G/TFA/N/PRY/1/Add.1  
23 July 2019  
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Committee on Trade Facilitation  Original:  Spanish  
 
  
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY COMMITMENTS UNDER  
THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION  
COMMUNICATION FROM PARAGUAY  
Addendum  
The following communication, dated 22 July 2 019, is being circulated at the request of the delegation 
of Paraguay for Members' information.  
 
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Following up on the notification dated 2 5 January 2018 (G/TFA/N/PRY/1 ), in which it indicated its 
category  B and C commitments , the Republic of Paraguay notifies its definitive implementation dates 
for its category C commitments  in accordance with Articles 15 and 16 of the Trade Facilitation 
Agreement  (WT/L/931).  
   
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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  C 1 September 2 018 1 September 2 021 1. Development and implementation 
of a protocol for the publication and 
updating of information with the 
assistance of an independent 
consultancy firm.  
2. Training on the protocol and on 
database updating for 
communication and IT  staff of 
international trade -related bodies.  
3. Development, through an 
independent consultancy firm, of 
practical guides for exporters and 
importers.  
4. Engagement of a n independent 
consultancy firm to develop 
procedures for improving the 
internal information flow in relevant 
institutions.  
Article 1.2  Information Available through Internet  C 1 March 2 019 1 September 2 021 1. Provide institutions with the same 
technological capabilities:  
a. obtain control of institutions 
belonging to the Ministry of 
Public Health and Social 
Welfare;  
b. acquire IT resources to 
harmonize the technological 
capabilities of each institution.  
2. Engagement of an independent 
consultancy firm to create a link on 
the webpage of the  Ministry of 
Industry and Trade's Vice -Ministry 
of MSMEs, for the purpose of:  
a. providing a centralized 
trade -related information 
channel focusing on SMEs;  
b. organizing all of the links to the 
various page s and information 
sources of the relevant entities.    
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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)  
3. Strengthening and dissemination of 
the National Information and 
Notification System in strategic 
cities.  
Article 1.3  Enquiry Points  C 1 September 2 018 1 September 2 021 1. With consultancy assistance, 
creation of new, and expansion of 
existing, trader enquiry points in 
relevant entities.  
Article 1.4  Notification  C 1 September 2 018 1 September 2 021 1. Assistance and support for training 
and capacity building in the 
preparation of notifications in 
accordance with WTO  rules.  
Article 2  Opportunity  to Comment, Information before Entry into Force and Consultations  
Article 2.1  Opportunity to Comment and Information 
Before Entry into Force  C 1 September 2 018 1 September 2 020 1. Engagement of an independent 
consultancy firm for the 
development of a unified approval 
protocol for the introduction of new 
measures, timely publication and 
entry into force, with private -sector 
participation.  
Article 2.2  Consultations  C 1 September 2 018 1 September 2 020 1. Establishment of participatory 
consultation mechanisms through 
public/private negotiations.  
Article 3  Advance Rulings  
 A - - - 
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 1 September 2 019 1 September 2 019  
Article 5.2  Detention  A - - -   
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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 5.3  Test Procedures  C 1 September 2 020 1 September 2 023 1. Strengthen  and expand the capacity 
of the laboratory services of the 
relevant institutions:  
a. international accreditation of 
laboratories;  
b. acquisition of suitable 
equipment for laboratory 
modernization in each sector;  
c. training of human resources to 
specialize on the regulatory and 
technical side . 
2. Conformity assessment by 
international certification and 
accreditation bodies.  
3. Expert  technical advice.  
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 1 March 2 019 1 March 2 019 - 
Article 6.2  Specific Disciplines on Fees and Charges for 
Customs Processing Imposed on or in 
Connection with Importation and Exportation  B 1 March 2 019 1 March 2 019 - 
Article 6.3  Penalty Disciplines  B 1 September 2 020 1 September 2 020 - 
Article 7  Release and Clearance Goods  
Article 7.1  Pre-arrival Processing  B 1 September 2 019 1 September 2 019 - 
Article 7.2  Electronic Payment  A - - - 
Article 7.3  Separation of Release from Final 
Determination of Customs Duties, Taxes, 
Fees and Charges  B 1 March 2 019 1 March 2 019 - 
Article 7.4  Risk Management  A - - - 
Article 7.5  Post-clearance Audit  B 1 March 2 019 1 March 2 019 - 
Article 7.6  Establishment and Publication of Average 
Release Times  C 1 September 2 019 1 September 2 021 1. Consultancy assistance for 
surveying the goods release 
process.  
2. Technical assistance in the 
management and periodic 
publication of average  goods 
release times.    
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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 7.7  Trade Facilitation Measures for Authorized 
Operators  C 1 September 2 020 1 September 2 020 1. Follow up on the project for 
implementation of the Authorized 
Economic Operator Programme, 
which is currently in the pilot phase 
within the National Customs 
Directorate . The Directorate is 
requesting WCO assistance for 
implementation of the project.  
Article 7.8  Expedited Shipments  C 1 September 2 018 1 September 2 022 1. Develop, with independent 
consultancy assistance, a simplified 
facilitation procedure for expedited 
export shipments.  
Article 7.9  Perishable Goods  B 1 March 2 019 1 March 2 019 - 
Article 8  Border Agency Cooperation  
 C 1 March 2 021 1 September 2 024 1. Conduct an assessment of  the 
number of private ports in 
existence, as well as of their 
operating conditions and 
certification, to enable the Naval 
Prefecture to carry out its task of 
monitoring the operating 
conditions of private ports.  
2. Effective and transparent 
implementation of  risk 
management.  
3. Technical cooperation to review the 
regulatory framework governing 
public and private ports and 
establishing responsibilities in 
regard to river navigability 
(Law 1066/65).  
4. Expediting of red -channel 
inspections at public and private 
acces s points.  
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 1 September 2 019 1 September 2 019 - 
Article 10.2  Acceptance of Copies  A - - - 
Article 10.3  Use of International Standards  A - - -   
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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 10.4  Single Window  A - - - 
Article  10.5 Preshipment Inspection  A - - - 
Article 10.6  Use of Customs Brokers  A - - - 
Article  10.7 Common Border Procedures and Uniform 
Documentation Requirements  B 1 September 2 019 1 September 2 019 - 
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  
 A - - - 
 
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