G/TFA/N/MMR/1/Add.3  
 
14 June 2023 
(23-4030) Page: 1/7 
Committee on Trade Facilitation  Original: English  
 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY COMMITMENTS UNDER  
THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION  
COMMUNICATION FROM MYANMAR  
Addendum  
The following communication, dated 17 May 2023 , is being circulated at the request of the delegation 
of Myanmar . 
 
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Following up from the notification dated 15 August 2022  (G/TFA/N/MMR/1/Add. 2), the Republic of 
the Union of Myanmar  hereby  notifies that the following provisions have bee n shifted between 
categories in response to Article 19 of the Trade Facilitation Agreement (WT/L/931).  
 
Provision  Heading/Description  Category previously 
notified as  Category shifted 
to 
Article 1.1  Publication  C B 
Article 1.2  Information Available through Internet  C B 
Article 2.1  Opportunity to Comment and 
Information Before Entry into Force  C B 
Article 2.2  Consultations  C B 
Article 5.1  Notification for Enhanced Controls or 
Inspections  C B 
Article 7.1  Pre-arrival Processing  C B 
Article 7.2  Electronic Payment  C B 
Article 7.8  Expedited Shipments  C B 
Article 7.9  Perishable Goods  C B 
Article 9
  Movement of Goods Intended for 
Import under Customs Control  C B 
Article 10.3  Use of International Standards  C B 
Article 12  Customs Cooperation  C B 
 
For ease of reference, the Republic of the Union of Myanmar 's full list of category commitments can 
be found in the table attached herewith.  
  
