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REUNION DE EXPERTOS SOBRE MEDIDAS DE FACILITACION DE NEGOCIOS
REFERENTES A ASUNTOS ADUANEROS
DIFUSIÓN DE LAS MEDIDAS DE FACILITACIÓN DE NEGOCIOS
REFERENTES ASUNTOS ADUANEROS
Estatus de Implementación y Necesidades de Asistencia Técnica: Medidas de Facilitación de Negocios
El Grupo de Expertos en Medidas de Facilitación de Negocios referentes a Asuntos Aduaneros acordó la publicación de información sobre el estado de implementación y necesidades de asistencia técnica de los ocho medidas de facili-tación de negocios referentes a asuntos aduaneros aprobadas en la Reunión Ministerial de Toronto en noviembre de 1999.
El proceso de implementación de las medidas ha sido dinámico e intenso en todos los países del ALCA. El docu-mento anexo muestra el importante estado de avance en esta materia al día de la fecha y será actualizado periódicamente.
Construido con base en la matriz que contiene las respuestas dadas por los países a la “Lista de Verificación sobre la Implementación y Asistencia Técnica par la Implementación de las Medidas de Facilitación de Nego-cios Referentes a Asuntos Aduaneros. El número del documento que presenta la matriz es FTAA.tnc/cbf/w/01/Rev.1
I = Implementado
PI = Parcialmente Implementado
NI = No Implementado
TA = Asistencia Técnica Necesaria
NR = No Hay Respuesta
Temporal 2. Express
Expreso 3. Low Value/
Bajor Valor 4. Data
Electrónico 5. Harmonized
Armonizado 6. Hemispheric
Aduanera 7. Codes of Conduct/
Códigos de Conducta 8. Risk Analysis/
Análysis de Riesgo
Antigua y Barbuda NR NR NR NR NR PI NR NR
Argentina I PI I I I PI PI/TA I
Bahamas PI PI NI/TA NI/TA I PI I PI
Barbados PI/TA PI/TA PI/TA PI/TA I PI I PI/TA
Belice PI/TA PI/TA PI/TA PI/TA I PI PI/TA PI/TA
Bolivia PI/TA PI/TA PI/TA PI/TA I PI PI/TA PI/TA
Brasil I I I I I PI I I
Canadá I I I I I PI I I
Chile I/TA I/TA I/TA PI/TA I PI/TA I PI/TA
Colombia PI PI/TA I I I PI I PI/TA
Costa Rica I PI/TA I PI/TA I I I NI/TA
Dominica PI PI NI/TA PI/TA I PI PI PI/TA
Ecuador PI PI/TA I PI/TA I PI PI PI/TA
El Salvador I/TA PI/TA PI/TA PI/TA I PI NR PI/TA
Estados Unidos I I I I I I I I
Grenada NR NR NR NR NR PI NR NR
Guatemala PI/TA PI/TA PI/TA NI I PI I NI/TA
Guyana I I PI/TA PI/TA I PI PI/TA NI/TA
Haití PI PI/TA PI/TA PI/TA I PI/TA I NI/TA
Honduras I PI/TA PI/TA PI/TA I PI I I/TA
Jamaica PI/TA PI/TA PI/TA PI/TA I PI I I
México I PI I I I PI I I
Nicaragua PI PI/TA I PI/TA I PI PI/TA PI/TA
Panamá I I I PI/TA I PI I PI/TA
Paraguay I I I PI I PI NI PI
Perú I I I PI/TA I/TA PI I PI/TA
República Dominicana I PI/TA PI/TA PI/TA I PI/TA PI/TA I
San Cristóbal y Nevis I PI PI PI I PI I PI
Sta. Lucía PI PI PI/TA NI/TA I PI PI NI/TA
San Vicente y las Grenadinas NR NR NR NI/TA NR PI NR NI/TA
Suriname PI/TA NI/TA NI/TA PI/TA NI/TA PI NI/TA NI/TA
Trinidad y Tobago PI/TA PI/TA I/TA PI/TA I/TA PI PI PI/TA
Uruguay PI/TA PI PI/TA PI/TA I PI I PI/TA
Venezuela PI PI/TA PI/TA NI/TA I PI PI NI/TA
Estatus de Implementación y Necesidades de Asistencia Técnica:
Medidas de Facilitación de Negocios Referentes a Asuntos Aduanero
MEDIDA No. 1 Importación/Admisión Temporal de Determinados Bienes Relacionados con Viajes de Negocios
PAIS i. a. Autorizar la suspensión de
derechos aduanero
b. Indicar si existe distinción
entre bienes que acompañan
al viajero de negocios y los
que no lo acompañan. ii. Identificar documentos
publicitarios y otros bienes
que no requieren garantías
a su entrada iii. Establecer procedimientos
agilizados para documentos
que permanecen en el país iv. Establecer un plazo
temporal/admisión
temporal v. a. Donde sea posible,
reducir al mínimo el costo y
la complejidad administrativa
de obtención de garantías
temporal/ admisión temporal.
b. Donde sea posible, el
requeridas no debería
exceder el monto de los
correspondería pagar. vi. Bajo circunstancias
normales, debe proveerse
aprobación asequibles
a la entrada del viajero
¿Se Implementa? ¿Asistencia Técnica? ¿Se Implementa? ¿Asistencia Técnica? ¿Se Implementa? ¿Asistencia Técnica? ¿Se Implementa? ¿Asistencia Técnica? ¿Se Implementa? ¿Asistencia Técnica? ¿Se Implementa? ¿Asistencia Técnica?
Argentina a. Sí
OM 2182 y
OM 1860/A
No Sí. Decreto No. 2281/94, Decisión del Consejo Mercado Común No. 18/94, Resolución No. 3751/94 (RGANTI) y modificatorias Resolución No. 72/98 (SDG LTA), Resolu-ción General No. 162/98 y Reso-lución General No. 656/99. a. Sí
No Sí. Decreto No. 2281/ 94, Decisión del Consejo Mercado Común No. 18/94, Resolución No. 3751/ 94 (RGANTI) y modificatorias Resolución No. 72/98 (SDG LTA), Resolución General No. 162/98 y Resolución General No. 656/99.
Bahamas a. Sí. Sección 86 de los Reglamentos Aduaneros
Barbados a. Sí. Secciones 111 a 113 del Acta Aduanera, Capítulo 66, Ley de Barbados, Reglamento Aduanero No. 70 relacionado a muestras comerciales)
b. Ninguna distinción. Sí. Se puede requerir asistencia técnica para ayudar al sector privado con la implementación del Sistema de Carnet ATA.
Sí. Secciones 111 y 112
del Acta Aduanera.
Belice a. Parcialmente. Ley de Aduanas y política departamental.
b. --- Se requiere asistencia técnica Parcialmente. Ley de Aduanas y política administrativa Capacitación en procedimientos aduaneros y cambios legislativos Sí. Ley de Aduanas y política departamental La asistencia técnica y la capacitación harían más eficiente la implementación Sí. Ley de Aduanas
--- Parcialmente. Ley de Aduanas Se requiere la asistencia técnica para diseñar procedimientos nuevos y cambiar la legislación vigente. Parcialmente. Procedimiento administrativo ---
Bolivia a. No. Se estima a fines del 2002.
b. No. Se estima a fines del 2002. Sí, para reglamentar e implementar, contemplando la capacitación de personal correspondiente.
No se recibió asistencia técnica
Si requiere AT Sí.
Ley No. 1990, Artículo 133, inciso a) --- No esta implementada. Se estima a fines del 2002 Sí, en capacitación para facilitar la implementación.
Sí requiere AT Sí
Ley No. 1990, Art. 133, párrafo 4. --- Si, parcialmente. Sí, para implementación
Sí requiere AT No está implementado. Se estima a fines del 2002.
Brasil a. Sí. Instrucción Normativa (IN) 164, 31 diciembre 1998.
