G/TFA/N/SWZ/1/Add.1/Rev.1  
 
12 March  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 SWAZILAND  
Revision  
The follo wing communication, dated  22 February 2018 , is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of  Swaziland for Members' information.  
 
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Following up on the notification dated 3 August 2017  (G/TFA/N/SWZ/1) and in accordance with 
Article 16.1(b) of the Agreement on Trade Facilitati on, the Kingdom of Swaziland  hereby makes 
the following notification of its d efinitive date for implementation of its category B provisions . 
 
This notification replaces the document dated 23 February 2018 (GTFA/N/SWZ/1/Add.1) in which a 
provision (Article 5.2 – Detention) was erroneously listed in the first table.  
 
Provision  Heading/Description  Definitive date for 
implementation  
Article 1.4  Notification  22 February 2027  
Article 2.1  Opportunity to Comment and Information Before Entry 
into Force  22 February  2027 
Article 2.2  Consultations  22 February 2027  
Article 3 Advance Rulings  22 February 2027  
Article  4 Procedures for Appeal or Review  22 February 2027  
Article  5.1 Notification for Enhanced Controls or Inspections  22 February 2027  
Article  6.1 General Disciplines on Fees and Charges Imposed on or 
in Connection with Importation and Exportation  22 February 2027  
Article  7.8 Expedited Shipments  22 February 2027  
Article  7.9 Perishable Goods  22 February 2027  
Article  9 Movement of Goods Intended for Import Under Customs 
Control  22 February 2027  
Article  10.2 Acceptance of Copies  22 February 2027  
Article 10.7  Common Border Procedures and Uniform Documentation 
Requirements  22 February 2027  
Article 10.8  Rejected Goods  22 February 2027  
Article 10.9  Temporary Admission of Goods and Inward and Outward 
Processing  22 February 2027  
Article  11 Freedom of Transit  22 February 2027  
 
For ease of reference, the Kingdom of Swaziland's  full list of category  commitments are 
summarized in the table as attached herewith.  
  
  G/TFA/N/SWZ/1/Add.1/Rev.1  
 
- 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 5 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  To be determined  1. Development of operational manuals 
and standard operations procedures 
(SOPs) for other border agencies;  
2. Development of the Trade Information 
Portal (TIP).  
   Article 1.2  Information Available through Internet  C 5 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  To be determined  1. Development of the  Trade Information 
Portal (TIP);  
2. Establishment of a Trade Information 
Portal Secretariat for the operation of 
the Portal.  
   Article 1.3  Enquiry Points  C 5 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  To be determined  1. Formulation of a coordination  
framework for various agencies;  
2. Capacity building thro ugh training for 
Enquiry Points;  
3. Establishment or designation of a 
Trade Information Enquiry Point Unit.  
   Article 1.4  Notification  B 2 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  10 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  - 
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 2 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  10 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  - 
   Article 2.2  Consultations  B 2 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  10 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  - 
Article 3       Advance Rulings  
 B 2 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  10 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  - 
Article 4       Procedures for Appeal or Review  
 B 2 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  10 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  - 
Article 5  Other Measures to Enhance Impartiality, Non -Discrimination and Transparency  
   Article 5.1  Notification for Enhanced Controls or 
Inspections  B 2 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  10 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  - 
   Article 5.2  Detention  C 5 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  To be determined  1. Capacity Building through training and 
exchange programmes  for border 
agencies' personnel;  
2. Development of rules and procedures 
for other border agencies.   
  G/TFA/N/SWZ/1/Add.1/Rev.1  
 
