G/TFA/N/SEN/1/Add.3  
 
11 August 2022  
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Committee on Trade Facilitation  Original: French  
 
  
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY COMMITMENTS UNDER  
THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION  
COMMUNICATION  FROM SENEGAL  
Addendum  
The following communication, dated 10 August 2022, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Senegal for Members' information.  
 
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Further to its notification of 3 September 2020 (G/TFA/N/SEN/1/Add.2), Senegal hereby makes the 
following notification of definitive dates for implementation of category C commitments.  
 
Provision  Heading/Description  Definitive date for 
implementation  
Article 1.1  Publication  31 December 2028  
Article 1.2  Information Available Through Internet  31 December 2028  
Article 1.3  Enquiry Points  31 December 2028  
Article 1.4  Notification  31 December 2028  
Article 3  Advance Rulings  31 December 2025  
Article 5.1  Notification for Enhanced Controls or Inspections  31 December 2030  
Article 6.1  General Disciplines on Fees and Charges Imposed on or in 
Connection with Importation and Exportation  31 December 2030  
Article 6.2  Specific Disciplines on Fees and Charges for Customs Processing 
Imposed on or in Connection with Importation and Exportation  31 December 2030  
Article 6.3  Penalty Disciplines  31 December 2035  
Article 7.5  Post-clearance Audit  31 December 2026  
Article 7.7  Trade Facilitation Measures for Authorized Operators  31 December 2024  
Article 8  Border Agency Cooperation  31 December 2028  
Article 10.5  Pre-shipment Inspection  31 December 2022  
 
For ease of reference, Senegal's full list of category commitments is summarized in the table 
attached herewith.  
  
