Legislation and procedures. 1. The Parties agree that their respective trade and customs legislation, as a matter of principle, shall be stable and comprehensive, and that the provisions and the procedures shall be proportionate, transparent, predictable, non-discriminatory, impartial and applied uniformly and effectively and shall inter alia: (a) protect and facilitate legitimate trade through effective enforcement of, and compliance with, legislative requirements; (b) avoid unnecessary or discriminatory burdens on economic operators, prevent fraud and provide further facilitation for economic operators having a high level of compliance; (c) apply a Single Administrative Document (SAD) for the purposes of customs declarations; (d) take measures which lead to greater efficiency, transparency and simplification of customs procedures and practices at the border; (e) apply modern customs techniques, including risk assessment, post- clearance controls and company audit methods, in order to simplify and facilitate the entry and the release of goods; (f) aim at reducing costs and increasing predictability for economic operators, including small and medium-sized enterprises; (g) without prejudice to the application of objective risk-assessment criteria, ensure the non-discriminatory administration of requirements and procedures applicable to imports, exports and goods in transit; (h) apply the international instruments applicable in the field of customs and trade, including those developed by the World Customs Organisation (WCO) (the Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade), the WTO (the Agreement on Customs Valuation), the Istanbul Convention on Temporary Admission of 1990, the International Convention on the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System of 1983, the UN TIR Convention of 1975 and the 1982 International Convention on the Harmonisation of Frontier Controls of Goods; (i) take the necessary measures to reflect and implement the provisions of the Revised Kyoto Convention on the Simplification and Harmonisation of Customs Procedures of 1973; (j) provide for advance binding rulings on tariff classification and rules of origin. The Parties ensure that a ruling may be revoked or annulled only after notification to the affected operator and without retroactive effect, unless the rulings have been made on the basis of incorrect or incomplete information; (k) introduce and apply simplified procedures for authorised traders according to objective and non-discriminatory criteria; (l) set rules that ensure that any penalties imposed for the breaches of customs regulations or procedural requirements be proportionate and non- discriminatory and that their application does not result in unwarranted and unjustified delays; and (m) apply transparent, non-discriminatory and proportionate rules in respect of the licensing of customs brokers. 2. In order to improve working methods, as well as to ensure non-discrimination, transparency, efficiency, integrity and accountability of operations, the Parties shall: (a) take further steps towards the reduction, the simplification and the standardisation of data and documentation required by customs and other authorities; (b) simplify requirements and formalities, wherever possible, with respect to the rapid release and clearance of goods; (c) provide effective, prompt and non-discriminatory procedures guaranteeing the right of appeal against customs and other authorities’ administrative actions, rulings and decisions affecting the goods submitted to customs. Such procedures for appeal shall be easily accessible, including to small or medium-sized enterprises, and any costs shall be reasonable and commensurate with the costs incurred by the authorities to ensure the right of appeal; (d) take steps to ensure that where a disputed administrative action, ruling or decision is the subject of an appeal, goods should normally be released and duty payments may be left pending, subject to any safeguard measures judged necessary. Where required, the release of the goods should be subject to the provision of a guarantee, such as a surety or a deposit; and (e) ensure that the highest standards of integrity be maintained, in particular at the border, through the application of measures reflecting the principles of the relevant international conventions and instruments in this field, in particular the WCO Revised Arusha Declaration of 2003. 3. The Parties will not apply: (a) any requirements for the mandatory use of customs brokers; and (b) any requirements for the mandatory use of pre-shipment or destination inspections. 4. For the purposes of this Agreement, the transit rules and definitions set out in the WTO provisions, in particular Article V of GATT 1994, and related provisions, including any clarifications and amendments resulting from the Doha Round negotiations on trade facilitation, shall apply. Those provisions also apply when the transit of goods begins or ends in the territory of a Party (inland transit).
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Samples: Strategic Partnership, Trade and Cooperation Agreement, Strategic Partnership, Trade and Cooperation Agreement, Strategic Partnership, Trade and Cooperation Agreement
Legislation and procedures. 1. The Parties agree that their respective trade and customs legislation, as a matter of principle, shall be stable and comprehensive, and as well as that the provisions and the procedures shall be proportionate, transparent, predictable, non-discriminatorynondiscriminatory, impartial and applied uniformly and effectively and shall will, inter alia:
(a) protect and facilitate legitimate trade through effective enforcement of, of and compliance with, with legislative requirements;
(b) avoid unnecessary or discriminatory burdens on economic operators, prevent fraud and provide further facilitation for economic operators having a high level of compliance;
(c) apply a Single Administrative Document (SAD) for the purposes of customs declarations;
(d) take measures which lead to greater efficiency, transparency and simplification of customs procedures and practices at the border;
(e) apply modern customs techniques, including risk assessment, post- post clearance controls and company audit methods, methods in order to simplify and facilitate the entry entry, exit and the release of goods;
(f) aim at reducing compliance costs and increasing predictability for all economic operators, including small and medium-sized enterprises;
(g) without prejudice to the application of objective risk-risk assessment criteria, ensure the non-discriminatory administration of requirements and procedures applicable to imports, exports and goods in transit;
(h) apply the international instruments applicable in the field of customs and trade, trade including those developed by the World Customs Organisation (WCO) (the Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade), the WTO (the Agreement on Customs Valuation), the Istanbul Convention on Temporary Admission temporary admission of 1990, the International Convention on the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System of 1983, the WTO, the UN TIR Convention of 1975 and 1975, the 1982 International Convention on harmonisation of frontier controls of goods; and may take into account the Harmonisation WCO Framework of Frontier Controls of GoodsStandards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade and European Commission guidelines such as the Customs Blueprints, where relevant;
(i) take the necessary measures to reflect and implement the provisions of the Revised Kyoto Convention on the Simplification and Harmonisation of Customs Procedures of 1973;
(j) provide for advance binding rulings on tariff classification and rules of origin. The Parties ensure that a ruling may be revoked or annulled only after notification to the affected operator and without retroactive effect, unless the rulings have been made on the basis of incorrect or incomplete information;
(k) introduce and apply simplified procedures for authorised traders according to objective and non-discriminatory criteria;
(l) set rules that ensure that any penalties imposed for the breaches of customs regulations or procedural requirements be proportionate and non- non-discriminatory and and, that their application application, does not result in unwarranted and unjustified delays; and
(m) apply transparent, non-discriminatory and proportionate rules in respect of where government agencies provide services also provided by the licensing of customs brokersprivate sector.
2. In order to improve working methods, as well as to ensure non-discrimination, transparency, efficiency, integrity and accountability of operations, the Parties shall:
(a) take further steps towards the reduction, the simplification and the standardisation of data and documentation required by customs and other relevant authorities;
(b) simplify requirements and formalities, formalities wherever possible, with respect to the rapid release and clearance of goods;
(c) provide effective, prompt and non-discriminatory procedures guaranteeing the right of appeal against customs and other relevant authorities’ ' administrative actions, rulings and decisions affecting the goods submitted to customs. Such procedures for appeal shall be easily accessible, including to small or medium-sized enterprises, accessible and any costs shall be reasonable and commensurate with the costs incurred by the authorities to ensure the right of appeal;
(d) take steps to ensure that where a disputed administrative action, ruling or decision is the subject of an appeal, goods should normally be released and duty payments may be left pending, subject to any safeguard measures judged necessary. Where required, the release of the goods should be subject to the provision of a guarantee, such as a surety or a deposit; and
(e) ensure that the highest standards of integrity be maintained, in particular at the border, through the application of measures reflecting the principles of the relevant international conventions and instruments in this field, in particular the WCO Revised Arusha Declaration of 20032003 and the European Commission Blueprint on Customs ethics of 2007, where appropriate.
3. The Parties will not applyagree to eliminate:
(a) any requirements for the mandatory use of customs brokers; and
(b) any requirements for the mandatory use of pre-shipment or destination inspections.
4. For With regard to transit:
(a) for the purposes of this Agreement, the transit rules and definitions set out in the WTO provisions, in particular Article V of GATT 1994, and related provisions, including any clarifications and amendments resulting from the Doha Round negotiations on trade facilitation, facilitation shall apply. Those provisions also apply when the transit of goods begins or ends in the territory of a Party Party;
(inland b) the Parties shall pursue the progressive interconnectivity of their respective customs transit systems, with a view to the future participation of Georgia in the common transit system (1);
(c) the Parties shall ensure cooperation and coordination between all relevant authorities in their territories to facilitate traffic in transit). Parties shall also promote cooperation between the authorities and the private sector in relation to transit.