--- Sí. Portaria-MF-107 del 15 mayo 1996; IN 164, 31 diciembre 1998
--- Sí. IN 124 del 14 octubre 1999; IN 120 del 15 octubre 1998; y IN 69 del 10 diciembre 1996
--- Sí. IN 164, 31 diciembre 1998
Sí. IN 120, 15 octubre 1998-
Canadá a. Sí. Decreto del Consejo P.C. 1997-2030, el 29 diciembre 1997 Memorandum Departamental D8-1-1: Regla-mento sobre la Importación Temporal (Partida arancelaria 9993.00.00); Decreto del Consejo P.C. 1974-2522, el 19 noviembre 1974; Memorandum Departamental D8-3-1: Orden de Remisión para la Materia Publicitaria
b. No, Canadá no tiene distinción. No se aplica a la implementación.
--- Sí. Decreto del Consejo P.C. 1997-2030, el 29 diciembre 1997 Memorandum Departamental D8-1-1: Reglamento sobre la Importación Temporal (Partida arancelaria 9993.00.00); Decreto del Consejo P.C. 1974-2522, el 19 noviembre 1974; Memorandum Departamental D8-3-1: Orden de Remisión para la Materia Publicitaria
--- Sí. Decreto del Consejo P.C. 1997-2030, el 29 diciembre 1997; Memorandum Departamental D8-1-1: Reglamento sobre la Importación Temporal (Partida arancelaria 9993.00.00)
Chile Requerimiento general de asistencia técnica:
Se solicita asistencia técnica en programas de computación y capitación para control y fiscali-zación de este régimen a. Sí. Artículo 106, Ordenanza de Aduanas.
--- No se exige garantía para ningún tipo de mercancía. Artículo 106, Ordenanza de Aduanas.
--- a) y b) No procede. La admisión temporal no requiere garantía de ningún tipo.
Colombia a. Sí. Resolución DIAN 4240 de 2000
Si los bienes llegan bajo la modalidad de viajeros no requiere garantía. En la importación temporal sí la requieren. No existe tratamiento especial para documentos publicitarios. Resolución 4240 de 2000
Sí. Resolución DIAN 4240 de 2000
a. No Respecto del elemento primario No. v a), Colombia esta realizando los trámites administrativos y legales para la adhesión al Convenio de Estambul
b. Si, resolución 4240 de 2000
Costa Rica a. Sí
Sí. Ley No. 7557, Art. 368 y Artículos 165 y 435 y siguiente de su Reglamento
Dominica a. Sí. Sección 58(1)(a) de la Ley Aduanera de Dominica
Ecuador a. No. Se establece exención de tasas por servicios aduaneros excepto para las importaciones a consumo de los efectos personales de viajeros y menajes de casa y equipos de trabajo. Ley Orgánica de Aduanas No. 99, Registro Oficial No. 359, 13 julio 1998, reformado con Ley No. 181 del 30 abril 1999, Artículo 27, literal a).
No existe un manual de procedimientos aduaneros para las importaciones de documentos publicitarios. Implementarlo significaría reformar el Reglamento a la Ley Orgánica de Aduanas, en cuanto al valor y cantidad según el caso.
De conformidad a lo establecido en la Ley Orgánica de Aduanas y su reglamento, el tiempo máximo de permanencia de los materiales en el país es de hasta 180 días prorrogables por un período similar, siempre que deposite previamente la garantía bancaria.
b. No. El Reglamento a la Ley Orgánica establece que la importación temporal con reexportación en el mismo estado, es un régimen suspensivo del pago de impuestos por el plazo que la autoridad aduanera lo establezca, por lo tanto requiere depositar una garantía bancaria por el monto de 120% del valor de los tributos a recaudar, el monto adicional del 20% cubre el costo de oportunidad del dinero por la tasa de interés del mercado financiero y las multas por incumplimiento del régimen.
Si. Los viajeros deberán presentar los formularios de solicitud de régimen de importación temporal con la correspondiente garantía bancaria por los impuestos que suspende el pago, la misma será devuelta al momento que se reexporten los bienes. En el caso de que algún material publicitario deba ser entregado en el mercado local, deberá ser nacionalizado pagando los correspondientes tributos. Los viajeros presentan una declaración para sus efectos personales, pero en el caso de admisión temporal deberán presentar los formularios de solicitud de régimen de importación temporal con la correspondiente garantía bancaria por los impuestos que suspende el pago, la misma será devuelta al momento que se reexporten los bienes. En el caso de que algún material publicitario deba ser entregado en el mercado local, deberá ser nacionalizado pagando los correspondientes tributos.
El Salvador a. Sí, se implementa.
Contar con la capacitación necesaria que permita identificar plenamente los bienes a los que se deberá permitir la admisión temporal al ser introducidos por personas de negocios.
Contar con la capacitación necesaria que permita identificar plenamente los bienes a los que se deberá permitir la admisión temporal al ser introducidos por personas de negocios	.
Sí. Instructivo 10, Instructivo 1/98.
Estados Unidos a. Sí
19 Código de los EE.UU. (USC) 66,1202, 1321, 1484; 1498, 1552-4, 1623, 1624. 19 Código de Reglamentos Federales (CFR) Partes 18, 54, 114. Sistema Aduanero Armonizado (HTS) Capítulo 98	 Sí. 19 CFR Partes 10.151-10.153, 143, Fracción C. HTS Nota General 16.
Sí. 19 CFR Partes 10.151-10.153, 143, Fracción C. HTS Nota General 16.
b. No se aplica. La Aduana de los EE.UU. no hace el cálculo de los costos comparativos. Los costos de la emisión de los carnets ATA se controlan por asociaciones emisores del sector privado, y no la Aduana de los EE.UU. Viajeros de negocios deben determinar la opción menos costosa (el uso de procedimientos para la importación temporal o normal); La Aduana de los EE.UU. permitirá a un importador utilizar cualquier procedimiento para el cual su importación califique. Convenio ATA.
Sí. Como política de la Aduana de los EE.UU., en los puertos de entrada, los inspectores ponen a la disponibilidad de los viajeros de negocios las declaraciones al momento de su llegada y también proveen las declaraciones a los transportadores, que a su vez, difunden los documentos a los viajeros antes de su llegada.
Guatemala Parcialmente
Se estima implementación para el 7 de abril de 2001
La asistencia técnica se encamina a que los países que han implementado totalmente esta medida, proporcionen copia de su legislación y asesoría con relación a los mecanismos de control para importaciones temporales de bienes relacionados con viajes de negocios. Parcialmente
Sí. CAUCA III Art. 73
Sí. CAUCA, Art. 28
Al 7 de abril de 2001
Guyana Sí. Secciones 38-40 de la Ley Aduanera 82.01 y Reglamentos Aduaneros 69
Sí. Sección 38 – 40 de la Ley Aduanera
Honduras a. Sí.
Se implementa por medio del Art. 73 de la Ley de Aduanas y Ley Orgánica para el control de franquicias aduaneras.
Comentarios: Se requiere asistencia técnica en programas de computación y capacitación en tramitación, control y fiscalización de este Régimen.
Jamaica a. Sí. Acta Aduanera de Jamaica.
b. -- Sí. La Aduana no tiene un sistema electrónico para procesar los formularios de entrada. Se requeriría la asistencia técnica para desarrollar un diseño comercial / sistema.
Sí. Se necesitaría para la implementación de la medida, en particular para establecer instalaciones de redes.
México a. Sí
Ley Aduanera, Art. 106
No aplica. Este régimen no requiere garantía a su entrada.
Este régimen no requiere garantía a su entrada
Sí. Ley No. 265 "Ley que establece el Autodespacho para la Importación, Exportación y otros Regímenes" publicado en "La Gaceta" Diario Oficial No. 219 del 17 de noviembre de 197 y su Reglamento.
Sí. Se otorgan seis (6) meses con base en el Reglamento al Código Aduanero Uniforme Centroamericano en proceso de aprobación por el Ejecutivo.
No No aplica en vista que el otorgamiento, regulación y costos de las garantías no es de la competencia de la Aduana.
