Common use of Use of Information Technology Clause in Contracts

Use of Information Technology. Each Party shall: (a) use information technology that expedites procedures for the release of goods; (b) make available by electronic means any declaration or other form that is required for import, export, or transit of goods through its territory; (c) allow a customs declaration and related documentation to be submitted in electronic format; (d) make electronic systems accessible to importers, exporters, persons engaged in the transit of goods through its territory, and other customs users in order to submit and teceive information; (e) promote the use of its electronic systems to facilitate the communication between traders and its customs administration and other related agencies; (f) adopt or maintain procedures allowing for the electronic payment of customs duties, taxes, fees, or charges imposed on or in connection with importation or exportation and collected by customs and other related agencies; (g) use electronic risk management systems in accordance with Article 7.12 (Risk Management); and (h) endeavor to allow an importer, through its electronic systems, to correct multiple import declarations previously submitted to the Party involving the same issue through a single submission.