G/TFA/N/ARG/1/Add.1  
12 March  2018 
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Committee on Trade Facilitation  Original:  Spanish  
 
  
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY COMMITMENTS UNDER  
THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION  
COMMUNICATION FROM ARGENTINA  
Addendum  
The following communication, dated 7 March 2 018, is being circulated  at the request of the 
delegation of Argentina for Members' information . 
 
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Further to the notification  dated 1 5 March 2 017 ( G/TFA/N/ARG/1 ), in which the Argentine Republic 
listed its Category B commitments  and the ir respective indicative  implementation dates , the 
definitive dates for the implementation of the provisions included in Category B are as follows : 
 
Provision  Heading/Description  Definitive date for 
implementation  
Article  1.2.1 Information Available through Internet  22 January 2 018 
Article  1.3.4 Enquiry Points  22 January 2 018 
Article  1.4(b)  Notification  22 January 2 018 
Article 1.4(c)  Notification  22 January 2 018 
Article  3.9(a)(ii)  Advance Rulings  22 January 2 023 
Article  10.2.1  Acceptance of Copies  1 January 2 022 
Article  10.4 Single Window  22 January 2 023 
Article  11.4 Freedom of Transit  22 January 2 018 
 
For ease of reference, a full list summarizing Argentina's commitment categories is attached . 
   
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Provision  Heading/Description  Categ ory 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  A - - - 
Article  1.2.1 Information Available through Internet  B 22 January 2 018 22 January 2 018 - 
Article  1.2.2-1.2.3  A - - - 
Article  1.3.1- Article  1.3.3 Enquiry Points  A - - - 
Article  1.3.4  B 22 January 2 018 22 January 2 018 - 
Article  1.4.(a)  Notification  A - - - 
Article  1.4(b) -1.4(c)   B 22 January 2 018 22 January 2 018 - 
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  
Article  3.1-3.9(a)(i)   A - - - 
Article  3.9(a)(ii)   B 22 January 2 023 22 January 2 023 - 
Article  3.9(a)(iii) -3.9(d)   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  A - - - 
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 for 
Customs Processing Imposed on or in 
Connection with Importation and 
Exportation  A - - - 
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  A - - - 
Article  7.4 Risk Management  A - - - 
Article  7.5 Post-clearance Audit  A - - -   
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Provision  Heading/Description  Categ ory 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  7.6 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  A - - - 
Article  8 Border Agency Cooperation  
 A - - - 
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  10.2.1  Acceptance of Copies  B 1 January 2 022 1 January 2 022 - 
Article  10.2.2 -10.2.3   A - - - 
Article  10.3 Use of International Standards  A - - - 
Article  10.4 Single Window  B 22 January 2 023 22 January 2 023 - 
Article  10.5 Preshipment 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 Goods  A - - - 
Article  10.9 Temporary Admission of Goods and Inward 
and Outward Processing  A - - - 
Article  11 Freedom of Transit  
Article  11.1-11.3  A - - - 
Article  11.4  B 22 January 2 018 22 January 2 018 - 
Article  11.5-11.17   A - - - 
Article  12 Customs Cooperation  
 A - - - 
 
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