Sí, se le entrega a través del agente de transporte, el documento denominado "Declaración de pasajeros". Ley No. 265, 17 noviembre 1997 y su Reglamento
Panamá a. Yes
b. There is no distinction. Cabinet Decree No. 34 of Dec. 20, 1995; Cabinet Decree No. 30 of Oct. 22, 1994; Tax Code, Article 536 and 537; Decree No. 54, Article 3 of June 1985.
Yes. Decree No. 54 , Art. 3 of June 1985; Tax Code, Art. 537; Cabinet Decree No. 30 of Oct. 22, 1994.
Paraguay a. Yes
Peru a. Yes. The temporary importation of tools and equipment necessary for carrying out the functions or activities of professionals and technical personnel who enter to provide services to a company is under consideration. Regulation on Equipment and Furnishings, Supreme Decree No. 59-95-EF (04/04/95) b. Yes. There is no distinction, it is only indicated as explained above.
Yes. It only lists the goods that do not require a guarantee; in addition, promotional documents are not listed. Supreme Decree No. 59-95-EF
Yes. Streamlined procedures are established for the temporary import of goods into the country. Supreme Decree No. 59-95-EF
Yes. There is a maximum period of 12 months for the temporary entry of goods. Supreme Decree No. 59-95-EF
a. Yes, General Customs Law, Art. 26 b. Yes, General Customs Law, Art. 63.
Yes. Supreme Decree 59-95-EF, Art. 25
Dominican Republic a. Yes
Law No. 3489
St. Kitts y Nevis Yes. Customs (Control and Management) Act No. 4/1992, Section 72.
Yes. Customs (Control and Management) Act No. 4/1992, Section 72.
Yes. Customs Tariff Act No. 12/1984, Section 6
St. Lucia a. Yes. Customs (Control and Management) Act No. 239/1990.
Yes. Customs (Control and Management) Act No. 249/1990.
Yes. Customs (Control and Management) Act No. 239/ 1990.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Suriname a. Yes
Yes. See answer Measure 1(i).
Trinidad and Tobago a. Yes
b. No Section 40 of Customs Act, Chapter 78:01.
Yes. Training in the ATA Convention
Yes. Section 40 of Customs Act, Chapter 78:01.
b. Yes Section 40 of Customs Act, Chapter 78:01; Regulations No. 164-172 of customs Act, along with Administrative Procedures.
Yes. Executive decision.
Uruguay Partially. Only in the scope of MERCOSUR. The National Customs Administration has not implemented a specific procedure for the entry of promotional documents and other items related to business travel. There are other rules governing temporary admission relating to other items or other subjects. Yes. For the implementation, in general, of the ATA Chapters [Annexes]
Yes. For the implementation, in general, of the ATA Chapters [Annexes]
Yes. Decree 330/992 of July 16, 1992
Venezuela a. Yes.
There is no distinction. As can be appreciated, it is a Suspension Regime of a general nature, not solely for promotional documents. No distinction is established between goods that accompany the business traveler and those that do not.
Decree No. 1665 of Dec. 27, 1996, Article 34.
a. It is not required that the interested party present a guarantee for the amount of the import duties owed, and the corresponding payment of fees for Customs Services is required. b. Yes
Order No. 135 of Sept. 20, 1996.
COUNTRY i. Provide for separate expedited customs processing for express shipments ii. Provide for pre-arrival processing of information and data related to express shipments iii. Permit submission of a single manifest covering all of the goods in the shipment by the express service company, through electronic or other means iv. Where possible, and with the appropriate guarantees, provide for the release of certain goods through submission of minimal documentation and/or deferred payment v. In normal circumstances, express shipments should be released by customs authorities within 6 hours of the submission of necessary customs documentation provided the goods have arrived vi. In response to requests from express shipment companies, consideration could be given to providing extended hours of service and/or customs processing at premises under the control of the customs authority, at the discretion of customs authorities
Is it Implemented? Technical
Assistance? Is it
Implemented? Technical Assistance? Is it
Implemented? Technical Assistance?
Argentina Yes. Decree No. 1187/93, Resolution No. 2436/96 (RGANTI), Resolution No. 3236/96 (RGCOTI).
No Yes. Annex III "A", Item B.1; Annex IV "C" of Resolution No. 4288/95.
-- Dispatch is permitted with the presentation of minimum documentation. Without deferred payment ---
Barbados Yes. Section 171 of Customs Act. Yes. Required to provide upgraded electronic processing of information in terms of acquisition of the software and training in the use of the software. Partially. Customs Act.
Yes. Mainly in the area of computer software. -- -- Partially.
-- Yes. Section 171 of the Customs Act
--- Yes. Section 8 of Customs Act.
Belize Partially Yes. Drafting amendment to existing law required. Yes. Procedures and Customs Law.
--- --- --- Partially Yes. Technical and legal drafting for amendment on the law. Yes. Departmental policy. --- Partially ---
Bolivia Yes. Law No. 1990, Art. 133, paragraph d) ---
No. Estimated for the end of 2002. Yes, TA is needed Yes Law No. 1990, Art. 133, paragraph d) Yes, TA is needed Yes minimal documentation; (Law No. 1990, Art. 133) No deferred payment --- Partially (envisioned in future Regulations to Law No. 1990) Yes, TA is needed Partially (envisioned in future Regulations to Law No. 1990) Yes, TA is needed
Brazil Yes. IN 57, Oct. 1, 1996 --- Yes. IN 102 of December 20, 1994. --- Yes. IN 57, Oct. 1, 1996; IN 69, Dec. 10, 1996 --- Yes. IN 57, Oct. 1, 1996 --- Yes --- Yes. IN 57, Oct. 1, 1996 ---
Canada Yes. Customs Act, Sections 32, 40 and 43; Order in Council P.C. 1995-1352, August 16, 1995 Departmental Memorandum D17-4-0: Courier/Low Value Shipment (LVS) Program - Low Value Commercial Goods. --- Yes. Departmental Memorandum D17-4-0: Courier/ Low Value Shipment (LVS) Program - Low Value Commercial Goods --- Yes. Departmental Memorandum D17-4-0: Courier/ Low Value Shipment (LVS) Program - Low Value Commercial Goods --- Yes. Departmental Memorandum D17-4-0: Courier/Low Value Shipment (LVS) Program - Low Value Commercial Goods --- Yes. Departmental Memorandum D17-4-0: Courier/Low Value Shipment (LVS) Program - Low Value Commercial Goods --- Yes. Couriers pay cost-recovery for services-on-demand Departmental Memorandum D17-4-0: Courier/Low Value Shipment (LVS) Program - Low Value Commercial Goods ---
General requirement of technical assistance: Request the creation of working groups to define a framework to establish rights, obligations and sanctions for couriers. Yes. Resolution 2400 of 1985, Chap. III, Number 8.7 --- Yes --- Yes. Tariff Law, Article 37; Resolution 2400 of 1985, Chap. III, Number 8.7.10, paragraph 6. --- Yes. With supporting documentation. Resolution No. 2400 of 1985, Chapter III, Number 8.7.15 --- Yes --- Yes
Colombia Yes.
Decree 2685 of 1999. Resolution DIAN No. 4240 of 2000. Decree No. 1232 of 2001
--- No Implementation based on technical assistance needs. Yes. Assistance is needed for implementing a monitoring computer program, at some of the customs administrations, which is compatible with the Century XXI Customs System. The Century XXI Computer Program has the following properties: The programs/ applications have been developed with WWW Internet tools: Windows NTES, IIS, Certificate Server, RDBMS SQL, SERVER v7. The computer system has the following telecommunications systems: *dedicated E1 (2Mbps) Internet connections, *120- line PBX connections, *FRAME RELAY WAN connections. Protected with FIREWALL information security technology and PKII components through digital certificates. In the near future, digital signatures will be used. Yes Decree 2685 of 1999 Resolution 4240 of 2000 Yes Yes, minimum documentation (Decree 2685 of 1999 and Res. DIAN 4240 of 2000); No payment deferral --- Yes --- Yes ---
Costa Rica Yes. Law No. 7557, Art. 127 to 129 and 409 to 419 of its Regulations Yes, it is appropriate to have an expert in this area, in order to assess the customs legislation and the respective procedure. Based on the results of such assessment, a second stage will be involved, to develop the necessary computer systems. No.
