G/TFA/N/VCT/1/Add.1  
 
7 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 SAINT VINCENT AND TH E GRENADINES  
Addendum  
The following communica tion, dated  5 August 2019,  is being circulated at th e request of the 
delegation of  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines  for Members' informa tion. 
 
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Following up from the notification dated 4 June 201 8 (G/TFA/N/VCT/1) , Saint Vincent and the 
Grenadines hereby makes the following notifications of their definitive dates of implementation for 
their category C commitments in response to  Articles 16 of the Trade Facilitation Agreement 
(WT/L/931).  
 
 
For ease of reference, Saint Vincent and the Grenadine 's full list of category commitments are 
summarized in the table as attached herewith.  
 
 Provision  Head/Description  Definitive date of 
implementation  
   Article 1. 1 Publication  31 December 2025  
   Article 1.2  Information Available through Internet  31 December 2025  
   Article 1.3  Enquiry Points  31 December 2025  
   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 2026  
   Article 3  Advanced Rulings  31 December 2026  
   Article 5.3  Test Procedures  31 December 2035  
   Article 6.1  General Disciplines on Fees and Charges Imposed on 
or in Connection with Importation and Exportation  31 December 2035  
   Article 7.2  Electronic Payment  31 December 2035  
   Article 7.4  Risk Management  31 December 2035  
   Article 7.5  Post-clearance Audit  31 December 2035  
   Article 7.6  Establishment and Publication of Average Release 
Times  31 December 2025  
   Article 7.7  Trade Facilitation Measures for Authorized Operators  31 December 2035  
   Article 10.1  Formalities and Documentation Requirements  31 December 2035  
   Article 10.4  Single Window  31 December 2030   
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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 31 December 2021  31 December 2025  • Assistance in production of information and 
updating the legal framework to ensure 
legal validity and setting up of an 
organisational framework to oversee the 
maintenance and institutional 
responsibilities.  
Article 1.2  Information Available through Internet  C 31 December 2021  31 December 2025  • Assistance in creating an information 
management system and implementing 
web pub lication policy and guidelines.  
• Procuring ICT equipment . 
Article 1.3  Enquiry Points C 31 December 2021  31 December 2025  • Support in designing institutional structure, 
development and use of communication 
templates . 
Article 1.4  Notification  C 31 December 2021  31 December 2025  • Assistance in developing a comprehensive 
ITC sector  
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  • Assistance to update the legal and 
regulatory framework to include legal 
provisions for the stakeholders to comment 
on new or amended laws and regulation . 
Article 2.2  Consultations  C 31 December 2020  31 December 2026  • Assistance to establish a legal framework 
for the exchange of information, sharing of 
control functions amongst agencies . 
Article 3  Advance Rulings  
 C 31 December 2022  31 December 2026  • Assistance to establish a legal and 
Regulatory framework.  
• Training in Classification, rules of origin and 
Valuation.  
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 31 December 2021  31 December 2035 • Assistance to establish accredited labs, 
training of laboratory personnel in adequate 
test procedures .  
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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)  
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 2035  • Technical assistance to analyse fees and 
ascertain cost for each service rendered.  
• Drafting guidelines form levying charge . 
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  B 30 September 2018  31 December 2018  - 
Article 7  Release and Clearance of Goods  
Article 7.1  Pre-arrival Processing  A - - - 
Article 7.2  Electronic Payment  C 31 December 2020  31 December 2035  • Assistance to d evelop ICT and legal 
framework for collection and processing of 
electronic payment . 
Article 7.3  Separation of Release from Final 
Determination of Customs Duties, Taxes, 
Fees and Charges  B 30 September 2018  31 December 2018  - 
Article 7.4  Risk Management  C 31 December 2020  31 December 2035  • Training for customs personnel in 
identifying risks and assessment analysis . 
Article 7.5  Post-clearance Audit  C 31 December 2020  31 December 2035  • Assistance to develop an audit strategy, 
capacity building for extensive training in 
auditing for customs and other border 
agencies . 
Article 7.6  Establishment and Publication of Average 
Release Times  C 31 December 2021  31 December 2025  • Assistance to establish legal and regulatory 
framework to allow for seamless flow of 
information and coordination among border 
agencies . 
Article 7.7  Trade Facilitation Measures for Authorized 
Operators  C 31 December 2020  31 December 2035  • Assistance to secure the necessary ICT 
equipment. Update the legal framework to 
implement enhanced protocols 
incorporating the WCO SAFE standards 
within trade practices, operations and 
procedures . 
Article 7.8  Expedited Shipments  A - - - 
Article 7.9  Perishable G oods B 30 September 2018  31 December 2018  - 
Article 8  Border Agency Cooperation  
 A - - - 
Article 9  Movement of Goods Intended for I mport  under Customs Control  
 A - - -  
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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  Formalities Connected with Importation, Exportation and Transit  
Article 10.1  Formalities and Documentation 
Requirements  C 31 December 2020  31 December 2035  • Assistance to identify the necessary 
administrative and legal arrangements to 
minimize, reduce and simplify existing 
formalities and documentation . 
Article 10.2  Acceptance of C opies A - - - 
Article 10.3  Use of International Standards  A - - - 
Article 10.4  Single Window  C 31 December 2023 31 December 2030  • Assistance to develop a conceptual design 
for a system to facilitate a single window.  
• Technical and financial assistance in 
procuring ICT equipment . 
Article 10.5  Pre-shipment Inspection  A - - - 
Article 10.6  Use of Customs Brokers  A - - - 
Article 10.7  Common Border Procedures and Uniform 
Documentation Requirements  A - - - 
Article 10.8  Rejected G oods A - - - 
Article 10.9  Temporary Admission of Goods and Inward 
and Outward Processing  A - - - 
Article 11  Freedom of Transit  
 A - - - 
Article 12  Customs C ooperation  
 A - - - 
 
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