WT/PCTF/N/MUS/2  
 
13 April 2016  
(16-2064)  Page: 1/6  
Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation  Original: English  
 
  NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY B AND C COMMITMENTS 
UNDER THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM MAURITIUS 
The following communication, dated 11 April 2016, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Mauritius for Members' information.    
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  The Government of Mauritius hereby makes the following notifications in accordance with 
Article 16 of the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA)(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 Building Required for 
Implementation  
(for category C) 
Article 1 Publication and Availability of Information 
   Article 1.1 Publication Designated as belonging to Category A in WT/PCTF/N/MUS/1 
   Article 1.2 Information Available through 
Internet Designated as belonging to Ca tegory A in WT/PCTF/N/MUS/1 
   Article 1.3 Enquiry Points C Four years from 
coming into force 
of the TFA To be determined 1. Creation of an electronic 
information management platform at 
the Ministry of Agro Industry and Food Security.  
2. Development and Implementation 
of a Food Import Management System (FIMIS) at the  Ministry of 
Health and Quality of Life   
 3. Recruitment  and capacity building 
of staff as Inspectors at Mauritius  
Standards Bureau (MSB) in the following field: 
 Rice & Flour  
 Food and Agriculture (Expert) 
 Cement (Civil Engineer) 
 Petrol (Chemical Engineer). 
 
4. Changing of legal and/ or regulatory framework. 
 
5. Acquisition  of ICT and  other equipment.  
6. Training & Ca pacity Building. 
   Article 1.4 Notification Designated as belonging to Category A in WT/PCTF/N/MUS/1 
   
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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 Designated as belonging to Ca tegory A in WT/PCTF/N/MUS/1 
 
   Article 2.2 Consultations Designated as belonging to Category A in WT/PCTF/N/MUS/1 
 
Article 3       Advance Rulings  Designated as belonging to Category A in WT/PCTF/N/MUS/1 
Article 4       Procedures for Appeal or Review Designated as belonging to Ca tegory A in WT/PCTF/N/MUS/1  
Article 5 Other Measures to Enhance Impartia lity, Non-Discrimination and Transparency 
   Article 5.1 Notification for Enhanced Controls 
or Inspections  Designated as belonging to Ca tegory A in WT/PCTF/N/MUS/1 
   Article 5.2 Detention Designated as be longing to Category A in WT/PCTF/N/MUS/1 
   Article 5.3 Test Procedures C Four years from 
coming into force of the TFA  To be determined 1. More accredited labs at MSB. 
 2. Upgrading of MSB ICT infrastructure. 
 
3. Training and Capa city Building of 
MSB inspectors in testing procedures. 
 
4. Setting up of an Inspection Scheme at the MSB. 
 
5.  Food Tech Lab at  the Ministry of Agro Industry and Food Security:  
 Capacity building in quality 
assurance 
 Training Enforcing GAP 
 Export Assurance System  
(Audit) 
 Legislation Aquaculture. 
 
  
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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) 
6. Upgrading Animal Health laboratory including infrastructure and 
equipment at the Ministry of Agro 
Industry and Food Security.  7. Specialised software services for 
diseases surveillance at the Ministry 
of Agro Industry and Food Security.  
8. Upgrading front office 
infrastructure and minilab equipment at the Ministry of Health and Quality 
of Life. 
 9.  Provision of Rapid Food Testing equipment and usables for on spot 
decision making in the release food 
consignment at the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life. 
  
10. Tools and equipment for food sampling at the Ministry of Health and 
Quality of Life. 
 11. Reinforcement of pest and disease diagnosis facilities at the Ministry of 
Agro Industry and Food Security 
 
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 Designated as belonging to Ca tegory A in WT/PCTF/N/MUS/1 
   Article 6.2 Specific Disciplines on Fees and 
Charges for Customs Processing Designated as belonging to Ca tegory A in WT/PCTF/N/MUS/1  
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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) 
Imposed on or in Connection with Importation and Exportation  
   Article 6.3 Penalty Disciplines Designated as belonging to Category  A in WT/PCTF/N/MUS/1 
 
Article 7  Release and Clearance of Goods 
   Article 7.1 Pre-arrival Processing Designated as belonging to Category A in WT/PCTF/N/MUS/1 
   Article 7.2 Electronic Payment Designated as belonging to Category  A in WT/PCTF/N/MUS/1 
   Article 7.3 Separation of Release from Final 
Determination of Customs Duties, Taxes, Fees and Charges Designated as belonging to Ca tegory A in WT/PCTF/N/MUS/1 
   Article 7.4 Risk Management C Five years from 
coming into force 
of the TFA To be determined Technical Assistance required for GAP 
analysis at MRA, Customs  
 
   Article 7.5 Post-clearance Audit Designated as belonging to Category  A in WT/PCTF/N/MUS/1 
   Article 7.6 Establishment and Publication of 
Average Release Times C Four years from 
coming into force 
of the TFA To be determined Training and Capacity Building  in 
conducting Time Release Study at 
MRA, Customs 
   Article 7.7 Trade Facilitation Measures for 
Authorized Operators B Five years from 
coming into force of the TFA To be determined - 
   Article 7.8 Expedited Shipments B Four years from 
coming into force 
of the TFA To be determined  
   Article 7.9 Perishable Goods Designated as  belonging to Category  A in WT/PCTF/N/MUS/1 
Article 8  Border Agency Cooperation  B Two years from 
coming into force 
of the TFA To be determined - 
Article 9 Movement of Goods Intended for 
Import under Customs Control Designated as belonging to Ca tegory A in WT/PCTF/N/MUS/1 
Article 10  Formalities Connected with 
Importation, Exportation and Transit  
   Article 10.1 Formalities and Documentation 
Requirements Designated as belonging to Ca tegory A in WT/PCTF/N/MUS/1   
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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 10.2 Acceptance of Copies Designated  as belonging to Catego ry A in WT/PCTF/N/MUS/1 
   Article 10.3 Use of International Standards B Two years from 
coming into force of the TFA 
  To be determined - 
   Article 10.4 Single Window C Four years from 
coming into force 
of the TFA To be determined 1. Acquisition of ICT and other 
equipments. 
 2. Training and Capacity Building. 
 
3. Changing legal and/ or regulatory framework. 
 
4. Institutional and Administrative changes. 
   Article 10.5 Pre-shipment Inspection Designated as belonging to Category A in WT/PCTF/N/MUS/1 
   Article 10.6 Use of Customs Brokers Designated  as belonging to Catego ry A in WT/PCTF/N/MUS/1 
   Article 10.7 Common Border Procedures and 
Uniform Documentation Requirements Designated as belonging to Ca tegory A in WT/PCTF/N/MUS/1 
   Article 10.8 Rejected Goods Designated as  belonging to Category  A in WT/PCTF/N/MUS/1 
   Article 10.9.1 Temporary Admission of Goods Design ated as belonging to Cate gory A in WT/PCTF/N/MUS/1 
   Article 10.9.2 Inward and Outward Processing C Four years from 
coming into force of the TFA To be determined Services of consultant is required to 
assist in the design and establishment of an outward Processing Scheme at Customs. 
Article 11 Freedom of Transit  Designated as belonging to Category A in WT/PCTF/N/MUS/1 
Article 12 Customs Cooperation  B Two years from 
coming into force 
of the TFA  To be determined - 
 
 
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