Estimated implementation by 2002. Yes. Technical and economic assistance for reviewing legislation and current procedure, in order to develop software and acquire equipment to implement this measure. No.
Estimated implementation by 2002. Yes, because the necessary technological platform is not in place. Yes Law No. 7557, Art. 417 and 418
No Yes Law No. 7557, Art. 417 and 418. No Yes No
No --- Yes --- Partially --- No
Dominican Republic Yes. Decree No. 107-98.
--- Yes. Decree No. 107-98
--- Partially. Decree No. 107-98 Yes. All that remains is to acquire additional computer equipment, to complete the software development, and to provide appropriate training. Yes. Law No. 3489 Yes. Reformulate the draft Customs Law before the Congress so it will provide for deferred payment. Yes. Decree No. 107-98 and Decree No. 96-98
Ecuador Yes. Customs Organic Law No. 99, Article 69 on International Mail and Express Mail.
Yes This is subject to regulations established by the national customs authority. Implementation of a new set of regulations is anticipated. We expect to implement a new system within 120 days from October 2000.
Yes The Ministerial Agreement No. 034 establishes that small parcels or international mail will clear Customs using a simplified declaration. 180 days.
No Yes to simplified documentation (general manifest), but there is no deferment of payment. Ministerial Agreement No. 034, Article 13.
No In the case of small packages, the customs procedure is immediate (2 hours). In the case of goods whose value is greater than US$200 and samples with no commercial value, whose value exceeds US$500, they must undergo normal processing, following physical valuation. 120 days. In the case of correspondence, clearance is almost immediate. For other types of goods, we are implementing a procedure providing for rapid processing, with customs working 24 hours.
Yes Yes. We anticipate that customs will work 24 hours a day receiving and clearing shipments.
El Salvador a. Yes. Instruction 1/98, procedures for clearance of goods transported by courier companies. Receive the necessary training to manage customs control systems that facilitate the rapid release of express shipments while also minimizing the possibility of fraud in the declaration of these shipments. No, still under study. Receive the necessary training to manage customs control systems that facilitate the rapid release of express shipments while also minimizing the possibility of fraud in the declaration of these shipments. No, still under study. Receive the necessary training to manage customs control systems that facilitate the rapid release of express shipments while also minimizing the possibility of fraud in the declaration of these shipments. No Receive the necessary training to manage customs control systems that facilitate the rapid release of express shipments while also minimizing the possibility of fraud in the declaration of these shipments. Yes, (less than 6 hours). Receive the necessary training to manage customs control systems that facilitate the rapid release of express shipments while also minimizing the possibility of fraud in the declaration of these shipments. Yes. Decree 134, Law of Extraordinary Services in the Customs Offices of the Republic. No
CAUCA III Art. 86 Resolution No. 003142 of the General Customs Division, 27 March 1998
No No. Estimated implementation by April 7, 2001 Yes. Changes in administrative procedure.
Training related to procedural practices is required, that will allow for the application of software packages that will improve the handling of express shipment (courier), facilitate cross controls, data collection and mechanisms of inspection. No. Estimated implementation by April 7, 2001 Yes. Changes in administrative procedure; acquisition of equipment; acquisition of computer programs
Estimated implementation by April 7, 2001 Yes. Legislative changes; acquisition of equipment; acquisition of computer programs Yes. Resolution No. 003142 of the General Customs Division, 27 March 1998 No
Guyana Yes. Section 270 of the Customs Act --- Yes. Administrative procedure under Section 270 is used --- Yes --- Yes. Section 270 of Customs Act
--- Yes. Section 270 of the Customs Act
--- Yes, Customs Regulations 173 & 63 of Customs Act
Haiti Yes --- No Yes Yes --- Yes --- Yes --- Yes ---
Honduras Yes. Articles 124, 127, 128 and 129, Customs Law; Art. 5, Number 3.5 of Decree 50-92 --- Yes Yes
In order to establish and implement procedures and training in the use of computer packages, technical assistance is needed for the implementation process. No.
Shipments valued at greater than $300 need DUA Yes Yes
Shipments valued at greater than $300 --- Yes --- Yes ---
Jamaica Yes. Jamaican Customs Regulations. Yes. Would be needed for establishing internet protocol network facilities. No Yes. Would be needed for establishing internet protocol network facilities. Yes. General provisions of the Jamaican Customs Act. Yes. In assisting some of the shipping agents to get on line and also to be able to produce the standard format. Yes. Jamaican Customs Act. -- Yes. Jamaican Customs Regulations. -- Yes. Jamaican Customs Regulations. --
Mexico Yes. Customs Law, Article 172, section I; Article 193 of its Regulations and rule Nos.: 3.5.24, 3.6.3., subheading H., 3.7.6., 3.7.7. and 3.7.8. 3.7.10 of the Miscellaneous Foreign Trade Resolution of 2000. --- No
--- Yes. Customs Law, Article 172, Section I, and Article 193 of its Regulations. --- Yes. Yes. Customs Law, Article 172, Section I, and Article 193 of its Regulations and rule 3.6.3., subheading H., of the miscellaneous Foreign Trade Resolution of 2000, Mexican Postal Service Law. --- Yes --- Yes. Customs Law, Article 18, and Article 8 of the Regulations and rule 3.3.1. of the Miscellaneous Foreign Trade Resolution of 2000.
No Yes. To develop computer modules to allow users to access data on foreign trade, customs procedures and standards, as well as electronic clearance [dispatch] for all users. Yes. Through administrative rules --- Yes. Through administrative rules
--- Yes. Law No. 265 "Law Establishing Auto-Dispatch for Importation, Exportation and Other Regimes", published in "La Gaceta" Diario Oficial No. 219 of Nov. 17, 1997 and its Regulations.
--- Yes. Through administrative rules ---
Panama Yes. There are internal procedures, but no law. No Yes No Yes. Tax Code, Art. 460 et. seq.
Yes. Para. 4 of law 16 of 29 August 1979, modified by Art. No. 8 of the July 1996 law. Article No. 446 of the Fiscal Code, modified by law No. 36 of 6 July 1995. Official Gazette 22,825 of 13 July 1995 No Yes No Yes
Peru Yes. Supreme Decree No. 032-93-TCC of November 4, 1993; Supreme Decree No. 071-98-EF of July 11, 1998; and National Intendancy Resolution (R.I.N) No. 002126 of December 7, 1998.
No Yes. The transmission of the Cargo Manifest before the arrival of mailbags via international messenger is established. Supreme Decree No. 071-98-EF of July 11, 1998 and R.I.N. No. 002126 of December 7, 1998.
No Yes. See the response to Measure 2i)
No Yes. Simple, flexible dispatch is provided for, with presentation of minimal documentation. Supreme Decree 71-98-EF; and R.I.N. No. 002126. Deferred payment of duties is not provided for because the General Customs Law does not allow it. Legislative Decree No. 809 of April 19, 1996, General Customs Law.
No Customs release is planned to be within a period of 6 hours, but it is subject to the time-schedule established by banking entities for the cancellation of of duties, which may exceed such period. R.I.N. No. 002126
No Yes. Legislative Decree No. 809 of April 19, 1996 of the General Customs Law, and Supreme Decree No. 121-96-EF of December 24, 1996 of the Regulations to the General Customs Law.
St. Kitts y Nevis Yes. Departmental Policies and Procedures. -- No -- Yes. Customs (Control and Management) Act No. 4/1992, Section 25.
-- Yes. Departmental Policies and Procedures.
-- Yes. Customs (Control and Management) Act No. 4/1992, Section 26.
