European Commission

Taxation and Customs Union

Background of the initiatives on electronic data exchange in WB Region

Karel De GreveDGTAXIUD

SEED and other initiatives (IIS challenges, IR, etc.)

Objectives of SEED project EU policy on exchange of information

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Why exchange of information is important

Customs need to handle rapidly increasing trade volumes combined with rising security, safety and IPR risks, while ensuring revenue collection.

Exchanges of information increase the efficiency of risk analysis systems and allow for more targeted controls, thus Facilitating legitimate trade and minimising the risks.

The principles and objectives of the WCO Globally Networked Customs Initiative

Background of the initiatives on electronic data exchange in WB Region

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What do you need :

Clearly defined objectives and how exchanges of advance data will contribute to them

Legal base for a general exchange of information (MOU, personal data protection, etc

IT infrastructure + platform

Background of the initiatives on electronic data exchange in WB Region

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How/what:

Pré-arrival information

Receiving IPR-related information including results of controls, data about illegal manufacturers and seizures

Exchange of information on the trade partnership programmes

Background of the initiatives on electronic data exchange in WB Region

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Exchanges of customs information fall under the exclusive EU competence

The customs cooperation relations between EU and these countries are highly structured (Customs Union with Turkey + Accession Partnerships and SAA's). This framework is considered satisfactory and responding to the current needs by both sides.

The role of customs today and the introduction of security / MCC might determine a change of current EU practices. A systematic exchange of info might be necessary. In this respect the Commission has organised a Seminar with the MS on exchange of information in 2010 (Vilnius, 17-19 November 2010); this issue will also be addressed in a seminar on customs cooperation with the Eastern neighbouring countries (Budapest, 14-15 April 2011).

Exchange of Information with EU and EU policy

EU policy on exchange of information

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Exchange of Information with EU and EU policy

The Commission has set up an IT portal called SPEED (Single Portal for Entry and Exit of Data) with the purpose of automating data exchanges between EU and third countries. Third countries should ensure or to develop the necessary IT applications to interface with SPEED.

EU interest lies in trade facilitation, security and IPR

EU needs to have guarantees that information given is used properly in accordance to EU data protection rules

EU policy on exchange of information

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Exchange of Information with EU and EU policy

Exchanges of information should lead to better risk management, thereby, to added value in terms of security and safety, IPR enforcement, combating fraud and facilitating trade, without creating bureaucratic barriers

Exchanges of information should contribute to facilitation of cross-border movement of goods and customs clearance through more efficient and targeted control.

Any exchanges of information should take into account the Import Control System and Export Control System developed for pre-arrival and pre-departure information as well as the planned extension of the common transit system

EU policy on exchange of information

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Expectations from the SEED Project

Increase safety and security

Improvement of fight against customs offences/fraud

Fight against counterfeit and piracy

Facilitation of the legitimate trade

Objectives of SEED project

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Expectations from the SEED Project

Use of risk management

Improvement of regional cooperation

Progress towards meeting European standards, increased efficiency of controls/ Promote to economic development of the region

Objectives of SEED project

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Achieved results will prove the effectiveness of the system enhanced risk analysis, reduced percentage of documentary/physical controls, and increase of seizures.

Proper use of the system by the Beneficiary Administrations is expected (required)

The Beneficiaries should take over the ownership of the system and be responsible for future maintenance, possible upgrading and the actual exchange of data

Objectives of SEED project

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Are all legal bases to exchange information established? Is IT infrastructure in Beneficiary Administration (BA) SEED

operational? Would operational SEED help to each of BA to standardise and open

Customs service for communication on National level for any customs stakeholder (traders, banks, Inspectorates etc)?

Do you see SEED as an added value for your CDPS? Once SEED is fully functional each of BA will it be able to

“talk/communicate” to EU (SPEED, CCN)?

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Questions???????

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What kind of information should be exchanged (for which procedures, valuation, IPR)?

Will you use Risk analysis on pre-arrival and how will this function (who provides input)?

Do you see SEED as a “connector” between national CDPS and CCN network?

SEED and other initiatives (IIS challenges, IPR, etc.)

Questions???????

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Thank you for your attention