G/TFA/N/GMB/1/Add.2  
 
14 June 2021  
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Committee on Trade Facilitation  Original: English  
 
 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY COMMITMENTS UNDER  
THE AGREEMENT ON  TRADE FACILITATION  
COMMUNICATION FROM THE GAMBIA  
Addendum  
The following communication, dated 8 June  2021, is being circulated at the request of the Gambia 
for Members' information.  
 
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Following up from the notification dated 5 February 2020 (G/TFA/N/GMB/1/Add.1), the Gambia 
hereby notifies its technical assistance and capacity building n eeds for its category C commitments.  
 
Provision  Heading/description  Assistance and Support for Capacity Building 
Required for Implementation (for category C)  
   Article 5.3  Test Procedures  - Support the accreditation of the National Food Testing 
Laboratory and the Physiochemical Analysis Laboratory.  
- Development of a new laboratory for Customs.  
- Training of laboratory staff.  
   Article 7.2  Electronic Payment  - Development of relevant procedures to implement 
electronic payment.  
- Procurement and installation of appropriate technology 
and equipment.  
- Training of customs officers and relevant stakeholders 
on electronic payments and systems.  
   Article 7.7  Trade Facilitation Measures for 
Authorized Operators  - Design and development of  an Authorized Operators 
program.  
- Training of customs officers and relevant stakeholders.  
- Development of a monitoring framework for customs to 
monitor compliance by operators.  
   Article 8  Border Agency Cooperation  - Review and harmonize the procedures that guide the 
operations of border agencies.  
- Training of staff of the various regulatory agencies at 
the borders.  
- Development of a framework for border agencies to 
conduct joint clearance.  
   Article 10.4  Single Window  - Review of relevant laws for the development of a single 
window.  
- Procurement of equipment and infrastructure for border 
agencies.  
- Capacity building of relevant border agencies staff.  
 
For ease of reference, the Gambia's full list of category commitments are 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 February 2020  31 December 2025  - 
   Article 1.2  Information Available through Internet  A - - - 
   Article 1.3  Enquiry Points  B 22 February 2019  31 December 2025  - 
   Article 1.4  Notification  B 22 February 2018  31 December 2030  - 
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 22 February 2018  31 December 2030  - 
   Article 2.2  Consultations  B 22 February 2018  30 June 2025  - 
Article 3       Advance Rulings  
 A - - - 
Article 4       Procedures for Appeal or Review  
 B 22 February 2019  31 December 2025  - 
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  C 22 February 2022  To be determined  - Support the accreditation of the 
National Food Testing Laboratory and 
the Physiochemical Analysis Laboratory.  
- Development of a new laboratory for 
Customs.  
- Training of laboratory staff.  
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  A - - - 
   Article 6.2  Specific Disciplines on Fees and Charges 
for Customs Processing Imposed on or 
in Connection with Importation and 
Exportation  A - - - 
   Article 6.3  Penalty Disciplines  A - - - 
Article 7       Release and Clearance of Goods  
   Article 7.1  Pre-arrival Processing  A - - - 
   Article 7.2  Electronic Payment  C 22 February 2022  To be determined  - Development of relevant procedures to 
implement electronic payment.  
- Procurement and installation of 
appropriate technology and equipment.   
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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)  
- Training of customs officers and relevant 
stakeholders on electronic payments and 
systems.  
   Article 7.3  Separation of Release from Final 
Determination of Customs Duties, 
Taxes, Fees and Charges  A - - - 
   Article 7.4  Risk Management  B 22 February 2020  31 December 2025  -  
   Article 7.5  Post-clearance Audit  A - - - 
   Article 7.6  Establishment and Publication of 
Average Release Times  B 22 February 2018  31 December 2025  - 
   Article 7.7  Trade Facilitation Measures for 
Authorized Operators  C 22 February 2022  To be determined  - Design and development of an 
Authorized Operators program.  
- Training of customs officers and relevant 
stakeholders.  
- Development of a monitoring framework 
for customs to monitor compliance by 
operators.  
   Article 7.8  Expedited Shipments  A - - - 
   Article 7.9  Perishable Goods  A - - - 
Article 8  Border Agency Cooperation  
 C 22 February 2020  To be determined  - Review and harmonize the procedures 
that guide the operations of border 
agencies.  
- Training of staff of the various regulatory 
agencies at the borders.  
- Development of a framework for border 
agencies to conduct joint clearance.  
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  A - - - 
   Article 10.2  Acceptance of Copies  B 22 February 2019  30 June 2023  - 
   Article 10.3  Use of International Standards  A - - - 
   Article 10.4  Single Window  C 22 February 2022  To be determined  - Review of relevant laws for the 
development of a single window.  
- Procurement of equipment and 
infrastructure for border agencies.  
- Capacity building of relevant border 
agencies staff.   
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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 10.5  Pre-shipment Inspection  A - - - 
   Article 10.6  Use of Customs Brokers  B 22 February 2019  31 December 2030  - 
   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  
 A - - - 
Article 12  Customs Cooperation  
 B 22 February 2022  31 December 2030  - 
 
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