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CONTRIBUTION OF CUSTOMS FOR ENHANCED TRAFFIC OF GOODS TROUGH NATIONAL BORDER CROSSINGS

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CONTRIBUTION OF CUSTOMS FOR ENHANCED TRAFFIC OF GOODS TROUGH NATIONAL BORDER CROSSINGS Vanco Kargov Director General Customs Administration of the Republic of Macedonia Ohrid , Republic of Macedonia, May 22 nd , 2009. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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CONTRIBUTION OF CUSTOMS FOR

ENHANCED TRAFFIC OF GOODS TROUGH

NATIONAL BORDER CROSSINGS

Vanco Kargov

Director General Customs Administration of the Republic of Macedonia

Ohrid , Republic of Macedonia, May 22nd, 2009

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STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES

The priorities of the Customs Administration are divided into five strategic objectives:

• legal framework – harmonization with the European legislation and WCO standards

• efficient revenue collection and implementation of trade policy measures

• protection of the citizens and fight against organised crime

• effective application of IC Technologies• modernisation of the Customs Service and

enhancement of the cooperation

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SUMMARY

• Legal framework – harmonisation with the European legislation and WCO standards

• Institutional capacity• Trade and transport facilitation• Transparency

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STANDARD

Framework of standards to secure and facilitate global trade of the World Customs Organization

Objectives and Principles: – Establish standards that provide supply chain security

and facilitation – Promote certainty and predictability – Customs cooperation – Strengthen Customs/business cooperation – Promote seamless movement of goods

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STANDARD

Framework of standards to secure and facilitate global trade of the World Customs Organization

Core elements: – Advanced electronic cargo information– Consistent risk-menagement approach – Inspection of high-risk cargo using non-intrusive

detection equipment– Enhanced trade facilitation for legitimate trade – Authorized economic operator (AEO) concept

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LEGISLATIVE ALIGNMENT

Customs Code amended• Legal framework for the Authorised Economic

Operator concept introduced• Regulation on the Implementation of the Customs

Code Amended (OG 42, March 2009) • Authorised economic operator concept introduced• WCO International Convention on the

simplification and harmonization of customs procedures – Revised Kyoto Convention, ratified in December 2008

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LEGISLATIVE ALIGNMENT

Reduction and elimination of administrative taxes and fees:

• Processing Customs declarations fee – abolished• Customs escort fees – abolished• Vehicle weighting fee – abolished• Public Customs owned Terminal fee significantly

reduced

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LEGISLATIVE ALIGNMENT

TRANSIT

Improve efficiency and effectiveness of the transit procedures

Legislation (amendments to the Customs Code and Implementing regulation) drafted

Identified other legal acts that need to be changed EU experts under IPA 2007 will assist in further

harmonization of transit regulation and border procedures

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INTRODUCTION OF NEW ICT SYSTEMS

New National Customs Declaration Processing System compatible for connectivity with the EU systems is under implementation

Agreement signed with IT@MAC Consortium (January 2009)

Software under preparation

Introduction of paperless environment

Improved efficiency and effectiveness of transit and other customs procedures

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INTRODUCTION OF NEW ICT SYSTEMS

Benefits to Economic Operators:

– Improve quality of service

– Quicker discharge of electronic messages

– Lower expenses to prepare paper documents

– Customs can take decision on prior to arrival of the shipment

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ICT INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY

• Electronic Single Window for import, export and transit licensing and tariff quota - EXIM introduced and operational, new features are considered

• Data exchange software with neighboring countries tested

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Electronic Single Window for import, export and transit licensing and tariff quota - EXIM

Services Provided • Single frame for all required information for obtaining import,

export or transit of 66 licenses • Submission of requests and tracking the current status of licences

from their own premises • Equal legal validity of electronic and paper application • Issuance of electronic licenses and monitoring their use• Free of charge • Services available 24 hours/ 7 days a week • Saving time and costs for businesses as a result of electronic

submission of applications

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Electronic Single Window for import, export and transit licensing and tariff quota - EXIM

Users:

• Government agencies• Exporters• Importers• Carriers• Brokers• Freight Forwarders

