G/TFA/N/JAM/1/Add.1  
 
16 August  2018 
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Committee on Trade Facilitation  Original: English  
 
NOTIFICATION OF CATE GORY COMMITMENTS  UNDER  
THE AGREEMENT ON TRA DE FACILITATION  
COMMUNICATION FROM JAMAICA  
Addendum  
The following communica tion, dated 14 August  2018, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Jamaica.  
 
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Following up on the notification dated 12 October 2017  (G/TFA/N/JAM/1 ), Jamaica hereby makes 
the following notification of definitive dates for implementation of its cate gory B provisions in 
accordance with Articles 15 and 16 of the Trade Facilitation Agreement (WT/L/931).  
 
 
Provision  Heading/Description  Definitive Date for 
Implementation  
Article 1.4  Notification  31 March 2020  
Article 2.1  Opportunity to Comment and 
Information Before Entry Into Force  31 March 2020  
Article 7.6  Establishment and Publication of 
Average Release Times  31 March 2020  
Article 7.7  Trade Facilitation Measures for 
Authorized Operators  30 April 2020  
Article 7.8  Expedited Shipments  31 March 2020 
Article 10.1  Formalities and Documentation 
Requirements  30 June 2020  
Article 10.2  Acceptance of Copies  31 December 2024  
Article 10.7  Common Border Procedures and 
Uniform Documentation Requirements  31 March 2022  
Article 10.9  Temporary Admission of Goods and 
Inward and Outward Processing  31 March 2020  
 