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Samples: Association Agreement, Association Agreement
Legislation and procedures. 1. The Parties agree that their respective trade and customs legislation, as a matter of principle, shall be stable and comprehensive, and that the provisions and the procedures shall be proportionate, transparent, predictable, non-discriminatory, impartial and applied uniformly and effectively and shall inter alia:
(a) protect and facilitate legitimate trade through effective enforcement of, and compliance with, legislative requirements;
(b) avoid unnecessary or discriminatory burdens on economic operators, prevent fraud and provide further facilitation for economic operators having a high level of compliance;
(c) apply a Single Administrative Document (SAD) single administrative document for the purposes of customs declarations;
(d) take measures which lead to greater efficiency, transparency and simplification of customs procedures and practices at the border;
(e) apply modern customs techniques, including risk assessment, post- clearance controls and company audit methods, methods in order to simplify and facilitate the entry and the release of goods;
(f) aim at reducing costs and increasing predictability for economic operators, including small and medium-sized enterprisescompanies;
(g) without prejudice to the application of objective risk-assessment criteria, ensure the non-discriminatory administration application of requirements and procedures applicable to imports, exports and goods in transit;
(h) apply the international instruments applicable in the field of customs and trade, trade including those developed by the World Customs Organisation Organization (hereinafter referred to as the "WCO") (the Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade)Trade of 2005, Istanbul Convention on temporary admission of 1990, HS Convention) of 1983, the WTO (the Agreement e.g. on Customs Valuation), the Istanbul Convention on Temporary Admission of 1990, the International Convention on the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System of 1983, the UN (TIR Convention of 1975 and the 1975, 1982 International Convention on the Harmonisation harmonization of Frontier Controls frontier controls of Goodsgoods);
(i) take the necessary measures to reflect and implement the provisions of the Revised Kyoto Convention on the Simplification and Harmonisation Harmonization of Customs Procedures of 1973;
(j) provide for advance binding rulings on tariff classification and rules of origin. The Parties ensure that a ruling may be revoked or annulled only after notification to the affected operator and without retroactive effect, effect unless the rulings have been made on the basis of incorrect or incomplete information;
(k) introduce and apply simplified procedures for authorised traders according to objective and non-discriminatory criteria;
(l) set rules that ensure that any penalties imposed for the breaches breach of customs regulations or procedural requirements be are proportionate and non- discriminatory and that and, in their application does application, do not result in unwarranted and unjustified delays; and;
(m) apply transparent, non-discriminatory and proportionate rules in respect of the licensing of customs brokers.
2. In order to improve working methods, as well as to ensure non-discrimination, transparency, efficiency, integrity and accountability of operations, the Parties shall:
(a) take further steps towards the reduction, the simplification and the standardisation of data and documentation required by customs and other authoritiesagencies;
(b) simplify requirements and formalities, formalities wherever possible, with in respect to of the rapid prompt release and clearance of goods;
(c) provide effective, prompt and non-discriminatory procedures guaranteeing the right of appeal against customs customs' and other authorities’ agencies' administrative actions, rulings and decisions affecting the goods submitted to customs. Such procedures for appeal shall be easily accessible, including to small or medium-sized enterprises, enterprises and any costs shall be reasonable and commensurate with the costs incurred by the authorities to ensure the right of appeal;
(d) in providing for appeals. The Parties shall also take steps to ensure that where a disputed administrative action, ruling or decision is the subject of an appeal, goods should are normally be released and duty payments may be left pending, subject to any safeguard safeguarding measures judged necessary. Where required, the release of the goods this should be subject to the provision of a guarantee, such as a surety or a deposit; and;
(ed) ensure that the highest standards of integrity be maintained, in particular at the border, through the application of measures reflecting the principles of the relevant international conventions and instruments in this field, in particular the WCO Revised Arusha Declaration of (2003).
3. The Parties will not applyagree to eliminate:
(a) any requirements for the mandatory use of customs brokers; and;
(b) any requirements for the mandatory use of pre-shipment inspections or destination inspectionsinspection.
4. For the purposes of this Agreement, the transit rules and definitions set out in the WTO provisions, in particular Article V of GATT 1994, and related provisions, including any clarifications and amendments resulting from the Doha Round negotiations on trade facilitation, shall apply. Those provisions also apply when the transit of goods begins or ends in the territory of a Party (inland transit).
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Samples: Political, Free Trade and Strategic Partnership Agreement, Political, Free Trade and Strategic Partnership Agreement
Legislation and procedures. 1. The Parties agree that their respective trade and customs legislation, as a matter of principle, shall be stable and comprehensive, and as well as that the provisions and the procedures shall be proportionate, transparent, predictable, non-non- discriminatory, impartial and applied uniformly and effectively and shall will, inter alia:
(a) protect and facilitate legitimate trade through effective enforcement of, of and compliance with, with legislative requirements;
(b) avoid unnecessary or discriminatory burdens on economic operators, prevent fraud and provide further facilitation for economic operators having a high level of compliance;
(c) apply a Single Administrative administrative Document (SADSaD) for the purposes of customs declarations;
(d) take measures which lead to greater efficiency, transparency and simplification of customs procedures and practices at the border;
(e) apply modern customs techniques, including risk assessment, post- post clearance controls and company audit methods, methods in order to simplify and facilitate the entry entry, exit and the release of goods;
(f) aim at reducing compliance costs and increasing predictability for all economic operators, including small and medium-sized enterprises;
(g) without prejudice to the application of objective risk-risk assessment criteria, ensure the non-discriminatory administration adminis tration of requirements and procedures applicable to imports, exports and goods in transit;
(h) apply the international instruments applicable in the field of customs and trade, trade including those developed by the World Customs Organisation (WCO) (the Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade), the WTO (the Agreement on Customs Valuation), the Istanbul Convention on Temporary Admission temporary admission of 1990, the International Convention on the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System of 1983, the WTO, the UN TIR Convention of 1975 and 1975, the 1982 International Convention on harmonisation of frontier controls of goods; and may take into account the Harmonisation WCO Framework of Frontier Controls of GoodsStandards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade and European Commission guidelines such as the Customs Blueprints, where relevant;
(i) take the necessary measures to reflect and implement the provisions of the Revised Kyoto Convention on the Simplification and Harmonisation of Customs Procedures of 1973;
(j) provide for advance binding rulings on tariff classification and rules of origin. The Parties ensure that a ruling may be revoked or annulled only after notification to the affected operator and without retroactive effect, unless the rulings have been made on the basis of incorrect or incomplete information;
(k) introduce and apply simplified procedures for authorised traders according to objective and non-discriminatory criteria;
(l) set rules that ensure that any penalties imposed for the breaches of customs regulations or procedural requirements be proportionate and non- non-discriminatory and and, that their application application, does not result in unwarranted and unjustified delays; and
(m) apply transparent, non-discriminatory and proportionate rules in respect of where government agencies provide services also provided by the licensing of customs brokersprivate sector.
2. In order to improve working methods, as well as to ensure non-discrimination, transparency, efficiency, integrity and accountability of operations, the Parties shall:
(a) take further steps towards the reduction, the simplification and the standardisation of data and documentation required by customs and other relevant authorities;
(b) simplify requirements and formalities, formalities wherever possible, with respect to the rapid release and clearance of goods;
(c) provide effective, prompt and non-discriminatory procedures guaranteeing the right of appeal against customs and other relevant authorities’ ' administrative actions, rulings and decisions affecting the goods submitted to customs. Such procedures for appeal shall be easily accessible, including to small or medium-sized enterprises, accessible and any costs shall be reasonable and commensurate with the costs incurred by the authorities to ensure the right of appeal;
(d) take steps to ensure that where a disputed administrative action, ruling or decision is the subject of an appeal, goods should normally be released and duty payments may be left pending, subject to any safeguard measures judged necessary. Where required, the release of the goods should be subject to the provision of a guarantee, such as a surety or a deposit; and
(e) ensure that the highest standards of integrity be maintained, in particular at the border, through the application of measures reflecting the principles of the relevant international conventions and instruments in this field, in particular the WCO Revised Arusha arusha Declaration of 20032003 and the European Commission Blueprint on Customs ethics of 2007, where appropriate.
3. The Parties will not applyagree to eliminate:
(a) any requirements for the mandatory use of customs brokers; and
(b) any requirements for the mandatory use of pre-shipment or destination inspections.
4. For With regard to transit:
(a) for the purposes of this Agreementagreement, the transit rules and definitions set out in the WTO provisions, in particular Article article V of GATT GaTT 1994, and related provisions, including any clarifications and amendments resulting from the Doha Round negotiations on trade facilitation, facilitation shall apply. Those provisions also apply when the transit of goods begins or ends in the territory of a Party Party;
(inland b) the Parties shall pursue the progressive interconnectivity of their respective customs transit systems, with a view to the future participation of Georgia in the common transit system (1);
(c) the Parties shall ensure cooperation and coordination between all relevant authorities in their territories to facilitate traffic in transit). Parties shall also promote cooperation between the authorities and the private sector in relation to transit.
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Samples: Association Agreement, Association Agreement
Legislation and procedures. 1. The Parties agree that their respective trade and customs legislation, as a matter of principle, shall be stable and comprehensive, and as well as that the provisions and the procedures shall be proportionate, transparent, predictable, non-discriminatory, impartial and applied uniformly and effectively and shall will, inter alia:
(a) protect and facilitate legitimate trade through effective enforcement of, of and compliance with, with legislative requirements;
(b) avoid unnecessary or discriminatory burdens on economic operators, prevent fraud and provide further facilitation for economic operators having a high level of compliance;
(c) apply a Single Administrative Document (SAD) for the purposes of customs declarations;
(d) take measures which lead to greater efficiency, transparency and simplification of customs procedures and practices at the border;
(e) apply modern customs techniques, including risk assessment, post- post clearance controls and company audit methods, methods in order to simplify and facilitate the entry entry, exit and the release of goods;
(f) aim at reducing compliance costs and increasing predictability for all economic operators, including small and medium-sized enterprises;
(g) without prejudice to the application of objective risk-risk assessment criteria, ensure the non-discriminatory administration of requirements and procedures applicable to imports, exports and goods in transit;
(h) apply the international instruments applicable in the field of customs and trade, trade including those developed by the World Customs Organisation Organization (WCO) (the Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade), the WTO (the Agreement on Customs Valuation), the Istanbul Convention on Temporary Admission temporary admission of 1990, the International Convention on the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System of 1983, the WTO, the UN TIR Convention of 1975 and 1975, the 1982 International Convention on harmonization of frontier controls of goods; and may take into account the Harmonisation WCO Framework of Frontier Controls of GoodsStandards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade and European Commission guidelines such as the Customs Blueprints, where relevant;
(i) take the necessary measures to reflect and implement the provisions of the Revised Kyoto Convention on the Simplification and Harmonisation Harmonization of Customs Procedures of 1973;
(j) provide for advance binding rulings on tariff classification and rules of origin. The Parties ensure that a ruling may be revoked or annulled only after notification to the affected operator and without retroactive effect, unless the rulings have been made on the basis of incorrect or incomplete information;
(k) introduce and apply simplified procedures for authorised traders according to objective and non-discriminatory criteria;
(l) set rules that ensure that any penalties imposed for the breaches of customs regulations or procedural requirements be proportionate and non- discriminatory and and, that their application application, does not result in unwarranted and unjustified delays; and
(m) apply transparent, non-discriminatory and proportionate rules in respect of where government agencies provide services also provided by the licensing of customs brokersprivate sector.
