G/TFA/N/PAK/1/Add.3  
 
30 June 2020  
(20-4550) Page: 1/5 
Committee on Trade Facilitation  Original: English  
 
NOTIFICATION OF CATE GORY COMMITMENTS UND ER 
THE AGREEMENT ON TRA DE FACILITATION  
COMMUNICATION FROM PAKISTAN  
Addendum  
The following communication, dated 24 June 2020 , is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Pakistan  for Members' information.  
 
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Following up from the notification dated 24 June 2020 (G/TFA/N/PAK/1/Add.1), Pakistan  hereby 
notifies the extension of its definitive implementat ion dates for the following provisions based on 
Article 17 of the Trade Facilitation Agreement.  
 
Provision  Heading/  
Description  Previously notified 
definitive date for 
implementation  New definitive 
date for 
implementation 
requested  Reasons for extension  
Article 
1.2.1 Information Available 
through Internet  30 September 2020  31 March 2022  All the required 
information is now 
available on the Federal 
Board of Revenue website, 
however, the online portal 
to make available some 
Customs and trade related 
information necessary to 
meet the implementation 
of this provision is still 
being developed and the 
planning for the portal 
development has been 
affected by the health 
crisis. Similarly, the 
required update for the 
ICT funded by the World 
Bank is still ongoing.  Article 
1.2.3 
Article 7.8  Expedited Shipments  30 September 2020  31 March 2022  In compliance with the 
said provision of TFA, 
Immediate Clearance 
Group (ICG) is functioning 
at all major airports in 
Pakistan. In addition to 
that, Pakistan Customs 
Rules, 2001 for prior 
release also facilitate 
expedited release of 
shipments. However, the  
process of implementation 
has been affected and 
delayed by the health 
crisis.  G/TFA/N/PAK/1/Add.3  
 
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  Provision  Heading/  
Description  Previously notified 
definitive date for 
implementation  New definitive 
date for 
implementation 
requested  Reasons for extension  
Article 8  Border Agency 
Cooperation  30 June 202 3 31 December 
2024 Project Management Unit 
(PMU), Integrated Transit 
Trade Management 
System ITTMS, FBR is 
implementing this 
initiative with assistance 
from Asian Development 
Bank (ADB). However, the 
current health crisis 
context will require an 
extra delay for the 
execution of all planned 
implementation 
processes.  
 
