Customs reform and modernization

Zambia customs has progressed steadily using the wco standards and programmes. Customs reform and modernisation in dominica government. Customs modernization act financial definition of customs. South asia subregional economic cooperation customs. Ssa, dependence on customs revenue and import duteis varied greatly. Trade policy and customs administration annemarie geourjon. This paper outlines the progression of key reform and modernization initiatives in these countries since the early 1990s, and assesses the gap between these reforms and those of more modern customs agencies. A paper presented by acg julius nwagwu on the 17th of february 2011. As part of a customs modernization reform process, the honduran government will be transitioning to a new customs administration agency by the first quarter of 2019. The craft beverage modernization and tax reform provisions of the tax cuts and jobs act of 2017 have been extended through december 31, 2020. Legislation in the united states, passed in 1993, that sought to improve enforcement of customs and audits. Customs administration and the future of fiscal frontiers. February 22nd, 2011 reform and modernization in the nigeria customs service download reform and modernization in the nigeria customs service a paper presented by acg julius nwagwu on the 17th of february 2011. Customs reform and trade facilitation consultants home.

This volume presents case studies of customs modernization initiatives in eight developing countries. The study seeks to establish the impact of customs reform and modernization program on the performance of customs service department of kra. Customs reform and modernization in vanuatu they say things move slowly with island time in the pacific, however the customs division of the department of customs and inland revenue with its impressive track record of reform and modernization has blown this hackneyed assumption out of the water. Customs administration reform and modernization in francophone subsaharan africa, 19952010 this paper outlines reforms that have been achieved in the modernization of the customs administrations. Cus521 customs reform and modernisation 8 abstract this subject will provide an indepth study of the key aspects of customs reform and modernization including the rationale for modernisation, the relevant international conventions and agreements and best practice responses to external pressure to reform from the trading environment and the. Customs administrations must cope with a wide range of special issues, many of which pose considerable danger to revenue and other policy objectives. The customs control agency cca of the republic of kazakhstan places great importance on customs reforms and modernization to improve trade facilitation. Such modernization, by easing the international flow of goods and tackling what are often some of the most stubborn governance problems, can do a great deal toward. Instead the focus is on those emerging issues that present the most perplexing challenges for effi cient border management. Feb 20, 2017 regional electronic cargo tracking system rects s. We provide a comprehensive array of customs modernisation and customs reform consultancy services. The 199298 customs reform and modernization program started when the new government took office and appointed a commissioner of customs, who received full support from the president and enjoyed direct access to him. Customs modernization handbook english the world bank. Customs modernization handbook authorized economic operator programs disclaimer this document is made possible by the support of the american people through the united states agency for international development usaid.

Bolivia, ghana, morocco, mozambique, peru, the philippines, turkey, and uganda. However, due to various reasons this modernization program might not achieve its targeted goal. The audience for the customs modernization handbook is customs officials who are called on to design and implement customs reform and modernization strategies, as well as staff members of the world bank and of other multilateral and bilateral development agencies who support developing countries in implementing such strategies. The customs reform and modernization crm aimed at enhancing and modernizing service delivery in customs services department. Customs reform and modernisation in dominica government of. Impact of reforms and modernization programs on the. China customs reform and modernization chinese edition. The last comprehensive china customs law revision started in 1998, when intensive major trade negotiations with the u. Customs elearning for current and future trade leaders. At the time, it was one of the most sweeping changes to u. In particular, section 637 of the modact amended section 484a1a of the tariffact of 1930 19 u. We provide customs modernisation, customs reform and trade facilitation consultancy services.

Customs and border protection cbp cargo systems messaging. Cbp uses this information to assess the allocation of a reduced tax rate or tax credit assignment to the importer by a foreign producer or assigning entity. A pivotal partner in economic growth and society protection. An overview of customs reforms to facilitate trade united states. Moreover, in the period of 2016 2020, the general department of customs would consolidate, rearrange and gradually reform the organizational structure at all levels in line with the roadmap of implementing legal documents in terms of organization to match customs periodic tasks, administrative reform requirements, customs modernization and egovernment performance. Cus521 customs reform and modernisation 8 this subject will provide an indepth study of the key aspects of customs reform and modernization including the rationale for modernisation, the relevant international conventions and agreements and best practice responses to external pressure to reform from the trading environment and the heightened. In other words, countries might fail to implement the program efficiently and effectively.

The 199298 customs reform and modernization program started when the new government took office and appointed a commissioner of customs, who received full support from. Craft beverage modernization provisions of the tax cuts and. The ongoing fourth customs reform modernization strategies and action plan crmsap is under implementation from july 20 and will be. Customs and border protection regulations 19 cfr part 177. Trade facilitation and customs modernization the philippine. These works, in conjunction with the recent imf publication changing customs, which focuses on the revenue mobilization function of customs administrations, provide the necessary tools for initiating and undertaking the process of customs reform. Customs administration reform and modernization in anglophone. China customs reform and modernization chinese edition yu da le on. Customs modernization and tariff act department of finance. The handbook views a competent and wellorganized customs service as one that successfully balances its various.

Goods that are given remission of duty on the grounds that they are in transit to another country, for instance, or because they are to be used to produce exports. Earlier, on july 19, the ministry of finance issued decision no. The customs modernization programme is accelerated by the parallel introduction of a customized capacity building plan to enable a customs administration to implement the necessary changes to its management and operational environment. Assignments have been completed in over 60 countries for the adb, world bank, undp and the eu.

