G/TFA/N/MAR/1/Add.1  
28 November 2019  
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Committee on Trade Facilitation  Original:  French  
 
  
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY COMMITMENTS UNDER  
THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION  
COMMUNICATION FROM MOROCCO  
Addendum  
The following communication , the first draft of which was received on 22 August 2019, is being 
circulated at the request of the delegation of Morocco for Members' information . 
 
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Following up on the notification dated 19 April 2018  (G/TFA /N/MAR/1), Morocco  hereby notifies the 
following definitive dates for the implementation of its category B and C commitments, in accordance 
with Articles 15 and 16 of the Trade Facilitation Agreement (WT/L/931).  
 
Provision  Heading/description  Category  Definitive date for 
implementation  
Article 5.1  Notifications for Enhanced Controls or Inspections  C 31 December  2025 
Article 7.1  Pre-arrival Processing  C 31 December  2025 
Article 7.4  Risk Management  C 31 December  2025 
Article 7.9  Perishable Goods  C 31 December  2025 
Article 10.4  Single Window  C 31 December  2024 
Article 10.5  Preshipment Inspection  B 31 December  2024 
 
For ease of reference, Morocco 's full list of category commitments can be found in the table attached 
hereto. 
 
 
 
 
 
   
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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 Build ing Required for 
Implementation  
(for category C)  
Article 1 Publication and Availability of Information  
Article 1. 1 Publication  A - - - 
Article 1. 2 Information Available through Internet  A - - - 
Article 1. 3 Enquiry Points  A - - - 
Article 1. 4 Notification  A - - - 
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 - - - 
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  C 22 February 2 022 31 December 2025  • Establishment of a computerized 
system involving enhanced 
controls for exports.  
• Establishment of a rapid alert 
system  for imports . 
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  A - - - 
Article 6. 2 Specific Disciplines on Fees and Charges 
Imposed on or in Connection with 
Importation and Exportation  A - - - 
Article 6. 3 Penalty Disciplines  A - - - 
Article 7  Release and Clearance Goods  
Article 7. 1 Pre-arrival Processing  C 22 February 2 022 31 December 2025  • Regulatory review of electronic 
certification in conformity with 
domestic regulations concerning 
the electronic exchange of data.  
Article 7.2 Electronic Payment  A - - - 
Article 7. 3 Separation of Release from Final 
Determination of Customs Duties, 
Taxes, Fees and Charges  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 Build ing Required for 
Implementation  
(for category C)  
Article 7. 4 Risk Management  C 22 February 2 024 31 December 2025  • Training for the capacity building 
of quality inspection bodies.  
Article 7. 5 Post-clearance Audit  A - - - 
Article 7.6 Establishment and Publication of 
Average Release Times  A - - - 
Article 7. 7 Trade Facilitation Measures for 
Authorized Operators  A - - - 
Article 7. 8 Expedited Shipments  A - - - 
Article 7. 9 Perishable Goods  C 22 February 2 022 31 December 2025  • Strengthening of border 
infrastructure required for the 
conservation of perishable 
foodstuffs . 
• Assistance and support for 
capacity building . 
Article 8 Border Agency Cooperation  
 A - - - 
Article 9 Movement of Goods  under Customs Control Intended for Import  
 A - - - 
Article 10  Formalities Connected with Importation, Exportation and Transit  
Article 10. 1 Formalities and Documentation 
Requirements  A - - - 
Article 10. 2 Acceptance of Copies  A - - - 
Article 10. 3 Use of International Standards  A - - - 
Article 10. 4 Single Window  C 22 February 2 021 31 December 2024  • Support and assistance  to 
develop and adapt  the 
connectivity of the information 
system  of the Autonomous 
Export Control and Coordination 
Agency (EACCE) to the single 
window network and the network 
of other foreign trade partners.  
Article 10. 5 Preshipment Inspection  B 22 February 2 018 31 December 2024   - 
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 - - -   
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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 Build ing Required for 
Implementation  
(for category C)  
Article 11  Freedom of Transit  
 A - - - 
Article 12  Customs Cooperation  
 A - - - 
 
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