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Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation   
 
 
 
 NOTIFICATIONS OF CATEGO RY A COMMITMENTS UNDER 
THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION  
COMPILATION BY THE SECRETARIAT 
 
The following document compiles Members' notifications of their category A commitments.  
It will be updated on a regular basis.   
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  Table of Contents 
 Hong Kong, China  .............................................................................................................. 4 
 
Mexico  ..............................................................................................................................  5 
 
Costa Rica  ......................................................................................................................... 6 
 Korea, Republic of  .............................................................................................................. 7 
 
Colombia  .......................................................................................................................... 8 
 Singapore  ......................................................................................................................... 9 
 
Paraguay  .......................................................................................................................... 10 
 
Chinese Taipei (TPKM)  ........................................................................................................ 11 
 China  .............................................................................................................................. 12 
 
Nicaragua  ........................................................................................................................ 13 
 Mauritius  .......................................................................................................................... 15 
 
Turkey  ............................................................................................................................. 17 
 
Honduras  ......................................................................................................................... 18 
 Saudi Arabia, Kingdom of  ................................................................................................... 19 
 
Malaysia  .......................................................................................................................... 20 
 Chile  .............................................................................................................................. .21 
 
Qatar ............................................................................................................................... 22 
 
Thailand  .......................................................................................................................... 23 
 Peru  .............................................................................................................................. ..24 
 
El Salvador  ....................................................................................................................... 25 
 
Brazil  ............................................................................................................................... 26 
 
Mongolia  .......................................................................................................................... 27 
 
Uruguay  ........................................................................................................................... 28 
 Viet Nam  ......................................................................................................................... 29 
 
Dominican Republic  ........................................................................................................... 30 
 Sri Lanka  ......................................................................................................................... 31 
 
Israel  .............................................................................................................................. 32 
 
Philippines ........................................................................................................................ 33 WT/PCTF/W/29 
 
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  Morocco   .......................................................................................................................... 34 
 Tajikistan  ......................................................................................................................... 35 
 
Indonesia  ......................................................................................................................... 37 
 
Panama  ........................................................................................................................... 38 
 Congo .............................................................................................................................. 40 
 
Ecuador  ........................................................................................................................... 41 
 Brunei Darussalam  ............................................................................................................ 42 
 
Kyrgyz Republic  ................................................................................................................ 43 
 
Côte d'Ivoire  .................................................................................................................... 44 
 Guatemala  ....................................................................................................................... 45 
 
Ukraine  ............................................................................................................................ 47 
 Kuwait, the State of  .......................................................................................................... 48 
 
Oman  .............................................................................................................................. 49 
 
Tunisia  ............................................................................................................................ 51 
 Albania  ............................................................................................................................ 52 
 
Jordan  ............................................................................................................................. 54 
 Moldova, Republic of  ......................................................................................................... 55 
 
Botswana  ......................................................................................................................... 56 
 
Montenegro  ...................................................................................................................... 57 
 Senegal  ............................................................................................................................ 59 
 
Nigeria  ............................................................................................................................ 61 
 Macao, China  ..................................................................................................................... 63 
 
Gabon  ............................................................................................................................. 64 
 
Egypt  .............................................................................................................................. 65 
 Macedonia, Republic of  ...................................................................................................... 66 
 
Jamaica  ........................................................................................................................... 68 WT/PCTF/W/29 
 
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  WT/PCTF/N/HKG/1 issued on 13 May 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER 
THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION1 
COMMUNICATION FROM HONG KONG, CHINA 
 The following communication dated 16 April 2014 to the Preparatory Committee on Trade 
Facilitation is being circulated on behalf of  Hong Kong, China for Members' information. 
 
 
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36, WT/L/911), the Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation established under the General Council (hereinafter 
referred to as "the Preparatory Committee") shall, inter alia , receive from Members their 
notifications of Category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation (hereinafter referred to as "the Agreement").  
 
With reference to the above, the Government of Hong Kong, China has the honour to notify the Preparatory Committee that Hong Kong, China hereby designates all provisions contained in Articles 1 to 12 of the Agreement (annexed to th e above Ministerial Decision) under Category A, 
which will be implemented upon entry into force of the Agreement.  
  
 
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  WT/PCTF/N/MEX/1 issued on 14 May 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER 
THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM MEXICO 
The following communication to the Prep aratory Committee on Trade Facilitation, 
dated 12 May 2014, is being circulated on behalf of Mexico for Members' information. 
 
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36, WT/L/911), 
the Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation established under the General Council (hereinafter referred to as the "Preparatory Committee") shall, inter alia , receive Members' 
notifications of Category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation 
(hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement").  
With reference to the above, the Government of Mexico has the honour to notify the Preparatory 
Committee that it designates all of the provisions contained in Section I of the Agreement (annexed to the above-mentioned Ministerial Decision) under Category A for implementation in full upon the entry into force of the Agreement. 
 
  
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  WT/PCTF/N/CRI/1 issued on 19 May 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF COMMITMENTS DESIGNATED UNDER CATEGORY A 
OF THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION  
COMMUNICATION FROM COSTA RICA 
The following communication to the Prep aratory Committee on Trade Facilitation, 
dated 14 May 2014, is being circulated on behalf of Costa Rica for Members' information. 
 
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Pursuant to paragraphs 2 and 3 of the Minister ial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36) 
and in accordance with Article 15 in Sectio n II of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation 
("the Agreement"), Costa Rica hereby notifies that  all the provisions in Section I of the Agreement 
have been designated as Category A commitments, except for the following: 
 
- Article 10.1.1 Formalities and documentation requirements 
- Article 10.2.2 Acceptance of copies 
   
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  WT/PCTF/N/KOR/1 issued on 4 June 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER 
THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM KOREA 
 The following communication dated 27 May 2014 to the Preparatory Committee on Trade 
Facilitation is being circulated on behalf of Korea for Members' information. 
 
 
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I have the honour to refer to the Ministerial Decision on 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36, 
WT/L/911), under which the Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation was established under 
the General Council (herein referred to as “the Preparatory Committee”) shall, inter alia , receive  
from Members their notifications of Category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation (herein referred to as “the Agreement”). 
 
 Further, I have the additional honour to notify the Preparatory Committee that the Government of the Republic of Korea has decided to  designate all provisions contained in Articles 1 
through 12 of the Agreement under Category A.  
 
  
 
Seokyoung Choi 
Ambassador 
Permanent Representative 
   
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  WT/PCTF/N/COL/1 issued on 13 June 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF COMMITMENTS DESIGNATED UNDER CATEGORY A 
OF THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION BY COLOMBIA 
 The following communication to the Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation, 
dated 5 June 2014, is being circulated on behalf of Colombia for Members' information. 
 
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36) and in accordance 
with Article 15 in Section II of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation ("the Agreement"), Colombia hereby notifies that all the provisions in Se ction I of the Agreement have been designated 
as Category A commitments for implementation upon its entry into force, except for the following: 
  
- Article 5.3: Test Procedures 
- Article 7.9: Perishable Goods 
  
 
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  WT/PCTF/N/SGP/1 issued on 18 June 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER 
THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM SINGAPORE 
 The following communication dated 10 June 2014 to the Preparatory Committee on Trade 
Facilitation is being circulated on behalf  of Singapore for Members' information. 
 
 
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36, WT/L/911), the 
Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation established under the General Council (hereinafter 
referred to as "the Preparatory Committee") shall, inter alia , receive from Members their 
notifications of Category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation (hereinafter referred to as "the Agreement"). 
 
With reference to the above, the Government of the Republic of Singapore has the honour 
to notify the Preparatory Committee that the Republic of Singapore hereby designates all provisions contained in Articles 1 to 12 of the Agreement (annexed to the above Ministerial 
Decision) under Category A, which will be implem ented upon entry into force of the Agreement. 
  
 
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  WT/PCTF/N/PRY/1 issued on 25 June 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER 
THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM PARAGUAY 
 The following communication dated 20 June 2014 to the Preparatory Committee on Trade 
Facilitation is being circulated on behalf  of Paraguay for Members' information. 
 
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36) and Article 15 
of Section II of the Agreement on Trade Facilitati on, the Republic of Paraguay hereby notifies 
its Category A commitments, in accordance with the provisions listed below: 
 
 
Article No. / 
Paragraphs* Description 
3 Advance Rulings 
4 Appeal or Review Procedures 
5.2 Detention 
7.2 Electronic Payment 
7.4 Risk Management 
9 Movement of Goods under Custom s Control Intended for Import  
10.2 Acceptance of Copies 
10.3 Use of International Standards 
10.4 Single Window 
10.5 Preshipment Inspection 
10.6 Use of Customs Brokers 
10.8 Rejected Goods 
10.9 Temporary Admission of Goods/Inward and Outward Processing 
11 Freedom of Transit 
12 Customs Cooperation 
 
* Where reference is made to specific paragraphs, the commitment undertaken by the 
Republic of Paraguay is limited to the content of those specific paragraphs, not to that of the Article as a whole.  
 
 
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  WT/PCTF/N/TPKM/1 issued on 26 June 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER 
THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM THE SEPARATE CUSTOMS TERRITORY OF 
TAIWAN, PENGHU, KINMEN AND MATSU 
 
 The following communication dated 24 June 2014 to the Preparatory Committee on Trade 
Facilitation is being circulated on behalf of the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, 
Kinmen and Matsu for Members' information.  
 