2. In order to improve working methods, as well as to ensure non-discrimination, transparency, efficiency, integrity and accountability of operations, the Parties shall:
(a) take further steps towards the reduction, the simplification and the standardisation of data and documentation required by customs and other relevant authorities;
(b) simplify requirements and formalities, formalities wherever possible, with respect to the rapid release and clearance of goods;
(c) provide effective, prompt and non-discriminatory procedures guaranteeing the right of appeal against customs and other relevant authorities’ administrative actions, rulings and decisions affecting the goods submitted to customs. Such procedures for appeal shall be easily accessible, including to small or medium-sized enterprises, accessible and any costs shall be reasonable and commensurate with the costs incurred by the authorities to ensure the right of appeal;
(d) take steps to ensure that where a disputed administrative action, ruling or decision is the subject of an appeal, goods should normally be released and duty payments may be left pending, subject to any safeguard measures judged necessary. Where required, the release of the goods should be subject to the provision of a guarantee, such as a surety or a deposit; and
(e) ensure that the highest standards of integrity be maintained, in particular at the border, through the application of measures reflecting the principles of the relevant international conventions and instruments in this field, in particular the WCO Revised Arusha Declaration of 20032003 and the European Commission Blueprint on Customs ethics of 2007, where appropriate.
3. The Parties will not applyagree to eliminate:
(a) any requirements for the mandatory use of customs brokers; and
(b) any requirements for the mandatory use of pre-shipment or destination inspections.
4. For With regard to transit:
(a) for the purposes of this Agreement, the transit rules and definitions set out in the WTO provisions, in particular Article V of GATT 1994, and related provisions, including any clarifications and amendments resulting from the Doha Round negotiations on trade facilitation, facilitation shall apply. Those These provisions also apply when the transit of goods begins or ends in the territory of a Party Party;
(inland b) the Parties shall pursue the progressive interconnectivity of their respective customs transit systems, with a view to the future participation of Georgia in the common transit system2;
(c) the Parties shall ensure cooperation and coordination between all relevant authorities in their territories to facilitate traffic in transit).. Parties shall also promote cooperation between the authorities and the private sector in relation to transit. The Parties agree:
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Samples: Association Agreement
Legislation and procedures. 1. The Parties agree that their respective trade and customs legislation, as a matter of principle, shall be stable and comprehensive, and as well as that the provisions and the procedures shall be proportionate, transparent, predictable, non-discriminatory, impartial and applied uniformly and effectively and shall will inter alia:
(a) protect and facilitate legitimate trade through effective enforcement of, of and compliance with, with legislative requirements;
(b) avoid unnecessary or discriminatory burdens on economic operators, prevent fraud and provide further facilitation for economic operators having a high level of compliance;
(c) apply a Single Administrative Document (SAD) single administrative document for the purposes of customs declarations;
(d) take measures which lead to greater efficiency, transparency and simplification of customs procedures and practices at the border;
(e) apply modern customs techniques, including risk assessment, post- post clearance controls and company audit methods, methods in order to simplify and facilitate the entry and the release of goods;
(f) aim at reducing costs and increasing predictability for economic operators, including small and medium-sized enterprisescompanies;
(g) without prejudice to the application of objective risk-risk assessment criteria, ensure the non-discriminatory administration application of requirements and procedures applicable to imports, exports and goods in transit;
(h) apply the international instruments applicable in the field of customs and trade, trade including those developed by the World Customs Organisation Organization (hereinafter referred to as the "WCO") (the Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade)Trade of 2005, Istanbul Convention on temporary admission of 1990, HS Convention) of 1983, the WTO (the Agreement e.g. on Customs Valuation), the Istanbul Convention on Temporary Admission of 1990, the International Convention on the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System of 1983, the UN (TIR Convention of 1975 and the 1975, 1982 International Convention on harmonization of frontier controls of goods), as well as EC guidelines such as the Harmonisation of Frontier Controls of GoodsCustoms Blueprints;
(i) take the necessary measures to reflect and implement the provisions of the Revised Kyoto Convention on the Simplification and Harmonisation Harmonization of Customs Procedures of 1973;
(j) provide for advance binding rulings on tariff classification and rules of origin. The Parties ensure that a ruling may be revoked or annulled only after notification to the affected operator and without retroactive effect, effect unless the rulings have been made on the basis of incorrect or incomplete information;
(k) introduce and apply simplified procedures for authorised traders according to objective and non-discriminatory criteria;
(l) set rules that ensure that any penalties imposed for the breaches of customs regulations or procedural requirements be proportionate and non- discriminatory and that and, in their application does application, do not result in unwarranted and unjustified delays; and;
(m) apply transparent, non-discriminatory and proportionate rules in respect of the licensing of customs brokers.
2. In order to improve working methods, as well as to ensure non-discrimination, transparency, efficiency, integrity and accountability of operations, the Parties shall:
(a) take further steps towards the reduction, the simplification and the standardisation standardization of data and documentation required by customs and other authoritiesagencies;
(b) simplify requirements and formalities, formalities wherever possible, with in respect to of the rapid prompt release and clearance of goods;
(c) provide effective, prompt and non-discriminatory procedures guaranteeing the right of appeal against customs and other authorities’ agencies administrative actions, rulings and decisions affecting the goods submitted to customs. Such procedures for appeal shall be easily accessible, including to small or medium-sized enterprises, medium enterprises and any costs shall be reasonable and commensurate with the costs incurred by the authorities to ensure the right of appeal;
(d) take in providing for appeals. Take steps to ensure that where a disputed administrative action, ruling or decision is the subject of an appeal, goods should normally be released and duty payments may be left pending, subject to any safeguard safeguarding measures judged necessary. Where required, the release of the goods this should be subject to the provision of a guarantee, such as a surety or a deposit; and;
(ed) ensure that the highest standards of integrity be maintained, in particular at the border, through the application of measures reflecting the principles of the relevant international conventions and instruments in this field, in particular the WCO Revised Arusha Declaration of (2003) and the EC Blueprint on Customs ethics (2007).
3. The Parties will not applyagree to eliminate:
(a) any requirements for the mandatory use of customs brokers; and;
(b) any requirements for the mandatory use of pre-shipment inspections or destination inspectionsinspection.
4. For the purposes of this Agreement, the transit rules and definitions set out in the WTO provisions, in particular Article V of GATT 1994, and related provisions, including any clarifications and amendments resulting from the Doha Round negotiations on trade facilitation, shall apply. Those provisions also apply when the transit of goods begins or ends in the territory of a Party (inland transit).
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Samples: Association Agreement
Legislation and procedures. 1. The Parties agree that their respective trade and customs legislation, as a matter of principle, shall be stable and comprehensive, and that the provisions and the procedures shall be proportionate, transparent, predictable, non-discriminatory, impartial and applied uniformly and effectively and shall inter alia:
(a) protect and facilitate legitimate trade through effective enforcement of, and compliance with, legislative requirements;
(b) avoid unnecessary or discriminatory burdens on economic operators, prevent fraud and provide further facilitation for economic operators having a high level of compliance;
(c) apply a Single Administrative Document (SAD) single administrative document for the purposes of customs declarations;
(d) take measures which lead to greater efficiency, transparency and simplification of customs procedures and practices at the border;
(e) apply modern customs techniques, including risk assessment, post- post clearance controls and company audit methods, methods in order to simplify and facilitate the entry and the release of goods;
(f) aim at reducing costs and increasing predictability for economic operators, including small and medium-sized enterprisescompanies;
(g) without prejudice to the application of objective risk-assessment criteria, ensure the non-discriminatory administration application of requirements and procedures applicable to imports, exports and goods in transit;
(h) apply the international instruments applicable in the field of customs and trade, trade including those developed by the World Customs Organisation Organization (hereinafter referred to as the "WCO") (the Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade)Trade of 2005, Istanbul Convention on temporary admission of 1990, HS Convention) of 1983, the WTO (the Agreement e.g. on Customs Valuation), the Istanbul Convention on Temporary Admission of 1990, the International Convention on the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System of 1983, the UN (TIR Convention of 1975 and the 1975, 1982 International Convention on harmonization of frontier controls of goods), as well as EC guidelines such as the Harmonisation of Frontier Controls of GoodsCustoms Blueprints;
(i) take the necessary measures to reflect and implement the provisions of the Revised Kyoto Convention on the Simplification and Harmonisation Harmonization of Customs Procedures of 1973;
(j) provide for advance binding rulings on tariff classification and rules of origin. The Parties ensure that a ruling may be revoked or annulled only after notification to the affected operator and without retroactive effect, effect unless the rulings have been made on the basis of incorrect or incomplete information;
(k) introduce and apply simplified procedures for authorised traders according to objective and non-discriminatory criteria;
(l) set rules that ensure that any penalties imposed for the breaches breach of customs regulations or procedural requirements be are proportionate and non- non-discriminatory and that and, in their application does application, do not result in unwarranted and unjustified delays; and;
(m) apply transparent, non-discriminatory and proportionate rules in respect of the licensing of customs brokers.
