G/TFA/N/GTM/1/Add.1  
7 March  2018 
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Committee on Trade Facilitation  Original:  Spanish  
 
  
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY COMMITMENTS UNDER  
THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION  
COMMUNICATION FROM GUATEMALA  
Addendum  
The following communica tion, dated  22 February 2 018, is being circulated at th e request of the 
delegation of  Guatemala  for Members' informa tion. 
 
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Following up on its notification of 4 December 2 017 (G/TFA/N/GTM/1), and in accordance with 
Articles 16 .1(b) and 16.1(e)  of the Trade Fa cilitation Agreeme nt, Guatemala hereby notifie s 
changes to its notification of definitive dates for implementation of Category B and C provisions.  
 
Provision  Heading/Description  Definitive date for 
implementation  
Article 1.1.1(d)  Publication  1 February 2 020 
Article 1.1.1(f)  
Article 1.2.1(a)  Information Available through Internet  1 February 2 020 
Article 1.2.1(b)  
Article 1.3.1  Enquiry Points  1 February 2 020 
Article 1.3.2  
Article 1.4(b)  Notifica tion 1 February 2 020 
Article 1.4 (c)  
Article 2.1.1  Opportunity to Comment and Information Before Entry 
into Force  1 February 2 020 
Article 3.9(b) (iii)  Advance Rulings  1 February 2 020 
Article 5.1  Notification for Enhanced Controls or Inspections  1 February 2 020 
Article 5.2  Detention  1 February 2 020 
Article 5.3  Test Procedures  1 February 2 020 
Article 6.1.4  General Disciplines on Fees and Charges Imposed on or 
in Connection with Importation and Exportation  1 February 2 020 
Article 7.1.2  Pre-arrival Processing  1 July 2 020 
Article 7.4.3  Risk Management  1 July 2 020 
Article 7.6.1  Establishment and Publication of Average Release Times  1 July 2 020 
Article 7.6.2  
Article 7.7.3(a)  Trade Facilitation Measures for Authorized Operators  1 February 2 020 
Article 7.7.3(d)  
Article 7.7.3(e)  
Article 7.7.3(f)  
Article 7.7.3(g)  
Article 7.8.2(c)  Expedited Shipments  1 July 2 020 
Article 7.8.2(d)  
Article 7.9.3  Perishable Goods  1 February 2 022 
Article 8.1  Border Agency Cooperation  1 July 2 020 
Article 8.2(d)  Border Agency Cooperation  1 July 2 024 
Article 8.2(e)  G/TFA/N/GTM/1/Add.1  
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  Provision  Heading/Description  Definitive date for 
implementation  
Article 10.1.1(a)  Formalities and Documentation Requirements  1 July 2 020 
Article 10.1.1(b)  
Article 10.1.1(c)  
Article 10.1.1(d)  
Article 10.2.3  Acceptance of Copies  1 July 2 020 
Article 10.4.1  Single Window  1 July 2 022 
Article 10.4.2  
Article 11.17  Freedom of Transit  1 February 2 019 
Article 12.2.1  Customs Cooperation  1 July 2 020 
Article 12.3  
Article 12.4  
Article 12.5  
Article 12.6  
Article 12.7  
Article 12.8  
Article 12.9  
Article 12.10  
Article 12.11  
 
For ease of reference, a full list summarizing Guatemala's commitment categories is attached.  
 
