G/TFA/N/UKR/1  
 
4 January  2018 
(18-0047) Page: 1/5 
Committee on Trade Facilitation  Original: English  
 
 NOTIFICATION OF CATE GORY COMMITMENTS  UNDER  
THE AGREEMENT ON TRA DE FACILITATION  
COMMUNICATION FROM UKRAINE  
The following communica tion, dated 3 January  2018, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Ukraine for Members' informa tion. 
 
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Following up on the notification dated 1 August 2014 (WT/PCTF/N/UKR /1), in  which Ukraine  
indicated its category A commitments , Ukraine  hereby makes the following notifications in 
accordance with Articles 15 and 16 of the Trade Fa cilitation Agreem ent (WT/L/931) . 
  
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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  A - - - 
   Article 1.2  Information Available through Internet  A - - - 
   Article 1.3  Enquiry Points B 28 February 2019  To be determined  - 
   Article 1.4  Notification  B 28 February 2019  To be determined  - 
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 28 February 2019  To be determined  - 
   Article 2.2  Consultations  B 28 February 2019  To be determined  - 
Article 3       Advance Rulings  
   Article 3.1 -
3.8  C 31 December 2021  To be determined   Technical assistance: advisory support 
for design relevant primary and 
secondary legislation; train ing on all 
aspects of this provision . 
 Technical support to help develop and 
build capacity of Customs officers and 
other relevant agencies.  
   Article 
3.9(a)(i)   C 31 December 2019  To be determined   Technical assistance: advisory support 
for design relevan t primary and 
secondary legislation;  training on all 
aspects of this provision . 
   Article 
3.9(a)(ii)   C 30 June 2020  To be determined   Technical assistance: advisory support 
for design relevant primary and 
secondary legislation; training on all 
aspects of  this provision.  
   Article 3.9(b) -
(d)  C 31 December 2020  To be determined   Technical assistance: advisory support 
for design relevant primary and 
secondary legislation; training on all 
aspects of this provision.  
Article 4       Procedures for Appeal or Review  
 B 31 December 2020  To be determined  - 
Article 5  Other Measures to Enhance Impartiality, Non -Discrimination and Transparency  
   Article 5.1  Notification for Enhanced Controls or 
Inspections  C 31 December 2021  To be determined   Technical support: improvement of 
automation and efficie ncy exchange of 
information as "Single Window".  
 Technical assistance to develop capacity 
in relevant agencies to have a greater 
understanding of procedures.  
 Technical equipment of customs and 
other relevant offices on  the border.   
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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 5.2  Detention  C 31 December 2020  To be determined   Technical Assistance: advisory support 
inter alia for design relevant primary 
and secondary legislation and training 
on all aspects of this provision . 
   Article 5.3  Test Procedures  C 28 February 2021  To be determined   Develop relevant laws and policies for 
agencies to ensure traders have access 
to second testing.  
 Establishment of accredited 
laboratories, necessary equ ipment to 
undertake testing.  
 Capacity building for relevant border 
agencies, laboratory technicians and 
academic institutions on testing . 
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 31 December 2021  To be determined   Technical Assistance: advisory support 
and training on all aspects of this 
provision . 
   Article 6.2  Specific Disciplines on Fees and Charges 
for Customs Processing Impo sed on or in 
Connection with Importation and 
Exportation  C 31 December 2021  To be determined   Technical Assistance: advisory support 
and training on all aspects of this 
provision . 
   Article 6.3  Penalty Disciplines  B 31 December 2020  To be determined  - 
Article 7       Release and Clearance of Goods  
   Article 7.1  Pre-arrival Processing  A - - - 
   Article 7.2  Electronic Payment  C 31 December 2021  To be determined   Technical Assistance: advisory support 
and training on all aspects of this 
provision . 
   Article 7.3  Separation of Release from Final 
Determination of Customs Duties, Taxes, 
Fees and Charges  C 31 December 2020  To be determined   Technical Assistance: advisory support 
and training on all aspects of this 
provision . 
   Article 7.4 .1-
7.4.2 Risk Manag ement  B 31 December 2018  To be determined  - 
   Article 7.4.3   C 31 December 2020  To be determined   Technical Assistance: expand current 
automated risk management system on 
the borders.  
 Information and communications 
technology (ICT) and soft support, 
including equipment, for a modern risk 
management system . 
   Article 7.4.4   A - - -  
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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 7.5  Post-clearance Audit  C 31 December 2020  To be determined   Technical support: elaboration and 
establishment IT system for post -
clearance audit.  
 Financial, ICT and  soft support for audit 
databases and linking with risk 
management system . 
   Article 7.6  Establishment and Publication of Average 
Release Times  C 31 December 2020  To be determined   Technical Assistance: advisory support 
inter alia for design relevant prim ary 
and secondary legislation and training 
on all aspects of this provision . 
 ICT and soft support for implementing 
the WCO Time Release Study . 
   Article 7.7  Trade Facilitation Measures for 
Authorized Operators  A - - - 
   Article 7.8  Expedited Shipments  A - - - 
   Article 7. 9.1-
7.9.2 Perishable G oods B 31 December 2019  To be determined  - 
   Article 7.9.3 -
7.9.4  A - - - 
Article 8  Border Agency Cooperation  
 A - - - 
Article 9  Movement of Goods Intended for I mport  under Customs Control  
 A - - - 
Articl e 10     Formalities Connected with Importation, Exportation and Transit  
   Article 10.1  Formalities and Documentation 
Requirements  B 31 December 2020  To be determined   
   Article 10.2  Acceptance of C opies B 31 December 2019  To be determined   
   Article  10.3 Use of International Standards  B 31 December 2018  To be determined   
   Article 10.4  Single Window  C 31 December 2020  To be determined   Technical assistance to review relevant 
laws in order to develop comprehensive 
nation single window.  
 ICT support, i ncluding equipment and 
speed broadband internet, for Single 
Window implementation and functioning 
at all border crossing and clearance 
points.  
 Capacity building needed for relevant 
border agency Officials and business 
community to be trained in order to 
implement national single window.   
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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 10.5  Pre-shipment Inspection  B 31 December 2019  To be determined  - 
   Article 10.6  Use of Customs Brokers  B 31 December 2019  To be determined  - 
   Article 10.7  Common Border Procedures and Uniform 
Documentation  Requirements  B 31 December 2021  To be determined  - 
   Article 10.8 .1 Rejected G oods A - - - 
   Article 10.8.2   B 31 December 2020  To be determined  - 
   Article 10.9  Temporary Admission of Goods and 
Inward and Outward Processing  A - - - 
Article 11  Freedom of Transit  
   Article 11.1 -
11.2  A - - - 
   Article 11.3 -
11.8  C 31 December 2020  To be determined   Technical assistance (advisory support 
and training) and ICT support in 
integrating into the EU New 
Computerised Transit System . 
 Financial support and equipment for 
modernizing transit facilities at border 
crossing points . 
   Article 11.9   A - - - 
   Article 11.10   C 31 December 2020  To be determined   Technical assistance (advisory support 
and training) and ICT support in 
integrating into the EU New 
Computerised Transit System . 
 Financial support and equipment for 
modernizing transit facilities at border 
crossing points . 
   Article  11.11 -
11.17   A - - - 
Article 12  Customs C ooperation  
 C 31 December 2021  To be determined   Technical assistance (advisory su pport 
and training) and ICT support for 
implementation request system . 
 
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