G/TFA/N/BGD/1/Add.1  
 
 
14 February 2019  
(19-0852) Page: 1/8 
Committee on Trade Facilitation  Original: English  
 
NOTIFICATION OF CATE GORY COMMITMENTS  UNDER  
THE AGREEMENT ON TRA DE FACILITATION  
COMMUNICATION FROM BANGLADESH  
Addendum  
The following communica tion, dated  13 February  2019, is being circulated at th e request of the 
delegation of  Bangladesh  for Members' informa tion. 
 
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Following up from the notification dated 27 February 2018 (G/TFA/N/BGD/1), Bangladesh  hereby 
makes the following notifications of its needs for assistanc e and support for capacity building in 
response to  Articles 15 and 16 of the Trade Facilitation Agreement (WT/L/931).  
  G/TFA/N/BGD/1/Add.1  
 
- 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 .1(a)-
1.1.1(b)  Publication  A - - - 
   Article 1.1.1(c)   B 20 February 2020  To be determined  - 
   Article 1.1.1(d) -
1.1.1(g)   A - - - 
   Article 1.1.1(h)   B 20 February 2020  To be determined  - 
   Article 1.1.1(i) -
1.1.1 -(j)  A - - - 
Article 1.2 .1(a)-
1.2.1(b)  Information Available through  Internet  A - - -- 
Article 1.2.1(c)   B 20 February 2022  To be determined   
Article 1.2.2 -
1.2.3  A - - - 
Article 1.3  Enquiry Points  C To be determined  To be determined  The National Enquiry Point for Customs 
is already established.  
The National Enquiry Point for Trade is 
being established with technical 
assistance from the World Bank Group.  
Assistance required (related to the 
National Enquiry Point for Trade):  
1. Support for legislation  
2. Consultation with stakeholders 
through workshops, seminars and 
round ta ble meetings  
3. Training  
4. Capacity development  
5. Need Assessment  
Article 1.4  Notification  B 20 February 2020  To be determined  - 
Article 2  Opportunity  to Comment, Information before Entry into Force and Consultations  
Article 2.1  Opportunity to Comment and Information 
Before Entry into Force  B 20 February 2020  To be determined  - 
Article 2.2  Consultations  B 20 February 2020  To be determined  - 
Article 3  Advance Rulings  
 A - - - 
Article 4  Procedures for Appeal or Review  
   Article 4.1 -4.5  A - - - 
   Article 4.6   B 20 February 2020  To be determined  - 
Article 5  Other Measures to Enhance Impartiality, Non -Discrimination and Transparency  
Article 5.1  Notification for Enhanced Controls or 
Inspections  B 20 February 2020  To be determined  - 
Article 5.2  Detention  A - - - 
Article 5.3  Test Procedures  B 20 February 2020  To be determined  -  G/TFA/N/BGD/1/Add.1  
 
- 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  B 20 February 2020  To be determined  - 
Article 6.2  Specific Disciplines on Fees and Charges for 
Customs Processing Imposed on or in 
Connection with  Importation and Exportation  B 20 February 2020  To be determined  - 
Article 6.3  Penalty Disciplines  B 20 February 2020  To be determined  - 
Article 7  Release and Clearance of Goods  
Article 7.1  Pre-arrival Processing  C To be determined  To be determined  The National Board of Revenue  is 
currently working to implement this 
Measure with techn ical assistance from 
the USAID.  
Assistance required:  
1. Support for legislation  
2. Consultation  with stakeholders 
through workshops, seminars and 
round table meetings  
3. Training  
4. Capacity development  
Article 7.2  Electronic Payment  B 20 February 2020   - 
Article 7.3  Separation of Release from Final 
Determination of Customs Duties, Taxes, 
Fees and Charges  A - - - 
Article 7.4  Risk Management  C To be determined  To be determined  The National Board of Revenue is 
currently working to implement this 
measure with technical assistance from 
the USAID and the World Bank Group 
(WBG). Assistance required:  
1. Support for legislation.  
2. Consultation.  
3. Training  
4. Capacity development  
5. Need Assessment  
The Plant Quarantine Wing has 
previously received training from the 
WBG. it requires assistance from 
development partners for.  
1. Capacity development of 
surveillance mechanism.  
2. Establishment of pest Risk Analysis 
(PRA) procedure.  
3. Technical support on risk 
assess ment and mitigation.  
4. Documentary and awareness 
development program in social 
media for moral and ethical 
responsibilities.   G/TFA/N/BGD/1/Add.1  
 
- 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)  
5. preparation of some SOPs and 
manuals for risk management 
issues.  
The Bangladesh Standards and Testing 
Institute (BSTI) is working to  
implement this measure wing technical 
assistance from the World Bank Group. 
It requires assistance for:  
1. Stabilization of the Risk 
management system following 
international best practices.  
2. Training for the Risk Management 
Committee members.  
3. On-site visit for Risk Management 
Committee that have successfully 
established the system.  
No development partner is currently 
working with Bangladesh Atomic 
Energy Commission in this regard. It 
requires assistance from development 
partners in the area of risk 
managemen t. 
 
For Developing laborator y facilities, 
accredited process is going on. plant 
quarantine wing o f DAE need official 
assistance.  
 