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36, WT/L/911), the 
Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation established under the General Council (hereinafter 
referred to as "the Preparatory Committee") shall, inter alia , receive from Members their 
notifications of Category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation (hereinafter referred to as "the Agreement").  
With reference to the above, the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen 
and Matsu has the honour to notify the Preparatory Committee that it designates all provisions contained in Articles 1 to 12 of the Agreemen t (annexed to the above-mentioned Ministerial 
Decision) under Category A for fu ll implementation upon the entry into force of the Agreement. 
  
 
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  WT/PCTF/N/CHN/1 issued on 1 July 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER 
THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
 
COMMUNICATION FROM CHINA 
 
 The following communication dated 30 June 2014 to the Preparatory Committee on Trade 
Facilitation is being circulated on behalf of China for Members' information.   
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36, WT/L/911), the 
Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation established under the General Council (hereinafter referred to as "the Preparatory Committee") shall ，inter alia , receive Members' notification of 
Category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation (hereinafter referred to as "the 
Agreement"). 
 
With reference to the above, the Government of the People’s Republic of China has the honour 
to notify the Preparatory Committee that the People ’s Republic of China hereby designates all the 
provisions in Section I of the Agreement as Category A commitments except for the following: 
 
- Paragraph 6 of Article 7: Establishment an d Publication of Average Release Times; 
- Paragraph 4 of Article 10: Single Window; 
- Paragraph 9 of Article 10: Temporary Admission of Goods and Inward and Outward 
Processing; and 
- Article 12: Customs Cooperation. 
 
  
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  WT/PCTF/N/NIC/1 issued on 3 July 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER 
THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM NICARAGUA 
The following communication to the Prep aratory Committee on Trade Facilitation, 
dated 1 July 2014, is being circulated on behalf of Nicaragua for Members' information. 
 
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36, WT/L/911), 
the Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation established under the General Council (hereinafter referred to as the "Preparatory Committee") shall, inter alia , receive Members' notifications 
of Category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation (hereinafter referred 
to as the "Agreement").  
With reference to the above, the Government of Nicaragua has the honour to notify 
the Preparatory Committee of the provisions designated in Category A, corresponding to Section I of the Agreement.  
Art. 1.2  Information Available Through Internet 
Art. 1.4  Notification Art. 2.1  Opportunity to Comment and Information Before Entry into Force 
Art. 2.2  Consultations 
Art. 3  Advance Rulings Art. 4.1  Right to Appeal or Review 
Art. 5.2  Detention 
Art. 6.1  General Disciplines on Fees and Charges Imposed on or in Connection with 
Importation and Exportation 
Art. 6.3  Penalty Disciplines 
Art. 7.1  Pre-arrival Processing 
Art. 7.3  Separation of Release from Final Determination of Customs Duties, Taxes, Fees and 
Charges 
Art. 7.4  Risk Management 
Art. 7.5  Post-Clearance Audit Art. 7.8  Expedited Shipments 
Art. 7.9  Perishable Goods 
Art. 9  Movement of Goods under Cu stoms Control Intended for Import 
Art. 10.1  Formalities and Documentation Requirements Art. 10.3  Use of International Standards 
Art. 10.5  Pre-shipment Inspection 
Art. 10.6  Use of Customs Brokers Art. 10.7  Common Border Procedures and Uniform Documentation Requirements 
Art. 10.8  Rejected Goods 
Art. 10.9  Temporary Admission of Goods/Inward and Outward Processing Art. 11  Freedom of Transit 
Art. 12.1  Measures Promoting Compliance and Cooperation 
   
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  Art. 12.2  Exchange of Information Art. 12.3  Verification Art. 12.4  Request 
Art. 12.5  Protection and confidentiality 
Art. 12.6  Provision of information Art. 12.7  Postponement or refusal of a request 
Art. 12.8  Reciprocity 
Art. 12.9  Administrative burden Art. 12.10  Limitations Art. 12.11 Unauthorized use or disclosure 
Art. 12.12 Bilateral and regional agreements 
Art. 13.2  National Committee on Trade Facilitation  
 
 
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  WT/PCTF/N/MUS/1 issued on 8 July 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER 
THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM MAURITIUS 
 The following communication dated 7 July 2014 to the Preparatory Committee on Trade 
Facilitation is being circulated on behalf of Mauritius for Members' information. 
 
 
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36, WT/L/911), the 
Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation established under the General Council (hereinafter 
referred to as "the Preparatory Committee") shall, inter alia , receive from Members their 
notifications of Category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation (hereinafter referred to as "the Agreement"). 
 
 With reference to the above, the Government of  the Republic of Mauritius has the honour to 
notify the Preparatory Committee that the Republic  of Mauritius hereby designates the following 
provisions of the Agreement (annexed to the above Ministerial Decision) under Category A, which 
will be implemented upon entry into force of the Agreement: 
 Article 1.1 Publication 
Article 1.2 Information Available Through Internet 
Article 1.4 Notification Article 2.1 Opportunity to Comment and Information before Entry into Force 
Article 2.2 Consultation 
Article 3 Advanced Rulings Article 4 Procedures for Appeal or Review Article 5.1 Notifications for Enhanced Controls or Inspections 
Article 5.2 Detention 
Article 6.1 General Disciplines on Fees and Charges Imposed on or in Connection with 
Importation and Exportation 
Article 6.2  Specific Disciplines on Fees and Charges for Customs Processing Imposed on or in 
Connection with Importation and Exportation 
Article 6.3 Penalty Disciplines 
Article 7.1 Pre-arrival Processing 
Article 7.2 Electronic Payment Article 7.3 Separation of Release from Final Determination of Customs Duties, Taxes, Fees 
and charges 
Article 7.5 Post-clearance Audit 
Article 7.9 Perishable Goods Article 9 Movement of Goods Intended for Import under Customs Control 
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  Article 10.2 Acceptance of Copies Article 10.5 Pre-shipment Inspection Article 10.6 Use of Customs Brokers 
Article 10.7 Common Border Procedures and Uniform Documentation Requirements 
Article 10.8 Rejected Goods Article 10.9.1 Temporary Admission of Goods 
Article 11 Freedom of Transit 
Article 23.2 National Committee on Trade Facilitation   
 
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  WT/PCTF/N/TUR/1 issued on 16 July 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER 
THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM TURKEY 
 The following communication dated 14 July 2014 to the Preparatory Committee on Trade 
Facilitation is being circulated on beha lf of Turkey for Members' information. 
 
 
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36, WT/L/911), the 
Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation established under the General Council (hereinafter 
referred to as the "Preparatory Committee") shall, inter alia , receive Members' notifications of 
Category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement"). 
 
With reference to the above, the Government of Turkey has the honour to notify the 
Preparatory Committee that it designates all of the provisions contained in Section I of the Agreement (annexed to the above-mentioned Ministerial Decision) under Category A for 
implementation in full upon the entry into force of the Agreement, except for the following: 
 
 Article 7.9 "Perishable Goods" 
 
  
 
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  WT/PCTF/N/HND/1 issued on 18 July 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER 
THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM HONDURAS  
The following communication to the Prep aratory Committee on Trade Facilitation, 
dated 15 July 2014, is being circulated on behalf of Honduras for Members' information. 
 
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36) and Article 15 
in Section II of the Agreement on Trade Facilitati on ("the Agreement"), Honduras hereby notifies 
its Category A commitments, in accordance with the provisions listed below: 
 
Art. 1.1 Publication Art. 1.2  Information Available Through Internet 
Art. 1.3 Enquiry Points 
Art. 1.4  Notification Art. 3  Advance Rulings Art. 4  Appeal or Review Procedures 
Art. 6.1  General Disciplines on Fees and Charges Imposed on or in Connection with 
Importation and Exportation (except for Art. 6.1.3 and 6.1.4) 
Art. 6.2 Specific Disciplines on Fees and Charges Imposed on or in Connection with 
Importation and Exportation 
Art. 6.3  Penalty Disciplines Art. 7.1  Pre-arrival Processing 
Art. 7.2 Electronic Payment 
Art. 7.4  Risk Management Art. 7.5  Post-Clearance Audit Art. 7.8  Expedited Shipments (except for Art. 7.8.2(d)) 
Art. 7.9  Perishable Goods (except for Art. 7.9.3) 
Art. 8  Border Agency Cooperation (except for Art. 8.2(c), (d) and (e)) Art. 9  Movement of Goods under Cu stoms Control Intended for Import 
Art. 10.1  Formalities and Documentation Requirements 
Art. 10.3  Use of International Standards Art. 10.5  Pre-shipment Inspection 
Art. 10.6  Use of Customs Brokers 
Art. 10.7  Common Border Procedures and Uniform Documentation Requirements Art. 10.8  Rejected Goods Art. 10.9  Temporary Admission of Goods/Inward and Outward Processing 
Art. 11  Freedom of Transit 
Art. 12.12 Bilateral and regional agreements  
 
 
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  WT/PCTF/N/SAU/1 issued on 22 July 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER 
THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA 
The following communication dated 16 July 2014 to the Preparatory Committee on Trade 
Facilitation is being circulated at the request of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Members’ 
information. 
  
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36, WT/L/911), the 
Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation established under the General Council (hereinafter 
referred to as the "Preparatory Committee") shall, inter alia , receive Members' notifications of 
Category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation (hereinafter referred to as the 
"Agreement"). 
 
With reference to the above, the Government of  Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has the honour to 
notify the Preparatory Committee that it designates all of the provisions contained in Section I of 
the Agreement (annexed to the above-mentioned Ministerial Decision) under Category A for 
implementation in full upon the entry into force of the Agreement, except for the following:  
- Article 2.1   Opportunity to Comment and Information before Entry into Force 
- Article 10.4  Single Window 
 
 
  
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  WT/PCTF/N/MYS/1 issued on 23 July 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER 
THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM MALAYSIA 
 The following communication dated 22 July 2014 to the Preparatory Committee on Trade 
Facilitation is being circulated on behalf of Malaysia for Members' information. 
 
