G/TFA/N/MOZ/1/Add.1  
 
26 April  2019 
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Committee on Trade Facilitation  Original: English  
 
NOTIFICATION OF CATE GORY COMMITMENTS  UNDER  
THE AGREEMENT ON TRA DE FACILITATION  
COMMUNICATION FROM MOZAMBIQUE  
Addendum  
The following communica tion, dated  25 April 2019 , is being circulated at th e request of the 
delegation of  Mozambique  for Members' informa tion. 
 
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Following up on the notification dated 10 April 2017, Mozambique hereby makes the following 
notifications of its definitive dates for implementation in accordance with Articles 15 and 16 of the 
Trade Facilitation Agreement (WT/L/931).  
 
For ease of reference, Mozambique 's full list of category commitments is summarized in the table 
as 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  B 22 October 2018  22 October 2018  - 
Article 1.2  Information Available through Internet  B 22 October 2018  22 October 2018  - 
Article 1.3  Enquiry Points C 22 January 2021  22 January 2021  Technical and Financial assistance for 
definition of institutional structure for enquiry 
points, systematization of information, and 
training of staff.  
Article 1.4  Notification  B 22 February 2019  22 February 2019  - 
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  C 22 January 2022  22 January 2022  Technical and financial assistance to define 
most appropriate institutional arrangements 
for consultations and to support the 
implementation of the institutional change 
required.  
Article 3  Advance Rulings  
 C 22 January 2022  22 January 2022  Technical and financial assistance to train 
officials on advance rulings systems, and 
support design and implementation of the 
system.  
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  A - - - 
Article 5.2  Detention  A - - - 
Article 5.3  Test Procedures  B 22 October 2018  22 October 2018  - 
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 2022  22 February 2022  Technical and financial assistance to 
systematize all information on fees and 
charges, produce a user -friendly guide, and 
review procedures around services provided 
by third parties.  
Article 6.2  Specific Disciplines on Fees and Charges 
for Customs Processing Imposed on or in 
Connection with Importation and 
Exportation  C 22 February 2022  22 February 2022  Technical and financial assistance to carry out 
an analysis of the services provided by third 
parties, in relation to the specific provisions in 
the agreement and best practice in the region.   
Article 6.3  Penalty Disciplines  A - - -  
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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 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  A - - - 
Article 7.6  Establishment and Publication of Average 
Release Times  C 31 December 2020  31 December 2020  Technical and Financial assistance required to 
define the parameters for  the database in the 
Single Window in accordance with 
international standards, assess comparability, 
map out the electronic and physical process of 
merchandises . 
Article 7.7  Trade Facilitation Measures for Authorized 
Operators  A - - - 
Article 7.8  Expedited Shipments  C 22 February 2021  22 February 2021  Technical and Financial assistance for revision 
of the legislation and procedures.  
Article 7.9  Perishable G oods A - - - 
Article 8  Border Agency Cooperation  
 C 22 January 2022  22 January 2022  Technical and Financial assistance for analysis 
of best practices and support to institutional 
change.  
Article 9  Movement of Goods Intended for I mport  under Customs Control  
 A - - - 
Article 10  Formalities Connected with Importation, Exportation and Transit  
Article 10.1  Formalities and Documentation 
Requirements  A - - - 
Article 10.2  Acceptance of C opies A - - - 
Article 10.3  Use of International Standards  B 30 November 201 8 30 November 201 8 - 
Article 10.4  Single Window  C 31 December 2020  31 December 2020  Technical and Financial assistance to 
incorporate institutions and processes not yet 
integrated into the single electronic window.  
Article 10.5  Pre-shipment Inspection  C 31 January 2021  31 January 2021  Technical and Financial assistance for analysis 
of benefits of elimination of PSI, and creation 
of capacity within customs.  
Article 10.6  Use of Customs Brokers  A - - - 
Article 10.7  Common Border Procedures and Uniform 
Documentation Requirements  A - - - 
Article 10.8  Rejected G oods B 22 February 201 8 22 February 201 8 -  
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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 10.9  Temporary Admission of Goods and Inward 
and Outward Processing  A - - - 
Article 11  Freedom of Transit  
 A - - - 
Article 12  Customs C ooperation  
 A - - - 
 
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