For ease of reference, Jamaica’s full list of category commitments can be found in the table 
attached herewith.   
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- 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  Publication  C 22 February 2022  To be determined  Technical Assistance and Capacity 
Building (TACB) supported is required to:  
i. Review existing legislation;  
ii. Identify and allocate resources to 
ensure timely publication;  
iii. Develop and implement change 
management programmes in the 
public sector to effectively 
disseminate information;  
iv. Develop public education content 
and campaigns, and develop 
standard operating procedures 
(SOP);  
v. Setup the central body to m onitor 
and coordinate the dissemination of 
information, as well as the adoption 
of best practices;  
vi. Train personnel ; 
vii. Develop competencies of relevant 
units responsible for publication of 
information;  
viii. Provide ICT infrastructure, including 
website development  and agency 
linkages.  
   Article 1.2  Information Available through 
Internet  C 22 February 2020  To be determined  Technical Assistance  and Capacity 
Building (TACB) supported is required to:  
i. Develop a website and for content 
management;  
ii. Train personnel (including technical 
training in ICT) ; 
iii. Acquire resources for infrastructure 
upgrade.  
   Article 1.3  Enquiry Points C 22 February 2020  To be determined  Technical Assistance and Capacity 
Building (TACB) supported is required to:  
i. Train staff (including cross -training) 
in core competencies;  
ii. Train staff to utilize diverse response 
mechanisms including new and 
alternative media  
   Article 1.4  Notification  B 22 February 2018  31 March 2020  -  
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- 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 2  Opportunity to Comment, Information before Entry into Force and Consultations  
   Article 2.1  Opportunity to Comment and 
Information Before Entry into Force  B 22 February 2020  31 March 2020  - 
   Article 2.2  Consultations  A - - - 
Article 3       Advance Rulings  
 C 22 February 2022  To be determined  Technical Assistance and Capacity 
Building (TACB) supported is required to:  
i. Train personnel and implement and 
a "Train the trainer " program;  
ii. Provide ICT infrastructure;  
iii. Develop public education campaigns 
for stakeholder engagement.  
Article 4       Procedures for Appeal or Review  
 C 22 February 2022  To be determined  Technical Assistance and Capacity 
Building (TACB) supported is required to:  
i. Train personnel;  
ii. Build a review management system.  
Article 5  Other Measures to Enhance Impartiality, Non-Discrimination and Transparency  
   Article 5.1  Notification for Enhanced Controls 
or Inspections  C 22 February 2020  To be determined  Technical Assistance and Capacity 
Building (TACB) supported is required to:  
i. Fund the establishment of a national 
Food Safety Council (FSC) 
Secretariat;  
ii. Establish a single window.  
   Article 5.2  Detention  A - - - 
   Article 5.3  Test Procedures  C 22 February 2020  To be determined  Technical Assistance and Capacity 
Building (TACB) supported is required to:  
i. Train personnel;  
ii. Fund the acquisition of equipment.  
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  C 22 February 2022  To be determined  Technical Assistance and Capacity 
Building (TACB) supported is required to:  
i. Develop competence in using 
methodologies to quantify costs in 
order to justify fees and charges;  
ii. Streamline structures of payme nts; 
iii. Develop comprehensive training 
programme to periodically assess 
existing and new fees and charges.   
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- 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)  
   Article 6.2  Specific Disciplines on Fees and 
Charges for Customs Processing 
Imposed on or in Connection with 
Importation and Exportation  C 22 February 2022  To be determined  Technical Assistance and Capacity 
Building (TACB) supported is required to:  
i. Implement efficient system of 
apportioning cots to ensure that cost 
appropriation is accurate.  
   Article 6.3  Penalty Disciplines  C 22 February 2019  To be determined  Technical Assistance and Capacity 
Building (TACB) supported is required to:  
i. Review existing legislation;  
ii. Train personnel . 
Article 7       Release and Clearance of Goods  
   Article 7.1  Pre-arrival Processing  C 22 February 2020  To be determined  Technical Assistance and Capacity 
Building (TACB) supported is required to:  
i. Acquire additional risk management 
system . 
   Article 7.2  Electronic Payment  C 22 February 2020  To be determined  Technical Assistance and Capacity 
Building (TACB) supported is required to:  
i. Provide ICT infrastructure (hardware 
and software), including website 
development and agency linkages;  
ii. Train personnel.  
   Article 7.3  Separation of Release from Final 
Determination of Customs Duties, 
Taxes, Fees and Charges  C 22 February 2020  To be determined  Technical Assistance and Capacity 
Building (TACB) supported is required to:  
i. Develop a mechanism for ongoing 
stakeholder engagement.  
   Article 7.4  Risk Management  C 22 February 2020  To be determined  Technical Assistance and  Capacity 
Building (TACB) supported is required to:  
i. Obtain a comprehensive automated 
risk management system;  
ii. Source international training to 
develop a "Train the trainer" 
program;  
iii. Train personnel.  
   Article 7.5  Post-clearance Audit  C 22 February 2020  To be determined  Technical Assistance and Capacity 
Building (TACB) supported is required to:  
i. Develop a comprehensive automated 
risk management system.  
   Article 7.6  Establishment and Publication of 
Average Release Times  B 22 February 2018  31 March 2020  - 
   Article 7.7  Trade Facilitation Measures for 
Authorized Operators  B 22 February 2020  30 April 2020  - 
   Article 7.8  Expedited Shipments  B 22 February 2020  31 March 2020  -  
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- 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 7.9  Perishable G oods A - - - 
Article 8  Border Agency Cooperation  
 C 22 February 2020  To be determined  Technical Assistance and Capacity 
Building (TACB) supported is required to:  
i. Fund feasibility study for 
coordination of border agencies;  
ii. Create risk management framework 
aligned with WTO/WCO best 
practices through consulta nts and 
training;  
iii. Fund inter -agency training;  
iv. Provide technical and fiscal 
assistance to develop entry tracking 
system.  
Article 9  Movement of Goods Intended for Import under Customs Control  
 C 22 February 2020  To be determined  Technical Assistance and Capacity 
Building (TACB) supported is required to:  
i. Review existing legislation and 
conduct gap analyses.  
Article 10     Formalities Connected with Importation, Exportation and Transit  
   Article 10.1  Formalities and Documentation 
Requirements  B 22 February 2019  30 June 2020  - 
   Article 10.2  Acceptance of C opies B 22 February 2020  31 December 2024  - 
   Article 10.3  Use of International Standards  C 22 February 2020  To be determined  Technical Assistance and Capacity 
Building (TACB) supported is required to:  
i. Fund participating in overseas 
training;  
ii. Organize training in change 
management tools for senior 
managers;  
iii. Assess the testing, certification, 
inspection and accreditation 
capabilities of food safety regulatory 
agencies and provide assistance for 
upgrading facilities and achieving 
compliance with relevant standards;  
iv. Develop and implement a training 
and certification program to assist 
exporters to meet relevant 
standards.   
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- 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)  
   Article 10.4  Single Window  C 28 February 2020  To be determined  Technical Assistance and Capacity 
Building (TACB) supported is required to:  
i. Procedure consultant to coordinate 
the development of the policy and 
legal framework for the single 
window;  
ii. Procure consultant to coordinate 
the development of the policy and 
legal framework for streamlined 
procedures;  
iii. Fund consultant to review 
procedures;  
iv. Fund needs assessment for human 
resources training;  
v. Develop curriculum for training 
programme on Harmonized System 
(HS) of Tariff Nomenclature and 
single window  operations;  
vi. Procure hardware and software for 
single window kiosks;  
vii. Procure storage area  network for 
database ; 
viii. Procure ICT cabling, fit -out and 
cabinets.  
   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  B 22 February 2019  31 March 2022  - 
   Article 10.8  Rejected G oods A - - - 
   Article 10.9  Temporary Admission of Goods and 
Inward and Outward Processing  B 22 February 2020  31 March 2020  - 
Article 11  Freedom of Transit  
   Article 11.1 -
11.3  C 22 February 2022  To be determined  Technical Assistance and Capacity 
Building (TACB) supported is required to:  
i. Ensure that cost apportionment is 
accurate;  
ii. Train personnel in appropriate 
methodology to assess the trade 
impact of transit fees.  
   Article 11.4   A - - -  
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- 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)  
   Article 11.5 -
11.17  A - - - 
Article 12  Customs Cooperation  
 C 22 February 2020  To be determined  Technical Assistance and Capacity 
Building (TACB) supported is required to:  
i. Build capacity in external 
stakeholders;  
ii. Undertake public education 
activities;  
iii. Develop a compliance 
mechanism, inclusive of related 
Policy and Plan.  
 
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