Safe TIR Controlled Access Mutual Recognition of Customs

Safe. TIR Controlled Access Mutual Recognition of Customs Controls TIR Carnet International Chain of Guarantee Secure vehicles and containers TIR Convention International Chain of Guarantee - no deposit of Mutual recognition of Customs controls - reduced need TIR Carnet - access single, standard internationally accepted Controlled - only bona-fide associations and Safe. TIR traceability and Risk Management Protection of Customs revenue -containers Customs & taxes are Customs guarantees at borders, no needduties for calculation Security secure vehicles and for physical examination of goods in transit Customs declaration document transporters allowed to access TIR system guaranteed (iftaxes transit properly) of duties & inoperation transit 1 is not terminated © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2007

Benefits of the TIR System § for Customs • Duties and taxes at risk are secured by an international guarantee system, normally up to USD 50’ 000 • Usually no need for physical inspection of goods in transit • Controls are facilitated through harmonised documentation 2 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2007

Benefits of the TIR System § for Transport Operators • Goods move across international frontiers with minimum interference • Delays & costs of transit are reduced • Documentation is simplified • No need for deposit of cash guarantee at transit borders • Has access to 55 operational countries 3 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2007

Benefits of the TIR System § for International Trade • Encourages the secure and sustainable development of international trade (controlled access, traceability) • Economic benefits for individuals and nations through reduced transport costs from reduced formalities & delays in transit • Facilitates transit movements through the implementation of standardised controls & documentation 4 © International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2007