Mentioned that, automation process of 
import and export permit already been 
started . 
Article 7.5  Post-clearance Audit  C To be  determined  To be determined  The National Board of Revenue  is 
currently working in collaboration with 
the USAID (for transaction -based 
audit) and the Asian Development Bank 
(for system -based audit) to become 
compliant with this Measure.  
Assistance required : 
1. Consultation  with stakeholders 
through workshops, seminars and 
round table meetings  
2. Training  
3. Capacity development  
Article 7.6  Establishment and Publication of Average 
Release Times  A - - -  G/TFA/N/BGD/1/Add.1  
 
- 5 - 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 7.7  Trade Facilitation Measures for Authorized 
Operators  C To be determined  To be determined  The National Board of Revenue  is 
currently working in collaboration with 
the USAID and the Asian Development 
Bank to implement the AEO system in 
Bangladesh.  
Assistance required:  
1. Consultation  with stakeholders 
through workshops, seminars and 
round table meetings  
2. Training  
3. Capacity development  
4. Need Assessment  
5. Support for Legislation  
Article 7.8  Expedited Shipments  C To be determined  To be determined  The USAID is providing technical 
assistance to the National Board of 
Revenue  in establishing an expedited 
courier system that complies with 
international best practice.  
Assistance required:  
1. Consultation  with stakeholders 
through workshops, seminars and 
round table meetings  
2. Training  
3. Capacity development  
4. Infrastructure Support  
Article 7.9  Perishable Goods  C To be determined  To be determined  No development partner has so far 
offered any assistance in the area of 
perishable goods.  
Assistance required:  
1. Support for legislation  
2. Consultation  with stakeholders 
through workshops, seminars and 
round table meetings  
3. Training  
4. Capacity development  
5. Infrastructure Support  
Again, Port authorities require both 
technical (feasibility study, drawing, 
design etc.) and financial 
(infrastructure, equipment, 
maintenance etc.) a ssistance.  
Article 8  Border Agency Cooperation  
 C To be determined  To be determined  (A) In-country border -agency 
cooperation:  
The World Bank Group has agreed to 
provide loan assistance in the area of 
coordinated border management.   G/TFA/N/BGD/1/Add.1  
 
- 6 - 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)  
Plant Quarantine Wing requires 
assistance from development partners 
for establishing strong cooper ation with 
all border agencies.  
 
(B) Cross -border agency 
cooperation:  
No development partner has so far 
offered any assistance in the area of  
cross-border agency cooperation. 
SASEC program under ADB coordinates 
activities in different South Asian 
Countries.  
Assistance required:  
1. Negotiation and Consultation  
2. Capacity development  
3. Infrastructure  
4. Automation  
Article 9  Movement of Goods Intended for Import  under Customs Control  
 A - - - 
Article 10  Formalities Connected with Importation, Exportation and Transit  
Article 10.1.1(a)  Formalities and Documentation Requirements  C To be determined  To be determined  No development partner has so far 
offered any assistance in the area of 
perishable goods.  
Assistance required:  
1. Training  
2. Capacity development  
Again, Plant Quarantine Wing requires 
assistance for - (a) the preparation of a 
valid organogram of Plant Quarantine  
Authority in Bangladesh, and (b) the 
establishment of E -Phyto System.  
   Article 
10.1.1(b) -10.1.2   A - - - 
   Article 10.2.1  Acceptance of Copies  A - - - 
   Article 10.2.2 -
10.2.3   B 20 February 2020  To be determined  - 
   Article 10.3  Use of International Standards  A - - - 
   Article 10.4  Single Window  C To be determined  To be determined  The National Board of Revenue  is 
currently implementing the project with 
loan assistance from the World Bank.  
Assistance required:  
1. Support for legislation  
2. Consultatio n with stakeholders 
through workshops, seminars and 
round table meetings   G/TFA/N/BGD/1/Add.1  
 
- 7 - 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)  
3. Training  
4. Capacity development  
5. Coordination mechanism among 
intra and inter agencies is required  
Again, ICT related assistance (both 
hardware and software) will be required 
at the ports.  
Further, technical assistance for data 
standard management will be required 
at BCSIR.  
   Article 10.5.1  Pre-shipment Inspection  A - - - 
   Article 10.5.2   B 20 February 2020  To be determined  - 
   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  B 20 February 2020  To be determined  - 
Article  11 Freedom of Transit  
   Article 11.1 -
11.4  A - - - 
   Article 11.5   C To be determined  To be determined  No development partner has so far 
offered any assistance in the area of  
traffic -in-transit (establishing separate 
physical infrastructure for traffic -in-
transit).  
Assistance required:  
1. Consultation  with stakeholders 
through workshops, seminars and 
round table meetings  
2. Training  
3. Capacity development  
4. Development of Integrated Tra nsit 
Policy  
   Article 11.6 -
11.8  A - - - 
   Article 11.9   C To be determined  To be determined  No development partner has so far 
offered any assistance in the area of  
traffic -in-transit (allowing advance 
filing and processing of transit 
documentation and data prior to arrival 
of goods under traffic -in-transit).  
Assistance required:  
1. Support for legislation   G/TFA/N/BGD/1/Add.1  
 
- 8 - 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)  
2. Consultation  with stakeholders 
through workshops, seminars and 
round table meetings  
3. Training  
4. Capacity development.  
5. Development of Integrated Transit 
Policy  
   Article 11.10 -
11.14   A - - - 
   Article 11.15   B 20 February 2020  To be determined  - 
   Article 11.16   C To be determined  To be determined  1. No donor ag ency is working on this 
measure, s o support is required  
2. Assistance is required for 
Development of Integrated Transit 
Policy  
   Article 11.17   B 20 February 2020  To be determined  - 
Article 12  Customs Cooperation  
 B 20 February 2020  To be determined  - 
 
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