G/TFA/N/HND/1  
6 March  2018 
(18-1396) Page: 1/7 
Committee on Trade Facilitation  Original:  Spanish  
 
  
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY COMMITMENTS UNDER  
THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION  
COMMUNICATION FROM HONDURAS  
The following communica tion, dated  20 February 2 018, is being circulated at th e request of the 
delegation of  Honduras for Members' informa tion. 
 
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Following up on the notification dated 1 8 July 2 014 (WT/PCTF/N/HND/1), in which it indicated its 
category  A commitments, the Government of Honduras  hereby makes the following additional 
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 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  Opportunity to Comment and Information 
Before Entry into Force  C See definitive date  1 March 2 024 Technical and financial assistance for:  
 Provision of an expert to conduct a diagnosis 
of the existing domestic and regional 
regulations and to share best practices and 
capacity building with the agencies involved ; 
 Prepar ation of  regulations to enable 
implementation of this provision ; 
 Prepar ation of  implementation procedures for 
all the agencies involved ; 
 Sharing  and dissemination of these new 
provisions;  
 Training of relevant human resources in 
government agencies.  
Article 2.2  Consultations  C See definitive date  1 March 2 024 Technical and financial assistance for:  
 Provision of an  expert to conduct a diagnosis 
of the existing domestic and regional 
regulations and to share best practices and 
capacity building with the agencies involved;  
 Preparation of regulations to enable 
implementation of this provision;  
 Preparation of implementat ion procedures for 
all the agencies involved;  
 Sharing  and dissemination of these new 
provisions;  
 Training of relevant human resources in 
government agencies.  
Article 3  Advance Rulings  
 A - - - 
Article 4  Procedures for Appeal or Review  
 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  5 Other Measures to Enhance Impartiality, Non -Discrimination and Transparency  
Article 5.1  Notification for Enhanced Controls or 
Inspections  C See definitive date  1 March 2 023 Technical and financial assistance for:  
 Preparation of regulations to enable 
implementation of this provision ; 
 Preparation of implementation procedures for 
all the agencies involved ; 
 Prepara tion of a  manual for quarantine 
technicians ; 
 Technical advice for the design and 
construction of a platform , in the IT systems 
of the National Agriculture and Food Health 
and Safety  Service (SENASA), the Customs 
service (DARA) and other relevant 
government agencies, for blocking goods with 
a high quarantine risk ; 
 Software acquisition;  
 Provision of an expert to share best practices 
and capacity bu ilding with the agencies 
involved;  
 Human resource training.  
Article 5.2  Detention  C See definitive date  1 March 2 023 Technical and financial assistance for:  
 Updating and/or adapting the regulations to 
enable implementation of this provision in 
respect of quarantine procedures;  
 Technical support for the design of an 
APSS -type web page through which SENASA 
can provide real -time notification of 
detentions and their status (transparency);  
 Provision of technological infrastructure 
(ICTs);  
 Provision of an expert  to share best practices 
and capacity building with the agencies 
involved;  
 Human resource training . 
Article 5.3  Test Procedures  C See definitive date  1 March 2 025 Technical and financial assistance for:  
 Learning about best practices ; 
 Updating and/or adapting the existing 
quarantine and customs regulations;  
 Advice on the preparation of procedural 
manuals to include second  sampling for 
quarantine and customs purposes;    
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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)  
 Updating of the regulations on quarantine 
sampling;  
 Provision of high -technology equip ment for 
existing laboratories;  
 Strengthening of existing diagnostic 
laboratories;  
 Advice and technical support for the 
accreditation and certification of government  
and private laboratories to perform second 
testing;  
 Capacity building and training for qua rantine 
and customs staff;  
 Capacity building for border agencies and 
technicians;  
 Capacity building . 
Article 6  Disciplines on Fees and Charges Imposed on or in Connection with Importation and Exportation and Penalties  
Article 6.1.1 -
6.1.2 General Disciplines on Fees and Charges 
Imposed on or in Connection with 
Importation and Exportation  A - - - 
Article 6.1.3   B See definitive date  1 March 2 020 - 
Article 6.1.4   B See definitive date  1 March 2 021 - 
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  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  C See definitive date  1 March 2 026 Technical and financial assistance for : 
 Carrying out a technical/legal diagnosis ; 
 Preparing the legislation needed to implement 
this provision;  
 Adapting or developing the IT systems of 
relevant agencies;  
 Defining  procedures for users and 
implementing agencies;  
 Dissemination and training.    
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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 7.4  Risk Management  A - - - 