The provisions of the cbma are effective during calendar years 2018 and 2019. Rocb ap wco asiapacific office for capacity building. Support for customs reform and modernization world customs. Its main objective is to ensure that customs administrations constantly keep pace with developments in international trade, whether of a technological, legal or economic nature. The book collects mainly a dozen of the authors papers written during his work in customs. These reform measures are among the strategic priorities of the 4years customs national strategy, the customs reform and modernization strategies and action plan crmsap 20172021, with which the program is fully aligned. Customs administration reform and modernization in anglophone africa. Issuance of initial guidance on cbma implementation. Wef viewed the program as perhaps one of the most significant and effective programs in recent years. This handbook aims to make a positive contribution to the efforts that many countries are undertaking to modernize their customs administrations. Prior to this wef initiative, between1992 to 1998, the philippine bureau of customs undertook a reform and modernization program. Of particular importance is the management of human resources in the face of more complex, analytical and forward. Customs docs capacity to execute reform measures captured in the policy matrix of the ongoing policybased loan.

Customs reform and modernization strategies and action plan. Documenting and benchmarking customs legislation, regulations and procedures. Customs modernisation gfp global facilitation partnership. Our primary focus is on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of customs and other border administrations.

At the 5th reform action group rag meeting yesterday in the turkish capital ankara, treasury and finance minister berat albayrak emphatically stated that one of the top economic items of agenda in turkeyeu ties is the modernization of the customs union, for which both sides continue diplomatic dialogue at the highest level. Customs modernisation customs reform trade facilitation. The program supports the development of a national legal framework for 50254001. The service is in the middle of a long and challenging modernisation process. The start of the process dates back the 2nd quarter of 2004 however the reform initiatives were not sustainable due to the absence of ongoing technical and financial support.

Qualified and experienced customs and international trade expert with extensive professional exposure that includes, border management, customs reform and modernisation, international trade policy analysis, regional and multilateral trade negotiations including donor engagement, event management and capacity building support. The audience for the customs modernization handbook is customs officials who are called on to design and implement customs reform and modernization strategies, as well as staff members of the world bank and. Secretary general mikuriya met with the management team of zra to discuss progress in customs reform and modernization including the challenges ahead. Customs modernisation relates to the full range of customs operations. The future of fiscal frontiers and the modernization of customs administration michael keen. Customs administration reform and modernization in francophone subsaharan africa, 19952010 prepared by gilles montagnatrentier and gilles parent1 authorized for distribution by juan toro october 2012 abstract this paper outlines reforms that have been achieved in the modernization of the customs. Customs reforms and modernisation in nigeria towards a comprehensive vision introduction introduction this is a crucial time for the nigeria customs service ncs. Cbp requires information from importers who import alcoholic beverages and declare a reduced tax rate or tax credit under the craft beverage modernization and tax reform act of 2017 cbma. The result is a more comprehensive, needsdriven and focused approach. It is obvious that customs reform and modernization has significant benefits to improve the organization efficiency and effectiveness to carry out their operation. Importers of beer, wine and distilled spirits seeking to qualify for cbma benefits should continue to pay the full excise tax rates. Ensuring sufficient political commitment and ownership of reforms. Fiscal affairs department, anglophone african countries have been implementing reform and modernization initiatives in their customs administrations. The purpose of these case studies was to obtain a firsthand view of how.

We work in close partnership with the world customs organization, world bank, imf, world trade organization, uk department for international development, and us aid. Philippines customs modernization initiatives books. Craft beverage modernization provisions of the tax cuts. Honduran customs authority q ues t i ons pe r t a i n i ng t o c us t o m s i ssues m ay be currently a dd r essed t o. Introduce ttp program and plan aeo authorized economic. Philippines customs modernization initiatives books and. We have practical experience of implementing customs modernisation and reform programmes at the highest possible level.

This book draws on the funds technical assistance experience. Edina mudzingwa customs and international trade expert. Customs reform and trade facilitation consultants is an international consulting firm that provides technical assistance related to customs modernization, border. It presents the authors deep consideration and exploration to customs reform and modernization.

Wef viewed the program as perhaps one of the most significant and. Customs administration reform and modernization in francophone. Origins of customs reform and modernization program. Great strides have been made in the last few years in introducing automation and modern. The tools, instruments and programs in support of this include. Directorate general of customs authority constantly keeps pace with development in international trade, whether of a technological, legal or economic nature, to facilitate the crucial role played by customs in the global trading system. Reform, modernization, monitoring activities and projects, single window interactive map. Customs administration reform and modernization in. Background effective january 1, 2018, the craft beverage modernization and tax reform act of 2017 cbma as contained in pub. Well update the information on this page, including updated guidance and faqs on the transferability of. Moreover, in the period of 2016 2020, the general department of customs would consolidate, rearrange and gradually reform the organizational structure at all levels in line with the roadmap of implementing legal documents in terms of organization to match customs periodic tasks, administrative reform requirements, customs modernization and. Zake, customs administration reform and modernization in anglophone. South asia subregional economic cooperation customs reform and modernization for trade facilitation program asian development bank. Anglophone african countries have been implementing reform and modernization initiatives in their customs administrations.

Simple, transparent, and harmonized trade policies reduce administrative complexities, facilitate trans parency, and reduce the incentives and opportuni ties for rentseeking and corruption. The asian development bank is working with nepal to modernize its trade and customs procedures to meet international standards. Reform and modernization in the nigeria customs service. This paper outlines the progression of key reform and.

Within the imf, the fiscal affairs department has devoted considerable effort to helping countries modernize their customs administrations. The future of fiscal frontiers and the modernization of customs administration. The effective use of it as part of customs modernisation requires strong leadership. The reform and modernisation of customs and excise in dominica is being conducted as part of the governments growth and social protection strategy gsps. This paper outlines reforms that have been achieved in the modernization of the customs administrations of francophone subsaharan african countries since. In lesotho, these duties accounted for an average of nearly 40 percent of gdp between 2006 and 2008. Success in customs modernization is, as impor tantly, tied to the overall trade policy environment.