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Single Window in Sweden. Mats Wicktor Director Customs Future Centre. The oldest profession in the world ?. MDCXXXVI. Where is Sweden?. Is Information Technology the answer to all our prayers ?. NO !. Not if we computerize old routines. …and non-compatible systems do not do the job !.
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Single Window in Sweden Mats Wicktor Director Customs Future Centre
The oldest profession in the world ? MDCXXXVI...
Is Information Technology the answer to all our prayers ? NO ! Not if we computerize old routines.
Solution There is always at least one solution… …to every problem !
Critical to: Invite assignors to risk-discussions. Make the risk-assessments. Make use of up-dated risk-profiles. Abandon the paper trail. Have the power to release goods!! National Enablers
Single Window in Swedish Customs was established as a consequence of the computerization starting in 1988. Electronic communication early showed great potential if seamless process were to be achieved. Customer requirements initiated the process and development of a true Single Window environment. Added value through governmental integration of eServices. Background
Enabling Single Window, assessments were made according to: Volumes Benefits Users Costs Dialogue with customers and other public services. Design and development process
Swedish Customs is responsible for monitoring all international and national legislation related to border-crossing. Therefore Customs is the logical interface between the Business community and other public services. Information is gathered by Swedish Customs on behalf of more than 30 different authorities (import VAT, trade statistics, monitoring of licenses, pets, weapons etc. Structure and services
Swedish Customs Single Window solutions are available using different technologies: EDIFACT Internet Mobile solutions Single Window solutions are available to customers regardless of technology, investments or other prerequisites. Technology
Need for advanced… …and early cooperation.
Swedish importers, exporters and brokers. National Board of Taxation. Statistics Sweden. National Board of Agriculture. National Board of Trade. European Union. Etc. Participants
Major benefit: automatic clearance of Customs declarations For trade: release times 90 seconds For trade: no requirements for supporting documents For trade: one interface regarding all information related to international trade. For Customs: reallocation of resources For Customs: improved collection For all: creation of a level playing field. Results
What about integrity? An electronic process is the best assurance against fraud and internal conspiracies.
If we can’t find the solution… …maybe we should change the conditions.
www.tullverket.se 164 e-services - all free of chargeSingle Window for 8 agencies
Licenses Automated processes with Board of Agriculture and Board of Trade
Trade Statistics Automated collection, validation and submission to Statistics Sweden
From One Stop Shop to No Stop Shop Fast Track for Accredited clients (7 agencies)
SAD SAD Swedish Customs Finnish Customs Office of destination SAD CID Border Station Swedish Exporter Finnish Exporter ADP Center Moscow
Agreed data set.Transparency.Trust.Pre-arrival information.Improved revenue collection.
Make use of international standards. Continue efforts of full integration. Explore new possibilities of data collection. Careful monitoring of efforts within EU. Continuous dialogue with other public services to facilitate submission of data. Establish Single Window independent of technology. Establish Single Window for enforcement. Continue developments regarding track & trace. Future plans for Single Window
Facilitationvs. Security …in black and white…
A facilitated process is easier to control & secure. A secure process is easier to facilitate.
Thank you for the attention !! More information and e-service available at www.tullverket.se www.customs.se www.douane.se