St. Lucia Yes. No Yes No No No Yes. Customs (Control and Management) Act No. 239/1990. No Yes No Yes No
St. Vincent and the Grenadines -- --
No Yes. Technical assistance required preferably in Dutch language.
No Yes. See answer Measure 2(i).
Trinidad and Tobago Yes. Administrative guidelines No No Yes. Equipment Yes. Section 72 of Customs Act, Chapter 78:01. Yes. Equipment Yes. Regulation No. 49 of Customs Act, Chapter 78:01. Yes. Equipment and Training. Yes. Administrative guidelines. No Yes No
United States Yes. 19 USC 66, 1321, 1484, 1498, 1624. 19 CFR Part 128
--- Yes. 19 USC 1431. 19 CFR 128.21.
--- Yes. 19 USC 1431. 19 CFR 128, Subpart C.
--- Yes. 19 CFR 128, Subpart C.
--- Yes. U.S. Customs Policy.
--- Yes. 19 CFR 128, Subparts A and B
Uruguay Yes. Daily Order No. 109/994 of Oct. 13, 1994. --- No --- Yes. Daily Order No. 109/994 of Oct. 13, 1994. --- No --- Yes --- No ---
Yes Resolution No. 3502 of July 8, 1997
No minimal documentation. Yes, deferred payment.
Yes. Depending on the speed with which the company presents the appropriate documents.
Measure 3. Simplified Procedures for Low Value Shipments:
COUNTRY i. Establish minimal documentation, data and procedural requirements based on value of goods while maintaining the appropriate customs control and selection ii. Develop procedures to permit the electronic submission of information
Antigua and Barbuda --- --- --- ---
Argentina Yes. Decree 855/97 (Official Bulletin 28.720), General Resolution AFIP No. 631/99 and Decree 161/99 (Official Bulletin 29.100) -- Yes. Decree 855/97 (Official Bulletin 28.720), General Resolution AFIP No. 631/99 and Decree 161/99 (Official Bulletin 29.100)
Bahamas No -- No Yes. Development of procedures to permit the electronic submission of information.
Partially No Partially. Section 2 of Customs Act Yes. The system needs to be upgraded and the necessary computer software would have to be acquired. Training of the customs personnel in the use of the software would also be necessary.
Belize Partially. Departmental policy. --- Partially (Asycuda System, 2.7 version) Yes. Legislation and financial input needed.
Bolivia Yes, it has been implemented. --- Partially (envisioned under the Customs Law, Art. 76) (Estimated for the end of 2002) Yes
Brazil Yes. IN 124, 14 October 1999 --- Yes. IN 124, 14 October 1999. ---
Canada Yes. Customs Act, Sections 32, 33, 35, 92, 166 and paragraphs 164(1)(d) and (i); Departmental Memorandum D17-1-0: Accounting for Imported Goods and Payment of Duties Regulations; Departmental Memorandum D17-1-2: Low Value Commercial Goods; Departmental Memorandum D17-4-0: Courier/Low Value Shipment (LVS) Program - Low Value Commercial Goods --- Yes. Departmental Memorandum D17-1-0: Accounting for Imported Goods and Payment of Duties Regulations; Departmental Memorandum D17-1-2: Low Value Commercial Goods; Departmental Memorandum D17-4-0: Courier/Low Value Shipment (LVS) Program - Low Value Commercial Goods ---
Chile General requirement of technical assistance: Technical assistance is requested in computer programs, and for training on procedures, processing, monitoring and inspection under this regime. Yes. Resolution No. 2400 of 1985, Chap. III, Number 6.1 to 6.4 --- Yes. Tariff Law, Article 71; Decree 1015, Treasury Ministry; Resolution 2400 of 1985, Chap. III, Number 6.5
Colombia Yes. Decree 2685 of 1999 --- Yes. Decree 2684 of 1999 (under the ASYCUDA computer system, Century XXI Information System) ---
Costa Rica Yes No Yes. Law 7557, Art. 413 Executive Decree No. 25270-H No
Dominica No --- No Yes. Hardware/ Software Training
Dominican Republic Yes. Law No. 3489 and Decree No. 107-98 --- Partially. Yes. Technical assistance is needed to reformulate the Draft Customs Law which lapsed in the Congress so it will allow declaration by magnetic and electronic media.
Ecuador A simplified declaration is required, always following Customs valuation procedures. No The new regulations permit electronic transmission and submission of information, which is currently being implemented. 180 days.
El Salvador Partially implemented Receive the necessary training to clearly identify goods as low value shipments while also minimizing the possibility of fraud in the declaration of these shipments. Yes, Instruction 1/98, procedure for clearing goods forwarded by courier companies. Receive the necessary training to clearly identify goods as low value shipments while also minimizing the possibility of fraud in the declaration of these shipments.
Grenada --- --- ---
Guatemala Yes. CAUCA III Art. 90 No No Estimated implementation by April 7, 2001 Yes. Changes in administrative procedures; acquisition of equipment; acquisition of computer programs Assistance related to training procedures, control and accounting of low value shipments.
Guyana Yes. Annex II of Guyana Tariff --- No Technical Assistance is required in the area of legislative drafting, training and equipment
Haiti Yes --- No Yes
Honduras Yes --- No. In order to establish and implement procedures and training in the use of statistical computer packages, technical assistance is needed for the implementation process. Yes. Technical assistance is needed for computer programs, and for training on procedures, processing, monitoring and inspection.
Jamaica Yes. Regulations to the Jamaican Customs Act, Section 147:c. -- Partially. Customs Act. The system has not yet been implemented in some areas of the country. Technical assistance is needed for establishing the Internet Protocol network facilities in these areas.
Mexico Yes. Customs Law, Article 172, Section I; Article 193 of its Regulations and Rules 3.5.24, 3.6.3., 3.7.6., 3.7.7. and 3.7.8. of the Miscellaneous Foreign Trade Resolution of 2000. --- Yes. Customs Law, Articles 36 and 38 ---
Nicaragua Yes. Through administrative rules for small shipments valued up to US$ 1,000.00, not containing commercial quantities. --- Yes. Law No. 265 "Law Establishing Auto-Dispatch for Importation, Exportation and Other Regimes", published in "La Gaceta" Diario Oficial No. 219 of Nov. 17, 1997 and its Regulations. ---
Panama Yes. Law 41 of 1996. No Yes. Tax Code, Art. 499 et. Seq.; Resolution No. 704-04-531, Articles 4, 5, and 6 of Oct. 1, 1997. No
Peru Yes. Legislative Decree No. 809 of April 19, 1996 of the General Customs Law; Supreme Decree No. 121-96-EF of December 24, 1996 of the Regulations to the General Customs Law; and National Intendancy Resolution (R.I.N.) No. 000984 of September 12, 1999. No Yes. Legislative Decree No. 809 of April 19, 1996 of the General Customs Law; Supreme Decree No. 121-96-EF of December 24, 1996 of the Regulations to the General Customs Law; and, National Intendancy Resolution (R.I.N.) No. 000984 of September 12, 1999. No
St. Kitts and Nevis Yes. Departmental Policies and Procedures. -- No
St. Lucia Yes No No Yes. Software & hardware required Skills required for maintenance and updating.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines -- -- --
Suriname No Yes. Technical assistance required preferably in Dutch language. No Yes. See answer Measure 3(i)
Trinidad and Tobago Yes. Administrative guidelines. No Yes. Administrative guidelines. Yes. Equipment and training.
United States Yes. 19 USC 1498. 19 CFR 143, Subpart C. --- Yes. 19 USC 1411, 1484, 1498. 19 CFR 143, Subparts A and D.
No Yes. Technical assistance is needed for the analysis of the feasibility, design and implementation of the procedure. Yes. Decree No. 312/998 of Nov. 3, 1998
Venezuela Yes. Resolution 3592, Art. 15 No No Yes. It would include the establishment and development of a self-contained project for establishing an electronic system to allow information processing and the exchange of data related to express shipments, which would include endowment of equipment and training.
