G/TFA/N/B LZ/2/Rev.1 
 
21 September  2023 
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Committee on Trade Facilitation  Original: English  
 
 
NOTIFICATIONS UNDER ARTICLES 1.4, 10.6.2 AND 12.2 .2 
OF THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE  FACILITATION  
COMMUNICATION FROM BELIZE  
Revision  
The following communication, dated 19 September  2023, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Belize . 
 
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Belize  hereby makes the following notification s in accordance with Articles 1.4, 10.6.2 and 12.2. 2 of 
the Agreement on Trade Facilitation (WT/L/931) . This revision updates Article 12.2.2 (contact points 
for the exchange of customs information).  
 
1. Article 1, Paragraph 4  
 
(a) The official place(s) where the items in subparagraphs 1.1 .1(a) to (j) have been 
published;  
 
1.1(a) Procedures for importation, exportation, and transit (including port, airport, and other 
entry -point procedures), and required forms and documents ; 
 
Belize Customs and 
Excise Department  http://www.customs.gov.bz/index.html  
 
http://baha.org.bz  Import and Export Clearance  
Importing  
Exporting  
 
1.1(b) Applied rates of duties and taxes of any kind imposed on or in connection  with importation or 
exportation;  
 
Belize Customs and 
Excise Department  http://www.customs.gov.bz/index.html  
 
 
1.1(c) Fees and charges imposed by or for governmental agencies on or in connection with 
importation, exportation or transit;  
 
Belize Customs and 
Excise Department  http://www.customs.gov.bz/index.html   
 
1.1(d) Rules for the classification or valuation of products for customs purposes;  
 
Belize Customs and 
Excise Department  http://www.customs.gov.bz/index.html  
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  1.1(e) Laws, regulations, and administrative rulings of general application relating to rules of origin;  
 
Belize Customs and 
Excise Department  http://www.customs.gov.bz/index.html  
 
 
1.1(f) Import, export or transit restrictions or prohibitions;  
 
Belize Customs and 
Excise Department  http://www.customs.gov.bz/index.html   
 
1.1(g)  Penalty provisions for breaches of import, export, or transit formalities;  
 
Belize Customs and 
Excise Department  http://www.customs.gov.bz/index.html  
 
1.1(h) Procedures for appeal or review;  
 
Belize Customs and 
Excise Department  http://www.customs.gov.bz/index.html  
 
1.1(i) Agreements or parts thereof with any country or countries relating to importation, exportation, 
or transit; and  
 
Belize Customs and 
Excise Department  http://www.customs.gov.bz/index.html  
 
 
1.1(j) Procedures relating to the administration of  tariff quotas.  
 
Belize  does not operate any tariff quotas  
 
2. Article 10, Paragraph 6.2  
 
Each member shall notify the committee  and publish its measures on the use of customs 
brokers.  
 
Belize does not require the use of customs brokers.  Features of the ASYCUDAWorld allows for direct 
trader input of customs declaration and there is a nonmandatory requirement for the use of Customs 
Brokers.  
 
3. Article 12, Paragraph 2.2  
 
Each Member shall notify the Committee  of the details of its contact point for the exchange 
of this information.  
 
Directorate General for Foreign Trade, 
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, and 
Immigration  Name:  Andy Sutherland  
Tel.: +501 8802833  
E-mail:  foreigntrade@btl.net  
Website:  www.dgft.gov.bz  
 
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