G/TFA/N/LKA/1/Add.1  
 
27 August 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 SRI LANKA  
Addendum  
The following communica tion, dated  22 August 2019 , is being circulated at th e request of the 
delegation of  Sri Lanka  for Members' informa tion. 
 
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Following up from the notification dated 8 February 2018 (G/TFA/N/LKA/1), Sri Lanka hereby makes 
the following notification s of its definitive dates for its category C commitments in response to 
Article  16 of the Tr ade Facilitation Agreement (WT/L/931).  
 
Provision  Heading/Description  Definitive date for 
implementation  
   Article 1.1  Publication  31 December 2024  
   Article 1.2  Information Available through Internet  31 December 2024  
   Article 1.3  Enquiry Points  31 December 2021  
   Article 1.4  Notification  31 December 2025  
   Article 2.1  Opportunity to Comment and Information Before 
Entry into Force  31 December 2026  
   Article 2.2  Consultations  31 December 2025  
   Article 3  Advance Rulings  31 December 2025  
   Article 5.1  Notification for Enhanced Controls or Inspections  31 December 2021  
   Article 5.3  Test Procedures  31 December 2025  
   Article 6.1  General Disciplines on Fees and Charges Imposed 
on or in Connection with Importation and 
Exportation  31 December 2022  
   Article 6.2  Specific Disciplines on Fees and Charges for 
Customs Processing Imposed on or in Connection 
with Importation and Exportation  31 December 2022  
   Article 7.3  Separation of Release from Final Determination of 
Customs Duties, Taxes, Fees and Charges  31 December 2026  
   Article 7.4  Risk Management  31 December 2025  
   Article 7.5  Post-clearance Audit  31 December 2027  
   Article 7.6  Establishment and Publication of Average Release 
Times  15 December 2018  
   Article 7.7  Trade Facilitation Measures for Authorized 
Operators  31 December 2026  
   Article 7.9  Perishable Goods  31 December 2024  
   Article 8  Border Agency Cooperation  31 December 2030  
   Article 10.1  Formalities and Documentation Requirements  31 December 2026  
   Article 10.2  Acceptance of Copies  31 December 2026  
   Article 10.3  Use of International Standards  31 December 2025  
   Article 10.4  Single Window  31 December 2030  
   Article 12  Customs Cooperation  31 December 2025  
 
 
  