Measure 4. Compatible Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Systems and Common Data Elements
COUNTRY i. Develop electronic
community ii. Develop capacity for
prior to arrival of the
shipment iii. Develop capacity for customs
electronic/automated systems to
work in conjunction with risk
analysis and targeting iv. Work towards
customs administrations.
Assistance? Please indicate the
electronic protocol(s)
used by the electronic
system of your customs
Yes --- Yes --- Yes
as EDICAF and
Barbados Partially. Section 2 of Customs Act.
Partially Yes. Required in acquiring the computer software, training in its use and controlling / monitoring of the system.
-- Automated Systems
ASYCUDA System,
version. 2.7 ABAL - Uniware 7.1
Bolivia Partially (envisioned in the General Customs Law No. 1990, Art. 254) (Estimated for the end of 2002)
1. TCP - IP in the Customs
Central and border sub-
administrations; and 2.
IPX/SPX in the Customs
administrations in the
interior and in the airports.
(SISCOMEX) is a
that uses its own
electronic protocols.
existing possibilities,
the procedures already
standard may be used.
Connection between EDI
server and host is TCP/IP
VAN and EDI server uses
X.400 message pattern
and the data communication
protocol is X.25.
Yes. Accelerated Commercial Release Operations Support System (ACROSS); EDI Marine and EDI Rail Cargo Reporting are reviewed prior to arrival by Enforcement Directorate
(CUSDEC) Message uses
an approved EDI international
standard (UN/EDIFACT)
whereas the CADEX version
is proprietary; UN/EDIFACT
CUSREP and CUSRES for
EDI Marine and Rail
Cargo (Version 4010)
Yes. Methodology and technology used in the design, development and operation of computer systems for electronic transmission of customs documents, such as declarations, duty-free requests and shipment manifests, which incorporate a module or sub-system to evaluate the risk of operations, based on automated risk profiles or screening mechanisms, which select certain operations to be inspected with physical, documentary or a posteriori valuation. Design and operation of a selection module that is as parametric as possible, i.e., that makes possible the online construction and maintenance of screening mechanisms at both the national and regional levels. And which also makes it possible to construct screening mechanisms using methods more advanced than with logical connectors, that instead incorporate statistical models, such as time series and probability models, and artificial intelligence, such as neuronal networks. Development of a module to support risk analysis, based on compiling of information, something similar to Data Mining software.
UN/EDIFACT Yes.
Yes. Decree 2685 of 1999 and Resolution 4240 of 2000 DIAN.
1. ASYCUDA 2.6 is
EDIFACT. 2. The
Century XXI System is
TCP/IP (protocol used
for the Internet, with
data encryption using
the DES algorithm).
Yes. It is urgent to have training in the use of risk management systems, as well as in a computer system that permits the establishment of technical selection criteria, for an intelligent control and inspection system.. The preceding requires financial resources and technical support from other Customs administrations (training, apprenticeships).
ASCII Internet
Administrations, they
interchange EDI and
Customs Organic Law.
are very costly, making
by December 2001
Yes, Instruction 4/99 of May 25,1999. Procedures for electronic clearance.
Yes, Instrument 1/99, Procedures for the electronic transmission of the cargo manifest.
No. Estimated implementation
by April 7, 2001
Yes, Technical assistance is needed to implement other modules
Customs uses the
ASYCUDA System to
Yes. ADUANET
Partially. ASYCUDA,
ADUANET. TA is needed
Yes. Technical assistance is needed for establishment of the Internet Protocol network facility in other areas of the country.
1. ANSI-X12 ver
3040 (309 -file format).
2. CAMIR publication
EDIFACT, through
the SAAI system
TCPIP: In order to
manage ASYCUDA,
version 2.7 Transitioning
to ASYCUDA ++
in the “Windows”
environment, with a
No. Will be implemented completely for all customs regimes on April 1, 2001
No. It is anticipated
that this measure will
Yes. Hardware & software required. Know-how for processing of information and maintenance.
Yes. See answer Measure 4(i).
Yes. Computer hardware, software; training of personnel; legal assistance in establishing the applicable statutes, regulations, policies and procedures.
Yes. See answer to Measure 4(i)
Yes. See answer Measure 4(i)
ASYCUDA /
PROLOQUE 4
Yes. Administrative procedures
Yes. 19 USC 1411, 1431, 1481, 1484. 19 CFR Parts 4, 103, 141-143.
Yes. 19 USC 1411, 1431, 1481, 1484. 19 CFR Parts 4, 141-143.
Yes. 19 USC 1411, 1431, 1481, 1484. 19 CFR Parts 4, 141-143, 151, 162.
system that employs
protocols (accepts
messages in UN/EDIFACT).
Yes. Decree No. 312/998 of Nov. 3, 1998.
Yes in execution. Decree No. 312/998 of Nov. 3, 1998.
Yes, technical and financial for implementing the integral development of a complete project based on current technology. Software, hardware, and training are needed.
Yes, technical and financial for implementing the integral development of a complete project based on current technology
Measure 5. Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System:
COUNTRY i. Apply the 1996 Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System, at the six digit level.
Argentina Yes. Law No. 24.206, Decree No. 2651/91, Decree No. 2275/94, Decree No. 998/95 and General Resolution No. 369/99 AFIP. --
Bahamas Yes --
Barbados Yes. Barbados Customs Tariff Amendment Order 1998 --
Belize Yes. Common External Tariff of CARICOM No
Bolivia Yes ---
Brazil Yes. Decree 1767, 28 December 1995 ---
Canada Yes. Article 3 of HS Convention; Section 10 of Customs Tariff ---
Chile Yes. Law No. 18768 of Dec. 29, 1988; and Supreme Decree No. 1519, of the Treasury Ministry, of Aug. 1, 1996 ---
Colombia Yes. The second amendment to the System was adopted by Decree 2317 of 1995. ---
Costa Rica Yes. Res. No.22-96 Executive Decree No. 25740-MEIC-H of Feb. 3, 1997 No
Dominica Yes. SRO 35 of 1998 No
Dominican Republic Yes. Law No. 14-93 of August 26, 1993 ---
Ecuador Yes, at the six-digit level in the Single Spanish version of the Harmonized System and at eight- digit level with openings corresponding to the Andean Nomenclature - NANDINA. ---
El Salvador Yes, Diario Oficial 96, Volume 335 of May 1997. No
Guatemala Yes. Central American Tariff System (SAC), contained in Governmental Agreement No. 2-97, based on amendment to the HS No
Guyana Yes. Since April 30, 1999 ---
Haiti Yes ---
Honduras Yes. Decree 222-92. ---
Jamaica Yes --
Mexico Yes. General Import Tax Law ---
Nicaragua Yes ---
Panama Yes. Cabinet Decree No. 61 of Oct. 10, 1997. ---
Paraguay Yes ---
Peru Yes. Supreme Decree No. 119-97-EF, in effect since January 1998. The technical assistance that would be needed would be to be able to have the Explanatory Notes in Spanish and in electronic format.
St. Kitts and Nevis Yes. Customs Tariff Act No. 12/1984 as amended by SR&O No. 13/1998 --
St. Lucia Yes. 1996 version from January 2000. No
Suriname No Yes. Technical assistance required preferably in Dutch language.
Trinidad and Tobago Yes. First schedule of Customs Act, Chapter 78:01. Yes. Training.
United States Yes. 19 USC 1202, 3003. ---
Uruguay Yes. CMC Decision No. 22/94 ---
Venezuela Yes. Decree 989 of Dec. 20, 1995 No
Measure 6. Customs Information Dissemination / Hemispheric Guide on Customs Procedures
COUNTRY i. Update the Hemispheric Guide on Customs Procedures ii. Disseminate the updated hemispheric Guide on Customs procedures through the FTAA Home Page iii. Establish hyperlinks from the FTAA Home Page to national customs administrations' homepages for future updates to the country-specific information contained in the Hemispheric Guide on Customs Procedures
Antigua and Barbuda Yes No Yes No No ---
Argentina Yes No Yes No No ---
Bahamas Yes No Yes No No ---
Barbados Yes No Yes No No ---
Belize Yes No Yes No No ---
Bolivia Yes No Yes No No ---
Brazil Yes No Yes No No ---
Canada Yes No Yes No No ---
Chile Yes No Yes No No Yes, to develop work flow for final control of all documentation required under customs rules.