 
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36, WT/L/911), the 
Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation established under the General Council (hereinafter 
referred to as the "Preparatory Committee") shall, inter alia , receive Members' notifications of 
Category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement"). 
 
With reference to the above, the Government of Malaysia has the honour to notify the 
Preparatory Committee that Malaysia hereby designates all provisions contained in Articles 1 to 12 of the Agreement (annexed to the above Ministerial Decision) under Category A, except for the 
following: 
 
 Article 7.8 (Expedited Shipments); and 
 Article 11.9 (Advance filing and processing of  transit documentation and data prior to 
the arrival of goods).  
 
  
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  WT/PCTF/N/CHL/1 issued on 23 July 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF COMMITMENTS DESIGNATED UNDER CATEGORY A 
OF THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION BY CHILE 
The following communication to the Preparat ory Committee on Trade Facilitation, dated 
23 July 2014, is being circulated on beha lf of Chile for Members' information. 
 
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36) and in accordance with 
Article 15 in Section II of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation ("the Agreement"), Chile hereby advises that all the provisions in Section I of th e Agreement have been designated as Category A 
commitments for implementation upon its entry into  force, except for Article 7.7 on authorized 
operators.  
 
 
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  WT/PCTF/N/QAT/1 issued on 25 July 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER 
THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM QATAR 
The following communication dated 23 July 2014 to the Preparatory Committee on Trade 
Facilitation is being circulated on behalf of Qatar for Members' information. 
 
 
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36, WT/L/911), the 
Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation established under the General Council (hereinafter referred to as "the Preparatory Committee") shall ，inter alia , receive Members' notification of 
Category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation (hereinafter referred to as 
"the Agreement"). 
 
With reference to the above, the Government of the State of Qatar has the privilege to 
notify the Preparatory Committee that the State of Qatar hereby designates all the provisions in 
Section I of the Agreement as Category A commitments except for the following: 
 
- 7.7 Trade Facilitation Measures for Authorized Operators. 
 
  
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  WT/PCTF/N/THA/1 issued on 25 July 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER THE 
AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM THAILAND 
 The following communication dated 23 July 2014 to the Preparatory Committee on Trade 
Facilitation is being circulated on behalf of Thailand for Members' information. 
 
 
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36, WT/L/911), the 
Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation established under the General Council (hereinafter 
referred to as "the Preparatory Committee") shall, inter alia , receive from Members their 
notifications of Category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation (hereinafter referred to as "the Agreement"). 
 
With reference to the above, the Royal Thai Government has the honour to notify the 
Preparatory Committee that Thailand hereby designates all of the provisions contained in Section I of the Agreement under Category A, which will be implemented upon entry into force of the 
Agreement, except  for the following: 
 
Article 3  Advanced ruling: paragraph 5 and 6  
Article 4  Procedures for appeal or review: paragraph 4 
Article 5  Other measures: paragraph 1 Notifications and paragraph 3 Test procedures Article 6  Disciplines on fees and charges: sub-paragraph 3.4 and 3.7 Penalty disciplines 
Article 7  Release and clearance of goods: sub-paragraph 1.1 Pre-arrival processing 
Article 10  Formalities: paragraph 8 Rejected goods and paragraph 9 Temporary admission Article 11  Freedom of transit: paragraph 1, 8, and 9  Article 12  Customs cooperation: paragraph 2 exchange of information, sub-paragraph 5.1  
(c)-(f) and sub-paragraph 6.1 Provision of information 
  
 
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  WT/PCTF/N/PER/1 issued on 25 July 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF COMMITMENTS DESIGNATED UNDER CATEGORY A 
OF THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM PERU 
 The following communication to the Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation, 
dated 24 July 2014, is being circulated on behalf of Peru for Members' information. 
 
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36) 
and in accordance with Article 15 in Section II of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation ("the Agreement"), Peru hereby notifies that all the provisions in Section I of the Agreement have 
been designated as Category A commitments for implementation upon its entry into force, 
except for the following:  
 Article 3 Advance Rulings 
 Article 5.1 Notifications for Enhanced Controls or Inspections 
 Article 5.3 Test Procedures 
 Article 6.3 Penalty Disciplines 
 Article 8 Border Agency Cooperation 
 Article 10.4 Single Window 
 Article 12 Customs Cooperation 
 
 
 
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  WT/PCTF/N/SLV/1 issued on 29 July 2014 
 
 
NOTIFICATION OF COMMITMENTS DESIGNATED UNDER CATEGORY A 
OF THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
 
COMMUNICATION FROM EL SALVADOR 
The following communication to the Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation, 
dated 25 July 2014, is being circulated on behalf of El Salvador for Members' information.  
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36) 
and in accordance with Article 15 in Section II of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation (hereinafter referred to as "the Agreement"), El Salvador hereby notifies its Category A 
commitments, in accordance with the provisions listed below: 
 
Art. 1  Publication and Availability of Information 
Art. 2  Opportunity to Comment, Information Before Entry Into Force and Consultation 
Art. 3  Advance Rulings 
Art. 4  Appeal or Review Procedures: paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 Art. 5  Other Measures to Enhance Impartiality, Non-Discrimination and Transparency 
Art. 6 Disciplines on Fees and Charges Imposed on or in Connection with Importation 
and Exportation, and Penalty Disciplines: paragraphs 1 and 3 
Art. 7 Release and Clearance of Goods: paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 
(sub-paragraphs 3, 4, 5, 6), 8 and 9 
Art. 8  Border Agency Cooperation: paragraph 1 Art. 9  Movement of Goods under Cu stoms Control Intended for Import 
Art. 10 Formalities Connected with Importation and Exportation and Transit: 
paragraphs 1, 2 (sub-paragraphs 2 and 3), 3, 5 (sub-paragraph 1), 6, 7, 
8 and 9 
Art. 11 Freedom of Transit: paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16 and 17 
Art. 12 Customs Cooperation: paragraphs 1, 3, 4, 5 (sub-paragraphs 1 and 2), 12 
 
 
 
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  WT/PCTF/N/BRA/1 issued on 29 July 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER 
THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM BRAZIL 
 The following communication dated 25 July 2014 to the Preparatory Committee on Trade 
Facilitation is being circulated on behalf of Brazil for Members' information. 
 
 
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36, WT/L/911), the 
Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation established under the General Council (hereinafter 
referred to as “the Preparatory Committee”) shall, inter alia , receive Members’ notifications of 
Category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation (hereinafter referred to as 
“the Agreement”).  
 With reference to the above, the Mission of Br azil has the honour to notify the Preparatory 
Committee on Trade Facilitation that it designates all the provisions in Section I of the Agreement 
as Category A commitments, except for the following:  
 - Article 3.6.b; 
- Article 3.9.a.ii; 
- Article 7.1; - Article 7.7.3; and 
- Article 11.9. 
   
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  WT/PCTF/N/MNG/1 issued on 29 July 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER 
THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM MONGOLIA 
 The following communication dated 25 July 2014 to the Preparatory Committee on Trade 
Facilitation is being circulated on behalf of Mongolia for Members' information. 
 
 
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 Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36, WT/L/911), the Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation established under the General Council (hereinafter 
referred to as the "Preparatory Committee") shall, inter alia , receive Members' notifications of 
Category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement"). 
 
With reference to the above, the Government of Mongolia has the honour to notify the 
Preparatory Committee that Mongolia hereby designates the following provisions contained in Section I of the Agreement (annexed to the above-mentioned Ministerial Decision) as Category A 
commitments which will be implemented upon  entry into force of the Agreement: 
 Art. 1.4 Notifications 
 
Art. 2.2 Consultations  
Art. 4 Procedures fo r appeal or review 
 Art. 5.2 Detention  
Art. 6.1 General disciplines on fees and charges imposed on or in connection with 
importation exportation 
 
Art. 6.2 Specific disciplines on fees and charges imposed on or in connection with 
importation exportation 
 
Art. 10.1 Formalities and documentation requirements 
 Art. 10.2 Acceptance of copies  
Art. 10.7 Common border procedures and uniform documentation requirements 
 Art. 10.8 Rejected goods 
 
Art. 11 Freedom of transit 
 
 
 
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  WT/PCTF/N/URY/1 issued on 31 July 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF COMMITMENTS DESIGNATED UNDER CATEGORY A 
OF THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION BY URUGUAY 
 The following communication to the Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation, 
dated 24 July 2014, is being circulated on behalf of Uruguay for Members' information. 
 
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 Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36) 
and in accordance with Article 15 in Section II of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation ("the Agreement"), the Oriental Republic of Uruguay shall designate all the provisions in Section I 
of the Agreement as Category A commitments upon its entry into force, with the exception 
of Article 7.3, "Separation of Release from Final Determination of Customs Duties, Taxes, Fees and Charges", which shall be designated as Category B commitments. 
 
  
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  WT/PCTF/N/VMN/1 issued on 31 July 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER THE 
AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM VIET NAM 
 The following communication dated 30 July 2014 to the Preparatory Committee on Trade 
Facilitation is being circulated on behalf  of Viet Nam for Members' information. 
 
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36, WT/L/911), the 
Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation established under the General Council (hereinafter referred to as the "Preparatory Committee") shall, inter alia , receive Members' notifications of 
Category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation (hereinafter referred to as the 
"Agreement"). 
 
