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How to Implement a Single Window

Learn practical steps, key factors, and data harmonization process for establishing a Single Window system. Discover how to overcome obstacles and promote this efficient trade solution.

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How to Implement a Single Window

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  1. How to Implement a Single Window

  2. Agenda/Program • Part I • Practical Steps in Planning and Implementing a Single Window • Part II • Key Factors in Establishing a Single Window • Part III • Data Harmonization Process

  3. Part IPractical Steps in Planning and Implementing a Single Window • Develop the initial concept for a Single Window • Decide to examine the feasibility • Undertaking the feasibility study • Approval of feasibility study report • Implementation

  4. Part II Key Factors • Political will • Strong lead agency • Partnership between government and trade • Establish clear boundaries and objectives • User friendliness and accessibility • Legally enabling environment • International standards and recommendations

  5. Part II Key Factors(continued) 8. Identification of possible obstacles 9. Financial model 10. Payment possibility 11. Promotion and marketing 12. Communications strategy

  6. Part III - Data Harmonization • Policy of harmonization • Key factor - Strong Lead Agency • Organization • Team dedicated to the harmonization effort • Communication • Series of briefings for participating agencies and trade community • Tools • Surveys, questionnaires • International Standards • Names, definitions, coding, messaging

  7. Harmonization Steps • Capturing • Identifying and inventorying agencies requirements • Defining • The meaning – what information is conveyed • Analyzing • Comparing similar names and definitions • Reconciling • Agreement to use one name, definition, coding

  8. Name Description/Definition Type (A, N, AN) Domain (code list) Mode of transport Marine, air, rail, truck Process Import, export, transit Category of use Goods, conveyance, equipment, crew Legal Authority Collect and view Data source Trade, transport, government Trade source Importer, exporter, broker, forwarder Timing Pre-arrival, arrival, release, post-release, data warehouse Capturing

  9. Defining, Analyzing, Reconciling • Currently collected • Port of unlading • Port of unloading • US Port of unlading • US Port of unloading • Foreign Port of unlading • Foreign Port of unloading From the WCO DM Place of discharge, coded UNTDED, 3225 UNLOCODE UNECE Recommendation Number 16 Port Codes 4 N US Proprietary 5 N Schedule ‘K’ CA Proprietary MX Proprietary

  10. Contact Information William Nolle P 703.629.7005 F 703.668.2561 M 703.629.7005 william.nolle@dhs.gov Additional Information www.cpb.gov www.wcoomd.org www.itds.treas.gov www.unece.org/cefact Thank You

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