TIR Revision Process: Phases and Perspectives

1. TIR Revision Process:Phases and Perspectives Agenda Item 2 Artur Bouten Customs Expert – TIR secretariat

2. TIR Revision Process Regional TIR seminar - Moscow - Agenda item 2

3. TIR Revision Process Regional TIR seminar - Moscow - Agenda item 2

4. TIR Revision Process • TIR Convention 1959 • TIR Convention 1975 • 22 Amendments • Amendment 19: Phase I of the TIR revision process (in force since 17 February 1999) • Amendment 21; Phase II of the TIR revision process (in force since 12 May 2002) Regional TIR seminar - Moscow - Agenda item 2

5. TIR Revision Process • Revision Phase I • Minimum conditions and requirements for access to the TIR procedure: • For national associations (Annex 9, Part I) • For natural and legal persons (Annex 9, Part II) • Establishment of a TIR Executive Board Regional TIR seminar - Moscow - Agenda item 2

6. TIR Revision Process • Controlled access for associations issuing TIR Carnets and acting as guarantors • Existence as an established association for at least one year • Sound financial standing and organizational capabilities • Absence of serious or repeated offences • Establishment of written agreement with competent authorities, containing an undertaking that… Regional TIR seminar - Moscow - Agenda item 2

7. TIR Revision Process The association shall: • Comply with the obligations of Article 8 • Accept the maximum sum per TIR Carnet • Verify continuously and, in particular before requesting authorization, persons utilizing TIR Carnets • Provide guarantee for its liabilities • Cover its liabilities with insurance company, pool of insurers of financial situation Regional TIR seminar - Moscow - Agenda item 2

8. TIR Revision Process (cont’d) • Allow competent authorities to verify all TIR related records and accounts • Accept a procedure for settling efficiently disputes • Agree that serious or repeated non-compliance leads to revocation of the authorization • Comply strictly with decisions on exclusions ex Article 38 • Agree to implement faithfully all decisions by AC.2 and the TIRExB Regional TIR seminar - Moscow - Agenda item 2

9. TIR Revision Process • Controlled access for natural and legal persons to utilize TIR Carnets • Experience or capability in international transport • Sound financial standing • Knowledge of the application of the TIR Convention • Absence of serious or repeated offences • Written undertaking to comply with Customs formalities, to pay the sums due and allow associations to verify information on the fulfilment of the minimum conditions and requirements Regional TIR seminar - Moscow - Agenda item 2

10. TIR Revision Process • TIR Executive Board (TIRExB) • Supervise the application of the TIR Convention, including the operation of the guarantee system • Supervise the centralized printing and distribution of TIR Carnets • Coordinate and foster the exchange of information and intelligence between parties concerned • Act as depositary for information on guarantee system and on authorized TIR Carnet holders Regional TIR seminar - Moscow - Agenda item 2

11. TIR Revision Process • Revision Phase II • Status and function of the international organization • Distinction between “termination”and “discharge” of a TIR operation • Recommended termination, discharge and inquiry procedures • Best practices • Definition and responsibilities of the holder of TIR Carnets Regional TIR seminar - Moscow - Agenda item 2

12. TIR Revision Process • Revision Phase III • Revision of the TIR Carnet, including insertion of additional data elements • Increase in the number of loading and unloading under Customs seals • Use of new technologies in TIR operations Regional TIR seminar - Moscow - Agenda item 2

13. TIR Revision Process • Computerization of the TIR procedure inevitable because: • Today’s extremely rapid technological developments • Ever increasing need for improved efficiency • Increasing need for improved security • Fight against fraudulent activities • Global application Regional TIR seminar - Moscow - Agenda item 2

14. TIR Revision Process Scope • to link national Customs transit procedures via a standard electronic and/or paper based file containing all information of the TIR Carnet Regional TIR seminar - Moscow - Agenda item 2

15. TIR Revision Process • Working Party 30 • Ad hoc Expert Group on Computerization • Informal ad hoc Expert Group on Conceptual and Technical Aspects of Computerization of the TIR procedure • Informal ad hoc Expert Group on the Legal Aspects of Computerization of the TIR procedure Regional TIR seminar - Moscow - Agenda item 2

16. TIR Revision Process • Informal ad hoc Expert Group on Conceptual and Technical Aspects of Computerization of the TIR procedure • List and analyze data elements and make an inventory of possible new features • Study the existing information and telecommunications systems ( in particular NCTS) for inclusion in the project • Prepare conclusions, taking account of financial implications Regional TIR seminar - Moscow - Agenda item 2

17. TIR Revision Process Reference Model • Formalization of description of TIR procedure in order to obtain common understanding of key features and requirements • Provide e-business solutions • Variety of technologies Regional TIR seminar - Moscow - Agenda item 2

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