information

11. 11 © 2006, World Customs Organization WCO Data Model handed over to the WCO in 2002 updated to version 1.1 (completed – June 2003) updated to version 2.0 include data pertaining to transit and transport requirements Other Government Agencies’ requirements deferred to Version 3 version 2.0 was endorsed by the WCO Council in June 2005

12. 12 © 2006, World Customs Organization WCO Customs Data Model Cross-border processes Conveyance report Cargo report (manifest) Import, Export Goods declarations import, export and transit one step procedures two step procedures first step for release second step for duty collection and statistics

13. 13 © 2006, World Customs Organization WCO Customs Data Model Version 2.0 Components Business process models taking into account existing supply chain reference models (CEFACT, SCC) UML class diagrams using CCTS data types UML class diagrams using CCTS data types Data sets in line with UNTDED Data sets in line with UNTDED EDIFACT message specifications and XML Guideline International code sets WCO (HS, UCR) ISO (3166 country, 4217 currency, 6346 container, etc.) UN Rec’s (5:Incoterms, 16:LOCODE, 20:units of measure, 21:types of packages, 28:modes/means of transport, etc.) Others (IATA, ITU, IMO, EAN.UCC, D&B)

14. 14 © 2006, World Customs Organization Support Single Window Environments WCO Customs Data Model Support Single Window Environments  Version 3.0  Scope of WCO Data Model Version 3.0 (I)   Deferred DMRs from version 2.0   TIR / Transit   Authority Response Messages   Further alignment with CEFACT Core Component Technical Specification (CCTS) and CCTS terminology,   To take into account the view of trade/transport   Review and resolve inconsistency (e.g data elements from a paper environment)

15. 15 © 2006, World Customs Organization Support Single Window Environments WCO Customs Data Model Support Single Window Environments  Version 3.0  Scope of WCO Data Model Version 3.0 (II)   OGA (Other Government Agencies) Only processes directly related to compliance with border controls: goods, means of transport and crew at least “agriculture” and Sanitary/Phytosanitary No license/permit application/request/approval processes Dangerous waste (Basel Convention)   WCO Data Model takes into account the Single Window Concept (data requirements and reducing redundancies)

16. 16 © 2006, World Customs Organization Outline About Us WCO SAFE framework of standards Customs Data Model The Way Forward

17. 17 © 2006, World Customs Organization The Way Forward Publication of Version 2 end Oct. 2006 DMRs UN/EDIFACT to amend CUSXXX messages 2006 Development of Version 3, 2008 G8 countries and APEC economies agreed to implement Data Model, where possible CA, US, UK, NL, IN, JP, KE, ZA, others Pilot projects

18. 18 © 2006, World Customs Organization THANK YOU WORLD CUSTOMS ORGANIZATION Rue du Marché 30, 1210 Brussels, Belgium E-mail address: ger.diepens@wcoomd.orgger.diepens@wcoomd.org gareth.lewis@wcoomd.org thomas.morawietz@wcoomd.org arun.sahu@icegate.gov.in WCO web site: www.wcoomd.orgwww.wcoomd.org