WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/VAL/N/4/KWT/2
5 March 2001
(01-1058)
Committee on Customs Valuation Original:  English
NOTIFICATION CONCERNING THE DECISION UNDER PARAGRAPH 1
OF ANNEX III OF THE AGREEMENT ON IMPLEMENTATION OF
ARTICLE VII OF THE GENERAL AGREEMENT ON
TARIFFS AND TRADE 1994
KUWAIT
The following communication, dated 21 February 2001, has been received from the
Permanent Mission of Kuwait.
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In reference to the commitment entered into by the Government of the State of Kuwait,
Decision G/VAL/18, adopted by the Committee on Customs Valuation on 17 December 1999,
attached is a copy of the second report on the progress made in executing the work programme for the
application of the Agreement on Implemen tation of Article VII of the GATT 1994.
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Special report on the progress of the Work Programme regarding the
implementation of the WTO Valuation Agreement
As the time-limit ended on 31 December 2000, the Kuwait General Administration of
Customs (KGAC) has implemented the Agreement on 1 January 2001.
The following is an outline of the accomplishments of the Work Programme:
A. The training stages of KGAC employees at beginner and intermediate levels.  KGAC,
under the supervision of the WTO Valuation Committee, concluded the necessary
training plan in cooperation with the US Customs Advisory Team:
1. KGAC conducted several technical valuation training courses designated for the Audit sector,
aiming to enrich their skills in the field of valuation.  These training courses included 336 attendants.
2. KGAC conducted several technical valuation training courses designated for managers and
their deputies.
3. KGAC conducted several introductory valuati on seminars aimed at Documental Directorates
supervisors.
4. KGAC distributed 400 copies of the Trainee briefcase and Article 7 of the Valuation
Agreement to all officials and auditors.G/VAL/N/4/KWT/2
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5. KGAC trained customs auditors specializing in the field of valuation in order to bear the task
of conducting seminars and training other auditors at the beginner level.
B. The stages of training the private sector, including businessmen and brokers:
1. KGAC conducted several compulsory valuation training courses designated for all customs
brokers (public, private or subsidiary).  These training courses included 430 attendants.  The training
is aimed at providing the necessary information on the basic principles of the Valuation Agreement.
The lecturers were professional custom auditors in the field.
2. KGAC is in preparations to hold a valuati on seminar designated for importers in order to
introduce their duty with regard to implementing Article 7 of the Agreement.
C. KGAC technical assistance request to both WTO and WCO:
1. KGAC held the Technical Valuation Workshop conducted by Hasan Abu Tahir, Counsellor
of the WTO Technical Cooperation Division and Mr . Ian Cremer, Customs Officer at HM Customs
and Excise in the UK.  It aimed at illustrating the core of Articles 1 and 8 of the Valuation Agreement.
2. KGAC invited to the mentioned workshop some of the local sectors, Governmental bodies
and related public institutions.
3. In addition, KGAC is constantly contributing and following up the local and international
valuation seminars and meetings.  Moreover, a KGAC specialized delegation attended the WTO
Valuation Committee meeting held at the WTO headquarters in Geneva on 12 April 2000.  KGAC
also attended the tenth meeting of the WCO Technical Committee on Customs Valuation held in
Brussels from 22-25 May 2000.
D. Table containing the Valuation training courses and seminars conducted by KGAC for
the year 2000:
Programme Date Trainees No. of attendants
From Until
Valuation Training
Course11.3.00 17.5.00 KGAC Audit Sector 336
Valuation Training
Course and the
principles of buildingdatabase15.4.00 16.4.00 Supervisors and Heads
of Divisions at KGAC
DocumentalDirectorates22
Customs Valuation
Seminar1.7.00 1.7.00 Custom brokers 64
Obligatory Courses on
Customs Valuation22.7.00 20.11.00 Custom brokers
(Private, public or
subsidiary)430
Seminar on the first
steps to use the
database27.9.00 27.9.00 Custom auditors
specialized in the field
of valuation12
Valuation Workshop 7.10.00 11.10.00 Ministries, Institutions
and Governmental
bodies62G/VAL/N/4/KWT/2
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Programme Date Trainees No. of attendants
From Until
Valuation training
course14.11.00 15.11.00 Directors, Deputies and
Heads of Divisions atKGAC12
E. KGAC finished reorganizing all matters relati ng to the implementation of the Valuation
Agreement by building a database:
KGAC issued Customs Instructions No. 17/ 2000 mandating all Documental Directorates to
build an automated database in light of the specia l Valuation Work Programme.  It deals with all
matters related to the imported goods origin, value, quantity etc., in order to study and analyze
specific goods.
Also KGAC has created an official e-mail address:  q8customs@hotmail.com.In addition, KGAC finished printing, distributing and using the following forms:
- Information Request Form:  KGAC submits this form to the customs broker in request of
certain information and details from the importer regarding the imported goods.  This form
comes in three pages.
- Import Record Form:  This form includes all necessary information such as Harmonized
System Code, the goods specifications, the country of origin, the shipper and the importer.
F. The necessary booklets, brochures etc.:
1. The WTO Customs Valuation Committee at KGAC finished preparing, printing and
distributing to related authorities a special booklet on Article 7 of the Valuation Agreement.
2. Special Valuation introductory brochures are now under preparation.
G. Local Customs Legislation and the necessary amendments to Customs Law in order to
be suitable for the implementation of Article 7:
KGAC prepared and reviewed with the related bodies a draft law amending some of the
Customs Law No. 13/1980 Articles.  Also the Depa rtment of Legal Advice and Legislation at the
Cabinet has written the draft law in legal form.
Moreover, the mentioned draft law is now in the hands of the National Assembly for review
and adoption of an amended law before the end of this year.  As soon as it is issued, KGAC will send
a copy to the WTO Secretariat.
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