- 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 5.3  Test Procedures  C 10 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  To be determined  1. Capacity building through t raining and 
exchange programmes;  
2. Development of rules and procedures;  
3. Provision of laboratory equipment for 
testing a t various national laboratories;  
4. Infrastructure development at various 
borders for laboratories.  
Article 6  Disciplines on Fees and Charges Imposed on or in Connection with Im portation and Exportation and Penalties  
   Article 6.1  General Disciplines on Fees and Charges 
Imposed on or in Connection with 
Importation and Exportation  B 2 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  10 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  - 
   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  C 5 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  To be determined  1. Capacity building through training for 
customs offic ers and other relevant 
agencies;  
2. Legislation review regarding electronic 
submission of cargo and goods 
declarations.  
   Article 7.2  Electronic Payment  A - - - 
   Article 7.3  Separation of Release from Final 
Determination of Customs Duties, Taxes, 
Fees and Charges  A - - - 
   Article 7.4  Risk Management  C 5 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  To be determined  1. Capacity building through training for 
customs offic ers and other relevant 
agencies;  
2. Development of a Risk Management 
Strategy;  
3. Establishment of a risk management 
unit with representatives from all 
relevant border agencies.  
   Article 7.5  Post-clearance Audit C 5 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  To be determined  1. Capacity building through training for 
customs office rs and other relevant 
agencies;  
2. Establishment of a post -clearance audit 
unit with representatives from all 
relevant border agencies.   
  G/TFA/N/SWZ/1/Add.1/Rev.1  
 
- 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 7.6  Establishment and Publication of Average 
Release Times  C 5 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  To be determined  1. Technical assistance in conducting 
regular time release studies.  
   Article 7.7  Trade Facilitation Measures for 
Authorized Operators  C 10 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  To be determined  1. Training on Authorized Operators for 
customs office rs and relevant agencies;  
2. Development and implementation of a 
programme for Authorized Operators;  
3. Capacity building for the National Trade 
Facilitation Agreement Secretariat.  
   Article 7.8  Expedited Shipments  B 2 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  10 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  - 
   Article 7.9  Perishable G oods B 2 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  10 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  - 
Article 8  Border Agency Cooperation  
 C 10 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  To be determined  1. Provision of technical assistance in the 
formulation of the Business Process 
Review including t he profiling of border 
agencies;  
2. Development of an implementation 
programme for the Business Process 
Review.  
Article 9       Movement of Goods Intended for Import Under Customs Control  
 B 2 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  10 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  - 
Article 10   Formalities Connected with Importation, Exportation and Transit  
   Article 10.1  Formalities and Documentation 
Requirements  C 5 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  To be determined  1. Formulation of a legislative or 
administrative framework on  business 
practices, review of formalities and 
documentation requirements and also 
the involvement of the pr ivate sector in 
decision -making;  
2. Establishment or designation, within 
the Customs Administration and other 
relevant border agencies, or a central 
government authority responsible for 
assessing trade impact of proposed 
formalities and documentation.  
   Article 10.2  Acceptance of C opies B 2 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  10 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  -  
  G/TFA/N/SWZ/1/Add.1/Rev.1  
 
- 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 10.3  Use of International Standards  C 5 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  To be determined  1. Development of a framework aligning 
national legislation to the WCO Revised 
Kyoto Convention and other 
international standards relating to 
import, export and transit formalities 
and procedures.  
   Article 10.4  Single Window  C 15 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  To be determined  1. Development of the following:  
a. ICT or E -Government Strategy;  
b. Digital National Plan/ E-Commerce ; 
c. ICT infrastructure;  
d. Single Window Policy/Strategy;  
e. Feasibility study/master plan for 
the implementat ion of a national 
single window;  
f. Assessment of national legislation 
for readiness for  a single window 
implementation;  
g. Analysis and harmonization of 
business processes and data 
requirements in the trade of goods;  
h. Governance framework with agreed 
procedures and clear roles.  
   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 2 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  10 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  - 
   Article 10.8  Rejected G oods B 2 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  10 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  - 
   Article 10.9  Temporary Admission of Goods and 
Inward and Outward Processing  B 2 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  10 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  - 
Article 11  Freedom of Transit  
 B 2 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  10 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  -  
  G/TFA/N/SWZ/1/Add.1/Rev.1  
 
- 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 12  Customs C ooperation  
 C 15 years as of entry 
into force of the TFA  To be determined  1. Capacity building on customs -to 
customs exchange of information for 
purposes of verifying goods 
declarations, in the following areas:  
a. Measures promo ting compliance 
and cooperation;  
b. Exchange of information;  
c. Verification;  
d. Request;  
e. Protection and confidentia lity; 
f. Provision of information;  
g. Postp onement or refusal of a 
request;  
h. Reciprocity;  
i. Administrative burden;  
j. Limitations;  
k. Unauthorized use or disclosure;  
l. Bilateral and regional 
agreements.  
 
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