WT/PCTF/N/MWI/1  
 
10 May 2016  
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Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation  Original: English  
 
 NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A, B AND C COMMITMENTS  
UNDER THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM MALAWI 
The following communication, dated 9 May 2016, is being circulated on behalf of Malawi for 
Members' information.  
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Provision Heading/Description Ca tegory 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 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 Opport unity to Comment and 
Information Before Entry into Force A - - - 
   Article 2.2 Consultations A - - - 
Article 3       Advance Rulings  C To be determined To be determined Th ere is need for support for training and 
sensitization, review of regulatory 
framework, set up of institutional 
framework etc. to objectively deal with the matter 
Article 4       Procedures for Appeal or Review C To be determined To be determined The existing system is not sufficient 
enough to objectively address the issues. There is need to strengthen appeal and review procedures by:   (a)  support for review and update of 
legislation; and  
(b)  training of specialised Judges, etc. 
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 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 Disc iplines on Fees and Charges 
for Customs Processing Imposed on or in Connection with Importation and 
Exportation  A - - - 
   Article 6.3 Penalty Disciplines 
 A - - -  
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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  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 B 2 years To be determined - 
   Article 7.4 Risk Management C 3 years To be determined Strengthen Risk  Management Unit based 
on Revised Kyoto Convention and its guidelines. Support for training and mainstreaming of risk management into daily operations 
   Article 7.5 Post-clearance Audit C 3 years To be determined Support fo r mainstreaming of Post 
Clearance Audit into daily operations and provide training. 
   Article 7.6 Establishment and Publication of Average 
Release Times C 3 years To be determined Capacity  building in to enable officials 
conduct Time Release Studies 
   Article 7.7 Trade Facilitation Measures for 
Authorized Operators C 3 years To be determined Support for design and implementation of 
appropriate Authorised Operators system 
   Article 7.8 Expedited Shipment s B 2 years To be determined - 
   Article 7.9 Perishable Goods A - - - 
Article 8  Border Agency Cooperation      
 Article 8.1  B 2 years To be determined - 
 Article 8.2  C 3 years To be determined Support for establishing One Stop Border 
Post 
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 Copi es B 2 years To be determined  - 
   Article 10.3 Use of International Standards A - - - 
   Article 10.4 Single Window C 4 years To be de termined Support for designs, acquisition of IT 
infrastructure, establishment and trainings 
   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 - - -  
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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 10.9 Temporary Admission of Goods and 
Inward and Outward Processing A - - - 
Article 11 Freedom of Transit  A - - - 
Article 12 Customs Cooperation  A - - - 
   Article 12.1 Measures Promoting Compliance and 
Cooperation A - - - 
   Article 12.2 Exchange of Information A  - - - 
   Article 12.3  Verification A  - - - 
   Article 12.4  Request A  - - - 
   Article 12.5  Protection and Confidentiality A  - - - 
   Article 12.6  Provision of information A  - - - 
   Article 12.7  Postponement or Refusal of a Request A  - - - 
   Article 12.8  Reciprocity A  - - - 
   Article 12.9  Administrative Burden A  - - - 
   Article 12.10  Limitations A  - - - 
   Article 12.11 Unauthorized Use of Disclosure A  - - - 
   Article 12.12  Bilateral and Regional Agreements A  - - - 
 
 
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