Colombia Yes No Yes No No ---
Costa Rica Yes No Yes No Yes ---
Dominica Yes No Yes No No ---
Dominican Republic Yes No Yes No No Yes
Ecuador Yes No Yes No No ---
El Salvador Yes No Yes No No ---
Grenada Yes No Yes No No ---
Guatemala Yes No Yes No No ---
Guyana Yes No Yes No No ---
Haiti Yes No Yes No No Yes
Honduras Yes No Yes No No ---
Jamaica Yes No Yes No No ---
Mexico Yes No Yes No No ---
Nicaragua Yes No Yes No No ---
Panama Yes No Yes No No ---
Paraguay Yes No Yes No No ---
Peru Yes No Yes No No ---
St. Kitts and Nevis Yes No Yes No No ---
St. Lucia Yes No Yes No No ---
St. Vincent and the Grenadines Yes No Yes No No ---
Suriname Yes No Yes No No ---
Trinidad and Tobago Yes No Yes No No ---
United States Yes No Yes No Yes ---
Uruguay Yes No Yes No No ---
Venezuela Yes No Yes No No ---
COUNTRY i. Introduction of, or amendment to, national codes of conduct, legislation, policies or regulatory instruments applicable to customs officials with provisions on standards of conduct, conflict of interest, and possible sanctions and disciplinary action ii. Review of the 12 elements contained in the WCO Arusha Declaration for assessment of current practices and development of national implementation programs Does your customs administration comply with the 12 elements contained in the WCO Arusha Declaration?
Argentina Yes. Customs Personnel Disciplinary Provisions, Provision No. 501/99 (Federal Administration of Public Revenue). -- Partially Yes. Comments: Within the policy of transparency that the General Directorate of Customs finds itself, a Strategic Plan and one of Cultural Transformation is being elaborated. This Plan discusses the basic elements contained in the Declaration of Arusha. Nevertheless, there are very high possibilities of obtaining technical assistance for the implementation of indicated key factors.
Bahamas Yes -- Yes. (Principles provided for in legislation) --
Barbados Yes -- Yes. In principle. No
Belize Partially (draft stage) Yes. Legal assistance is required. Partially Yes. Training (e.g., integrity training, motivational responsibilities, etc.)
Bolivia Yes. Customs Law, Article 41 --- Partially. It is estimated that it will be implemented on April 7, 2001. Yes, TA is needed
Brazil Yes. Unified Legal Regime, Law 8112, 11 December 1990 --- The principles of the Declaration are complied with. Law 8112, 11 December 1990 ---
Canada Yes. Standards of Conduct document --- Yes. Standards of Conduct document ---
Chile Yes. Organic Constitutional Law on the Bases of Administering the State, Law No. 18575, 18.834, 18.830 and 19.653. --- Yes. Laws and various rules comprise the elements of the Declaration. ---
Colombia Yes. Law 190 of 1995 and Decrees 1072 and 1073 of 1999 --- Principles provided for in legislation. ---
Costa Rica Yes. Law 1581 and its Regulation. Executive Decree No.21 of Dec. 14, 1954. Independent Regulations on the Services of the Ministry of Treasury and Law 7557 Art. 16 of Law 7670. Political Constitution (Articles 191 to 193). --- Yes ----
Dominica Yes. (Conflict of Interest) Dominica Customs Act - Partially -
Dominican Republic Yes. Law No. 14-91 on Civil Service and Administrative Careers and their Regulations. Yes. To introduce a section on the Code of Conduct for Customs Personnel into the draft Customs Law. No Yes. To introduce a section on the Code of Conduct for Customs Personnel into the draft Customs Law.
Ecuador Yes. Article 115, Customs Organic Law; Article 277 of the Criminal Code; and Tax Code. Also related provisions in the Customs Law, the Personnel Regulations, the Personnel Code and the Tax Code. No Partially through various laws. There are general legal norms and those specifically applicable to public servants. The Ecuadorian Customs Corporation has Personnel Regulations that establish rights and obligations for customs officials. No
El Salvador --- --- --- ---
Grenada --- --- --- ---
Guatemala Yes. Directorate Agreement 7-98 (Working Regulations of the SAT) No Yes. Directorate Agreement 7-98 (Working Regulations of the SAT) No
Guyana Partially. General Code of Conduct for all Public Officials Technical Assistance to implement National Codes of Conduct No Yes, Technical Assistance would be needed for legislative drafting
Haiti Yes --- Yes ---
Honduras Yes. Tax Code Dec. 22-97. Regulations for the DEI personnel regime; Agreement 01760/99 --- Yes, in principle. Agreement 01760/99 ---
Jamaica Yes. Jamaican Customs Act. --- Yes. Jamaican Customs Act. ---
Mexico Yes. Federal Law on the Responsibilities of Public Servants and the Code of Ethics of the Servicio Fiscal de Carrera. --- Yes ---
Nicaragua Yes. Decree 124-99 published in “La Gaceta,” Diario Oficial No. 236 of 12-10- 99 No Partially. The majority of the elements contained in the Arusha Declaration are already being developed. Yes. To develop the Code of Conduct
Panama Yes. Law 30 of Nov. 8, 1984; Law 9 of June 20, 1999. --- Yes. Law 30 of Nov. 8, 1984; Law 9 of June 20, 1999. No
Paraguay No --- --- ---
Peru Yes. Sole Codified Text of Legislative Decree No. 728; Law on Labor Productivity and Competitiveness, approved by Supreme Decree No. 003-97-TR; Regulation to Legislative Decree No. 728 approved by Supreme Decree No. 001-96-TR; Law No. 26771; Supreme Decree No. 023-99-PCM; Comptroller’s Resolution No. 072-98-CG; Customs Superintendency Resolution No. 001607 of July 2, 1997; National Administrative Intendancy Resolution No. 074-98-Customs of Nov. 19, 1998; Legislative Decree No. 728; Supreme Decree No. 003-97-TR. No There are legal norms of a general and specific nature applicable to public servants. Customs relies on an internal Labor Regulation, which establishes the rights and obligations of Customs officials. No
St. Kitts and Nevis Yes. Customs (Control and Management) Act No. 4/1992, Sections 6 and 9. -- Yes. Departmental Policies and Procedures. --
St. Lucia Yes. Cabinet Conclusion No. 546 928/4/94 - Code of Conduct. No No No
St. Vincent and the Grenadines -- -- -- --
Suriname No Yes. Technical assistance required preferably in Dutch language. No Yes. See answer Measure 7(i)
Trinidad and Tobago Yes. General Code of Conduct for all Public Officers. -- No No
United States Yes. 5 USC; 19 USC 66, 1624. 5 CFR. 31 CFR Part 0. United States Customs Service Table of Offenses and Penalties. --- Yes. 5 CFR, 19 CFR, 31 CFR Part 0. United States Customs Service Table of Offenses and Penalties. ---
Uruguay Yes. Constitution of the Republic, Articles 58, 59, 60, 61, 168 number 10; Statute on the Official, Decree-Law No. 10.338 of Feb. 13, 1943; and Law No. 17.060 of Dec. 23, 1998. --- Yes. Constitution of the Republic, Articles 58, 59, 60, 61, 168 number 10; Statute on the Official, Decree-Law No. 10.338 of Feb. 13, 1943; and Law No. 17.060 of Dec. 23, 1998. ---
Venezuela Law on Administrative Careers, which applies generally to all public officials. It is planned to establish this in the regulations to the Organic Customs Law as part of the restructuring process. No No No
COUNTRY i. Develop processing and release customs procedures and systems that include risk analysis and targeting to identify high-risk goods, shipments and travelers ii. Risk analysis through pre-arrival processing of information and data to identify or target high risk-goods, shipments and travelers that will be subject to inspection and/or other customs procedures
Argentina Yes. Commission on Customs Selectivity (Provision 199/98-AFIP). Resolutions 44/88 and 19/99 (AFIP); Resolution 209/98(AFIP). -- Yes. Resolution 335/99 (AFIP) and Resolution 701/99 (AFIP). --
Bahamas Yes -- No --
Barbados Partially Yes. Required in the acquisition of computer software and specialized equipment. Training of personnel in the use of such equipment and software would be necessary. Partially Yes. Necessary information systems will have to be in place. This would require acquisition of specialized equipment, computer software and training in use of such equipment and software.
