1. The World Customs Organization (WCO) Customs Data Model Trade Support Network June 6, 2002

2. 1 Why Harmonize? Multiple Messages –Proprietary (ABI), X12, EDIFACT, XML Multiple Systems –ABI, AES, AMS, CADEX and ACROSS (CA), SAAI (MX), SOPHIE (FR), CHIEF (UK), etc. Redundant Names, Definitions, Coding –Many different ways of asking for the same information

3. 2 WHAT is the WCO Doing? Transfer from G7 to WCO January 2002 Established a WCO Customs Data Model Working Group Review of WCO Customs Data Model by WCO members Invite all trade bodies and international organizations for comments WCO members to initiate prototypes Review comments received and evaluate prototypes Prepare for other standards such as XML Incorporate requirements for “single window” processing Issue v2.0 by 2005 following rigid change control procedures

4. 3 What is the U.S. Role? Active participation in data working group activities U.S. analysis is used as a model for other countries Provide processing scenarios Lead effort to extend WCO Customs Data Model to enable “single window” processing

5. 4 How Far Along Are We? Mapped WCO v1.0 to ABI (EI, HI, HN) –Over 400 occurrences of data elements u excluding OGA – 8 unmapped (SEB and Statement) Mapped WCO v1.0 to Other Agency Requirements –198 USCS/OGA elements, 32 unmapped u Crew, Services, Transportation Statistics Mapped WCO v1.0 to SANCRT (Sanitary Certification) Mapped WCO v1.0 to HAZMAT Export White Paper on data harmonization prepared by the Office of International Affairs

6. 5 The WCO Data Model and ACE The WCO/ G7 standards will be used in ACE Data definitions and standards will be incorporated in ACE Filers will be given the option of using WCO/G7 messages Implementation will provide flexibility to support WCO/G7 standard, legacy system data, and future changes eCP and Customs will ensure that evolving international standards meet the needs of ACE stakeholders eCP and Customs will ensure compatibility for statistical and other analytical needs Message translation mechanisms will be used to ensure a smooth transition

7. 6 Benefits Lower costs to government and trade for standards maintenance, system development, and system maintenance International traders will have simplified interfaces to multiple Customs and government organizations G7 finance ministers believe use will lead to economic growth Enhance and enable more electronic processing by eliminating variations Improved cooperation with foreign countries in data exchange and statistics collection

8. 7 Next Steps Review WCO Data Model –www. wcoomd.org Review work to date –william.l.nolle@customs.treas.gov Examine costs associated with current multiple systems processes Determine potential savings