2. In order to improve working methods, as well as to ensure non-discrimination, transparency, efficiency, integrity and accountability of operations, the Parties shall:
(a) take further steps towards the reduction, the simplification and the standardisation of data and documentation required by customs and other authoritiesagencies;
(b) simplify requirements and formalities, formalities wherever possible, with in respect to of the rapid prompt release and clearance of goods;
(c) provide effective, prompt and non-discriminatory procedures guaranteeing the right of appeal against customs customs' and other authorities’ agencies' administrative actions, rulings and decisions affecting the goods submitted to customs. Such procedures for appeal shall be easily accessible, including to small or medium-sized enterprises, enterprises and any costs shall be reasonable and commensurate with the costs incurred by the authorities to ensure the right of appeal;
(d) in providing for appeals. The Parties shall also take steps to ensure that where a disputed administrative action, ruling or decision is the subject of an appeal, goods should are normally be released and duty payments may be left pending, subject to any safeguard safeguarding measures judged necessary. Where required, the release of the goods this should be subject to the provision of a guarantee, such as a surety or a deposit; and;
(ed) ensure that the highest standards of integrity be maintained, in particular at the border, through the application of measures reflecting the principles of the relevant international conventions and instruments in this field, in particular the WCO Revised Arusha Declaration of (2003) and the EC Blueprint on Customs ethics (2007).
3. The Parties will not applyagree to eliminate:
(a) any requirements for the mandatory use of customs brokers; and;
(b) any requirements for the mandatory use of pre-shipment inspections or destination inspectionsinspection.
4. Provisions on transit
(a) For the purposes of this Agreement, the transit rules and definitions as set out in the WTO provisions, in particular provisions (Article V of GATT 1994, and related provisions, including any clarifications and amendments clarification or improvement resulting from the Doha Round negotiations on trade facilitation, ) shall apply. Those These provisions also apply when the transit of goods begins or ends in the territory of a Party (inland transit).
(b) The Parties shall pursue the progressive interconnectivity of their respective customs transit systems, with a view to Ukraine participating in the future in the common transit system set out in the Convention of 20 May 1987 on a common transit procedure.
(c) The Parties shall ensure cooperation and coordination between all relevant authorities and agencies in their territories in order to facilitate traffic in transit and promote cooperation across borders. Parties shall also promote cooperation between authorities and the private sector in relation to transit. The Parties agree:
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Samples: Association Agreement
Legislation and procedures. 1. The Parties agree that their respective trade and customs legislation, as a matter of principle, shall be stable and comprehensive, and that the provisions and the procedures shall be proportionate, transparent, predictable, non-non- discriminatory, impartial and applied uniformly and effectively and shall inter alia:
(a) protect and facilitate legitimate trade through effective enforcement of, and compliance with, legislative requirements;
(b) avoid unnecessary or discriminatory burdens on economic operators, prevent fraud and provide further facilitation for economic operators having a high level of compliance;
(c) apply a Single Administrative Document (SAD) for the purposes of customs declarations;
(d) take measures which lead to greater efficiency, transparency and simplification of customs procedures and practices at the border;
(e) apply modern customs techniques, including risk assessment, post- post clearance controls and company audit methods, in order to simplify and facilitate the entry and the release of goods;
(f) aim at reducing costs and increasing predictability for economic operators, including small and medium-sized enterprises;
(g) without prejudice to the application of objective risk-assessment criteria, ensure the non-discriminatory administration administra- tion of requirements and procedures applicable to imports, exports and goods in transit;
(h) apply the international instruments applicable in the field of customs and trade, including those developed by the World Customs Organisation (WCO) (the Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade), the WTO (the Agreement on Customs Valuation), the Istanbul Convention on Temporary Admission of 1990, the International Convention on the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System of 1983, the UN TIR Convention of 1975 and 1975, the 1982 International Convention on the Harmonisation of Frontier Controls of Goods, as well as European Commission guidelines such as the customs blueprints;
(i) take the necessary measures to reflect and implement the provisions of the Revised Kyoto Convention on the Simplification and Harmonisation of Customs Procedures of 1973;
(j) provide for advance binding rulings on tariff classification and rules of origin. The Parties ensure that a ruling may be revoked or annulled only after notification to the affected operator and without retroactive effect, unless the rulings have been made on the basis of incorrect or incomplete information;
(k) introduce and apply simplified procedures for authorised traders according to objective and non-discriminatory criteria;
(l) set rules that ensure that any penalties imposed for the breaches of customs regulations or procedural requirements be proportionate and non- non-discriminatory and that their application does not result in unwarranted and unjustified delays; and
(m) apply transparent, non-discriminatory and proportionate rules in respect of the licensing of customs brokers.
2. In order to improve working methods, as well as to ensure non-discrimination, transparency, efficiency, integrity and accountability of operations, the Parties shall:
(a) take further steps towards the reduction, the simplification and the standardisation of data and documentation required by customs and other authorities;
(b) simplify requirements and formalities, wherever possible, with respect to the rapid release and clearance of goods;
(c) provide effective, prompt and non-discriminatory procedures guaranteeing the right of appeal against customs and other authorities’ ' administrative actions, rulings and decisions affecting the goods submitted to customs. Such procedures for appeal shall be easily accessible, including to small or medium-sized enterprises, and any costs shall be reasonable and commensurate with the costs incurred by the authorities to ensure the right of appeal;
(d) take steps to ensure that where a disputed administrative action, ruling or decision is the subject of an appeal, goods should normally be released and duty payments may be left pending, subject to any safeguard measures judged necessary. Where required, the release of the goods should be subject to the provision of a guarantee, such as a surety or a deposit; and
(e) ensure that the highest standards of integrity be maintained, in particular at the border, through the application of measures reflecting the principles of the relevant international conventions and instruments in this field, in particular the WCO Revised Arusha Declaration of 20032003 and the European Commission blueprint of 2007.
3. The Parties will not apply:
(a) any requirements for the mandatory use of customs brokers; and
(b) any requirements for the mandatory use of pre-shipment or destination inspections.
4. For the purposes of this Agreement, the transit rules and definitions set out in the WTO provisions, in particular Article V of GATT 1994, 19 and related provisions, including any clarifications and amendments resulting from the Doha Round negotiations on trade facilitation, shall apply. Those provisions also apply when the transit of goods begins or ends in the territory of a Party (inland transit). The Parties shall pursue the progressive interconnectivity of their respective customs transit systems, with a view to the future accession of the Republic of Moldova to the Convention on a common transit procedure of 1987. The Parties shall ensure cooperation and coordination between all authorities concerned in their territories in order to facilitate traffic in transit. Parties shall also promote cooperation between the authorities and the private sector in rela- tion to transit.
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Samples: Association Agreement
Legislation and procedures. 1. The Parties agree that their respective trade and customs legislation, as a matter of principle, shall be stable and comprehensive, and as well as that the provisions and the procedures shall be proportionate, transparent, predictable, non-non- discriminatory, impartial and applied uniformly and effectively and shall will, inter alia:
(a) protect and facilitate legitimate trade through effective enforcement of, of and compliance with, with legislative requirements;
(b) avoid unnecessary or discriminatory burdens on economic operators, prevent fraud and provide further facilitation for economic operators having a high level of compliance;
(c) apply a Single Administrative Document (SAD) for the purposes of customs declarations;
(d) take measures which lead to greater efficiency, transparency and simplification of customs procedures and practices at the border;
(e) apply modern customs techniques, including risk assessment, post- post clearance controls and company audit methods, methods in order to simplify and facilitate the entry entry, exit and the release of goods;
(f) aim at reducing compliance costs and increasing predictability for all economic operators, including small and medium-sized enterprises;
(g) without prejudice to the application of objective risk-risk assessment criteria, ensure the non-discriminatory administration adminis tration of requirements and procedures applicable to imports, exports and goods in transit;
(h) apply the international instruments applicable in the field of customs and trade, trade including those developed by the World Customs Organisation (WCO) (the Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade), the WTO (the Agreement on Customs Valuation), the Istanbul Convention on Temporary Admission temporary admission of 1990, the International Convention on the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System of 1983, the WTO, the UN TIR Convention of 1975 and 1975, the 1982 International Convention on harmonisation of frontier controls of goods; and may take into account the Harmonisation WCO Framework of Frontier Controls of GoodsStandards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade and European Commission guidelines such as the Customs Blueprints, where relevant;
(i) take the necessary measures to reflect and implement the provisions of the Revised Kyoto Convention on the Simplification and Harmonisation of Customs Procedures of 1973;
(j) provide for advance binding rulings on tariff classification and rules of origin. The Parties ensure that a ruling may be revoked or annulled only after notification to the affected operator and without retroactive effect, unless the rulings have been made on the basis of incorrect or incomplete information;
(k) introduce and apply simplified procedures for authorised traders according to objective and non-discriminatory criteria;
(l) set rules that ensure that any penalties imposed for the breaches of customs regulations or procedural requirements be proportionate and non- non-discriminatory and and, that their application application, does not result in unwarranted and unjustified delays; and
(m) apply transparent, non-discriminatory and proportionate rules in respect of where government agencies provide services also provided by the licensing of customs brokersprivate sector.