With reference to the above, the Government of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam has the 
honour to notify the Preparatory Committee that Viet Nam hereby designates the following provisions contained in Section I of the Agreemen t under Category A, which will be implemented 
upon entry into force of the Agreement: 
 
 
Art. 1.3 Enquiry Points 
 
Art. 1.4 Notification  
Art. 2.1 Opportunity to Comment and Information before Entry into Force 
 Art. 2.2 Consultations  
Art. 4.1 Right to Appeal or Review 
 Art. 6.1  General Disciplines on Fees and Charges Imposed on or in Connection with 
Importation and Exportation 
 Art. 6.2  Specific Disciplines on Fees and Charges Imposed on or in Connection with 
Importation and Exportation 
 Art. 7.8 Expedited Shipments  
Art. 9  Movement of Goods under Cu stoms Control intended for Import 
 Art. 10.1 Formalities and Documentation Requirements 
 
Art. 10.2 Acceptance of Copies  
Art. 10.6 Use of Customs Brokers 
 Art. 10.7 Common Border Procedures and Uniform Documentation Requirements  
Art. 11.1-3 Transit Charges, Regulations, and Formalities 
 Art. 11.4 Transit Strengthened Non-Discrimination 
 
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  WT/PCTF/N/DOM/1 issued on 31 July 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF COMMITMENTS DESIGNATED UNDER CATEGORY A 
OF THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION BY THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC 
The following communication to the Preparat ory Committee on Trade Facilitation, dated 
30 July 2014, is being circulated on behalf of the Dominican Republic for Members' information. 
 
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36, WT/L/911), 
the Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation established under the General Council (hereinafter 
referred to as "the Preparatory Committee") shall ，inter alia , receive Members' notifications 
of Category A commitments under the Agreement on  Trade Facilitation (hereinafter referred to as 
"the Agreement"). 
 
With reference to the above, the Government of the Dominican Republic has the honour to notify 
the Preparatory Committee of the provisions design ated in Category A, corresponding to Section I 
of the Agreement. 
 
Art. 1.2  Information Available Through Internet Art. 1.3  Enquiry Points 
Art. 2.1  Opportunity to Comment and Information Before Entry into Force 
Art. 2.2  Consultations Art. 3  Advance Rulings 
Art. 4.1  Right to Appeal or Review 
Art. 5.2  Detention Art. 6.1  General Disciplines on Fees and Charges Imposed on or in Connection with 
Importation and Exportation 
Art. 6.3  Penalty Disciplines 
Art. 7.1  Pre-Arrival Processing Art. 7.2  Electronic Payment 
Art. 7.3 Separation of Release from Final Determination of Customs Duties, Taxes, Fees 
and Charges 
Art. 7.5  Post-Clearance Audit 
Art. 7.7  Trade Facilitation Measures for Authorized Operators 
Art. 9  Movement of Goods under Cu stoms Control Intended for Import 
Art. 10.1  Formalities and Documentation Requirements Art. 10.3  Use of International Standards 
Art. 10.5  Preshipment Inspection 
Art. 10.6  Use of Customs Brokers Art. 10.7  Common Border Procedures and Uniform Documentation Requirements 
Art. 10.8  Rejected Goods 
Art. 10.9  Temporary Admission of Goods/Inward and Outward Processing Art. 11  Freedom of Transit 
Art. 12  Customs Cooperation 
Art. 13.2  National Committee on Trade Facilitation   
 
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  WT/PCTF/N/LKA/1 issued on 31 July 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER THE 
AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM SRI LANKA 
 The following communication dated 31 July 2014 to the Preparatory Committee on Trade 
Facilitation is being circulated on behalf of Sri Lanka for Members' information. 
 
 
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7th December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36, WT/L/911), the 
Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation established under the General Council (hereinafter 
referred to as the "Preparatory Committee") shall, inter alia,  receive from Members their 
notifications of Category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement"). 
 
With reference to the above, the Government of the Democratic Socialist Republic of 
Sri Lanka has the honour to notify the Preparatory Committee that Sri Lanka designates the following provisions of the Agreement (annexed to  the above Ministerial Decision) under Category 
A, which will be implemented upon entry into force of the Agreement: 
  Provisions  Title 
 
 4.1   Right to Appeal or Review  5.2   Detention 
 6.3   Penalty Disciplines 
 7.2   Electronic Payment  7.8   Expedited Shipments  9   Movement of Goods Intended for Import under Customs Control 
 10.6   Use of Customs Brokers 
 10.7   Common Border Procedures and Uniform Documentation Requirements  10.8   Rejected Goods 
 10.9   Temporary Admission of Goods and Inward and Outward Processing 
 11   Freedom of Transit   
 
  
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  WT/PCTF/N/ISR/1 issued on 31 July 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER THE 
AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM ISRAEL 
 The following communication dated 31 July 2014 to the Preparatory Committee on Trade 
Facilitation is being circulated on behalf of Israel for Members' information. 
 
 
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 Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7th December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36, WT/L/911), the 
Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation established under the General Council shall, inter alia , 
receive from Members their notifications of Category A commitments under the Trade Facilitation 
Agreement.  
 With reference to the above, the State of Is rael has the honour to notify the Preparatory 
Committee on Trade Facilitation that the State of Israel hereby designates all of the provisions 
contained in Section I of the Agreement as Category A.  
 
 
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  WT/PCTF/N/PHL/1 issued on 1 August 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER THE 
AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM THE PHILIPPINES 
 The following communication dated 31 July 2014 to the Preparatory Committee on Trade 
Facilitation is being circulated on behalf of the Philippines for Members' information. 
 
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36, WT/L/911), the 
Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation established under the General Council (hereinafter referred to as the "Preparatory Committee") shall, inter alia , receive Members' notifications of 
Category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation (hereinafter referred to as the 
"Agreement").  
With reference to the above, the Government of the Philippines has the honour to notify the 
Preparatory Committee that it designates the following provisions contained in Section I of the Agreement (annexed to the above-mentioned Ministerial Decision) under Category A:  
Article 1.1  Publication 
Article 1.2  Information Available Through Internet Article 1.3  Enquiry Points 
Article 1.4  Notification 
Article 2.1  Opportunity to Comment and Information before Entry Into Force Article 3  Advance Rulings 
Article 4  Procedures for Appeal or Review  
Article 5.2  Detention Article 5.3  Test Procedures Article 6.1  General Disciplines on Fees and Charges Imposed on or in Connection with 
Importation and Exportation 
Article 6.2  Specific Disciplines on Fees and Charges for Customs Processing Imposed on 
or in Connection with Importation and Exportation 
Article 6.3  Penalty Disciplines 
Article 7.1  Pre-arrival processing Article 7.3  Separation of Release from Final Determination of Customs Duties, Taxes, 
Fees, and Charges 
Article 7.4  Risk Management Article 7.6  Establishment and Publication of Average Release Times Article 7.7  Trade Facilitation Measures for Authorized Operators 
Article 7.8  Expedited Shipments 
Article 7.9  Perishable Goods Article 9  Movement of Goods Intended for Import under Customs Control 
Article 10.2  Acceptance of Copies 
Article 10.3  Use of International Standards Article 10.5  Preshipment Inspection 
Article 10.6  Use of Customs Brokers 
Article 10.7  Common Border Procedures and Uniform Documentation Requirements Article 10.9  Temporary Admission of Goods and Inward and Outward Processing Article 11  Freedom of Transit 
Article 12  Customs Cooperation 
  
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  WT/PCTF/N/MAR/1 issued on 4 August 2014 
 
NOTIFICATION OF COMMITMENTS DESIGNATED UNDER CATEGORY A 
OF THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM THE KINGDOM OF MOROCCO 
The following communication to the Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation, 
dated 25 July 2014, is being circulated on behalf of Morocco for Members' information. 
 
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36 - WT/L/911), 
the Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation established under the General Council 
(hereinafter referred to as the "Preparatory Committee") shall, inter alia , receive Members' 
notifications of Category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation.  
With reference to the above, the Kingdom of Morocco has the honour to notify 
the Preparatory Committee that it designates the following provisions under Category A. 
 
Art. 1.1 Publication 
Art. 1.2 Information Available Through Internet 
Art. 1.3 Enquiry Points Art. 1.4 Notification 
Art. 2.1 Opportunity to Comment and Information before Entry into Force 
Art. 2.2 Consultations Art. 3  Advance Rulings 
Art. 4  Procedures for Appeal or Review 
Art. 5.2 Detention Art. 5.3 Test Procedures Art. 6.1 General Disciplines on Fees and Charges Imposed on or in Connection with 
Importation and Exportation 
Art. 6.2 Specific disciplines on Fees and Charges for Customs Processing Imposed 
on or in Connection with Importation and Exportation 
Art. 6.3 Penalty Disciplines 
Art. 7.2 Electronic Payment Art. 7.3 Separation of Release from Final Determination of Customs Duties, Taxes, Fees 
and Charges 
Art. 7.5 Post-Clearance Audit Art. 7.6 Establishment and Publication of Average Release Times Art. 7.7 Trade Facilitation Measures for Authorized Operators 
Art. 7.8 Expedited Shipments 
Art. 8  Borger Agency Cooperation Art. 9  Movement of Goods under Cu stoms Control Intended for Import 
Art. 10.1 Formalities and Documentation Requirements 
Art. 10.2 Acceptance of Copies Art. 10.3 Use of International Standards 
Art. 10.6 Use of Customs Brokers 
Art. 10.7 Common Border Procedures and Uniform Documentation Requirements Art. 10.8 Rejected Goods Art. 10.9 Temporary Admission of Goods/Inward and Outward Processing 
Art. 11 Freedom of Transit 
Art. 12 Customs Cooperation Art. 13.2 National Committee on Trade Facilitation 
 
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  WT/PCTF/N/TJK/1 issued on 4 August 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER 
THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM TAJIKISTAN 
 The following communication dated 30 July 2014 to the Preparatory Committee on Trade 
Facilitation is being circulated on behalf  of Tajikistan for Members' information. 
 