For ease of reference, Pakistan's full list of category commitments can be found in the table attached 
herewith.   
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- 3 - Provision  Heading/Description  Category  Indicative date 
for 
implementation  
(for categories  
B and C)  Definitive date 
for 
implementation  
(for categories  
B and C)  Assistance and Support for Capacity Building 
Required for Implementation  
(for category C)  
Article 1  Publication and Availability of Information  
   Article 1.1.1 
(a)-1.1.1 (i)  Publication  A - - - 
   Article 1.1.1 (j)   B 31 December 2017  31 December 2017  - 
   Article 1.2.1  Information Available through 
Internet  C 30 June 2019  31 March 2022  Development of Project and IT/skilled HR, 
Hardware/Software related assistance to align 
with international best practices . 
   Article 1.2.2   A - - - 
   Article 1.2.3   C 30 June  2019 31 March 2022  Infrastructure/Civil works, Software development, 
IT network hardware, capacity building of HR . 
   Article 1.3.1  Enquiry Points  B 30 June 2018  30 June 2018  - 
   Article 1.3.2 -
1.3.3  A - - - 
   Article 1.3.4   B 30 June 2018  30 June 2018  - 
   Article 1.4  Notification  A - - - 
Article 2  Opportunity  to Comment, Information before Entry into Force and Consultations  
   Article 2.1  Opportunity to Comment and 
Information Before Entry into 
Force  B 30 June 2018  30 September 
2018 - 
   Article 2.2  Consultations  B 30 June 2018  30 June 2018  - 
Article 3       Advance Rulings  
 C 30 June 2019  30 September 
2020 Development of institutional infrastructure, 
HR/IT/Capacity building . 
Article 4       Procedures for Appeal or Review  
 B 31 December 2017  31 December 2017  - 
Article 5  Other Measures to Enhance Impartiality, Non -Discrimination and Transparency  
   Article 5.1  Notification for Enhanced Controls 
or Inspections  B 31 December 2017  31 December 2017  - 
   Article 5.2  Detention  A - - - 
   Article 5.3  Test Procedures  A - - - 
Article 6  Disciplines on Fees and Charges Imposed on or in Connection with Importation and Exportation and Penalties  
   Article 6.1  General Disciplines on Fees and 
Charges Imposed on or in 
Connection with Importation and 
Exportation  B 31 December 2017 31 December 2017  - 
   Article 6.2  Specific Disciplines on Fees and 
Charges for Customs Processing 
Imposed on or in Connection with 
Importation and Exportation  A - - -  
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- 4 - Provision  Heading/Description  Category  Indicative date 
for 
implementation  
(for categories  
B and C)  Definitive date 
for 
implementation  
(for categories  
B and C)  Assistance and Support for Capacity Building 
Required for Implementation  
(for category C)  
   Article 6.3.1 -
6.3.5 Penalty Disciplines  A - - - 
   Article 6.3.6   B 31 December 2017  30 September 
2018 - 
   Article 6.3.7   A - - - 
Article 7       Release and Clearance of Goods  
   Article 7.1  Pre-arrival Processing  A - - - 
   Article 7.2  Electronic Payment  C 30 June 2018  30 June 2018  Software capacity building support . 
   Article 7.3.1 -
7.3.3 Separation of Release from Final 
Determination of Customs Duties, 
Taxes, Fees and Charges  A - - - 
   Article 7.3.4 -
7.3.5  B 31 December 2017  30 September 
2018 - 
   Article 7.3.6   A - - - 
   Article 7.4  Risk Management  C 30 June 2019  30 June 2020  Business Intelligence Tools (software), Data 
Analysts, RMS Design, Capacity Building, IT 
Support . 
   Article 7.5  Post-clearance Audit  C 30 June 2019  30 June 2019  Capacity Building, IT Support, HR Support . 
   Article 7.6  Establishment and Publication of 
Average Release Times  C 30 June 2019  30 September 
2020 Awareness workshops, TRS Software, 
Development of Study Modules, IT, Training and 
capacity Building of HR . 
   Article 7.7  Trade Facilitation Measures for 
Authorized Operators  C 30 June 2020  30 September 
2021 Awareness workshops, TRS Software, 
Development of Study Modules, IT, Training and 
capacity Building of HR . 
   Article 7.8  Expedited Shipments  C 31 December 2018  31 March 2022  Capacity Building, IT support . 
   Article 7.9  Perishable Goods  B 31 December 2017  30 September 
2018 - 
Article 8  Border Agency Cooperation  
 C 30 June 2020  31 December 2024  IT Support, Establishment of EDI Links with 
Customs across the Border, establishment of 
NSW. 
Article 9  Movement of Goods Intended for Import under Customs Control  
 B 30 June 2018  30 June 2018  - 
Article 10     Formalities Connected with Importation, Exportation and Transit  
   Article 10.1  Formalities and Documentation 
Requirements  B 30 June 2018  30 September 
2018 - 
   Article 10.2.1 –
10.2.2  Acceptance of Copies  B 31 December 2017  31 December 2017  - 
   Article 10.2.3   A - - -  
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- 5 - Provision  Heading/Description  Category  Indicative date 
for 
implementation  
(for categories  
B and C)  Definitive date 
for 
implementation  
(for categories  
B and C)  Assistance and Support for Capacity Building 
Required for Implementation  
(for category C)  
   Article 10.3  Use of International Standards  B 30 June 2018  30 June 2018  - 
   Article 10.4  Single Window  C 30 June 2022  30 June 2022  Hardware, IT Support, Capacity Building, 
Infrastructure . 
   Article 10.5  Pre-shipment Inspection  A - - - 
   Article 10.6  Use of Customs Brokers  A - - - 
   Article 10.7.1  Common Border Procedures and 
Uniform Documentation 
Requirements  C 30 June 2019  30 June 2019  Modules Development, software, IT Support, HR 
Development . 
   Article 10.7.2   A - - - 
   Article 10.8  Rejected Goods  B 30 June 2018  30 June 2018  - 
   Article 10.9  Temporary Admission of Goods 
and Inward and Outward 
Processing  B 30 June 2018  30 September 
2018 - 
Article 11  Freedom of Transit  
   Article 11.1   B 30 June 2022  30 June 2023  - 
   Article 11.2 -
11.15   A - - - 
   Article 11.16   B 30 June 2022  30 June 2023  - 
   Article 11.17   B 30 June 2022  30 June 2023  - 
Article 12  Customs Cooperation  
 B 30 June 2019  30 June 2019  - 
 
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