2. In order to improve working methods, as well as to ensure non-discrimination, transparency, efficiency, integrity and accountability of operations, the Parties shall:
(a) take further steps towards the reduction, the simplification and the standardisation of data and documentation required by customs and other relevant authorities;
(b) simplify requirements and formalities, formalities wherever possible, with respect to the rapid release and clearance of goods;
(c) provide effective, prompt and non-discriminatory procedures guaranteeing the right of appeal against customs and other relevant authorities’ ' administrative actions, rulings and decisions affecting the goods submitted to customs. Such procedures for appeal shall be easily accessible, including to small or medium-sized enterprises, accessible and any costs shall be reasonable and commensurate with the costs incurred by the authorities to ensure the right of appeal;
(d) take steps to ensure that where a disputed administrative action, ruling or decision is the subject of an appeal, goods should normally be released and duty payments may be left pending, subject to any safeguard measures judged necessary. Where required, the release of the goods should be subject to the provision of a guarantee, such as a surety or a deposit; and
(e) ensure that the highest standards of integrity be maintained, in particular at the border, through the application of measures reflecting the principles of the relevant international conventions and instruments in this field, in particular the WCO Revised Arusha Declaration of 20032003 and the European Commission Blueprint on Customs ethics of 2007, where appropriate.
3. The Parties will not applyagree to eliminate:
(a) any requirements for the mandatory use of customs brokers; and
(b) any requirements for the mandatory use of pre-shipment or destination inspections.
4. For With regard to transit:
(a) for the purposes of this Agreement, the transit rules and definitions set out in the WTO provisions, in particular Article V of GATT 1994, and related provisions, including any clarifications and amendments resulting from the Doha Round negotiations on trade facilitation, facilitation shall apply. Those provisions also apply when the transit of goods begins or ends in the territory of a Party Party;
(inland b) the Parties shall pursue the progressive interconnectivity of their respective customs transit systems, with a view to the future participation of Georgia in the common transit system (1);
(c) the Parties shall ensure cooperation and coordination between all relevant authorities in their territories to facilitate traffic in transit). Parties shall also promote cooperation between the authorities and the private sector in relation to transit.
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Samples: Association Agreement
Legislation and procedures. 1. The Parties agree that their respective trade and customs legislationlegis- lation, as a matter of principle, shall be stable and comprehensive, and that the provisions and the procedures shall be proportionate, transparent, predictable, non-discriminatory, impartial and applied uniformly and effectively and shall inter alia:
(a) protect and facilitate legitimate trade through effective enforcement of, and compliance with, legislative requirements;
(b) avoid unnecessary or discriminatory burdens on economic operatorsoper- ators, prevent fraud and provide further facilitation for economic operators having a high level of compliance;
(c) apply a Single Administrative Document (SAD) single administrative document for the purposes of customs declarations;
(d) take measures which lead to greater efficiency, transparency and simplification of customs procedures and practices at the border;
(e) apply modern customs techniques, including risk assessment, post- post clearance controls and company audit methods, methods in order to simplify and facilitate the entry and the release of goods;
(f) aim at reducing costs and increasing predictability for economic operators, including small and medium-sized enterprisescompanies;
(g) without prejudice to the application of objective risk-assessment criteria, ensure the non-discriminatory administration application of requirements and procedures applicable to imports, exports and goods in transit;
(h) apply the international instruments applicable in the field of customs and trade, trade including those developed by the World Customs Organisation Organization (hereinafter referred to as the "WCO") (the Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade)Trade of 2005, Istanbul Convention on temporary admission of 1990, HS Convention) of 1983, the WTO (the Agreement e.g. on Customs Valuation), the Istanbul Convention on Temporary Admission of 1990, the International Convention on the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System of 1983, the UN (TIR Convention of 1975 and the 1975, 1982 International Convention on harmonization of frontier controls of goods), as well as EC guidelines such as the Harmonisation of Frontier Controls of GoodsCustoms Blueprints;
(i) take the necessary measures to reflect and implement the provisions of the Revised Kyoto Convention on the Simplification and Harmonisation Harmonization of Customs Procedures of 1973;
(j) provide for advance binding rulings on tariff classification and rules tules of origin. The Parties ensure that a ruling may be revoked or annulled only after notification to the affected operator and without retroactive effect, effect unless the rulings have been made on the basis of incorrect or incomplete information;
(k) introduce and apply simplified procedures for authorised traders according to objective and non-discriminatory criteria;
(l) set rules that ensure that any penalties imposed for the breaches breach of customs regulations or procedural requirements be are proportionate and non- non-discriminatory and that and, in their application does application, do not result in unwarranted and unjustified delays; and;
(m) apply transparent, non-discriminatory and proportionate rules in respect of the licensing of customs brokers.
2. In order to improve working methods, as well as to ensure non-discrimination, transparency, efficiency, integrity and accountability of operations, the Parties shall:
(a) take further steps towards the reduction, the simplification and the standardisation of data and documentation required by customs and other authoritiesagencies;
(b) simplify requirements and formalities, formalities wherever possible, with in respect to of the rapid prompt release and clearance of goods;
(c) provide effective, prompt and non-discriminatory procedures guaranteeing the right of appeal against customs customs' and other authorities’ agencies' administrative actions, rulings and decisions affecting the goods submitted to customs. Such procedures for appeal shall be easily accessible, including to small or medium-sized enterprises, enterprises and any costs shall be reasonable and commensurate with the costs incurred by the authorities to ensure the right of appeal;
(d) in providing for appeals. The Parties shall also take steps to ensure that where a disputed administrative action, ruling or decision is the subject of an appeal, goods should are normally be released and duty payments may be left pending, subject to any safeguard safeguarding measures judged necessary. Where required, the release of the goods this should be subject to the provision of a guarantee, such as a surety or a deposit; and;
(ed) ensure that the highest standards of integrity be maintained, in particular at the border, through the application of measures reflecting the principles of the relevant international conventions and instruments in this field, in particular the WCO Revised Arusha Declaration of (2003) and the EC Blueprint on Customs ethics (2007).
3. The Parties will not applyagree to eliminate:
(a) any requirements for the mandatory use of customs brokers; and;
(b) any requirements for the mandatory use of pre-shipment inspections or destination inspectionsinspection.
4. For the purposes of this Agreement, the transit rules and definitions set out in the WTO provisions, in particular Article V of GATT 1994, and related provisions, including any clarifications and amendments resulting from the Doha Round negotiations on trade facilitation, shall apply. Those provisions also apply when the transit of goods begins or ends in the territory of a Party (inland transit).
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Samples: Association Agreement
Legislation and procedures. 1. The Parties agree that their respective trade and customs legislation, as a matter of principle, shall be stable and comprehensive, and as well as that the provisions and the procedures shall be proportionate, transparent, predictable, non-non- discriminatory, impartial and applied uniformly and effectively and shall will, inter alia:
(a) protect and facilitate legitimate trade through effective enforcement of, of and compliance with, with legislative requirements;
(b) avoid unnecessary or discriminatory burdens on economic operators, prevent fraud and provide further facilitation for economic operators having a high level of compliance;
(c) apply a Single Administrative Document (SAD) for the purposes of customs declarations;
(d) take measures which lead to greater efficiency, transparency and simplification of customs procedures and practices at the border;
(e) apply modern customs techniques, including risk assessment, post- post clearance controls and company audit methods, methods in order to simplify and facilitate the entry entry, exit and the release of goods;
(f) aim at reducing compliance costs and increasing predictability for all economic operators, including small and medium-sized enterprises;
(g) without prejudice to the application of objective risk-risk assessment criteria, ensure the non-discriminatory administration of requirements and procedures applicable to imports, exports and goods in transit;
(h) apply the international instruments applicable in the field of customs and trade, trade including those developed by the World Customs Organisation (WCO) (the Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade), the WTO (the Agreement on Customs Valuation), the Istanbul Convention on Temporary Admission temporary admission of 1990, the International Convention on the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System of 1983, the WTO, the UN TIR Convention of 1975 and 1975, the 1982 International Convention on harmonisation of frontier controls of goods; and may take into account the Harmonisation WCO Framework of Frontier Controls of GoodsStandards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade where relevant;
(i) take the necessary measures to reflect and implement the provisions of the Revised Kyoto Convention on the Simplification and Harmonisation of Customs Procedures of 1973;
(j) provide for advance binding rulings on tariff classification and rules of origin. The Parties ensure that a ruling may be revoked or annulled only after notification to the affected operator and without retroactive effect, unless the rulings have been made on the basis of incorrect or incomplete information;
(k) introduce and apply simplified procedures for authorised traders according to objective and non-discriminatory criteria;
(l) set rules that ensure that any penalties imposed for the breaches of customs regulations or procedural requirements be proportionate and non- non-discriminatory and and, that their application application, does not result in unwarranted and unjustified delays; and
(m) apply transparent, non-discriminatory and proportionate rules in respect of where government agencies provide services also provided by the licensing of customs brokersprivate sector.
