Reforms In Customs Customs Modernization Activities Feb 2013
Reforms In Customs : Customs Modernization Activities (Feb. 2013 ---March. 2015) National Board of Revenue
Background: n n Increasing Volume of Trade: Import & Export Demand for: n Protection of Legitimate Revenue. n Trade Facilitation in terms of Cost & Time Reduction, Simplification. n Supply Chain Security. n Environmental & National Security. n Transparent Trade Statistics.
Program n n WCO Diagnostic Study undertaken and Report prepared in Feb. 2013. Strategic Action Plan prepared in 2013 for 2013 -2016
Strategic Action Plan (2013 -2016) Broad Areas 1. Strategic Planning & Management 2. Modernization and Reform 3. Human Resource Management & Training 4. Infrastructural Development 5. Legislation, Policy and Procedures 6. Information & Communication Technology 7. External Communication and Partnerships 8. Governance and Integrity 9. Trade and Travel Facilitation 10. Revenue Collection
Implementation Arrangement 1. 2. 3. 4. No major investment plan, mainly Technical Support. Only ASYCUDA World Implemented with 100% Go. B Funding. ADB funding is for Budget Support and reforms are part of the Tranche Conditions of Aid Memoir. Participating Development Partners: • ADB, IFC, USAID & World Bank
Implementation: (a) ADB Loan Tranche Conditions 1. Customs Act update on RKC (completed) 2. Conduct Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) (Completed) 3. AEO Program (Memorandum Issued) 4. Five SOPs compliant with the SAFE Fo. S: (a) Risk Management (Policy SOP completed) (b) NI Inspection (Policy SOP completed) (c) Physical Inspection (Policy SOP Completed) (d) Assessment (Policy SOP Completed)
(a) ADB Loan Tranche Conditions (Continued…) 5 Conduct TRS of Chittagong and Benapole (Reports hosted in NBR website under publication) 6 ASYCUDA World connectivity with Port CTMS (Completed) 7 Establish National Trade Portal (NTP) (underway) n Customs Reform and Modernization Unit was formed in Nov. 2013 for implementation of Strategic Action Plan 2013 -2016
Implementation : (b) IFC Supported Initiatives Risk Management Unit Development of NTP Conduct RIA Assessment SOP and Valuation SARTI Program of IFC Conduct TRS of Chittagong & Benapole Stream Lining Ware Housing TFA Self Assessment & NTFC Customs Act update & gap analysis Implementati on of TRS Recommenda tion
Implementation : (c) ADB Supported Initiatives Formatio n of Rules Formation of Valuation Team & Training Operational SOPs of PCA, NII & Physical Inspection Operational SOP NII Operational SOP and procurement of Scanners TA 8436 ASW Roll out and Needs Assessment 5 Policy SOPs Customs Act update & gap analysis AEO Unit (Training of officials)
Implementation : (d) USAID Supported Initiatives PCA Unit Advisory support for AEO Advance Ruling Unit USAID- BTFA NEP and Website NSW preparatory work ?
Implementation : (e) World Bank Supported Proposed Initiatives Implementation of NSW Customs Business process harmonization Regional Connectivity Project-1 Development of ICT Infrastructure for CBM Development of Risk Mgt Module Development of Valuation Data Base
Implementation : (f) Modernization Activities under SASEC Program Proposed National Projects (For Border Stations) Full implementation of all the modules/ components of ASYCUDA World in Customs procedure, addressing all the management issues for full implementation and ICT team building for the sustenance of ASYCUDA World for six Customs Houses. Sub-regional Projects Assessment of readiness of regulatory framework and infrastructure facilities for containerized movement of cargo (proposed by India). Exchange of documents (proposed by India). Institutionalize regular border meetings (Proposed by India). Port and Customs ICT connectivity for efficient Customs Management in six priority LCSs (Benapole, Bhomra, Sona Masjid, Hili, Akhura and Teknaf). Use of ICT in processing transit cargo (proposed by India). Implementation of WCO Data Model for declarations (proposed by Bangladesh).
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