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CHALLENGES TO IMPLEMENTING THE AGREEMENT IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

CHALLENGES TO IMPLEMENTING THE AGREEMENT IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. CUSTOMS VALUATION. Ian Cremer Her Majesty’s Customs & Excise United Kingdom. WHAT DOES THE AGREEMENT MEAN IN PRACTICE ?. Importers take more responsibility Limitations of frontier checks.

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CHALLENGES TO IMPLEMENTING THE AGREEMENT IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

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  1. CHALLENGES TO IMPLEMENTING THE AGREEMENT IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES CUSTOMS VALUATION Ian Cremer Her Majesty’s Customs & Excise United Kingdom

  2. WHAT DOES THE AGREEMENT MEAN IN PRACTICE ? • Importers take more responsibility • Limitations of frontier checks. • Introduction of post-importation checks. • Infrastructural changes

  3. INFRASTRUCTURAL CHANGES Setting up of new offices Migration of customs staff Staff training Introduction of IT equipment

  4. WHAT FACTORS MAY HINDER IMPLEMENTATION ? • Informal Trade Sector • Lack of resources • Turnover of staff • Recognition of needs by senior management • Lack of political will • Concerns about loss of revenue

  5. CAN TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SEEK TO ADDRESS THESE FACTORS ? • Technical training can be provided on: • Valuation • Risk management/ audit • Management development • Trade facilitation

  6. WHAT IS REQUIRED TO MAKE IT WORK ? • Works best as part of a capacity building programme • Financial support • High level commitment • Continuity/ Succession planning

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