2. In order to improve working methods, as well as to ensure non-discrimination, transparency, efficiency, integrity and accountability of operations, the Parties shall:
(a) take further steps towards the reduction, the simplification and the standardisation of data and documentation required by customs and other relevant authorities;
(b) simplify requirements and formalities, formalities wherever possible, with respect to the rapid release and clearance of goods;
(c) provide effective, prompt and non-discriminatory procedures guaranteeing the right of appeal against customs and other relevant authorities’ ' administrative actions, rulings and decisions affecting the goods submitted to customs. Such procedures for appeal shall be easily accessible, including to small or medium-sized enterprises, accessible and any costs shall be reasonable and commensurate with the costs incurred by the authorities to ensure the right of appeal;
(d) take steps to ensure that where a disputed administrative action, ruling or decision is the subject of an appeal, goods should normally be released and duty payments may be left pending, subject to any safeguard measures judged necessary. Where required, the release of the goods should be subject to the provision of a guarantee, such as a surety or a deposit; and
(e) ensure that the highest standards of integrity be maintained, in particular at the border, through the application of measures reflecting the principles of the relevant international conventions and instruments in this field, in particular the WCO Revised Arusha Declaration of 2003, where appropriate.
3. The Parties will not applyagree to eliminate:
(a) any requirements for the mandatory use of customs brokers; and
(b) any requirements for the mandatory use of pre-shipment or destination inspections.
4. For With regard to transit:
(a) for the purposes of this Agreement, the transit rules and definitions set out in the WTO provisions, in particular Article V of GATT 1994, and related provisions, including any clarifications and amendments resulting from the Doha Round negotiations on trade facilitation, facilitation shall apply. Those provisions also apply when the transit of goods begins or ends in the territory of a Party Party;
(inland b) the Parties shall pursue the progressive interconnectivity of their respective customs transit systems, with a view to the future participation of Georgia in the common transit system1;
(c) the Parties shall ensure cooperation and coordination between all relevant authorities in their territories to facilitate traffic in transit). Parties shall also promote cooperation between the authorities and the private sector in relation to transit.
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Legislation and procedures. 1. The Parties agree that their respective trade and customs legislation, as a matter of principle, shall be stable and comprehensive, and that the provisions and the procedures shall be proportionate, transparent, predictable, non-discriminatory, impartial and applied uniformly and effectively and shall inter alia:
(a) protect and facilitate legitimate trade through effective enforcement of, and compliance with, legislative requirements;
(b) avoid unnecessary or discriminatory burdens on economic operators, prevent fraud and provide further facilitation for economic operators having a high level of compliance;
(c) apply a Single Administrative Document (SAD) for the purposes of customs declarations;
(d) take measures which lead to greater efficiency, transparency and simplification of customs procedures and practices at the border;
(e) apply modern customs techniques, including risk assessment, post- clearance controls and company audit methods, in order to simplify and facilitate the entry and the release of goods;
(f) aim at reducing costs and increasing predictability for economic operators, including small and medium-sized enterprises;
(g) without prejudice to the application of objective risk-assessment criteria, ensure the non-discriminatory administration of requirements and procedures applicable to imports, exports and goods in transit;
(h) apply the international instruments applicable in the field of customs and trade, including those developed by the World Customs Organisation (WCO) (the Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade), the WTO (the Agreement on Customs Valuation), the Istanbul Convention on Temporary Admission of 1990, the International Convention on the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System of 1983, the UN TIR Convention of 1975 and the 1982 International Convention on the Harmonisation of Frontier Controls of Goods;
(i) take the necessary measures to reflect and implement the provisions of the Revised Kyoto Convention on the Simplification and Harmonisation of Customs Procedures of 1973;
(j) provide for advance binding rulings on tariff classification and rules of origin. The Parties ensure that a ruling may be revoked or annulled only after notification to the affected operator and without retroactive effect, unless the rulings have been made on the basis of incorrect or incomplete information;
(k) introduce and apply simplified procedures for authorised traders according to objective and non-discriminatory criteria;
(l) set rules that ensure that any penalties imposed for the breaches of customs regulations or procedural requirements be proportionate and non- discriminatory and that their application does not result in unwarranted and unjustified delays; and
(m) apply transparent, non-discriminatory and proportionate rules in respect of the licensing of customs brokers.
2. In order to improve working methods, as well as to ensure non-non- discrimination, transparency, efficiency, integrity and accountability of operations, the Parties shall:
(a) take further steps towards the reduction, the simplification and the standardisation of data and documentation required by customs and other authorities;
(b) simplify requirements and formalities, wherever possible, with respect to the rapid release and clearance of goods;
(c) provide effective, prompt and non-discriminatory procedures guaranteeing the right of appeal against customs and other authorities’ administrative actions, rulings and decisions affecting the goods submitted to customs. Such procedures for appeal shall be easily accessible, including to small or medium-sized enterprises, and any costs shall be reasonable and commensurate with the costs incurred by the authorities to ensure the right of appeal;
(d) take steps to ensure that where a disputed administrative action, ruling or decision is the subject of an appeal, goods should normally be released and duty payments may be left pending, subject to any safeguard measures judged necessary. Where required, the release of the goods should be subject to the provision of a guarantee, such as a surety or a deposit; and
(e) ensure that the highest standards of integrity be maintained, in particular at the border, through the application of measures reflecting the principles of the relevant international conventions and instruments in this field, in particular the WCO Revised Arusha Declaration of 2003.
3. The Parties will not apply:
(a) any requirements for the mandatory use of customs brokers; and
(b) any requirements for the mandatory use of pre-shipment or destination inspections.
4. For the purposes of this Agreement, the transit rules and definitions set out in the WTO provisions, in particular Article V of GATT 1994, and related provisions, including any clarifications and amendments resulting from the Doha Round negotiations on trade facilitation, shall apply. Those provisions also apply when the transit of goods begins or ends in the territory of a Party (inland transit).. The Parties shall pursue the progressive interconnectivity of their respective customs transit systems, with a view to the future accession of the Republic of Moldova to the Convention on a common transit procedure of 1987. The Parties shall ensure cooperation and coordination between all authorities concerned in their territories in order to facilitate traffic in transit. Parties shall also promote cooperation between the authorities and the private sector in relation to transit. ARTICLE 170
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Samples: Strategic Partnership, Trade and Cooperation Agreement
Legislation and procedures. 1. The Parties agree that their respective trade and customs legislation, as a matter of principle, shall be stable and comprehensive, and as well as that the provisions and the procedures shall be proportionate, transparent, predictable, non-discriminatory, impartial and applied uniformly and effectively and shall will inter alia:
(a) protect and facilitate legitimate trade through effective enforcement of, of and compliance with, with legislative requirements;
(b) avoid unnecessary or discriminatory burdens on economic operators, prevent fraud and provide further facilitation for economic operators having a high level of compliance;
(c) apply a Single Administrative Document (SAD) single administrative document for the purposes of customs declarations;
(d) take measures which lead to greater efficiency, transparency and simplification of customs procedures and practices at the border;
(e) apply modern customs techniques, including risk assessment, post- post clearance controls and company audit methods, methods in order to simplify and facilitate the entry and the release of goods;
(f) aim at reducing costs and increasing predictability for economic operators, including small and medium-sized enterprisescompanies;
(g) without prejudice to the application of objective risk-risk assessment criteria, ensure the non-discriminatory administration application of requirements and procedures applicable to imports, exports and goods in transit;
(h) apply the international instruments applicable in the field of customs and trade, trade including those developed by the World Customs Organisation Organization (hereinafter referred to as the "WCO") (the Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global TradeTrade [of 2005], Istanbul Convention on temporary admission [of 1990], HS Convention [of 1983]), the WTO (the Agreement e.g. on Customs Valuation), the Istanbul UN (TIR Convention [of 1975], 1982 Convention on Temporary Admission harmonization of 1990frontier controls of goods), as well as EC guidelines such as the International Convention on the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System Customs Blueprints [of 1983, the UN TIR Convention of 1975 and the 1982 International Convention on the Harmonisation of Frontier Controls of Goods2008];
(i) take the necessary measures to reflect and implement the provisions of the Revised Kyoto Convention on the Simplification and Harmonisation Harmonization of Customs Procedures [of 1973];
(j) provide for advance binding rulings on tariff classification and rules of origin. The Parties ensure that a ruling may be revoked or annulled only after notification to the affected operator and without retroactive effect, effect unless the rulings have been made on the basis of incorrect or incomplete information;
(k) introduce and apply simplified procedures for authorised traders according to objective and non-discriminatory criteria;
(l) set rules that ensure that any penalties imposed for the breaches of customs regulations or procedural requirements be proportionate and non- discriminatory and that and, in their application does application, do not result in unwarranted and unjustified delays; and;
(m) apply transparent, non-discriminatory and proportionate rules in respect of the licensing of customs brokers.
2. In order to improve working methods, as well as to ensure non-discrimination, transparency, efficiency, integrity and accountability of operations, the Parties shall:
(a) take further steps towards the reduction, the simplification and the standardisation standardization of data and documentation required by customs and other authoritiesagencies;
(b) simplify requirements and formalities, formalities wherever possible, with in respect to of the rapid prompt release and clearance of goods;
(c) provide effective, prompt and non-discriminatory procedures guaranteeing the right of appeal against customs and other authorities’ agencies administrative actions, rulings and decisions affecting the goods submitted to customs. Such procedures for appeal shall be easily accessible, including to small or medium-sized enterprises, medium enterprises and any costs shall be reasonable and commensurate with the costs incurred by the authorities to ensure the right of appeal;
(d) take in providing for appeals. Take steps to ensure that where a disputed administrative action, ruling or decision is the subject of an appeal, goods should normally be released and duty payments may be left pending, subject to any safeguard safeguarding measures judged necessary. Where required, the release of the goods this should be subject to the provision of a guarantee, such as a surety or a deposit; and;
(ed) ensure that the highest standards of integrity be maintained, in particular at the border, through the application of measures reflecting the principles of the relevant international conventions and instruments in this field, in particular the WCO Revised Arusha Declaration of (2003) and the EC Blueprint on Customs ethics (2007).