 
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36, WT/L/911), the 
Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation established under the General Council is authorized, 
inter alia , to receive Members' notifications of Category A commitments under the Agreement on 
Trade Facilitation.  
With reference to the above, the Government of Tajikistan has the honour to notify the 
Preparatory Committee that it designates the follo wing provisions of Section I of the Agreement 
(annexed to the above-mentioned Ministerial Decision) under Category A for implementation in full upon the entry into force of the Agreement: 
 
Article 1 Paragraph 1  Publication 
Paragraph 2  Information Available Through Internet 
 Article 4  All provisions 
 
Article 5 Paragraph 2  Detention Paragraph 3  Test Procedures 
 
Article 6  All provisions  
Article 7 
Paragraph 1  Pre-arrival Processing Paragraph 3  Separation of Release from Final Determination of Customs Duties, Taxes, 
Fees and Charges 
Paragraph 4  Risk Management Paragraph 5  Post-clearance Audit Paragraph 6  Establishment and Publication of Average Release Times 
Paragraph 8  Expedited Shipments 
Paragraph 9  Perishable Goods  
Article 8 , Item 1 
 Article 9  All provisions 
 
Article 10 Paragraph 1  Formalities and Documentation Requirements Paragraph 2  Acceptance of Copies 
Paragraph 3  Use of International Standards 
Paragraph 5  Pre-shipment Inspection Paragraph 6  Use of Customs Brokers 
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  Paragraph 8  Rejected Goods Paragraph 9  Temporary Admission of Goods/Inward and Outward Processing  
Article 11   All provisions 
  
 
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  WT/PCTF/N/IDN/1 issued on 4 August 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER THE 
AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM INDONESIA 
 The following communication dated 31 July 2014 to the Preparatory Committee on trade 
Facilitation is being circulated on behalf  of Indonesia for Members' information. 
 
 
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36, WT/L/911), the 
Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation established under the General Council (hereinafter 
referred to as "the Preparatory Committee") shall, inter alia , receive from Members their 
notifications of Category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation (hereinafter referred to as "the Agreement") . 
  
With reference to the above, the Government of the Republic of Indonesia has the honour to 
notify the Preparatory Committee that Indonesia hereby designates the following provisions of the Agreement under Category A, which will be implemented upon entry into force of the Agreement: 
 
Art. 6.3  Penalty Disciplines Art. 7.1  Pre-arrival Processing 
Art. 10.6  Use of Customs Brokers 
  
 
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  WT/PCTF/N/PAN/1 issued on 6 August 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF COMMITMENTS DESIGNATED UNDER CATEGORY A 
OF THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM PANAMA 
The following communication dated 31 July 2014 to the Preparatory Committee on Trade 
Facilitation is being circulated on behalf of Panama for Members' information. 
 
 
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Pursuant to paragraphs 2 and 3 of the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 
(WT/MIN(13)/36, WT/L/911) and in accordance with Article 15 in Section II of the Agreement on 
Trade Facilitation (hereinafter referred to as "the Agreement"), Panama hereby notifies that the 
following provisions in Section I of the Agreement have been designated as Category A commitments for implementation upon its entry into force: 
 
Article 1.3  Enquiry Points Article 4  Procedures for Appeal or Review Article 5.1  Notifications for Enhanced Controls or Inspections 
Article 5.2  Detention 
Article 6.1  General Disciplines on Fees and Charges Imposed on or in Connection 
with Importation and Exportation 
Article 6.2  Specific Disciplines on Fees and Charges for Customs Processing Imposed 
on or in Connection with Importation and Exportation 
Article 6.3  Penalty Disciplines 
Article 7.1  Pre-arrival Processing 
Article 7.3  Separation of Release from Final Determination of Customs Duties, Taxes, 
Fees and Charges 
Article 7.4  Risk Management 
Article 7.5  Post-clearance Audit 
Article 7.6  Establishment and Publication of Average Release Times Article 7.7  Trade Facilitation Measures for Authorized Operators 
Article 7.8  Expedited Shipments 
Article 7.9  Perishable Goods Article 9  Movement of Goods under Customs Control Intended for Import 
Article 10.1  Formalities and Documentation Requirements 
Article 10.2  Acceptance of Copies Article 10.3  Use of International Standards Article 10.5  Pre-shipment Inspection 
Article 10.6  Use of Customs Brokers 
Article 10.8  Rejected Goods Article 10.9  Temporary Admission of Goods/Inward and Outward Processing 
Article 11  Freedom of Transit 
Article 12.1  Measures Promoting Compliance and Cooperation Article 12.2  Exchange of Information 
Article 12.3  Verification 
Article 12.4  Request Article 12.5  Protection and Confidentiality Article 12.6  Provision of Information 
Article 12.7  Postponement or Refusal of a Request 
Article 12.8  Reciprocity Article 12.9  Administrative Burden 
Article 12.10 Limitations WT/PCTF/W/29 
 
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  Article 12.11 Unauthorized Use or Disclosure Article 12.12 Bilateral and Regional Agreements 
 
 
 
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  WT/PCTF/N/COG/1 issued on 6 August 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF COMMITMENTS DESIGNATED UNDER CATEGORY 
OF THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CONGO 
The following communication to the Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation, dated 
30 July 2014, is being circulated at the request of the delegation of the Congo for Members' 
information. 
  
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36) and Article 15 of 
Section II of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation , the Government of the Republic of the Congo 
has the honour to notify its Category A commitments, in accordance with the provisions listed below: 
Article 3.1  Advance Rulings 
Article 4.1  Right to Appeal or Review Article 5.1  Notifications for Enhanced Controls or Inspections Article 5.2  Detention 
Article 5.3  Test Procedures 
Article 7.9  Perishable Goods Article 10.6  Use of Customs Brokers 
Article 10.7  Common Border Procedures and Uniform Documentation Requirements 
Article 10.9  Temporary Admission of Goods and Inward and Outward Processing 
 
 
 
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  WT/PCTF/N/ECU/1 issued on 7 August 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER 
THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM ECUADOR 
The following communication dated 31 July 2014 to the Preparatory Committee on Trade 
Facilitation is being circulated on behalf of the delegation of Ecuador for Members' information. 
 
 
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36) and Article 15 of Section II of the Agreement on Trade Facilita tion, the Republic of Ecuador hereby notifies 
its Category A commitments, in accordance with the provisions listed below: 
Article No./ 
Paragraphs* Description 
2.1 Opportunity to Comment and Information Before Entry into Force 
4 Appeal or Review Procedures 7.1 Pre-Arrival Processing 7.6 Establishment and Publication of Average Release Times 
9 Movement of Goods under Custom s Control Intended for Import  
10.3 Use of International Standards 
10.5 Preshipment Inspection 
10.6 Use of Customs Brokers 10.7 Common Border Procedures and Uniform Documentation Requirements 10.8 Rejected Goods 10.9 Temporary Admission of Goods/Inward and Outward Processing 11.1 Freedom of Transit 11.2 Freedom of Transit 11.3 Freedom of Transit 11.4 Freedom of Transit 11.5 Freedom of Transit 11.6 Freedom of Transit 11.16 Freedom of Transit 11.17 Freedom of Transit 
* Where reference is made to specific paragraphs, the commitment undertaken by the 
Republic of Ecuador is limited to the content of those specific paragraphs, not to that of the Article as a whole. 
 
  
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  WT/PCTF/N/BRN/1 issued on 8 August 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER THE 
AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM BRUNEI DARUSSALAM 
 The following communication dated 7 August 2014 to the Preparatory Committee on Trade 
Facilitation is being circulated at the request of Brunei Darussalam for Members' information. 
 
 
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36, WT/L/911) and in 
accordance with Article 15 in Section II of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation (hereinafter 
referred to as "the Agreement"), the Preparat ory Committee on Trade Facilitation established 
under the General Council (“the Preparatory Committee”) shall, inter alia , receive Members’ 
notification of Category A commitments under the Agreement. 
 With reference to the above, the Government of Brunei Darussalam has the honour to notify 
the Preparatory Committee that Brunei Darussalam hereby designates all the provisions in Articles 
1 to 12 of the Agreement under Category A, except for the following: 
 
Article 1.2  Information Available Through Internet: sub-paragraphs 2.1 (a) and (b) 
Article 4 Procedures for Appeal or Review 
 Article 7.6 Establishment and Publication of Average Release Times: sub-paragraph 2 
 Article 7.7  Trade Facilitation Measures for Authorized Operators 
 Article 10.4  Single Window  
 
 
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  WT/PCTF/N/KGZ/1 issued on 11 August 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER THE 
AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM KYRGYZ REPUBLIC 
 The following communication dated 31 July 2014 to the Preparatory Committee on Trade 
Facilitation is being circulated at the request of  the Kyrgyz Republic for Members' information. 
 
 
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36, WT/L/911), the 
Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation established under the General Council (hereinafter 
referred to as "the Preparatory Committee") shall, inter alia , receive from Members their 
notifications of Category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation (hereinafter referred to as "the Agreement"). 
 
