G/TFA/N/TGO/1  
13 December  2017 
(17-6877) Page: 1/5 
Committee on Trade Facilitation  Original:  French  
 
  NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY COMMITMENTS UNDER  
THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION  
COMMUNICATION FROM TOGO  
The follo wing communication, dated 13 December 2 017, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Togo for Members' information.  
 
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Togo hereby makes the following 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 f or 
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  B 12 November 2 020 To be determined  - 
Article 1.2  Information Available through Internet  C 30 November 2 019 To be determined   Develop ment and implementation of 
policy guidelines on publication of 
trade -related information.  
 Timely review and update of 
trade -related information on internet by 
the rel evant agencies.  
 Creation of a trade information portal . 
 Institutional  capacity building . 
Article 1.3  Enquiry Points  B 12 November 2 020 To be determined  - 
Article 1.4  Notification  A - - - 
Article 2  Opportunity  to Comment, Information before Entry into Fo rce and Consultations  
Article 2.1  Opportunity to Comment and Information 
Before Entry into Force  B 12 November 2 020 To be determined  - 
Article 2.2  Consultations  B 12 November 2 020 To be determined  - 
Article 3  Advance Rulings  
 B 12 November 2 020 To be determined  - 
Article 4  Procedures for Appeal or Review  
 B 12 November 2 020 To be determined  - 
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 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  Relea se and Clearance of Goods  
Article 7.1  Pre-arrival Processing  A - - -   
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Provision  Heading/Description  Category  Indicative date for 
implementation  
(for categories  
B and C)  Definitive date f or 
implementation  
(for categories  
B and C)  Assistance and Support for Capacity 
Building Required for Implementation  
(for category C)  
Article 7.2  Electronic Payment  C 30 November 2 019 To be determined   Preparation of the strategic document for 
the development of e -payment.  
 Development of e -payment solutions (all 
banks ). 
 Establishment of technical and financial 
support measures in digital sectors  
relating to e -commerce (training, 
research).  
 Enhancement  of the GUCE's current 
functionalities.  
 Establishment of e -commerce  incubators 
or start-ups. 
 Quality im provement of inter net 
connection.  
Article 7.3  Separation of Release from Final 
Determination of Customs Duties, Taxes, 
Fees and Charges  B 12 November 2 020 To be determined  - 
Article 7.4  Risk Management  C 30 November 2 019 To be determined   Establishment and equip ment of the  risk 
management directorate.  
 Training of risk management directorate 
personnel.  
Article 7.5  Post-clearance Audit  A - - - 
Article 7.6  Establishment and Publication of Average 
Release Times  C 30 November 2 019 To be determined   Preparation  of a study on ave rage 
release times ( guide to measure the 
average time required for the release of 
goods ). 
Article 7.7  Trade Facilitation Measures for Authorized 
Operators  C 30 November 2 019 To be determined   Establishment and strengthening of the 
Privileged Partnership Fr amework (CPP).  
 Private -sector capacity building.  
 Training of economic operators.  
 Upgrading of operator capacity with a 
view to the CPP.  
Article 7.8  Expedited Shipments  B 12 November 2 020 To be determined  - 
Article 7.9  Perishable Goods  A - - -   
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Provision  Heading/Description  Category  Indicative date for 
implementation  
(for categories  
B and C)  Definitive date f or 
implementation  
(for categories  
B and C)  Assistance and Support for Capacity 
Building Required for Implementation  
(for category C)  
Article 8  Border Agency Cooperation   
 C 30 November 2 019 To be determined   Preparation of texts establishing and 
organizing joint controls and one-stop 
border post control.  
 Creation of single windows with proper 
infrastructure facilities . 
 Revision of current goods i mport , export 
or transit formalities and procedures  at 
border crossings . 
 Recruitment of a specialized firm to draw 
up the harmonized border procedures 
manual.  
 Interconnection of other customs units 
(customs posts and brigades  in the 
interior ) with the cust oms systems.  
 Training in and awareness -raising of new 
cooperation practices for border agency 
officials.  
Article 9  Movement of Goods Intended for Import under Customs Control  
 B 12 November 2 020 To be determined  - 
Article 10  Formalities Connected with I mportation, Exportation and Transit  
Article 10.1  Formalities and Documentation 
Requirements  B 12 November 2 020 To be determined  - 
Article 10.2  Acceptance of Copies  A - - - 
Article 10.3  Use of International Standards  A - - - 
Article 10.4  Single Window  B 12 November 2 020 To be determined  - 
Article 10.5  Pre-shipment Inspection  C 30 November 2 019 To be determined   Training of customs officers  in scanner 
management techniques . 
 Transfer of competence (Cotec, Cotecna) 
to customs officers . 
 Training of valuation  and tariff division  
personnel.  
Article 10.6  Use of Customs Brokers  B 12 November 2 020 To be determined  - 
Article 10.7  Common Border Procedures and Uniform 
Documentation Requirements  A - - - 
Article 10.8  Rejected Goods  A - - - 
Article 10.9  Temporary Ad mission 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 f or 
implementation  
(for categories  
B and C)  Assistance and Support for Capacity 
Building Required for Implementation  
(for category C)  
Article 11  Freedom of Transit   
 C 30 November 2 019 To be determined  Analysis of an efficient transit system , with 
the building  of: 
 a dry port for transit purposes ; 
 warehouses for goods in transit ; 
 parking areas for vehicles in 
transit.  
Article 12  Customs Cooperation   
 A - - - 
 
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