3. The Parties will not applyagree to eliminate:
(a) any requirements for the mandatory use of customs brokers; and;
(b) any requirements for the mandatory use of pre-shipment inspections or destination inspectionsinspection.
4. For the purposes of this Agreement, the transit rules and definitions set out in the WTO provisions, in particular Article V of GATT 1994, and related provisions, including any clarifications and amendments resulting from the Doha Round negotiations on trade facilitation, shall apply. Those provisions also apply when the transit of goods begins or ends in the territory of a Party (inland transit).
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Samples: Association Agreement
Legislation and procedures. 1. The Parties agree that their respective trade and customs legislationlegis lation, as a matter of principle, shall be stable and comprehensive, and that the provisions and the procedures shall be proportionate, transparent, predictable, non-discriminatory, impartial and applied uniformly and effectively and shall inter alia:
(a) protect and facilitate legitimate trade through effective enforcement of, and compliance with, legislative requirements;
(b) avoid unnecessary or discriminatory burdens on economic operatorsoper ators, prevent fraud and provide further facilitation for economic operators having a high level of compliance;
(c) apply a Single Administrative Document (SAD) single administrative document for the purposes of customs declarations;
(d) take measures which lead to greater efficiency, transparency and simplification of customs procedures and practices at the border;
(e) apply modern customs techniques, including risk assessment, post- post clearance controls and company audit methods, methods in order to simplify and facilitate the entry and the release of goods;
(f) aim at reducing costs and increasing predictability for economic operators, including small and medium-sized enterprisescompanies;
(g) without prejudice to the application of objective risk-assessment criteria, ensure the non-discriminatory administration application of requirements and procedures applicable to imports, exports and goods in transit;
(h) apply the international instruments applicable in the field of customs and trade, trade including those developed by the World Customs Organisation Organization (hereinafter referred to as the "WCO") (the Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade)Trade of 2005, Istanbul Convention on temporary admission of 1990, HS Convention) of 1983, the WTO (the Agreement e.g. on Customs Valuation), the Istanbul Convention on Temporary Admission of 1990, the International Convention on the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System of 1983, the UN (TIR Convention of 1975 and the 1975, 1982 International Convention on harmonization of frontier controls of goods), as well as EC guidelines such as the Harmonisation of Frontier Controls of GoodsCustoms Blueprints;
(i) take the necessary measures to reflect and implement the provisions of the Revised Kyoto Convention on the Simplification and Harmonisation Harmonization of Customs Procedures of 1973;
(j) provide for advance binding rulings on tariff classification and rules of origin. The Parties ensure that a ruling may be revoked or annulled only after notification to the affected operator and without retroactive effect, effect unless the rulings have been made on the basis of incorrect or incomplete information;
(k) introduce and apply simplified procedures for authorised traders according to objective and non-discriminatory criteria;
(l) set rules that ensure that any penalties imposed for the breaches breach of customs regulations or procedural requirements be are proportionate and non- non-discriminatory and that and, in their application does application, do not result in unwarranted and unjustified delays; and;
(m) apply transparent, non-discriminatory and proportionate rules in respect of the licensing of customs brokers.
2. In order to improve working methods, as well as to ensure non-non- discrimination, transparency, efficiency, integrity and accountability of operations, the Parties shall:
(a) take further steps towards the reduction, the simplification and the standardisation stand ardisation of data and documentation required by customs and other authoritiesagencies;
(b) simplify requirements and formalities, formalities wherever possible, with in respect to of the rapid prompt release and clearance of goods;
(c) provide effective, prompt and non-discriminatory procedures guaranteeing guar anteeing the right of appeal against customs customs' and other authorities’ agencies' administrative actions, rulings and decisions affecting the goods submitted to customs. Such procedures for appeal shall be easily accessible, including to small or medium-sized enterprises, enterprises and any costs shall be reasonable and commensurate with the costs incurred by the authorities to ensure the right of appeal;
(d) in providing for appeals. The Parties shall also take steps to ensure that where a disputed administrative action, ruling or decision is the subject of an appeal, goods should are normally be released and duty payments may be left pending, subject to any safeguard safeguarding measures judged necessary. Where required, the release of the goods this should be subject to the provision of a guarantee, such as a surety or a deposit; and;
(ed) ensure that the highest standards of integrity be maintained, in particular at the border, through the application of measures reflecting the principles of the relevant international conventions and instruments in this field, in particular the WCO Revised Arusha Declaration of (2003) and the EC Blueprint on Customs ethics (2007).
3. The Parties will not applyagree to eliminate:
(a) any requirements for the mandatory use of customs brokers; and;
(b) any requirements for the mandatory use of pre-shipment inspections or destination inspectionsinspection.
4. For the purposes of this Agreement, the transit rules and definitions set out in the WTO provisions, in particular Article V of GATT 1994, and related provisions, including any clarifications and amendments resulting from the Doha Round negotiations on trade facilitation, shall apply. Those provisions also apply when the transit of goods begins or ends in the territory of a Party (inland transit).
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Samples: Association Agreement
Legislation and procedures. 1. The Parties agree that their respective trade and customs legislation, as a matter of principle, shall be stable and comprehensive, and as well as that the provisions and the procedures shall be proportionate, transparent, predictable, non-discriminatory, impartial and applied uniformly and effectively and shall will, inter alia:
(a) protect and facilitate legitimate trade through effective enforcement of, of and compliance with, with legislative requirements;
(b) avoid unnecessary or discriminatory burdens on economic operators, prevent fraud and provide further facilitation for economic operators having a high level of compliance;
(c) apply a Single Administrative Document (SAD) for the purposes of customs declarations;
(d) take measures which lead to greater efficiency, transparency and simplification of customs procedures and practices at the border;
(e) apply modern customs techniques, including risk assessment, post- post clearance controls and company audit methods, methods in order to simplify and facilitate the entry entry, exit and the release of goods;
(f) aim at reducing compliance costs and increasing predictability for all economic operators, including small and medium-sized enterprises;
(g) without prejudice to the application of objective risk-risk assessment criteria, ensure the non-discriminatory administration of requirements and procedures applicable to imports, exports and goods in transit;
(h) apply the international instruments applicable in the field of customs and trade, trade including those developed by the World Customs Organisation (WCO) (the Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade), the WTO (the Agreement on Customs Valuation), the Istanbul Convention on Temporary Admission temporary admission of 1990, the International Convention on the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System of 1983, the WTO, the UN TIR Convention of 1975 and 1975, the 1982 International Convention on harmonisation of frontier controls of goods; and may take into account the Harmonisation WCO Framework of Frontier Controls of GoodsStandards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade and European Commission guidelines such as the Customs Blueprints, where relevant;
(i) take the necessary measures to reflect and implement the provisions of the Revised Kyoto Convention on the Simplification and Harmonisation of Customs Procedures of 1973;
(j) provide for advance binding rulings on tariff classification and rules of origin. The Parties ensure that a ruling may be revoked or annulled only after notification to the affected operator and without retroactive effect, unless the rulings have been made on the basis of incorrect or incomplete information;
(k) introduce and apply simplified procedures for authorised traders according to objective and non-discriminatory criteria;
(l) set rules that ensure that any penalties imposed for the breaches of customs regulations or procedural requirements be proportionate and non- non-discriminatory and and, that their application application, does not result in unwarranted and unjustified delays; and
(m) apply transparent, non-discriminatory and proportionate rules in respect of where government agencies provide services also provided by the licensing of customs brokersprivate sector.
2. In order to improve working methods, as well as to ensure non-discrimination, transparency, efficiency, integrity and accountability of operations, the Parties shall:
(a) take further steps towards the reduction, the simplification and the standardisation of data and documentation required by customs and other relevant authorities;
(b) simplify requirements and formalities, formalities wherever possible, with respect to the rapid release and clearance of goods;
(c) provide effective, prompt and non-discriminatory procedures guaranteeing the right of appeal against customs and other relevant authorities’ ' administrative actions, rulings and decisions affecting the goods submitted to customs. Such procedures for appeal shall be easily accessible, including to small or medium-sized enterprises, accessible and any costs shall be reasonable and commensurate with the costs incurred by the authorities to ensure the right of appeal;
(d) take steps to ensure that where a disputed administrative action, ruling or decision is the subject of an appeal, goods should normally be released and duty payments may be left pending, subject to any safeguard measures judged necessary. Where required, the release of the goods should be subject to the provision of a guarantee, such as a surety or a deposit; and
(e) ensure that the highest standards of integrity be maintained, in particular at the border, through the application of measures reflecting the principles of the relevant international conventions and instruments in this field, in particular the WCO Revised Arusha Declaration of 20032003 and the European Commission Blueprint on Customs ethics of 2007, where appropriate.
3. The Parties will not applyagree to eliminate:
(a) any requirements for the mandatory use of customs brokers; and
(b) any requirements for the mandatory use of pre-shipment or destination inspections.
