G/TFA/N/AGO/1/Add.1  
28 February  2020 
(20-1529) Page: 1/5 
Committee on Trade Facilitation  Original:  French  
 
  
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY COMMITMENTS UNDER  
THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION  
COMMUNICATION FROM ANGOLA  
Addendum  
The following communica tion, dated  21 February 2 020, is being circulated at th e request of the 
delegation of  Angola  for Members' informa tion. 
 
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Following up on its notification dated 2 1 March 2 018 (G/TFA/N/AGO/1), Angola hereby makes the 
following notifications:  
 
(1) Category shift ; (2) Definitive implementation date for category B and C provisions ; and 
(3) Technical a ssistance and support for capacity building required for implementation of category 
C provisions.  
 
Angola  hereby notifies the shifting of the following provisions between categories, in accordance with 
Articles 1 9 of the Trade Facilitation A greement (WT/L/931).  
 
Provision  Heading/Description  Category 
previously 
notified as  Category shifted 
to 
Article 3  Advance Rulings  C B 
Article 12.9  Administrative Burden  C B 
 
For ease of reference, the full list of Angola's category commitments can be found in the attached 
table.    
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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  B 30 June 2 020 30 June 2 022 - 
Article 1.2  Information Available through Internet  C 30 June 2 021 30 June 2 023 − Undertake a study to take stock  of 
the range of publications produced 
by various institutions , and assess 
the gaps.  
− Prepar e and implement guidelines 
and standard operatin g procedures 
for the publication of trade -related 
information.  
− Assistance  to prepare  a description 
of the practical steps involved in 
import, export , transit and appeal 
procedure s for each relevant 
border  agency , and to identify  all 
the documents  required . 
Article 1.3  Enquiry Points  B 30 June 2 020 30 June 2 021 - 
Article 1.4  Notification  B 30 June 2 020 30 June 2 021 - 
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 30 June 2 020 30 June 2 021 - 
Article 2.2  Consultations  B 30 June 2 020 30 June 2 023 - 
Article 3  Advance Rulings  
 B 30 June 2 022 30 June 2 024 - 
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  C 30 June 2 022 30 June 2 024 − Amend the relevant 
laws/regulations and ensure that 
traders have access to  a second 
test. 
− Help to develop  accreditation 
criteria and/or to identify 
laboratories  equipped to c arry ou t 
the relevant test procedures.  
− Develop standard operating 
procedures , particularly those   
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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)  
pertaining to  appropriate sampling 
techniques and the handling of 
results that contradict the  results  of 
the second test.  
− Human r esources/training : 
capacity building for the border 
agencies , laboratories /technici ans 
and traders involved . 
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 30 June 2 021 30 June 2 023 − Develop comp etence in the use of 
methodologies  for quantif ying costs 
in order to justify fees and charges . 
− Develop  a comprehensive trai ning 
programme to periodically assess 
existing and new fees and charges.  
− Draw up  and publish a single 
schedule of all fees and charges 
related to import s and export s. 
Article 6.2  Specific Disciplines on Fees and Charges for 
Customs Processing Imposed on or in 
Connection with Importation and Exportation  C 30 June 2 021 30 June 2 023 − Technical a ssistance  for the 
mapping and costing  of services 
rendered by the customs 
authorities , including the 
development of a fair and 
transparent fee structure . 
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  A - - - 
Article 7.3  Separation of Release from Final 
Determination of Customs Duties, Taxes, Fees 
and Charges  B 30 June 2 022 30 June 2 023 - 
Article 7.4  Risk Management  C 30 June 2 022 30 June 2 023 − Review  of the profiling mechanism 
and procedures of customs and 
other government agenc ies. 
− Training and capacity building for 
border agencies on risk 
management . 
− Establish ment of an ICT 
infrastructure to support the 
national  risk management 
framework.    
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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)  
− Development of a multi -agency risk 
management framework.  
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  C 30 June 2 021 30 June 2 023 − Awareness -raising among  private 
sector stakeholders . 
− Change management . 
− Develop ment of  a national 
mechanism for coordination and 
cooperation between customs and 
other border agencies . 
Article 7.8  Expedited Shipments  A - - - 
Article 7.9  Perishable Goods  B 30 June 2 020 30 June 2 022 - 
Article 8  Border Agency Cooperation  
 C 30 June 2 023 30 June 2 024 − Review existing cooperation 
mechanisms both within Angola 
and across borders . 
− Human and institutional capacity 
building for coordinated border 
management.  
− Funding of border agencies . 
− ICT 
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  C 30 June 2 021 30 June 2 023 − Review and amend legislation if 
necessary . 
− Draw up regulations and 
instructions.  
− Training of officials . 
− Awareness -raising programme  for 
notification of fees . 
Article 10.3  Use of International Standards  B 30 June 2 021 30 June 2 023 - 
Article 10.4  Single Window  C 30 June 2 023 30 June 2 024 − ICT infrastructure . 
− Institutional capacity building.  
− Training of personnel and 
awareness -raising . 
Article 10.5  Pre-shipment Inspection  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 10.6  Use of Customs Brokers  C 30 June 2 022 30 June 2 024 − Review licensing requirements to 
ensure that they are  objectiv e and 
transparent.  
− Training on publication 
requirements.  
Article 10.7  Common Border Procedures and Uniform 
Documentation Requirements  B 30 June 2 022 30 June 2 024 - 
Article 10.8  Rejected Goods  A - - - 
Article 10.9  Temporary Admission of Goods and Inward 
and Outward Processing  B 30 June 2 023 30 June 2 024 - 
Article 11  Freedom of Transit  
 B 30 June 2 022 30 June 2 023 - 
Article 12  Customs Cooperation  
Article 12.1  Measures Promoting Compliance and 
Cooperation  B 30 June 2 022 30 June 2 024 - 
Article 12.2  Exchange of Information  B 30 June 2 021 30 June 2 024 - 
Article 12.3  Verification  A - - - 
Article 12.4  Request  B 30 June 2 021 30 June 2 024 - 
Article 12.5  Protection and Confidentiality  B 30 June 2 021 30 June 2 023 - 
Article 12.6  Provision of Information  B 30 June 2 021 30 June 2 024 - 
Article 12.7  Postponement or Refusal of a Request  B 30 June 2 021 30 June 2 023 - 
Article 12.8  Reciprocity  B 30 June 2 021 30 June 2 024 - 
Article 12.9  Administrative Burden  B 30 June 2 021 30 June 2 024 - 
Article 12.10  Limitations  B 30 June 2 020 30 June 2 024 - 
Article 12.11  Unauthorized Use or Disclosure  B 30 June 2 021 30 June 2 023 - 
Article 12.12  Bilateral and Regional Agreements  B 30 June 2 021 30 June 2 024 - 
 
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