G/TFA/N/BOL/1  
17 January  2018 
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Committee on Tra de Facilitation  Original:  Spanish  
 
  NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY COMMITMENTS UNDER  
THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION  
COMMUNICATION FROM THE PLURINATIONAL STATE OF BOLIVIA  
The follo wing communication, dated 16 January 2 018, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of the Plurination al State of Bolivia  for Members' information.  
 
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The Plurinational State of Bolivia hereby makes the following notificati ons in accordance with 
Articles  15 and 16 of the Trade Facilitation Agreement (WT/L/931).  
 
   
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Provision  Heading/Descript ion 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 Availa bility of Information  
Article 1.1  Publication  A - - - 
Article 1.2  Information Available through Internet  A - - - 
Article 1.3  Enquiry Points  A - - - 
Article 1.4  Notification  A - - - 
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  B 31 December 2 019 To be determined  - 
Article 3  Advance Rulings  
 C 31 December 2 020 To be determined  Cooperation and technic al assistance for the 
implementation of advance rulings, for which 
it is necessary  to: 
- acquire knowledge of the procedural 
framework and guidelines for processing  
and verifying  proper use of advance 
rulings ; 
- know  the legal and regulatory implications 
of issuing them; 
- draw up  regulations, procedures  and other 
instruments for the implementation, period 
of validity  and revocation  of advance 
rulings.  
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 2 022 To be determined  Implementation of simultaneous inspection 
centres, fitted with, inter alia, mineral testing 
and verification laboratories , phytosanitary 
laboratories  and quarantine facilities, in 
addition to non -intrusive goods inspection 
methods.  
Estimated investment : US$13-16 million.    
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Provision  Heading/Descript ion 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 Charg es 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  B 31 December 2 019 To be determined  - 
Article 6.3  Penalty Disciplines  B 31 December 2 019 To be determined  - 
Article 7  Release and Clearance of Goods  
Article 7.1  Pre-arrival Processing  B 31 December 2 019 To be determined  - 
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 - - - 
Article 7.6  Establishment and Publication of Average 
Release Times  B 31 December 2 019 To be determined  - 
Article 7.7  Trade Facilitation Measures for Authorized 
Operators  A - - - 
Article 7.8  Expedited Shipments  B 30 June 2 020 To be determined  - 
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 Trans it 
Article 10.1  Formalities and Documentation 
Requirements  C 31 December 2 019 To be determined  Technical assistance and support to 
streamline and optimize foreign trade 
processes and procedures in order to 
eliminat e unnecessary formalities, ensur e 
clear a nd transparent procedures that meet 
efficiency targets, incorporate risk 
management procedures, and are consistent 
with international standards and international 
best practice.  
Estimated investment : US$1.25  million . 
Article 10.2  Acceptance of Copies  B 31 December 2 020 To be determined  - 
Article 10.3  Use of International Standards  A - - -   
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Provision  Heading/Descript ion 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 2 020 To be determined  - 
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 Goods  A - - - 
Article 10.9  Temporary Admission of Goods and Inward 
and Outward Processing  A - - - 
Article 11  Freedom of Transit  
Article  11.1-11.8  A - - - 
Article 11.9   B 31 December 2 019 To be determined  - 
Article  11.10 -11.12  A - - - 
Article 11.13   B 31 December 2 019 To be determined   
Article  11.14 -11.17   A - - - 
Article 12  Customs Cooperation  
 A - - - 
 
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