4. For With regard to transit:
(a) for the purposes of this Agreement, the transit rules and definitions set out in the WTO provisions, in particular Article V of GATT 1994, and related provisions, including any clarifications and amendments resulting from the Doha Round negotiations on trade facilitation, facilitation shall apply. Those provisions also apply when the transit of goods begins or ends in the territory of a Party Party;
(inland b) the Parties shall pursue the progressive interconnectivity of their respective customs transit systems, with a view to the future participation of Georgia in the common transit system2;
(c) the Parties shall ensure cooperation and coordination between all relevant authorities in their territories to facilitate traffic in transit). Parties shall also promote cooperation between the authorities and the private sector in relation to transit.
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Samples: Association Agreement
Legislation and procedures. 1. The Parties agree that their respective trade and customs legislation, as a matter of principle, shall be stable and comprehensive, and that the provisions and the procedures shall be proportionate, transparent, predictable, non-discriminatory, impartial and applied uniformly and effectively and shall inter alia:
(a) protect and facilitate legitimate trade through effective enforcement of, and compliance with, legislative requirements;
(b) avoid unnecessary or discriminatory burdens on economic operators, prevent fraud and provide further facilitation for economic operators having a high level of compliance;
(c) apply a Single Administrative Document (SAD) single administrative document for the purposes of customs declarations;
(d) take measures which lead to greater efficiency, transparency and simplification of customs procedures and practices at the border;
(e) apply modern customs techniques, including risk assessment, post- post clearance controls and company audit methods, methods in order to simplify and facilitate the entry and the release of goods;
(f) aim at reducing costs and increasing predictability for economic operators, including small and medium-sized enterprisescompanies;
(g) without prejudice to the application of objective risk-assessment criteria, ensure the non-discriminatory administration application of requirements and procedures applicable to imports, exports and goods in transit;
(h) apply the international instruments applicable in the field of customs and trade, trade including those developed by the World Customs Organisation Organization (hereinafter referred to as the "WCO") (the Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade)Trade of 2005, Istanbul Convention on temporary admission of 1990, HS Convention) of 1983, the WTO (the Agreement e.g. on Customs Valuation), the Istanbul Convention on Temporary Admission of 1990, the International Convention on the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System of 1983, the UN (TIR Convention of 1975 and the 1975, 1982 International Convention on harmonization of frontier controls of goods), as well as EC guidelines such as the Harmonisation of Frontier Controls of GoodsCustoms Blueprints;
(i) take the necessary measures to reflect and implement the provisions of the Revised Kyoto Convention on the Simplification and Harmonisation Harmonization of Customs Procedures of 1973;
(j) provide for advance binding rulings on tariff classification and rules of origin. The Parties ensure that a ruling may be revoked or annulled only after notification to the affected operator and without retroactive effect, effect unless the rulings have been made on the basis of incorrect or incomplete information;
(k) introduce and apply simplified procedures for authorised traders according to objective and non-discriminatory criteria;
(l) set rules that ensure that any penalties imposed for the breaches breach of customs regulations or procedural requirements be are proportionate and non- non-discriminatory and that and, in their application does application, do not result in unwarranted and unjustified delays; and;
(m) apply transparent, non-discriminatory and proportionate rules in respect of the licensing of customs brokers.
2. In order to improve working methods, as well as to ensure non-discrimination, transparency, efficiency, integrity and accountability of operations, the Parties shall:
(a) take further steps towards the reduction, the simplification and the standardisation of data and documentation required by customs and other authoritiesagencies;
(b) simplify requirements and formalities, formalities wherever possible, with in respect to of the rapid prompt release and clearance of goods;
(c) provide effective, prompt and non-discriminatory procedures guaranteeing the right of appeal against customs customs' and other authorities’ agencies' administrative actions, rulings and decisions affecting the goods submitted to customs. Such procedures for appeal shall be easily accessible, including to small or medium-sized enterprises, enterprises and any costs shall be reasonable and commensurate with the costs incurred by the authorities to ensure the right of appeal;
(d) in providing for appeals. The Parties shall also take steps to ensure that where a disputed administrative action, ruling or decision is the subject of an appeal, goods should are normally be released and duty payments may be left pending, subject to any safeguard safeguarding measures judged necessary. Where required, the release of the goods this should be subject to the provision of a guarantee, such as a surety or a deposit; and;
(ed) ensure that the highest standards of integrity be maintained, in particular at the border, through the application of measures reflecting the principles of the relevant international conventions and instruments in this field, in particular the WCO Revised Arusha arusha Declaration of (2003) and the EC Blueprint on Customs ethics (2007).
3. The Parties will not applyagree to eliminate:
(a) any requirements for the mandatory use of customs brokers; and;
(b) any requirements for the mandatory use of pre-shipment inspections or destination inspectionsinspection.
4. For the purposes of this Agreement, the transit rules and definitions set out in the WTO provisions, in particular Article V of GATT 1994, and related provisions, including any clarifications and amendments resulting from the Doha Round negotiations on trade facilitation, shall apply. Those provisions also apply when the transit of goods begins or ends in the territory of a Party (inland transit).
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Samples: Association Agreement
Legislation and procedures. 1. The Parties agree that their respective trade and customs legislation, as a matter of principle, shall be stable and comprehensive, and that the provisions and the procedures shall be proportionate, transparent, predictable, non-discriminatory, impartial and applied uniformly and effectively and shall inter alia:
(a) protect and facilitate legitimate trade through effective enforcement of, and compliance with, legislative requirements;
(b) avoid unnecessary or discriminatory burdens on economic operators, prevent fraud and provide further facilitation for economic operators having a high level of compliance;
(c) apply a Single Administrative Document (SAD) single administrative document for the purposes of customs declarations;
(d) take measures which lead to greater efficiency, transparency and simplification of customs procedures and practices at the border;
(e) apply modern customs techniques, including risk assessment, post- post clearance controls and company audit methods, methods in order to simplify and facilitate the entry and the release of goods;
(f) aim at reducing costs and increasing predictability for economic operators, including small and medium-sized enterprisescompanies;
(g) without prejudice to the application of objective risk-assessment criteria, ensure the non-non- discriminatory administration application of requirements and procedures applicable to imports, exports and goods in transit;
(h) apply the international instruments applicable in the field of customs and trade, trade including those developed by the World Customs Organisation Organization (hereinafter referred to as the "WCO") (the Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade)Trade of 2005, Istanbul Convention on temporary admission of 1990, HS Convention) of 1983, the WTO (the Agreement e.g. on Customs Valuation), the Istanbul Convention on Temporary Admission of 1990, the International Convention on the Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System of 1983, the UN (TIR Convention of 1975 and the 1975, 1982 International Convention on harmonization of frontier controls of goods), as well as EC guidelines such as the Harmonisation of Frontier Controls of GoodsCustoms Blueprints;
(i) take the necessary measures to reflect and implement the provisions of the Revised Kyoto Convention on the Simplification and Harmonisation Harmonization of Customs Procedures of 1973;
(j) provide for advance binding rulings on tariff classification and rules of origin. The Parties ensure that a ruling may be revoked or annulled only after notification to the affected operator and without retroactive effect, effect unless the rulings have been made on the basis of incorrect or incomplete information;
(k) introduce and apply simplified procedures for authorised traders according to objective and non-discriminatory criteria;
(l) set rules that ensure that any penalties imposed for the breaches breach of customs regulations or procedural requirements be are proportionate and non- non-discriminatory and that and, in their application does application, do not result in unwarranted and unjustified delays; and;
(m) apply transparent, non-discriminatory and proportionate rules in respect of the licensing of customs brokers.
2. In order to improve working methods, as well as to ensure non-discrimination, transparency, efficiency, integrity and accountability of operations, the Parties shall:
(a) take further steps towards the reduction, the simplification and the standardisation of data and documentation required by customs and other authoritiesagencies;
(b) simplify requirements and formalities, formalities wherever possible, with in respect to of the rapid prompt release and clearance of goods;
(c) provide effective, prompt and non-discriminatory procedures guaranteeing the right of appeal against customs customs' and other authorities’ agencies' administrative actions, rulings and decisions affecting the goods submitted to customs. Such procedures for appeal shall be easily accessible, including to small or medium-sized enterprises, enterprises and any costs shall be reasonable and commensurate with the costs incurred by the authorities to ensure the right of appeal;
(d) in providing for appeals. The Parties shall also take steps to ensure that where a disputed administrative action, ruling or decision is the subject of an appeal, goods should are normally be released and duty payments may be left pending, subject to any safeguard safeguarding measures judged necessary. Where required, the release of the goods this should be subject to the provision of a guarantee, such as a surety or a deposit; and;
(ed) ensure that the highest standards of integrity be maintained, in particular at the border, through the application of measures reflecting the principles of the relevant international conventions and instruments in this field, in particular the WCO Revised Arusha Declaration of (2003) and the EC Blueprint on Customs ethics (2007).
3. The Parties will not applyagree to eliminate:
(a) any requirements for the mandatory use of customs brokers; and;
(b) any requirements for the mandatory use of pre-shipment inspections or destination inspectionsinspection.
4. For the purposes of this Agreement, the transit rules and definitions set out in the WTO provisions, in particular Article V of GATT 1994, and related provisions, including any clarifications and amendments resulting from the Doha Round negotiations on trade facilitation, shall apply. Those provisions also apply when the transit of goods begins or ends in the territory of a Party (inland transit).
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Samples: Association Agreement