With reference to the above, on behalf of the Ministry of Economy of the Kyrgyz Republic we 
are pleased to notify the Preparatory Committee that  the Kyrgyz Republic designates the following 
provisions contained in Section I of the Agreement (annexed to the above mentioned Ministerial 
Decision) as Category A commitments, which will be implemented upon entry into force of the 
Agreement:  
Article 4  All provisions (Procedures for Appeal or Review) 
Article 5  Paragraph 2 (Detention) Article 9  (Movement of Goods Intended for Import under Customs Control) 
Article 10  Paragraph 5 (Preshipment Inspection) 
Article 11 Paragraphs 1 to 4 (Transit Charges, Regulations, Formalities and 
Non-Discrimination) 
 
 
 
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  WT/PCTF/N/CIV/1 issued on 11 August 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF COMMITMENTS DESIGNATED UNDER CATEGORY A 
OF THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM CÔTE D'IVOIRE 
The following communication to the Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation, dated 
31 July 2014, is being circulated at the request of  the delegation of Côte d'Ivoire for Members' 
information. 
  
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36, WT/L/911) and 
Article 15 in Section II of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation, the Republic of Côte d'Ivoire hereby 
notifies its Category A commitments, in accordance with the provisions listed below: 
Article 4.1  Right to Appeal or Review 
Article 5.1  Notifications for Enhanced Controls or Inspections 
Article 5.2  Detention Article 5.3  Test Procedures Article 7.4  Risk Management 
Article 7.5  Post-Clearance Audit 
Article 7.8  Expedited Shipments Article 7.9  Perishable Goods 
Article 9  Movement of Goods under Customs Control Intended for Import 
Article 10.3  Use of International Standards Article 10.5  Preshipment Inspection 
Article 10.7  Common Border Procedures and Uniform Documentation Requirements 
Article 10.8  Rejected Goods Article 10.9  Temporary Admission of Goods/Inward and Outward Processing Article 11  Freedom of Transit 
 
  
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  WT/PCTF/N/GTM/1 issued on 12 August 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF COMMITMENTS DESIGNATED UNDER CATEGORY A 
OF THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM GUATEMALA 
The following communication to the Prep aratory Committee on Trade Facilitation, 
dated 31 July 2014, is being circulated at the request of the delegation of Guatemala for 
Members' information. 
 
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36, WT/L/911), the Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation established under the General Council (hereinafter 
the "Preparatory Committee") shall, inter alia , receive Members' notifications of Category A 
commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation (hereinafter the "Agreement").  
With reference to the above, the Government of Guatemala wishes hereby to notify the 
Preparatory Committee that all the provisions in Se ction I of the Agreement have been designated 
as Category A commitments in accordance with WTO document WT/PCTF/W/27 of 7 July 2014, except for the following: 
 
Article 1.1.1(d) and (f) Article 1.2.1(a) and (b) 
Article 1.3.1 
Article 1.3.2 Article 1.4(b) and (c) 
 
Article 2.1.1 
 
Article 3.9(b)(iii) 
 
Article 5 
 
Article 6.1.4 
 
Article 7.1.2 
Article 7.4.3 
Article 7.6.1 Article 7.6.2 Article 7.7.3(a), (d), (e), (f) and (g) 
Article 7.8.2(c) and (d) 
Article 7.9.3 
 
Article 8.1 
Article 8.2(d) and (e)  
Article 10.1.1 
Article 10.2.3 Article 10.4.1 Article 10.4.2 
 
Article 11.17 
 
Article 12.2.1 WT/PCTF/W/29 
 
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  Article 12.3 Article 12.4 Article 12.5 
Article 12.6 
Article 12.7 Article 12.8 
Article 12.9 
Article 12.10 Article 12.11 
 
 
 
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  WT/PCTF/N/UKR/1 issued on 14 August 2014 
 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER THE 
AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM UKRAINE 
 The following communication dated 1 August 2014 to the Preparatory Committee on Trade 
Facilitation is being circulated at the request of Ukraine for Members' information. 
  
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36, WT/L/911), the 
Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation established under the General Council (hereinafter 
referred to as the "Preparatory Committee") shall, inter alia , receive Members' notifications of 
Category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation (hereinafter referred to as the 
"Agreement"). 
 
With reference to the above, the Government of Ukraine has the honour to notify the 
Preparatory Committee that Ukraine hereby designates the following provisions contained in 
Section I of the Agreement under Category A, whic h will be implemented upon entry into force of 
the Agreement:  
Art. 1.1  Publication 
 
Art. 1.2  Information Available Through Internet 
 
Art. 7.1  Pre-arrival Processing 
 
Art. 7.4  Risk Management (except for Art. 7.4.1, Art.7.4.2, Art.7.4.3) 
 
Art. 7.7  Trade Facilitation Measures for Authorized Operators 
 
Art. 7.8  Expedited Shipments  
 
Art. 7.9  Perishable Goods (except for Art. 7.9.1, Art.7.9.2) 
 
Art. 8  Border Agency Cooperation  
 
Art. 9  Movement of Goods under Cu stoms Control Intended for Import 
 
Art. 10.8  Rejected Goods (except for Art. 10.8.2) 
 
Art. 10.9  Temporary Admission of Goods/Inward and Outward Processing 
 
Art. 11  Freedom of Transit (except for Art.11.3, Art.11.4, Art.11.5, Art.11.6, Art.11.7, 
Art.11.8, Art.11.10) 
  
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  WT/PCTF/N/KWT/1 issued on 14 August 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER 
THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM KUWAIT 
 The following communication dated 5 August 2014 to the Preparatory Committee on Trade 
Facilitation is being circulated at the re quest of Kuwait for Members' information. 
 
 
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36, WT/L/911), the 
Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation established under the General Council (hereinafter 
referred to as the "Preparatory Committee") shall, inter alia , receive from Members their 
notifications of Category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement"). 
 
With reference to the above, the State of Kuwait has the honour to notify the Preparatory 
Committee that the State of Kuwait hereby designates the provisions contained in Annex I under Category A, except for the following: 
 
Article 3.1  Advance Rulings  
Article 6.2  Specific disciplines on Fees and Charges for Customs Processing Imposed 
on or in Connection with Importation and Exportation 
 
Article 7.4  Risk Management 
 Article 7.5  Post-Clearance Audit  
Article 7.7  Trade Facilitation Measures for Authorized Operators 
 Article 7.9  Perishable goods 
 
Article 8  Border Agency Co-operation  
Article 10.4 Single Window 
 Article 11.11-15 Transit Guarantees  
Article 12  Customs co-operation 
  
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  WT/PCTF/N/OMN/1 issued on 14 August 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER THE 
AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM OMAN 
 The following communication dated 12 August  2014 to the Preparatory Committee on Trade 
Facilitation is being circulated at the re quest of Oman for Members' information. 
 
 
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36, WT/L/911), 
the Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation established under the General Council 
(hereinafter referred to as "the Preparatory Committee") shall, inter alia, receive from 
Members their notifications of category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation (hereinafter referred to as "the Agreement"). 
 
With reference to the above, the Government  of the Sultanate of Oman has the honour 
to notify the Preparatory Committee that Oman hereby designates the following provisions of the Agreement under Category A, which will be  implemented upon entry into force of the 
Agreement: 
 Article 1:  Publication: 
 
1.1  Information available through Internet 1.4  Notification 
 
Article 2: Opportunity to comment, information before entry into force and 
consultation: 
 
2.2  Consultations 
 Article 4:  Appeal or review procedures:  
 
4.1  Right to appeal or review  
Article 5: Other measures to enhance impartiality, non–discrimination and 
transparency: 
 5.1  Notifications for enhanced controls or inspections 
5.2  Detention 
5.3  Test procedures  
Article 6: Disciplines on fees and char ges imposed on or in connection with 
importation and exportation: 
 
6.1 General disciplines on fees and charges imposed on or in connection with 
importation and exportation 
6.2 Specific disciplines on fees and charges imposed on or in connection with 
importation and exportation 
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  Article 7:  Release and clearance of goods:  7.3:  Separation of release from final dete rmination of customs duties, taxes, fees and 
charges 
 Article 9:  Movement of goods under customs control intended for import 
 
Article 10:  Formalities connected with importation and exportation and transit: 
 10.3  Use of international standards 
10.5  Pre-shipment inspection 
10.6  Use of customs brokers 10.7  Common border procedures and uniform documentation requirements 
10.8  Rejected goods 
10.9  Temporary admission of goods-inward and outward processing  
Article 11: Freedom of Transit: 
 11.1.3 Transit charges, regulations and formalities 11.4  Transit strengthened non-discrimination 
11.11.1 Transit guarantees 
 Article 13: Institutional Arrangements: 
 
13.2  National Committee on Trade Facilitation  
 
 
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  WT/PCTF/N/TUN/1 issued on 4 September 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF COMMITMENTS DESIGNATED UNDER CATEGORY A 
OF THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION BY TUNISIA 
The following communication to the Prep aratory Committee on Trade Facilitation, 
dated 1 September 2014, is being circulated at the request of the delegation of Tunisia for 
Members' information. 
  
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 Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36, WT/L/911) and 
Article 15 in Section II of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation, the Government of the 
Tunisian Republic hereby notifies the following provisions of that Agreement under Category A:  
 
Article or paragraph number* 
 Description 
 
1.1 Publication 
1.2 Information available through internet 
1.3 Enquiry points 
1.4 Notification 2.1 Opportunity to comment and information before entry into force 
4 Appeal or review procedures 
5.2 Detention 6.3 Penalty disciplines 7.1 Pre-arrival processing 
7.3 Separation of release from final determination of customs duties, taxes, fees 
and charges 
9 Movement of goods under customs control intended for import 
10.2 Acceptance of copies 
10.5 Pre-shipment inspection 10.6 Use of customs brokers 
10.7 Common border procedures and uniform documentation requirements 
10.8 Rejected goods 10.9 Temporary admission of goods/inward and outward processing 11 except for 11.5
 Freedom of transit except for the maki ng available of physically separate 
infrastructure for traffic in transit. 
12 Customs cooperation 23.2 National Committee on Trade Facilitation 
 
*Where a particular paragraph of an article is specified, Tunisia's commitment is limited to the content of that specific paragraph and does not concern the other provisions of the article. 
 