Belize Partially Yes. Technical and financial training required identifying and systematically creating profiles. Partially Yes. Financial and technical input to create intelligence section, training of personnel, support equipment.
Bolivia Partially, only for merchandise (Law No. 1990, Art. 79) Yes, for developing Customs procedures and assistance in customs clearance, which include risk analysis and selection methods for identifying high-risk goods, shipments and travelers. No Yes, for developing Customs procedures and assistance in customs clearance, which include risk analysis and selection methods for identifying high-risk goods, shipments and travelers.
Brazil Yes. IN 69, 10 December 1996. --- Yes ---
Canada Yes. Accelerated Commercial Release Operations Support System (ACROSS); Machine Release System (MRS) --- Yes. Risk Factor Policy to determine level of risk of non-compliance for particular legislative program Application Rate Policy to determine selection frequency of imports for compliance verification; Targets, port lookouts and Machine Release System (MRS) targets are inputted, amended, expired, extended and monitored daily ---
Chile General requirement of technical assistance: - Application of risk management in automated and manual customs procedures for processing and sending. - The organizational structure required for the performance of risk management and official’s abilities, especially in the areas of risk analysis and customs intelligence.
Yes, partially Yes. - As well as computer programs and training.
Partially Yes. - Especially to finance work missions in order to learn in further detail methods of targeting goods and travelers. - As well as computer programs and training.
Colombia Yes. Decree 2685 of 1999 and Resolution DIAN 4240 of 2000 For travelers, it is applied randomly (Resolution 4240 of 2000). Decree 1232 of 2001.
--- No. Implementation depends on technical assistance provided. Become familiar with risk-based methods of analysis and supervision and their application in other countries. Exchange of knowledge on customs techniques and practices with customs authorities of FTAA member countries, including techniques for inspecting selected freight, techniques for classifying goods during the process of physical or documentary inspection. Consulting services for the design of comprehensive programs for risk management to prevent and monitor violations of customs regimes, at locations authorized for customs services. Consulting services to identify critical points and processes for improving monitoring.. Methods for identifying and/or detecting goods subject to international monitoring and whose declared tariff subheading is not consistent with the actual category of the goods. Consulting services to create selection profiles to attempt to reduce the human element in determining physical inspections, without impeding the flow of the operation. Technical assistance to learn methods for risk analysis and application in other countries
Costa Rica No Estimated implementation by May 2002 Yes. Technical assistance is needed for establishing risk management systems and selection methods for the purpose of identifying high-risk merchandise, shipments and travelers. No Estimated implementation by May 2002 Yes. It is urgent to have training in the use of risk management systems, as well as in a computer system that permits the establishment of technical selection criteria, for an intelligent control and inspection system. The preceding requires financial resources and technical support from other Customs administrations (training, apprenticeships).
Dominica No --- Partially Yes. Hardware and Software required
Dominican Republic Yes. Law No. 3489, No. 14-93, No. 50-88 and other laws relating to public safety and health, the environment and immigration.
--- Yes. Law No. 3489, No. 14-93, No. 50-88 and other laws relating to public safety and health, the environment and immigration.
Ecuador Partially. We are incorporating profiles in our computer system. Estimated implementation by December 2001 Yes. Implementing and drafting regulations would require technical and financial assistance. Partially. We are incorporating profiles in our computer system. Estimated implementation by December 2001
El Salvador Yes. Instruction 1/2000 Technical assistance to 1) improve the capacity of the General Directorate of Customs Revenues officials in the detection of possible fraud in imports and exports; 2) have the capacity to identify high risk tax zones in order to dedicate more human and technical resources to these zones and generate more fluid commercial interchange in the zones with lower tax risks.
No Yes. Technical assistance to 1) improve the capacity of the General Directorate of Customs Revenues officials in the detection of possible fraud in imports and exports; 2) have the capacity to identify high risk tax zones in order to dedicate more human and technical resources to these zones and generate more fluid commercial interchange in the zones with lower tax risks.
Guatemala No Estimated implementation by April 7, 2001 Yes. Changes in administrative procedures; acquisition of computer equipment and programs. Technical training, risk analysis and supervision of risks in others countries. Technical assistance with the purpose of improving control by identifying critical points. Technical assistance to create selective profiles that seek to reduce the human criteria/factor. Thus, allowing for efficient merchandize control without hindering the operation process. No Estimated implementation by April 7, 2001 Yes. Changes in administrative procedures; acquisition of computer equipment and programs.
Guyana No Yes. Technical Assistance is needed in the area of legislative drafting
No Yes. Technical assistance is needed in the area of Legislative Drafting
Haiti No Yes No Yes
Honduras Yes. Parameters within the Automated Customs System (ASYCUDA) Yes. Acquisition of software. Yes Yes. Remarks: Exchange of knowledge on customs techniques and practices, with other FTAA members
Jamaica Yes. Caribbean Customs Law Enforcement Committee. -- Yes --
Mexico Yes. Customs Law, Article 2, Section VIII and Art. 43. --- Yes ---
Nicaragua Yes. Law No. 265 "Law Establishing Auto-Dispatch for Importation, Exportation and Other Regimes" published in "La Gaceta" Diario Oficial No. 219 of Nov. 17, 1997 and its Regulations. --- No. Nevertheless, Law No. 265 of 17 November 1997 and its Regulation, provides for the application of random selection methods to luggage and the personal effects of travelers. Yes
Panama Yes. Cabinet Decree No. 34 of Dec. 20, 1995; Tax Code, Art. 536.
--- No Plan on full implementation by second semester of 2001 Yes. Information control for risk analysis. Parameters for risk evaluation. Risk assessment. Personnel training. Courses and internships. Technical support from other customs agencies and equipment and software.
Paraguay Yes. SOFIA System. --- --- ---
Peru Yes. Decree 809 and D.S. 121-96-Ef and INS-PE-03 Comprehensive implementation will be completed by 12/31/2001.
Yes Yes, but only for goods, pursuant to INS-PE.03. Comprehensive implementation will be completed by 12/31/2001.
St. Kitts and Nevis Yes. Departmental Policies and Procedures. -- No --
St. Lucia No -- No Yes. Hardware & software required.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines No Yes. Computer hardware; software; training of personnel; legal assistance in establishing the applicable statutes, regulations, policies and procedures. No Yes. See answer Measure 8(i)
Suriname No Yes. Technical assistance required preferably in Dutch language. No Yes. See answer Measure 8(i)
Trinidad and Tobago Yes. Administrative procedures. Yes. Equipment and training. No Yes. Equipment and training.
United Sates Yes. 19 USC 1431, 1481, 1484, 1499, 1509. 19 CFR Parts 141-143, 145, 148, 151, 162. U.S. Customs policy
--- Yes. 19 USC 1431, 1484. 19 CFR Parts 141-143, 145, 148, 151, 162.
Uruguay Partially. Decree 312/998 of Nov. 3, 1998 and Decree 570/994 of Dec. 29, 1994. Technical assistance is needed for full implementation.
No Technical assistance is needed in coordination with the National Immigration Agency.
Venezuela No Yes --- Yes, in order to incorporate a computer system that allows for the establishment of technical selection criteria.

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