Common use of Application of Information Technology Clause in Contracts

Application of Information Technology. 1. Each Party shall, to the extent possible, apply information technology to support customs operations based on internationally accepted standards for expeditious customs clearance and release of goods. 2. Each Party shall, to the extent possible, use information technology that expedites customs procedures for the release of goods, including the submission of data before the arrival of the shipment of those goods, as well as electronic or automated systems for risk management targeting. 3. Each Party shall endeavour to make its trade administration documents available to the public in electronic versions. 4. Each Party shall endeavour to accept trade administration documents submitted electronically as the legal equivalent of the paper version of these documents. 5. In developing initiatives that provide for the use of paperless trade administration, each Party is encouraged to take into account international standards or methods made under the auspices of international organisations. 6. Each Party shall cooperate with other Parties and in international fora to enhance the acceptance of trade administration documents submitted electronically.

Application of Information Technology. 1. Each Party shall, to the extent possible, apply information technology to support customs operations based on internationally accepted standards for expeditious customs clearance and release of goods. 2. Each Party shall, to the extent possible, use information technology that expedites customs procedures for the release of goods, including the submission of data before the arrival of the shipment of those goods, as well as electronic or automated systems for risk management targeting. 3. Each Party shall endeavour to make its trade administration documents available to the public in electronic versions. 4. Each Party shall endeavour to accept trade administration documents submitted electronically as the legal equivalent of the paper version of these documents. 5. In developing initiatives that provide for the use of paperless trade administration, each Party is encouraged to take into account international standards or methods made under the auspices of international organisations. 6. Each Party shall cooperate with other Parties and in international fora to enhance the acceptance of trade administration documents submitted electronically.