  
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  WT/PCTF/N/ALB/1 issued on 10 September 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER THE 
AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM ALBANIA 
 The following communication dated 10 Se ptember 2014 to the Preparatory Committee on 
Trade Facilitation is being circulated at the request of Albania for Members' information. 
 
 
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36, WT/L/911), the 
Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation established under the General Council (hereinafter 
referred to as "the Preparatory Committee") shall, inter alia , receive from Members their 
notifications of category A commitments under th e Agreement on Trade Facilitation (hereinafter 
referred to as "the Agreement"). 
 
With reference to the above, the Government of Albania has the honour to notify the 
Preparatory Committee that it hereby designates the following provisions of the Agreement under Category A, which will be implemented up on entry into force of the Agreement: 
 
Article 1.1  Publication Article 1.2  Information Available Through Internet 
  
Article 1.4  Notification Article 2.1  
Article 2.2 Opportunity to Comment and Information before Entry Into Force 
Consultations 
  Article 4.1 Right to  Appeal or Review  Article 5.2  Detention 
  
Article 6.1  General Disciplines on Fees and Charges Imposed on or in Connection with 
Importation and Exportation 
Article 6.2  Specific Disciplines on Fees and Charges for Customs Processing Imposed on 
or in Connection with Importation and Exportation 
Article 6.3  Penalty Disciplines 
  
Article 7.3  Separation of Release from Final Determination of Customs Duties, Taxes, 
Fees, and Charges 
Article 7.4  Risk Management 
Article 7.6  Establishment and Publication of Average Release Times 
  Article 7.8  Expedited Shipments 
Article 7.9  
Article 8 Perishable Goods 
Border Agency Cooperation 
Article 9  
Article 10.1 Movement of Goods Intended for Import under Customs Control 
Formalities and Documentation Requirements  
Article 10.2  Acceptance of Copies WT/PCTF/W/29 
 
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  Article 10.3  Use of International Standards Article 10.5  Preshipment Inspection Article 10.6  Use of Customs Brokers 
Article 10.7 
Article 10.8   Common Border Procedures and Uniform Documentation Requirements 
Rejected Goods 
Article 10.9  Temporary Admission of Goods and Inward and Outward Processing 
Article 11-3 
          11-4           11.11.1-5            11.12-13    Transit Charges, Regulations, and Formalities 
Transit Strengthened Non-Discrimination Transit Guarantees Transit Cooperation and Coordination 
Article 12 
 Customs Cooperation 
 
 
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  WT/PCTF/N/JOR/1 issued on 18 September 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER THE 
AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM JORDAN 
 The following communication dated 3 September 2014 to the Preparatory Committee on 
Trade Facilitation is being circulated at the request of Jordan for Members' information. 
 
 
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36, WT/L/911), 
the Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation established under the General Council 
(hereinafter referred to as "the Preparatory Committee") shall, inter alia , receive Members' 
notifications of category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation (hereinafter referred to as "the Agreement"). 
 
With reference to the above, the Government  of Jordan has the honour to notify the 
Preparatory Committee that it designates all of the provisions contained in Section I of the Agreement (annexed to the above-mentioned Ministerial Decision) under Category A for 
implementation in full upon the entry into force of the Agreement, except for the following: 
 
Article 1.1  Publication 
Article 1.2   Information Available Through Internet 
Article 1.3  Enquiry Points 
Article 3.1  Advance Rulings 
Article 6.1  General Disciplines on Fees and Charges Imposed on or in Connection 
with Importation and Exportation 
Article 7.1  Pre-arrival Processing 
Article 10.1  Formalities and Documentation Requirements 
Article 10.2  Acceptance of Copies Article 10.4  Single Window 
Article 11.5-10 Transit Procedures and Controls 
 
  
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  WT/PCTF/N/MDA/1 issued on 19 September 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER THE 
AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM THE REPUBLIC OF MOLDOVA 
 The following communication dated 18 Se ptember 2014 to the Preparatory Committee on 
Trade Facilitation is being circulated at the re quest of the Republic of Moldova for Members' 
information. 
  
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36, WT/L/911), the 
Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation established under the General Council (hereinafter 
referred to as "the Preparatory Committee") shall, inter alia , receive Members' notifications of 
category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation (hereinafter referred to as "the 
Agreement"). 
 
With reference to the above, the Government of  the Republic of Moldova has the honour to 
notify the Preparatory Committee that the Republic of Moldova designates the following provisions 
contained in Section I of the Agreement (annexed to the above-mentioned Ministerial Decision) as 
Category A commitments, which will be implemented upon entry into force of the Agreement: 
 
 Article 1 Paragraphs 1 and 4 (Publication, Notification) 
 Article 3 (ADVANCE RULINGS)  Article 4 (PROCEDURES FOR APPEAL OR REVIEW) 
 Article 5 Paragraph 2 (Detention) 
Article 6 Paragraph 2 (Specific disciplines on Fees and Charges for Customs Processing 
Imposed on or in Connection with Importation and Exportation) 
Article 7 Paragraphs 2, 4 and 5 (Electronic Payment, Risk Management, Post-clearance 
Audit) 
Article 8 (BORDER AGENCY COOPERATION) Article 9 (MOVEMENT OF GOODS INTENDED FOR IMPORT UNDER CUSTOMS CONTROL) 
Article 10 Paragraphs 3 and from 5 to 9 (Use of International Standards, Preshipment 
Inspection, Use of Customs Brokers, Common Border Procedures and Uniform Documentation Requirements, Rejected Goods, Temporary Admission of Goods 
and Inward and Outward Processing) 
Article 12 All provisions   
 
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  WT/PCTF/N/BWA/1 issued on 3 October 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER THE 
AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM BOTSWANA 
 The following communication dated 26 Se ptember 2014 to the Preparatory Committee on 
Trade Facilitation is being circulated at the request of Botswana for Members' information. 
 
 
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of the 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN (13)/36, WT/L/911), 
the Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation established under the General Council (herein 
referred to as the "Preparatory Committee") shall, inter alia , received Members' notifications of 
Category A commitments under the Agreement of Trade Facilitation (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement"). 
  
With reference to the above, the Government of the Republic of Botswana has the honour to 
notify the Preparatory Committee that the Repu blic of Botswana designates the following 
provisions contained in Section I of the Agree as Category A commitments, which will be 
implemented upon entry into force of the Agreement:   
 
Article 2.1 Opportunity to Comment and Information before Entry into Force 
Article 2.2  Consultations Article 5.1  Notifications for enhanced controls or inspections 
Article 5.2  Detention 
Article 7.1  Pre-arrival Processing Article 7.2  Electronic Payment  
Article 7.3  Separation of Release from Final Determination of Customs Duties, Taxes, Fees 
and Charges 
Article 7.4  Risk Management  
Article 7.5  Post-clearance Audit 
Article 7.6  Establishment and Publication of Average Release Times 
Article 7.8  Expedited Shipments 
Article 7.9  Perishable Goods Article 9 Movement of goods intended for import under customs control 
Article 10.3  Use of International Standards 
Article 10.5  Preshipment Inspection Article 10.6  Use of Customs Brokers 
Article 10.7  Common Border Procedures and Uniform Documentation Requirements 
Article 10.8  Rejected Goods Article 10.9  Temporary Admission of Goods and Inward and Outward Processing 
 
 
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  WT/PCTF/N/MNE/1 issued on 7 October 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER THE 
AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM MONTENEGRO 
 
 The following communication dated 11 Se ptember 2014 to the Preparatory Committee on 
Trade Facilitation is being circulated at the request of Montenegro for Members' information. 
  
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36, WT/L/911), the 
Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation established under the General Council (hereinafter 
referred to as the "Preparatory Committee") shall, inter alia , receive Members' notifications of 
Category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation (hereinafter referred to as the 
"Agreement"). 
 
With reference to the above, the Government of Montenegro has the honour to notify the 
Preparatory Committee that Montenegro hereby designates the following provisions contained in 
Section I of the Agreement under Category A, whic h will be implemented upon entry into force of 
the Agreement: 
 
Art. 1.1  Publication 
 Art. 2.1  Opportunity to Comment and Information before Entry into Force 
 
Art. 2.2  Consultations  Art. 3.1   Advance Rulings 
 
Art. 4.1  Right to Appeal or Review  
Art. 5.2  Detention 
 Art. 5.3   Test Procedures 
 
Art. 6.2  Specific Disciplines on Fees and Charges Imposed on or in Connection 
with Importation and Exportation 
 
Art. 6.3   Penalty Disciplines 
 Art. 7.2   Electronic Payment 
 
Art. 7.3  Separation of Release from Final Determination of Customs Duties, Taxes, 
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  Art. 7.7  Trade Facilitation Measures for Authorized Operators  Art. 8   Border Agency Cooperation 
  
Art. 9   Movement of Goods under Customs Control intended for Import 
Art. 10.1  Formalities and Documentation Requirements 
 
Art. 10.2  Acceptance of Copies  Art. 10.3  Use of International Standards 
 
Art. 10.5  Pre-Shipment Inspection  
Art. 10.6  Use of Customs Brokers 
 Art. 10.7  Common Border Procedures and Uniform Documentation Requirements 
 
Art. 10.8  Rejected Goods  Art. 10.9  Temporary Admission of Goods/ Inward and Outward Processing 
 
Art. 11.1-3  Transit Charges, Regulations, and Formalities 
 
Art. 11.4  Transit Strengthened Non-Discrimination 
 
Art. 11.11-15  Transit Guarantees 
 
Art. 11.12-13  Transit Cooperation and Coordination  Art. 12  Customs cooperation 
 
  
 
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  WT/PCTF/N/SEN/1 issued on 27 October 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER 
THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM SENEGAL 
The following communication to the Preparat ory Committee on Trade Facilitation, dated 
22 October 2014, is being circulated at the request of Senegal for Members' information. 
 
