G/TFA/N/MAR/1  
19 April 2018 
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Committee on Trade Facilitation  Original:  French  
 
  
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY COMMITMENTS UNDER  
THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION  
COMMUNICATION FROM MOROCCO  
The following communication , dated  22 February 2 018, is being circulated at the  request of the 
delegation of Morocco for Members' information . 
 
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Following up on the notification dated 2 5 July 2 014 (WT/PCTF/N/MAR/1), in which it indicated its 
category A commitments , the Kingdom of Morocco  hereby makes the following ad ditional 
notifications in accordance with Articles 15 and 16 of the Trade Facilitation Agreement (WT/L/931).  
   
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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 Build ing Required for 
Implementation  
(for category C)  
Article 1 Publication and Availability 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  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 2 022 To be determined   Establishment of a computerized 
system involving enhanced 
controls for exports.  
 Establishment of a rapid alert 
system  for imports . 
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 
Imposed on or in Connection with 
Importation and Exportation  A - - - 
Article 6. 3 Penalty Disciplines  A - - - 
Article 7  Release and Clearance Goods  
Article 7. 1 Pre-arrival Processing  C 22 February 2 022 To be determined   Regulatory review of electronic 
certification in conformity with 
domestic regulations concerning 
the electronic exchange of data.  
Article 7.2 Electronic Payment  A - - - 
Article 7. 3 Separation of Release from Final 
Determination of Customs Duties, Taxes, 
Fees and Charges  A - - -   
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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 Build ing Required for 
Implementation  
(for category C)  
Article 7. 4 Risk Management  C 22 February 2 024 To be determined   Training for the capacity building 
of quality inspection bodies.  
Article 7. 5 Post-clearance Audit  A - - - 
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  C 22 February 2 022 To be determined   Strengthening of border 
infrastructure required for the 
conservation of perishable 
foodstuffs . 
 Assistance and support for 
capacity building . 
Article 8 Border Agency Cooperation  
 A - - - 
Article 9 Movement of Goods  under Customs Control Intended for Import  
 A - - - 
Article 10  Formalities Connected with Importation, Exportation and Transit  
Article 10. 1 Formalities and Documentation 
Requirements  A - - - 
Article 10. 2 Acceptance of Copies  A - - - 
Article 10. 3 Use of International Standards  A - - - 
Article 10. 4 Single Window  C 22 February 2 021 To be determined   Support and assistance  to 
develop and adapt  the 
connectivity of the information 
system  of the Autonomous Export 
Control and Coordination Agency 
(EACCE) to the single window 
network and the network of other 
foreign trade partners.  
Article 10. 5 Pre-shipment Inspection  B 22 February 2 018 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  A - - -   
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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 Build ing Required for 
Implementation  
(for category C)  
Article 11  Freedom of Transit  
 A - - - 
Article 12  Customs Cooperation  
 A - - - 
 
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