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- 2 - 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  C 22 February 2020  31 December 2028  − Introduce standardized procedures 
for collecting, processing and 
disseminating trade -related 
information  
− Enhance the human capacities of 
the administration with regard to 
developing procedures  
− Organize inter -agency coordination 
meetings to ve rify the 
validity/ongoing use of the 
information available  
− Publish compendiums of all the 
decisions and interpretations of 
general scope that may be used as 
jurisprudence  
− Enhance the human and material 
capacities of the Chamber of 
Commerce  
Article 1.2  Information Available Through Internet  C 22 February 2020  31 December 2028  − Set up a committee to manage the 
content of the trade information 
portal  
− Organize regular information 
meetings between agencies and 
with the private sector to assess 
the quality of the service provided 
and potential areas for 
improvement  
− Organize inter -agency coordination 
meetings to verify the 
validity/updating of the information 
available  
− Update, on a regular basis, 
websites that are affiliated with the 
trade information  portal  
− Acquire the equipment and 
software needed to ensure the 
portal functions properly  
− Recruit support staff for 
management purposes   
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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)  
− Organize training for enquiry points 
on the use of the trade information 
portal  
− Organize training for trade policy 
exper ts, IT experts and private -
sector experts on the use of the 
trade information portal  
− Enhance the human capacities of 
the administration with regard to 
developing procedures  
− Enhance the human and material 
capacities of the Chamber of 
Commerce  
Article 1.3  Enquiry Points  C 22 February 2020  31 December 2028  − Identify one or more regional 
enquiry points for responding to 
enquiries concerning common 
WAEMU and ECOWAS procedures  
− Set up a trade facilitation centre to 
ensure synergy:  
− between national enquiry points 
and the notification authority  
− between national enquiry points 
and regional enquiry points  
− Prepare manuals outlining enquiry 
point operating procedures  
− Define indicators for measuring the 
quality of services provided  
− Equip the notif ication authority and 
enquiry points with material 
resources  
− Reserve a space on the portal for 
each enquiry point  
− Reinforce notification authority and 
enquiry point staff resources  
− Organize training on requests and 
response flows  
Article 1.4  Notification  C 22 February 2020  31 December 2028  − Set up enquiry points  
Article 2  Opportunity to Comment, Information before Entry into Force and Consultations  
Article 2.1  Opportunity to Comment and 
Information Before Entry into Force  A - - - 
Article 2.2  Consultations  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 3  Advance Rulings  
 C 22 February 2023  31 December 2025  − Set up an advisory committee to 
study all requests giving rise to a 
reasoned opinion from the 
Director -General of Customs  
− Introduce an electronic system for 
the submission and publication of 
advance rulings (within the 
framework of e -customs, where 
operators can apply for advance 
rulings)  
− Organize training on request 
management and processing  
− Organize training for the private 
sector on the use of th e electronic 
system  
− Launch an awareness -raising 
campaign to inform beneficiaries of 
the existence of this new service  
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  C 22 February 2024  31 December 2030  − Introduce a system to manage 
health risks  
− Implement the administrative 
procedure for notifying the 
termination of enhanced control 
procedures  
− Implement the requirement to base 
enhanced controls on risk 
management outcomes  
− Equip the notification authority and 
enquiry points with material 
information resources  
− Strengthen risk assessment bodies  
− Assistance with regard to risk 
management, support for a project 
to develop quality standardization 
infrastructure; conformity 
assessment and test procedures   
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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)  
− Establish guidance on collaboration 
between Customs, the veterinary 
services, the Plant Protection 
Directorate and the Consu mption 
and Consumer Safety Division at 
border points  
− Develop a computerized exchange 
platform  
− Conduct an integrated risk 
management feasibility study that 
also takes into account the 
possibility of delegating controls, in 
particular documentary controls, t o 
other targeted and specialized 
services  
− Raise border agencies' awareness 
of the technical, legal and 
operational aspects of digitalization 
and provide them with training  
− Ensure that private -sector agents 
and representatives are brought up 
to date on the use of electronic 
tools 
− Assess the need to develop 
software applications and/or a 
computer system for border 
agencies, including those at land 
borders, with a view to upgrading 
the use of ICT by these services  
− Progressively computerize 
procedures by buildi ng on the 
existing infrastructure and 
electronic processes of the ORBUS 
single window. This will require a 
review of digital processes, so as to 
ensure that such processes are 
better adapted to the needs of 
agencies and actual procedures. 
Allow exporting c ountries to submit 
certificates in electronic form via 
the ORBUS single window, thus 
permitting the integration of the  
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- 6 - 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)  
eCert standard or the application of 
ePHYTO  
− Introduce an integrated risk 
management information tool for 
the relevant bodies (Customs, 
veterinary services, Plant 
Protection Directorate, 
Consumption and Consumer Safety 
Division)  
− Carry out audits of import 
procedures and processes, in 
particular those involving food 
product inspection, using tools 
developed by relevant international 
organizations or on the basis of 
recommendations issued by such 
organizations, with a view to 
updating the regulatory framework 
and existing procedures  
− Introduce a strategic and 
operational framework for 
collaboration between border 
agencies  
− Computerize formalities relating to 
sanitary and phytosanitary control 
procedures and the control of 
foodstuffs  
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  C 22 February 2024  31 December 2030  − Review and analyse texts, laws, 
regulations and memos concerning 