   
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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 building required for 
implementation  
(for category C)  
Article 1  Publication and Availability of Information  
Article  
1.1.1(a) -(c) Publication  A - - - 
Article 1.1.1(d)   B 1 February 2 019 1 February 2 020 - 
Article 1.1.1(e)   A - - - 
Article 1.1.1(f)   C 1 February 2 020 1 February 2 020  Software and computer 
equipment are needed to 
implement an information 
system.  
Article  1.1.1(g) -
(j)  A - - - 
Article 1.2.1(a) -
(b) Information Available through Internet  C 1 February 2 020 1 February 2 020  Software and computer 
equipment are needed to 
implement an information 
system for foreign trade 
operations.  
Article 1.2.1(c) -
1.2.3  A - - - 
Article 1.3.1  Enquiry points  C 1 February 2 020 1 February 2 020  Financial support is needed to 
establish a single enquiry point 
fitted with IT equipment, 
software and other necessary 
tools.  
Article 1.3.2   B 1 July 2 019 1 February 2 020 - 
Article 1.3.3 -
1.3.4  A - - - 
Article 1.4(a)  Notification  A - - - 
Article 1.4(b) -(c)  B 1 February 2 020 1 February 2 020 - 
Article 2  Opportunity  to Comment, Information before Entry into Force and Consultations  
Article 2.1.1  Opportunity to Comment and Information 
Before Entry into Force  B 1 February 2 020 1 February 2 020 - 
Article 2.1.2 -
2.1.3  A - - - 
Article 2.2  Consultations  A - - - 
Article 3  Advance Rulings  
Article 3.1 -
3.9(b)(ii)   A - - - 
Article 3.9(b)(iii)   B 1 February 2 019 
 1 February 2 020 - 
Article 3.9(b)(iv) -
3.9(d)   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 building required for 
implementation  
(for category C)  
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  B 1 July 2 018 1 February  2020 - 
Article 5.2  Detention  B 1 July 2 018 1 February 2 020 - 
Article 5.3  Test Procedures  B 1 July 2 018 1 February 2 020 - 
Article 6  Disciplines on Fees and Charges Imposed on or in Connection with Importation and Exportation and Penalties  
Article 6.1.1-
6.1.3 General Disciplines on Fees and Charges 
Imposed on or in Connection with 
Importation and Exportation  A - - - 
Article 6.1.4   B 1 February 2 020 1 February 2 020 - 
Article 6.2  Specific Disciplines on Fees and Charges for 
Customs Processing Imposed on or in 
Connection with Importation and 
Exportation  A - - - 
Article 6.3  Penalty Disciplines  A - - - 
Article 7  Release and Clearance of Goods  
Article 7.1.1  Pre-Arrival Processing  A - - - 
Article 7.1.2   C 1 July 2 020 1 July 2 020  Technical assistance is requested 
for capacity building and 
standards development.  
 Financial assistance is requested 
to cover software and equipment 
requirements.  
Article 7.2  Electronic Payment  A - - - 
Article 7.3  Separation of Release from Final 
Determination of Customs Duties, Taxes, 
Fees and Charges  A - - - 
Article 7.4.1 -
7.4.2 Risk Management  A - - - 
Article 7.4.3   C 1 July 2 020 1 July 2 020  Technical assistance is requested 
for capacity building and  
standards development.  
 Financial assistance is requested 
to cover software and equipment 
requirements.  
Article 7.4.4   A - - - 
Article 7.5  Post-Clearance Audit  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 building required for 
implementation  
(for category C)  
Article 7.6.1  Establishment and Publication of Average 
Release Times  C 1 July 2 020 1 July 2 020  Technical assistance is requested 
for capacity building and 
standards development.  
 Financial assistance is requested 
for a study to determine, on the 
basis of international best 
practices, the methodology and 
bodies responsible for calculating 
the average release time at 
national level.  
Article 7.6.2   B 1 July 2 018 1 July 2 020 - 
Article 7.7.1 -
7.7.2 Trade Facilitation Measures for Authorized 
Operators  A - - - 
Article 7.7.3(a)   C 1 February 2 020 1 February 2 020  Technical assistance is requested  
for experience -sharing and 
learning about best practices in 
other countries.  
Article 7.7.3(b) -
7.7.3(c)   A - - - 
Article 7.7.3(d) -
7.7.3(g)   C 1 February 2 020 1 February 2 020  Technical assistance is needed 
for experience -sharing and 
learning about best practices in 
other countries.  
Article 7.7.4 -
7.7.6  A - - - 
Article 7.8.1(a) -
7.8.2(b)  Expedited Shipments  A - - - 
Article 7.8.2(c)   C 1 July 2 020 1 July 2 020  Technical assistance is requested 
for the acquisition of experience 
in countries where this measure 
has been implemented, and for 
standards development.  
Article 7.8.2(d)   C 1 July 2 020 1 July 2 020  Technical assistance is requested 
to learn about best practices 
regarding the establishment of 
de minimis  values, and to share 
experiences with countries that 
already apply them.  
Article 7.8.3   A - - - 
Article 7.9.1 -
7.9.2 Perishable Goods  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 building required for 
implementation  
(for category C)  
Article 7.9.3   C 1 February 2 022 1 February 2 022  Technical assistance is requested 
to map the various entry points 
into the country that have 
storage facilities for perishable 
goods, and to determine whether 
those facilities are necessary.  
 Financial assistance is requested 
to build refrigeration chambers 
at some entry points into the 
country.  
Article 7.9.4   A - - - 
Article 8  Border Agency Cooperation  
Article 8.1   B 1 July 2 019 1 July 2 020 - 
Article 8.2(a) -(c)  A - - - 
Article 8.2(d)   C 1 July 2 024 1 July 2 024  Technical assistance is requested 
to learn about best practices in 
countries that have introduced 
joint border controls and gain 
the necessary experience.  
Article 8.2(e)   C 1 July 2 024 1 July 2 024  Technical assistance is requested 
to learn about best practices in 
countries that have introduced 
one-stop border post control.  
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) -
10.1.1(b)  Formalities and Documentation 
Requirements  C 1 July 2 020 1 July 2 020  Financial assistance is requested 
for a study to determine, on the 
basis of international best 
practices, the time -frames and 
conditions of implementation of 
this measure.  
Article 10.1.1(c) -
10.1.1(d)   B 1 July 2 020 1 July 2 020 - 
Article 10.1.2   A - - - 
Article 10.2.1 -
10.2.2  Acceptance of Copies  A - - - 
Article 10.2.3   B 1 July 2 018 1 July 2 020 - 
Article 10.3  Use of International Standards  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 building required for 
implementation  
(for category C)  
Article 10.4.1 -
10.4.2  Single Window  C 1 July 2 022 1 July 2 022  Technical assistance is requested 
to learn about international best 
practices in single window 
implementation, as regards both 
procedures and IT, and funding 
is requested so that experts from 
countries with success stories in 
this connection, such as the 
European Union and Korea, can 
come to Guatemala to provide 
advice.  
Article 10.4.3 -
10.4.4   A - - - 
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  
Article 11.1 -
11.16(c)   A - - - 
Article 11.17   B 1 February 2 019 1 February 2 019 - 
Article 12  Customs Cooperation  
Article 12.1   A - - - 
Article 12.2.1   C 1 July 2 020 1 July 2 020  Technical and financial 
assistance is requested to 
develop an IT  system for 
electronically managing requests 
for information from other 
Members, with the necessary 
security measures to ensure 
confidentiality.  
Article 12.2.2   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 building required for 
implementation  
(for category C)  
Article 12.3 -
12.11   C 1 July 2 020 1 July 2 020  Technical and financial 
assistance is requested to 
develop an IT  system for 
electronically managing requests 
for information from  other 
Members, with the necessary 
security measures to ensure 
confidentiality.  
Article 12.12   A - - - 
 
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