Common use of Information and Communications Technology Clause in Contracts

Information and Communications Technology. 1. The customs administrations of the Parties shall make cooperative efforts to promote the use of information and communications technology in their customs procedures, including possible electronic data interchange between the customs administrations, taking into account international standards or methods developed under the auspices of international organisations or fora such as the Customs Cooperation Council, the International Organization for Standardization, and the United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and Electronic Business. 2. The customs administrations of the Parties shall exchange information, including best practices, on the use of information and communications technology for the purpose of improving customs procedures. 3. The introduction and enhancement of individual information and communications technology by the customs administrations of the Parties shall, to the greatest extent possible, be carried out taking into account the views expressed by relevant parties.