G/TFA/N/NIC/1/Add.1  
 30 July 2018 
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Committee on Trade Facilitation  Original:  Spanish  
 
  
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY COMMITMENTS UNDER  
THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION  
COMMUNICATION FROM NICARAGUA  
Addendum  
The following communication, dated  26 July 2 018, is being circulated  at the request of the 
delegation of Nicaragua for Members' information.  
 
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Following up from the notification dated 27 July 2 017 (G/TFA/N/NIC/1) , in which Nicaragua 
indicated its category A, B and C commitments , and in accordance with Articles  16.1(b) 
and 16.1(e) of the Trade Facilitation Agreement , Nicaragua hereby notifies changes to its 
notification of definitive dates for implementation of category B and C provisions.  
 
Provision  Heading/Description  Definitive date for 
implementation  
Article  1.1 Publication  22 December 2 019 
Article  1.3 Enquiry Points  22 December 2 021 
Article  5.1 Notification for Enhanced Controls or Inspections  22 December 2 020 
Article  5.3 Test Procedures  22 December 2 022 
Article  6.2 Specific Disciplines on Fees and Charges for 
Customs Processing Imposed on or in Connection 
with Importation and Exportation  22 December 2 022 
Article  7.6 Establishment and Publication of Average Release 
Times  22 December 2 020 
Article  7.7 Trade Facilitation Measures for Authorized 
Operators  22 December 2 020 
Article  8 Border Agency Cooperation  22 December 2 020 
Article  10.2 Acceptance of Copies  22 December 2 020 
Article  10.4 Single Window  22 December 2 020 
 
In accordance with  Article 19.1 of the Trade Facilitation Agreement, Nicaragua notifies a category 
change whereby Article 7.7 has been moved from category C to category B . 
 
Provision  Heading/Description  Category previously 
notified as  Category shifted to  
Article 7.7 Trade Facilitation Measures for 
Authorized Operators  C B 
 
For ease of reference, a full list summarizing Nicaragua's commitment categories is attached.  
   
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Provision  Heading/Description  Categor y 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 Publica tion B 22 February 2 019 22 December 2 019 - 
Article 1.2 Information Available through Internet  A - - - 
Article 1.3 Enquiry Points  C 22 February 2 020 22 December 2 021  Administration of the IPSA 
website and support for 
updating the content of this 
website . Website administrator : 
US$1,000/month × 2 years.  
 Creation of the IPSA outreach 
office . IPSA outreach office 
official : U S$1,000/month 
× 3 years.  
 Technical assistance from 
computer and programming 
specialists to develop and 
improve website automation for 
the National Commission for the 
Control and Regulation of Toxic 
Substances, so as to meet the 
Commission's new 
requirements ; a nd financial 
assistance to acquire computer 
equipment, software and 
licences . Approximate cost : 
US$55,000.  
 Technica l and financial 
assistance for the creation and 
implementation of a 
TFA-consistent national 
information system for the 
Ministry of Health (MINSA).  
 Financial assistance for setting 
up an information system that 
provides immediate and 
relevant information on  
formality status and migration.  
Article 1.4 Notification  A - - -   
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Provision  Heading/Description  Categor y 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 2 Opportunity to Comment, Information before Entry into Force and Consultations  
Article 2.1 Opportunity to Comment, Information before 
Entry into Force  A - - - 
Article 2.2 Consultations  A - - - 
Article  3  Advance Rulings  
 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  C 22 February 2 020 22 December 2 020  Advice on completing 
notification procedures.  
 A section is needed on the IPSA 
website where the country's 
sanitary and phytosanitary 
status can be published, 
together with IPPC, OIE and 
WTO information.  
Article  5.2 Detention  A - - - 
Article  5.3 Test Procedures  C 22 February 2 022 22 December 2 022  Capacity building to improve 
phytosanitary diagnostic 
laboratories in the departments 
of Managua, Estelí, León, and 
Rivas, and the national 
chemical and biological 
residues laboratory, through 
the acquisition of equipment, 
materials and reagents, the 
enhanced implementation of 
diagnostic methods, staff 
training, and the strengthening 
of regional laboratory 
infrastructure, with a view to 
better serving expo rters and 
importers of products and 
by-products of plant origin.  
Details of financial 
assistance:  
Reagents, consumables and 
equipment for central and 
regional laboratories : 
US$700,000.    
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Provision  Heading/Description  Categor y 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)  
 
Strengthening of the diagnostic 
and technical capacity of 
personnel (d iploma -based 
training, workshops, specialized 
courses, post -graduate 
courses, internships, etc.) : 
US$100,000.  
 
Remodelling and refitting of 
3 regional phytosanitary 
diagnostic laboratories in the 
departments of Estelí, León and 
Rivas : US$300,000.  
 
TOTAL : US$1,100,000  
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  B 22 February 2 019 22 December 2 022 - 
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 - - - 
Article  7.6 Establishment and Publication of Average 
Release Times  B 22 February 2 019 22 December 2 020 - 
Article  7.7 Trade Facilitation Measures for Authorized 
Operators  B 22 February 2 019 22 December 2 020 - 
Article  7.8 Expedited  Shipments  A - - - 
Article  7.9 Perishable Goods  A - - - 
Article  8  Border Agency Cooperation  
 B 22 February 2 020 22 December 2 020 -   
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Provision  Heading/Description  Categor y 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  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  B 22 February 2 020 22 December 2 020 - 
Article  10.3 Use of International Standards  A - - - 
Article 10.4 Single Window  C 22 February 2 020 22 December 2 020 Financial support for acquiring 
equipment and licences and 
contracting specialized 
computer design and 
development services, with a 
view to the continued 
improvement of the VUCEN 
system.  
 Technical assistance to improve 
the system.  
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  
 A - - - 
Article  12 Customs Cooperation  
 A - - - 
 
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