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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  Publication  B 31 December  2020 31 December  2025 - 
Article 1.2  Information Available 
through Internet  B 31 December 2020 31 December 2025 - 
Article 1.3  Enquiry Point  B 31 December 2020  31 December 2025  - 
Article 1.4  Notification  B 31 December 2021  31 December 2021  - 
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 31 December  2021 31 December  2025 - 
Article 2.2  Consultations  B 31 December  2021 31 December  2025 - 
Article 3  Advance Rulings  
 B 31 December 2021  31 December 2024  - 
Article 4  Procedures for Appeal or Review  
 A - - - 
Article 5  Other Measures to Enhance Impartiality, Non -Discrimination and Transparency  
Article 5.1  Notification for Enhanced 
Controls or Inspections  B 31 December  2024 31 December  2026  
Article 5.2  Detention  B 31 December 2020  31 December 2022  - 
Article 5.3  Test Procedures  C 31 December 2024  31 December 2026  Training  
• ISO/IEC:  17025 -2017 accreditation  
• Human Resources Training  
• Method Validation Training  
• Measure ment uncertainly Training  
• Human Resources/Training  
• Training staff and adoption of int ernational best practices  
• Quality Management System IS O/IEC 17025 -2017 training  
• Assessor t raining  
• Method validation training  
• Training need for volumetric glassware and micropipette 
calibration (including Calibration Procedure and Excel 
Sheet  Uncertainty Calculation)  
• Training need for Rice Moisture Calibration, Moisture 
Meter Calibration, Moisture Analyzer and Moisture Balance 
Calibration including Calibration Procedure and Excel 
Sheet Uncertainty Calculation)  
• One Stop Shop System Training  
• Hand on Training for the method validation and 
verification and calculation of Measurement Uncertainty  
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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)  
which are Technical Requirements to support  trueness of 
test reports  
• Training on maintenance of each and every instruments 
which are able to be calibrate d by internal per sons 
(Competence analysts)  
• To extend test parameters which are not only concern 
food safety but also fulfil requirement of Trade 
facilitation.e.g., ochratoxin A and Acrylamide in coffee  
 safety evaluation in honey etc;  
• Method validat ion on Training for pesticide resid ues 
(Expert and Training)  
• Calculation of uncertainty measurement train ing (Expert 
and Training)  
• Method Validation Training for Heavy Metal, Malachite 
green and Leucomalachite green, Pesticide residues, 
Histamine (Expert and Training)  
• Method Verification Training for Chloramphenicol and 
Tetracyc line (Expert and Training)  
• Calculation of uncertain ty measurement training for 
Microbiological and Chemical (Expert and Training)  
• Internal Audit Training  
• Risks Management Training  
• Regarding with the Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures 
(SPS),  
 (a) For export products, training on the inspection 
procedures to meet the requirements of the imported 
country at all stages of production  
 (b) For import products, training on the inspection 
procedures to prevent pests which haven 't found in 
Myanmar  
• Training on plant pathogen process for pest control  
Legislative and Regulatory Framework  
• Legislation and Regulation Framework  
• Development of appropriate legislation to ensure 
compliance with current standards and coordination with 
the relevant competent authorities such as the 
Government Analyst , Food a nd Drug Department  
Infrastructure  
• Technical Assistance  
• Equipment  
• Upgrade  
• New Chemical Laboratory   
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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)  
• LC/MS/MS/MS Machine Technical Assistance  
• Technical assistance is needed to promote technician 's 
competent on testing  
• Expert Guidance to the Q uality Management System in 
place to support until  to be accredited laboratories  
• Technical assistance on ISO 17025 certification process 
for Residues Laboratory  
• Technical assistance on Post Entry Quarantine Process  
Financial  
• Financial support for equipment and infrastructure 
facilities is needed to establish the accredited laboratory 
and to strength en the existing laboratory  
Capacity Building  
• Develop in -house testing capability  
Others  
• Human Resources  
• Information and Communication technology  
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 and penalties  B 31 December 2019  31 December 2025  - 
Article 6.2  Specific Disciplines on 
Fees and Charges  for 
Customs processing 
import on or in connection 
with importation and 
exportation  A - - - 
Article 6.3  Penalty Disciplines  B 31 December 2020  31 December 2025  - 
Article 7  Release and Clearance of Goods  
Article 7.1  Pre-arrival Processing  B 31 December 2022  31 December 2025  - 
Article 7.2  Electronic Payment  B 31 December 2025  31 December 2027  - 
Article 7.3  Separation of Release 
from Final Determination 
of Customs Duties, Taxes, 
Fees and Charges  C 31 December 2022  31 December 2024  Technical Assistance required:  
• Installation and application of appropriate software and 
hardware.  
• Training for IT staff and users of the system.  
• To assist technical assistance in formulation of regulations 
for releasing goods by guarantee system before the 
payment of customs duty and tax.   
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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)  
• To provide trainings for Customs Officials regarding 
application of software and guarantee system.  
Article 7.4  Risk Management  C 31 December 2022  31 December 2026  • Capacity Building for upgrading risk management 
system  
• Technical Assistance and Capacity Building to specify 
the suitable Selectivity Criteria for Risk Categories, to lay 
down Regulations, Procedures and Risk Management Plan.  
• Technical and Financial support  for risk identification 
and regulating impact assessm ent 
• Capacity Building  to specify risk indicators for inspecting 
Passengers and vehicles  
Article 7.5  Post-clearance Audit  B 31 December 2021  31 December 2022  - 
Article 7.6  Establishment and 
Publication of Average 
Release Times  B 31 December  2021 31 December  2023 - 
Article 7.7  Trade Facilitation 
Measures for Authorized 
Operators  B 31 December  2021 31 December  2026 - 
Article 7.8  Expedited Shipments  B 31 December  2022 31 December  2026 - 
Article 7.9  Perishable G oods B 31 December  2024 31 December  2026 - 
Article 8  Border Agency Cooperation  
 C 31 December  2023 31 December  2028 • Enactment of the relevant procedures regulations to guide 
operations.  
• Increased institutional capacity, infrastructure and 
equipment.  
• Harmonization of different systems among the border 
agencies and bordering countries.  
• Training for staff of the various regulatory agencies at the 
border.  
• Technical Assistance and ICT support for designing 
mechanisms for sharing of data and information . 
• Capacity Building and staff training on border agency 
cooperation and sharing of international best practices on 
SSI/SWI.  
Article 9  Movement of Goods Intended for I mport  under Customs Control  
 B 31 December  2022 31 December  2024 - 
Article 10  Formalities Connected with Importation, Exportation and Transit  
Article 10.1  Formalities and 
Documentation 
Requirements  C 31 December  2021 31 December  2025 • Provision of an expert for needs assessment and gap 
analysis of existing laws, rules and regulations, 
procedures, documentation requirements and practices of  
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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)  
Trade Related Departments in accordance with 
International Standards.  
Article 10.2  Acceptance of C opies C 31 December  2023 31 December  2025 • Provision of an expert for needs assessment and gap 
analysis of existing laws, rules and regulations, 
procedures, documentation requirements and practices of 
Trade Related Departments in accordance with 
International Standards.  
Article 10.3  Use of International 
Standards  B 31 December  2024 31 December  2026 - 
Article 10.4  Single Window  C 31 December  2025 31 December  2028 • Technical and Financial Assistance  to develop ICT 
(hardware and software) and to implement Single Window  
• Technical and Financial Assistance  to set up backend 
system in order to exchange Electronic Sanitary and 
Phytosanitary (e -SPS) Certificates via National Single 
Window Routing Platform  and ASEAN Single Window 
Gateway.  
• Technical Assistance and Capacity Building  for 
system enhancement and integration of Port EDI System 
as a part of National Single Window.  
• Technical Assistance and Capacity Building  on 
formulating legislative and regula tory framework 
regarding Single Window.  
• Capacity Building  for awareness workshops and capacity 
building programmes.  
• Capacity Building  for human resources and trainings 
regarding e -SPS. 
Article 10.5 Pre-shipment Inspection  A - - - 
Article 10.6  Use of Customs Brokers  B 31 December 2019  31 December  2025 - 
Article 10.7  Common Border 
Procedures and Uniform 
Documentation 
Requirements  C 31 December  2025 31 December  2027 • Capacity Building and Awareness Raising 
Workshops for amending and enacting laws and 
regulations of the Trade Related Departments in 
accordance with International Standards.  
Article 10.8  Reject Goods  B 31 December 2022  31 December  2025 - 
Article 10.9  Temporary Admission of 
Goods and Inward and 
Outward Processing  B 31 December  2022 31 December  2026 - 
Article 11  Freedom of Transit  
 C 31 December  2025 31 December  2026 • To provide best practices of customs control in affixing 
Customs Seals, designing separate infrastructure (lanes, 
berth) for transit vehicles.   
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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)  
• To provide awareness raising training and seminar 
regarding with the   transit guarantee.   
• To provide technical assistance for Transit regulating 
which has being drafted in Myanmar  Customs.  
• To provide capacity building for customs officials in 
regarding with Transit Operations and Controls.  
• To provide capacity building for customs officials for 
Transit Cooperation and Coordination among regional and 
other customs administrations.  
Article 12  Customs C ooperation  
 B 31 December  2024 31 December  2026 - 
 
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