Article 7.5  Post-clearance Audit  A - - - 
Article 7.6  Establishment and Publication of Average 
Release Times  C See definitive date  1 March 2 023 Technical and financial assistance for:  
 Use of the WCO Time Release Study ; 
 Development of an IT tool for automated 
calculation of average release times;  
 Development of software for integrating the 
changes into the SARAH system;  
 Managerial capacity building in this area.  
Article 7.7  Trade Facilitation Measures for Authorized 
Operators  C See definitive date  1 March 2 022  Technical and financial assistance for setting 
up the OE department or unit within the 
Customs service (DARA);  
 Provision of equipment and software;  
 Technical assistance for training the human 
resources to be involved in this area;  
 Technical assistance and capacity building for 
all government agencies involved in this area;  
 Awareness raising and training for 
government and private agencies.  
Article 7.8.1  Expedited Shipments  A - - - 
Article 
7.8.2(a) -(c)  A - - - 
Article 7.8.2(d)   B See definitive date  1 March 2 026 - 
Article 7.8.3   A - - - 
Article 7.9.1 -
7.9.2 Perishable Goods  A - - - 
Article 7.9.3   C See definitive date  1 March 2 025 Technical and financial assistance for:  
 Learning about best practices ; 
 An expert to assist in adapting the regulations 
and defining internal procedures in agencies 
involved in this area;  
 Advice on the preparation of procedural 
manuals for the quarantine and customs 
services ; 
 Financial support for the construction of 
refrigeration chambers at the main entry 
points into the country ; 
 Advice and technical support for the 
accredi tation and certification of importers' 
cold stores or private facilities;    
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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)  
 Capacity building and training for quarantine 
and customs staff;  
 Capacity building for border agencies and 
techni cians;  
 Capacity building . 
Article 7.9.4   A - - - 
Article 8  Border Agency Cooperation  
Article 8.1   A - - - 
Article 8.2(a) -
8.2(b)   A - - - 
Article 8.2(c) -
8.2(e)   B See definitive date  1 March 2 023 - 
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 Copies  C See definitive date  1 March 2 024 Technical and  financial assistance for : 
 Preparing regulations within domestic 
legislation to enable the implementation of 
this measure;  
 Adaptation of the IT systems of the relevant 
government agencies ; 
 Implementation of a software tool for the 
digitization and storage of customs and other 
government agency documents, as 
necessary;  
 Capacity building for implementation and 
effective follow -up of the measure.  
Article 10.3  Use of International Standards  A - - - 
Article 10.4  Single Window  C See definitive date  1 March 2 027 Technical and financial assistance for:  
 Preparation of a Single Window for Foreign 
Trade  project, having regard to the United 
Nations model and the regional initiatives on 
trade facilitation;  
 Provision of equipment and software ; 
 Development of systems for  each of the 
government agencies involved ; 
 Provision of technological infrastructure 
(ICTs) ;   
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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)  
 Provision of an expert to share, with the 
government agencies involved, best practices 
in regard to  document simplification, data 
harmonization, interoperability a nd 
inter-agency collaboration,  
 Learning about WCO best practices;  
 Software acquisition for digital signature 
implementation;  
 Human resource training;  
 Capacity building for follow -up and 
strengthening of the project.  
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 - - - 
Article 10.9  Temporary Admission of Goods and Inward 
and Outward Processing  A - - - 
Article 11  Freedom of Transit  
 A - - - 
Article 12  Customs Cooperation  
Article 12.1  Measures Promoting Compliance and 
Cooperation  C See definitive date  1 March 2 024 Technical and financial assistance for:  
 Provision of an expert to conduct a diagnosis  
of the existing domestic and regional 
regulations and to share best practices and 
capacity building with the agencies involved;  
 Preparation of regulations to enable 
implementation of this provision;  
 Preparation of implementation procedures for 
all the age ncies involved;  
 Training of relevant human resources in 
government agencies.  Article 12.2  Exchange of Information  C See definitive date  1 March 2 024 
Article 12.3  Verification  C See definitive date  1 March 2 024 
Article 12.4  Request  C See definitive date 1 March 2 024 
Article 12.5  Protection and Confidentiality  C See definitive date  1 March 2 024 
Article 12.6  Provision of Information  C See definitive date  1 March 2 024 
Article 12.7  Postponement or Refusal of a Request  C See definitive date  1 March 2024 
Article 12.8  Reciprocity  C See definitive date  1 March 2 024 
Article 12.9  Administrative Burden  C See definitive date  1 March 2 024 
Article 12.10  Limitations  C See definitive date  1 March 2 024 
Article 12.11  Unauthorized Use or Disclosure  C See definitive date  1 March 2 024 
Article 12.12  Bilateral and Regional Agreements  A - - - 
 
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