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Single Window and Relevant International Standards. Objectives. Single Window developments Single Window resources International standards sources Enabling a Single Window. What is a Single Window?.
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Objectives • Single Window developments • Single Window resources • International standards sources • Enabling a Single Window
What is a Single Window? “…a Single Window is…a facility that allows parties involved in trade and and transport to lodge standardized information and documents with a single entry point to fulfill all import, export, and transit-related regulatory requirements.”* *UN ECE Recommendation 33, Recommendations and Guidelines on Establishing a Single Window
Standardized Information • UN Trade Data Elements Directory – UNTDED • UN Cross Border Data Reference Model (B2G and B2B) • WCO Data Model (B2G and G2G) • CUSCAR, CUSREP,CUSDEC, and PAXLST • UN eDocs - Paper and electronic representation of trade documents (B2B) • Core Component Technical Specifications (CCTS)
Additional Drivers • UN CEFACT Technical Business Groups • TBG 3–Transport, 4–Customs,15-Facilitation • Revised Kyoto Convention • WCO Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade (WCO SAFE) • IMO FAL Compendium • IATA e-freight initiative
Single Window Developments • US International Trade Data System (ITDS) • Australian Standardized Data Set (SDS) • Association of S.E. Asian Nations (ASEAN) Single Window • Canadian Single Window • EU Single Window Initiative • APEC Single Window • Automotive Industry Action Group AIAG • Materials Off-Shore Sourcing – (MOSS)
Benefits • Cost • Reduced cost for government and trade • maintenance and development • Burden • Reduced reporting burden • Duplication and redundancy • Accuracy • Less manipulation of data • Efficiency • Simplification
Sources for Additional Information • www.unece.org/cefact • Recommendation 33 Single Window Guidelines • Single Window Repository • eDocs and CCTS • www.wcoomd.org • WCO Data Model v 2.0 and corresponding EDIFACT messages • Unique Consignment Reference (UCR) • WCO Framework • Revised Kyoto Convention
Contact Information William Nolle P 703.629.7005 F 703.6682561 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