Scope of the Cooperation. 1. Cooperation under this Agreement shall cover all matters relating to the application of customs legislation. 2. For the purpose of facilitating the legitimate trade and movement of goods, strengthening compliance of traders, protecting citizens and enforcing intellectual property rights, the customs authorities of the Union and New Zealand shall cooperate in order to: (a) protect legitimate trade through effective enforcement of and compliance with legislative requirements; (b) secure the supply chain to facilitate the safe movement of goods between the Union and New Zealand; (c) maximise the contribution made by them to the work of the WCO, the WTO and other relevant international organisations in improving customs techniques and in resolving problems of customs procedures, customs enforcement and the facilitation of trade; in eliminating unnecessary burdens on economic operators; in providing for facilitation for operators with high levels of compliance; and in ensuring safeguards against fraud and illicit or damaging activities; (d) implement international instruments and standards, applicable in the area of customs and trade, which the respective Parties have accepted, including the substantive elements of the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonisation of Customs Procedures (as revised), and the International Convention on the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System; (e) implement the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement upon its entry into force; (f) cooperate in the research, development, testing and evaluation of new customs procedures, and in the training and exchange of personnel and provision of assistance; (g) exchange information concerning customs legislation, its implementation, and customs procedures; particularly in the areas of simplification and modernisation of customs procedures; and (h) develop joint initiatives relating to import, export and other customs procedures, as well as towards ensuring an effective service to the business community.
Appears in 1 contract
Scope of the Cooperation. 1. Cooperation under this Agreement shall cover all matters relating to the application of customs legislation.
2. For the purpose of facilitating the legitimate trade and movement of goods, strengthening compliance of traders, protecting citizens and enforcing intellectual property rights, the customs authorities of the Union and New Zealand shall cooperate in order to:
(a) : protect legitimate trade through effective enforcement of and compliance with legislative requirements;
(b) ; secure the supply chain to facilitate the safe movement of goods between the Union and New Zealand;
(c) maximise ; xxxxxxxx the contribution made by them to the work of the WCO, the WTO and other relevant international organisations in improving customs techniques and in resolving problems of customs procedures, customs enforcement and the facilitation of trade; in eliminating unnecessary burdens on economic operators; in providing for facilitation for operators with high levels of compliance; and in ensuring safeguards against fraud and illicit or damaging activities;
(d) ; implement international instruments and standards, standards applicable in the area of customs and trade, which the respective Parties have accepted, including the substantive elements of the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonisation of Customs Procedures (as revised), and the International Convention on the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System;
(e) ; implement the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement upon its entry into force;
(f) ; cooperate in the research, development, testing and evaluation of new customs procedures, and in the training and exchange of personnel and provision of assistance;
(g) ; exchange information concerning customs legislation, its implementation, and customs procedures; particularly in the areas of simplification and modernisation of customs procedures; and
(h) and develop joint initiatives relating to import, export and other customs procedures, as well as towards ensuring an effective service to the business community.
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Agreement on Cooperation and Mutual Administrative Assistance in Customs Matters
Scope of the Cooperation. 1. Cooperation under this Agreement shall cover all matters relating to the application of customs legislation.
2. For the purpose of facilitating the legitimate trade and movement of goods, strengthening compliance of traders, protecting citizens and enforcing intellectual property rights, the customs authorities of the Union and New Zealand shall cooperate in order to:
(a) protect legitimate trade through effective enforcement of and compliance with legislative requirements;
(b) secure the supply chain to facilitate the safe movement of goods between the Union and New Zealand;
(c) maximise the contribution made by them to the work of the WCO, the WTO and other relevant international organisations in improving customs techniques and in resolving problems of customs procedures, customs enforcement and the facilitation of trade; in eliminating unnecessary burdens on economic operators; in providing for facilitation for operators with high levels of compliance; and in ensuring safeguards against fraud and illicit or damaging activities;
(d) implement international instruments and standards, standards applicable in the area of customs and trade, which the respective Parties have accepted, including the substantive elements of the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonisation of Customs Procedures (as revised), and the International Convention on the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System;
(e) implement the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement upon its entry into force;
(f) cooperate in the research, development, testing and evaluation of new customs procedures, and in the training and exchange of personnel and provision of assistance;
(g) exchange information concerning customs legislation, its implementation, and customs procedures; particularly in the areas of simplification and modernisation of customs procedures; and
(h) develop joint initiatives relating to import, export and other customs procedures, as well as towards ensuring an effective service to the business community.
Appears in 1 contract
Scope of the Cooperation. 1. Cooperation under this Agreement shall cover all matters relating to the application of customs legislation.
2. For the purpose of facilitating the legitimate trade and movement of goods, strengthening compliance of traders, protecting citizens and enforcing intellectual property rights, the customs authorities of the Union and New Zealand shall cooperate in order to:
(a) : protect legitimate trade through effective enforcement of and compliance with legislative requirements;
(b) ; secure the supply chain to facilitate the safe movement of goods between the Union and New Zealand;
(c) maximise ; xxxxxxxx the contribution made by them to the work of the WCO, the WTO and other relevant international organisations in improving customs techniques and in resolving problems of customs procedures, customs enforcement and the facilitation of trade; in eliminating unnecessary burdens on economic operators; in providing for facilitation for operators with high levels of compliance; and in ensuring safeguards against fraud and illicit or damaging activities;
(d) ; implement international instruments and standards, applicable in the area of customs and trade, which the respective Parties have accepted, including the substantive elements of the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonisation of Customs Procedures (as revised), and the International Convention on the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System;
(e) ; implement the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement upon its entry into force;
(f) ; cooperate in the research, development, testing and evaluation of new customs procedures, and in the training and exchange of personnel and provision of assistance;
(g) ; exchange information concerning customs legislation, its implementation, and customs procedures; particularly in the areas of simplification and modernisation of customs procedures; and
(h) and develop joint initiatives relating to import, export and other customs procedures, as well as towards ensuring an effective service to the business community.
Appears in 1 contract
Scope of the Cooperation. 1. Cooperation under this Agreement shall cover all matters relating to the application of customs legislation.
2. For the purpose of facilitating the legitimate trade and movement of goods, strengthening compliance of traders, protecting citizens and enforcing intellectual property rights, the customs authorities of the Union and New Zealand shall cooperate in order to:
(a) protect legitimate trade through effective enforcement of and compliance with legislative requirements;
(b) secure the supply chain to facilitate the safe movement of goods between the Union and New Zealand;
(c) maximise the contribution made by them to the work of the WCO, the WTO and other relevant international organisations organ isations in improving customs techniques and in resolving problems of customs procedures, customs enforcement and the facilitation of trade; in eliminating unnecessary burdens on economic operators; in providing for facilitation for operators with high levels of compliance; and in ensuring safeguards against fraud and illicit or damaging activities;
(d) implement international instruments and standards, applicable in the area of customs and trade, which the respective Contracting Parties have accepted, including the substantive elements of the International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonisation Harmonization of Customs Procedures (as revised), and the International Convention on the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System;
(e) implement the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement upon its entry into force;
(f) cooperate in the research, development, testing and evaluation of new customs procedures, and in the training and exchange of personnel and provision of assistance;
(g) exchange information concerning customs legislation, its implementation, and customs procedures; , particularly in the areas of simplification and modernisation of customs procedures; and
(h) develop joint initiatives relating to import, export and other customs procedures, as well as towards ensuring an effective service to the business community.
Appears in 1 contract
Samples: Cooperation Agreement