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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 30 June 2018  31 December 2024  • Expert support to develop an information 
management system.  
• Legal expert support on drafting legal 
amendments to existing ordinances/ 
acts/regulations.  
   Article 1.2  Information Available through Internet  C 30 June 2018  31 December 2024  • Legal expert support on drafting legal 
amendments to existing 
ordinances/acts/regulations.  
• ICT Infrastructure for internal information 
management systems, maintaining and 
upgrading agency website.  
• Infrastructure (software) for Trade 
Information Portal.  
   Article 1.3  Enquiry Points  C 30 June 2018  31 December 2021  • Legal expert support on drafting legal 
amendments to existing ordinances/ 
acts/regulations.  
• ICT infrastructure and technology for 
maintaining enquiry points.  
• Staff capacity building on operating and 
maintaining enquiry points.  
   Article 1.4  Notification  C 30 June 2018  31 December 2025  • For Creation of an electronic single 
information management platform 
encompassing Official locations where in 
which the information has been published, 
Uniform resource locators of website of the 
TIP, enquiry points responsible for servicing 
enquires, enabling expeditious & accurate 
flow of notifications . 
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 31 December 2020  31 December 2026  • Legal expert support on drafting legal 
amendments to existing ordinances/ 
acts/regulations.  
• Staff capacity building on developing 
procedures; managing notification and 
public comment on proposed laws and 
regulations.  
   Article 2.2  Consultations  C  31 December 2020  31 December 2025  • Expert support on developing public 
consultation strategy.   
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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)  
• Staff capacity building on developing 
consultation strategy/policy, procedures; 
carrying out consultations.  
Article 3       Advance Rulings  
 C 31 December 2018  31 December 2025  • Legal expert support on drafting legal 
amendments to existing ordinances/ 
acts/regulations.  
• Equipment/technology for upgrading the 
laboratory.  
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 31 December 2020  31 December 2021  • Legal expert support on drafting legal 
amendments to existing ordinances/ 
acts/regulations.  
• Expert support on the design and 
establishment of a notification system for 
enhanced controls or inspections.  
• Staff capacity building on implementing a 
notification system for enhanced controls or 
inspections.  
• ICT Infrastructure for establishing an 
automated notification system.  
   Article 5.2  Detention  A - - - 
   Article 5.3  Test Procedures  C 31 December 2020  31 December 2025  • Legal expert support on drafting legal 
amendments to existing ordinances/ 
acts/regulations.  
• Testing kits and other relevant laboratory 
equipment/materials.  
• Support to develop testing parameters and 
accreditation for veterinary laboratories.  
• ICT infrastructure and technology 
(networking, automation, high -speed 
internet).  
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 31 December 2020  31 December 2022  • Expert support on reviewing the current fee 
structure.  
• Staff capacity building on periodic re view of 
fees and charges.   
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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 6.2  Specific Disciplines on Fees and Charges 
for Customs Processing Imposed on or in 
Connection with Importation and 
Exportation  C 31 December 2018  31 December 2022  • Expert support on reviewing the current fee 
structure.  
   Article 6.3  Penalty Disciplines  A - - - 
Article 7       Release and Clearance of Goods  
   Article 7.1  Pre-arrival Processing  B 31 December 2017  31 December 2019  - 
   Article 7.2  Electronic Payment  A - - - 
   Article 7.3  Separation of Release from Final 
Determination of Customs Duties, Taxes, 
Fees and Charges  C 31 December 2018  31 December 2026  • Legal expert support on drafting legal 
amendments to existing ordinances/ 
acts/regulations.  
   Article 7.4  Risk Management  C 31 December 2018  31 December 202 5 • Legal expert support on drafting legal 
amendments to existing ordinances/ 
acts/regulations.  
• Expert support on the design and 
establishment of a risk management 
system.  
• ICT Infrastructure and technology for an 
automated risk management system.  
• Staff capacity building on implementing the 
risk management system.  
   Article 7.5  Post-clearance Audit  C 31 December 2018  31 December 202 7 • Legal expert support on drafting legal 
amendments to existing ordinances/ 
acts/regulations.  
   Article 7.6  Establishment and Publication of Average 
Release Times  C 30 June 2018  15 December 2018  • Staff capacity building on designing, 
planning and implementing TRS.  
   Article 7.7  Trade Facilitation Measures for Authorized 
Operators  C 31 December 2020  31 December 202 6 • Legal expert support on drafting legal 
amendments to existing ordinances/ 
acts/regulations.  
• Staff capacity building on design, 
implementation and review of authorized 
trader scheme.  
   Article 7.8  Expedited Shipments  A - - - 
   Article 7.9  Perishable Goods  C 31 December 2020  31 December 2024  • Expert support on developing a coordination 
mechanism for relevant border agencies on 
prioritized examination of perishable goods.  
• Advance testing facilities and technology.  
• Staff capacity building on the use of 
advanced testing facilities and techniques.   
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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)  
Article 8  Border Agency Cooperation  
 C 31 December 2020  31 December 2030  • Expert support on developing a 
strategy/framework for border agency 
cooperation.  
• Capacity building support for staff on border 
agency cooperation.  
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  C 31 December 2018  31 December 2026  • Legal expert support on drafting legal 
amendments to existing ordinances/ 
acts/regulations.  
• Expert support on developing a system for 
periodic review of formalities and 
documentation requirements.  
• Capacity building support for responsible 
staff on conducting periodic reviews.  
   Article 10.2  Acceptance of Copies  C 31 December 2018  31 December 202 6 • Legal expert support on drafting legal 
amendments to existing ordinances/ 
acts/regulations.  
• Expert support on developing a system for 
periodic review of formalities and 
documentation requirements.  
• ICT infrastructure & technology (to be 
covered through NSW).  
• Capacity building support to staff on the 
benefits of electronic documentation and 
processes.  
   Article 10.3  Use of International Standards  C 31 December 2020  31 December 202 5 • Legal expert support on drafting legal 
amendments to existing ordinances/ 
acts/regulations.  
• Capacity building support to staff on the 
relevant international standards, testing 
procedures and international best practices.   
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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)  
   Article 10.4  Single Window  C 31 December 2022  31 December 2030  • Legal expert support on drafting legal 
amendments to existing ordinances/ 
acts/regulations.  
• Expert support on developing a blueprint for 
the NSW.  
• ICT Infrastructure for automation at each 
agency.  
• ICT infrastructure for the NSW.  
• Staff capacity building on implementing the 
NSW.  
   Article 10.5  Pre-shipment Inspection  B 31 December 2017  31 December 2019  - 
   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  
 A - - - 
Article 12  Customs Cooperation  
 C 31 December 2020  31 December 2025  • Expert support on developing a voluntary 
compliance regime.  
 
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