fees and charges  
− Develop a framework for the 
periodic review of these fees and 
charges with a view to reducing 
them and scaling down 
complexities  
− Create a database for the 
administration of fees and charges   
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- 7 - 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)  
− Provide technica l training to the 
services responsible for 
establishing or approving the cost 
structure used  
− Conduct a study of the situation 
regarding fees and charges and 
draft a proposal for the revision of 
rates with a view to applying the 
new approach resulting from the 
study  
− Assistance is needed to harmonize 
practices  
Article 6.2  Specific Disciplines on Fees and Charges 
for Customs Processing Imposed on or in 
Connection with Importation and 
Exportation  C 22 February 2024  31 December 2030  − Assistance is needed to harmonize 
practices  
Article 6.3  Penalty Disciplines  C 22 February 2028  31 December 2035  − Organize an awareness -raising 
workshop for customs officials on 
the implementation of Article 6.3  
− Recruit an expert to study the new 
system of incentives for 
enforcement officers  
− Organize study trips to two or three 
countries that have a more neutral 
incentive system  
Article 7  Release and Clearance of Goods  
Article 7.1  Pre-arrival Processing  A - - - 
Article 7.2  Electronic Payment  A - - - 
Article 7.3  Separation of Release from Final 
Determination of Customs Duties, Taxes, 
Fees and Charges  A - - - 
Article 7.4  Risk Management  A - - - 
Article 7.5  Post-clearance Audit  C 22 February 2023  31 December 2026  − Prepare an internal guide for 
auditors  
− Establish an internal procedure for 
sharing information with 
operational units, and a risk 
management process, to prevent 
duplication and overlaps  
− Develop a training programme on 
risk management -based audit  
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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)  
methods for officials from the post -
clearance audit office  
− Build the capacity of audit offices 
(officials specialized in IT, 
accounting, special products, etc.)  
− Training on auditing methods 
relevant to customs auditing  
− Train trainers on auditing methods  
− Organize an aw areness -raising 
workshop for other customs 
officials on auditing methods  
− Organize awareness -raising 
activities on cooperation with other 
agencies  
− Specific training on special 
products  
− Organize capacity -building 
workshops and establish the 
necessary adminis trative 
procedures  
− Logistical materials (laboratories, 
liaison vehicles, computer 
equipment, etc.)  
− Recruit international experts to 
examine requirements in terms of 
information and communication 
technologies (ICT) to support post -
clearance audit operations  
Article 7.6  Establishment and Publication of Average 
Release Times  A - - - 
Article 7.7  Trade Facilitation Measures for 
Authorized Operators  C 22 February 2022  31 December 2024  − Establish audit and management 
procedures under an Authorized 
Economic Operator (AEO) 
programme and ensure they are 
aligned with good practices  
− Provide officials with training on 
AEO auditing  
− Organize study visits to learn more 
about technical services in 
countries implementing an AEO 
programme   
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- 9 - 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)  
− Organize a campaign to  inform all 
potential beneficiaries of the AEO 
programme of the programme's 
benefits and requirements  
− Organize training on record -
keeping for enterprise managers  
− Organize training for private 
companies on the importance of 
record -keeping  
− Build capacity  
− Conduct a study on the feasibility of 
harmonizing criteria for mutual 
recognition with leading trading 
partners  
− Conduct a study on the changes 
needed to integrate SAFE 
standards into the PPP (Customs 
administration and private 
companies)  
− Organize training act ivities abroad 
to study good practices  
− Conduct a PPP satisfaction survey 
for private companies  
Article 7.8  Expedited Shipments  A - - - 
Article 7.9  Perishable Goods  A - - -  
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- 10 - 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 8  Border Agency Cooperation  
 C 22 February 2024  31 December 2028  − Establish an inter -agency 
committee at border post level  
− List, analyse and approve existing 
procedures and formalities  
− Interconnect information systems  
− Train officials on the use of new 
technologies  
− Organize workshops to raise 
awareness of texts and proced ures 
− Organize a workshop on setting up 
an integrated single window  
− Recruit an international expert  
− Secure the means to purchase 
materials  
− Secure the means to organize 
workshops  
Article 9  Movement of Goods Intended for Import under Customs Control  
 A - - - 
Article 10  Formalities Connected with Importation, Exportation and Transit  
Article 10.1  Formalities and Documentation 
Requirements  B 22 February 2024  22 February 2025  - 
Article 10.2  Acceptance of Copies  A - - - 
Article 10.3  Use of International Standards  A - - - 
Article 10.4  Single Window  A - - - 
Article 10.5  Pre-shipment Inspection  C 22 February 2024  31 December 2022  − Strengthen internal customs 
valuation procedures  
− Establish standardized procedures 
for the declaration, request for 
justification and appeal stages  
− Integrate customs posts into the 
TAME system (electronic system 
for addressing and analysing risks 
posed by goods)  
− Develop a database of dynamic 
values  
− Improve dispute management and 
foreign exchange  control via the 
National Information and 
Documentation File (FNID)   
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- 11 - 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)  
− Enhance the institutional capacities 
of the Customs Administration  
− Enhance the control capacities of 
customs officials (after the end of 
the pre -shipment inspection 
contract)  
− Devise a trai ning plan with a 
programme and materials on the 
established valuation method and 
technique  
− Secure funding for training  
− Purchase new scanners  
Article 10.6  Use of Customs Brokers  A - - - 
Article 10.7  Common Border Procedures and Uniform 
Documentation Requirements  A - - - 
Article 10.8  Rejected Goods  A - - - 
Article 10.9  Temporary Admission of Goods and 
Inward and Outward Processing  A - - - 
Article 11  Freedom of Transit  
 B 22 February 2020  22 February 2025  - 
Article 12  Customs Cooperation  
 A - - - 
 
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