Common use of Use of Automated System and Paperless Trading Clause in Contracts

Use of Automated System and Paperless Trading. 1. The customs authorities of the Parties shall make cooperative efforts to promote the use of information and communications technology in their customs procedures including sharing best practices, for the purpose of improving their customs procedures. 2. The customs authorities of each Party, in implementing initiatives which provide for the use of paperless trading, shall take into account the methods agreed by the WCO, including adoption of the WCO data model for the simplification and harmonisation of data. 3. The customs authorities of each Party shall work towards having electronic means for all its customs reporting requirements, as soon as practicable. 4. The introduction and enhancement of information technology shall, to the greatest extent possible, be carried out in consultation with all relevant parties including business directly affected.