 
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 De cember 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36) on the Agreement on 
Trade Facilitation, Senegal hereby notifies its Category A commitments, in accordance with the 
provisions listed below: 
 ARTICLE/PARAGRAPH DESCRIPTION 
1 2.1 Opportunity to Comment and Information before 
Entry into Force 
2 2.2 Consultations 
 
3 4 Appeal or Review Procedures 
 
4 5.2 Detention 
 
5 5.3 Test Procedures 
 
6 7.1 Pre-Arrival Processing 
 
7 7.2 Electronic Payment 
 
8 7.3 Separation of Release from Final Determination 
of Customs Duties, Taxes, Fees and Charges 
9 7.4 Risk Management 
 
10 7.6 Establishment and Publication of Average Release 
Times  
11 9 Movement of Goods under Customs Control 
Intended for Import 
12 10.2 Acceptance of Copies 
 
13 10.3 Use of International Standards 
 
14 10.4 Single Window 
 
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   ARTICLE/PARAGRAPH DESCRIPTION 
15 10.6 Use of Customs Brokers 
 
16 10.7 Common Border Procedures and Uniform 
Documentation Requirements   
17 10.8 Rejected Goods 
 
18 10.9 Temporary Admission of Goods/Inward and  
Outward Processing  
19 12 Customs Cooperation 
 
  
 
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  WT/PCTF/N/NGA/1 issued on 10 November 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER THE 
AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM NIGERIA 
 The following communication dated 7 November 2014 to the Preparatory Committee on 
Trade Facilitation is being circulated at the request of Nigeria for Members' information. 
 
 
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December, 2013 (WT/MIN (13)/36, WT/L/911), the 
Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation established under the General Council (herein 
referred to as the "Preparatory Committee") shall, inter alia , receive Members' notifications of 
Category A commitments under the Agreement of Trade Facilitation (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement"). 
  
With reference to the above, the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has the 
honour to notify the Preparatory Committee that Nigeria hereby designates the following provisions contained in Section I of the Agreemen t under Category A, which will be implemented 
upon entry into force of the Agreement: 
 
Art. 6.3: Penalty Disciplines; 
 
Art. 7.1: Pre arrival processing; 
 
Art. 7.3: Separation of Release from Final Determination of Customs Duties, taxes, fees 
and charges; 
 
Art. 9: Movement of goods intended  for import under Customs control; 
 
Art. 10.7: Common Border Procedures and Uniform Documentation Requirements; 
 
Art. 10.9: Temporary Admission of Good s and/Inward and Outward Processing; 
 
Art. 11.3: Voluntary Restraints; 
 
Art. 11.4: Non-Discrimination; 
 
Art. 11.6: Documentation Requirements; 
 
Art. 11.8: Non-Application of TBTs; 
 
Art. 11.9: Advance Filling and Processing of Transit Documentation; WT/PCTF/W/29 
 
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  Art. 11.10: Prompt Termination of Transit Operation; and 
 
Art. 11.11: Transit guarantees. 
 
  
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  WT/PCTF/N/MAC/1 issued on 25 November 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER THE 
AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM MACAO, CHINA 
 The following communication dated 20 November 2014 to the Preparatory Committee on 
Trade Facilitation is being circulated at the request of Macao, China for Members' information. 
 
 
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December, 2013 (WT/MIN (13)/36), the Preparatory 
Committee on Trade Facilitation established under the General Council (hereinafter referred to as 
the "Preparatory Committee") shall, inter alia , receive Members' notifications of Category A 
commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation (hereinafter referred to as "the Agreement"). 
  
With reference to the above, the Government of  Macao, China has the honour to notify the 
Preparatory Committee that Macao, China hereby designates all the provisions contained in Articles 1 to 12 of the Agreement under Category A, which will be implemented upon entry into 
force of the Agreement, except for the following: 
 
Art. 7: Paragraph 4 - Risk Management; 
 
Art. 7: Paragraph 5 – Post-Clearance Audit; 
 
Art. 9: Movement of Goods Intended  for Import under Customs Control; 
 
Art. 10: Paragraph 4 – Single Window. 
 
 
  
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  WT/PCTF/N/GAB/1 issued on 17 December 2014 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER THE 
AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM GABON 
The following communication to the Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation, 
dated 10 December 2014, is being circulated at the request of Gabon for Members' information. 
 
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36, WT/L/911) 
and Article 15 in Section II of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation, the Gabonese Republic hereby notifies its Category A commitments, in accordance with the provisions listed below: 
Article 5.2  Detention 
Article 7.1  Pre-arrival Processing Article 7.8  Expedited Shipments 
Article 7.9  Perishable Goods 
Article 9  Movement of Goods under Customs Control Intended for Import 
Article 10.5  Preshipment Inspection Article 10.8  Rejected Goods 
Article 10.9  Temporary Admission of Goods and Inward and Outward Processing 
  
 
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  WT/PCTF/N/EGY/1 issued on 7 January 2015 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER THE 
AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM EGYPT 
 The following communication dated 19 December 2014 to the Preparatory Committee on 
Trade Facilitation is being circulated at the request of Egypt for Members' information. 
 
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)/36) and Article 15 of 
Section II of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation, Egypt hereby notifies its Category "A" 
commitments, in accordance with the provisions listed below:  
Article Number Description 
Article 4 paragraphs (1,3,4,5)       
Procedures for Appeal or Review 
Article 5.2 Detention 
Article 6.2  
 Specific Disciplines on Fees and Charges for Customs 
Processing Imposed on or in Connection with Importation 
and Exportation 
Article 6.3 sub - paragraphs (3.2,3.4,3.5,3.6) Penalty Disciplines  
 
Article  7.3 sub - paragraphs 
(3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4,3.5) Separation of Release from Final Determination of 
Customs Duties, Taxes, Fees and Charges 
Article 9  
 Movement of Goods Intended for Import under Customs Control 
Article 10.5 paragraph (5.1) Preshipment Inspection 
Article 10.6 Use of Customs Brokers 
Article 10.7 Common Border Procedures and Uniform Documentation 
Requirements 
Article 10.8 Rejected Goods 
Article 10.9  Temporary Admission of Goods and Inward and Outward 
Processing 
Article 11 paragraphs (2,3,11,12,13,14,15,16) Freedom of Transit 
 
  
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  WT/PCTF/N/MKD/1 issued on 13 February 2015 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER THE 
AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM THE REPUBLIC OF MACEDONIA 
 The following communication dated 10 February 2015 to the Preparatory Committee on 
Trade Facilitation is being circulated at the re quest of the Republic of Macedonia for Members' 
information. 
  
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Pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 (WT/MIN(13)36, WT/L/911), the 
Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation established under the General Council (hereinafter 
referred to as "the Preparatory Committee") shall, inter alia , receive from Members their 
notifications of category A commitments under the Agreement on Trade Facilitation (hereinafter 
referred to as "the Agreement"). 
 
With reference to the above, the Government of the Republic of Macedonia has the honour 
to notify the Preparatory Committee that it here by designates the following provisions of the 
Agreement under category A, which will be implemented upon entry into force of the Agreement: 
 Article 1.1 Publication 
Article 1.2 Information Available Through Internet 
Article 1.4 Notification 
 
Article 2 Opportunity to Comment, Information before Entry into Force 
and Consultations 
  Article 3 Advance Rulings 
 
Article 4 Procedures for Appeal or Review 
 
Article 5 Other Measures to Enhance Impartiality, Non-discrimination and 
Transparency 
  
Article 6 Disciplines on Fees and Charges Imposed on or in Connection 
with Importation and Exportation and Penalties  
Article 7.2 Electronic Payment 
Article 7.3 Separation of Release from Final Determination of Customs 
Duties, Taxes, Fees and Charges 
Article 7.4 Risk Management 
Article 7.5 Post-clearance Audit 
Article 7.6 Establishment and Publication of Average Release Times Article 7.7 Trade Facilitation Measures for Authorized Operators 
Article 7.8 Expedited Shipments 
 Article 7.9 Perishable Goods 
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  Article 8 Border Agency Cooperation 
 
Article 9 Movement of Goods Intended for Import under Customs Control 
 
Article 10 Formalities connected with Importation, Exportation and Transit   
Article 11 Freedom of Transit  
  Article 12 Customs Cooperation  
 
 
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  WT/PCTF/N/JAM/1 issued on 3 March 2015 
NOTIFICATION OF CATEGORY A COMMITMENTS UNDER THE 
AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION 
COMMUNICATION FROM JAMAICA 
 The following communication dated 4 February 2015 to the Preparatory Committee on Trade 
Facilitation is being circulated at the request of Jamaica for Members' information. 
 
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The Permanent Mission of Jamaica to the United Nations and Other International 
Organisations in Geneva presents its compliments to the World Trade Organization and has the honour, pursuant to the Ministerial Decision of 7 December 2013 contained in document 
WT/MIN(13/36) and Article 15 of Section II of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation, to notify 
Jamaica’s Category A commitments in accordance with the provisions listed below: 
 
Article 2.2:  Consultations 
 Article 5.2:  Detention  
Article 7.9:  Perishable Goods 
 Article 10.5:  Preshipment Inspection 
 
Article 10.6:  Use of Customs Brokers 
 
Article 10.8:  Rejected Goods 
 Article 11.4:  Freedom of Transit - Strengthened Non-Discrimination 
 
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