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ICT INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY

• Electronic Single Window for import, export and transit licensing and tariff quota - EXIM introduced and operational

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INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY

4 Mobile X-Ray Scanners for inspection of large vehicles and containers operational

- non-intrusive inspection

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INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY

Radiation detection devices

introduced to eliminate the harmful consequences

- non-intrusive inspection

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INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY

Customs is responsible for management, administration and maintenance of premises at the road Border Crossings by taking over:

•50.000м² land and premises •204 employees •Equipment

Terminal fees significantly reduced

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INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY

Centralized Video Surveillance System introduced

240 fixed and mobile cameras installed at all border and inland Customs Offices, controlled and monitored by the Coordination and Communication Department

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INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY

Automatic Number Plate Recognition System Introduced

Modern security customs seals procured

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TRADE AND TRANSPORT FACILITATION

The fees for using the services provided by the Customs IT System abolished

Promotion of facility given by Simplified Customs procedures The criteria for reduction of the guarantee securing possible

customs debt adapted to the conditions of the Macedonian economy

24 hour clearance at the Border Crossings which have suitable infrastructure enabled:– No need of a transit declaration, therefore no expenses for it;– No double payment of administrative taxes; – No need of double stay at terminals, therefore no expenses for

terminal services,– Increased capacity for business cycle planning

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TRADE AND TRANSPORT FACILITATION

Second Phase of Regulatory Guillotine

The second phase started at the beginning of 2009, in general refers to: – additional facilitation of import, export and transit by providing

continuous presence of the relevant inspection services at all Border Crossing points,

– administrative capacity building, – reduction of the amount of documentation, – reduction of fees, – elimination of the unnecessary procedures, – electronic connection with the other competent agencies, – adequate legislation amendments, and – other measures enabling easier movement and clearance of

goods

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TRADE AND TRANSPORT FACILITATION

ADVISORY BODY FOR CUSTOMS COOPERATION FORMED

• Members: • Economic Chamber of Macedonia, • Chambers of Commerce of Macedonia, • Economic Chamber for North-West Macedonia, • MAKAMTRANS - Association of Independent Transporters’ Syndicates, • Association of Macedonian Enterprises for Road International Transport

“Makedonija Soobrakaj” (A.M.E.R.I.T) and• Macedonian International Freight Forwarding and Logistics Operators

Association (MIFA)AIM • to promote the partnership between the Customs Administration and the

business community, and • ensure high level of security and facilitation of international trade

Standard established by the Convention on Simplification and Harmonization of the Customs Procedures (Reviewed Kyoto Convention).

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TRADE AND TRANSPORT FACILITATION

Communication between the Customs Administration and the business community

Bilateral and multilateral level meetings with over 300 economic operators, associations and unions have been held in several Macedonian cities:

– Customs Administration presented the ongoing and future activities related to facilitation of import in and export

– Business community presented the issues regarding customs formalities and gave suggestions for resolving, i.e. overcoming these problems

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TRADE AND TRANSPORT FACILITATION

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TRANSPARENCY

Information to trade available at Customs Administration’s website www.customs.gov.mk

2009 Customs Clearance Guide available free of charge on the internet website

OBJECTIVE • other participants in the international trade. • to facilitate the customs procedures for the officials

Includes: MFN duty rates, the Guide incorporates the preferential rates, in accordance with the Free Trade Agreements are incorporated, VAT, excise and the proscribed non-tariff measures

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TRANSPARENCY

MONTHLY NEWSLETTER “CUSTOMS”

available free of charge

Contains:

novelties in the customs operations and information and data of interest for the wider trade and business community.

PURPOSE: – to enhance the efficiency and transparency of the Customs

work, and – to inform the business community on the ongoing and planned

activities in the area of customs operations

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CONTRIBUTION OF CUSTOMS FOR ENHANCED TRAFFIC OF GOODS TROUGH

NATIONAL BORDER CROSSINGS

Vanco Kargov

Director General Customs Administration of the Republic of Macedonia

Ohrid , Republic of Macedonia, May 22nd, 2009