Single Window and Relevant International Standards Objectives Single

Single Window and Relevant International Standards

Objectives • • Single Window developments Single Window resources International standards sources Enabling a Single Window

What is a Single Window? “…a Single Window is…a facility that allows parties involved in trade and transport to lodge standardized information and documents with a single entry point to fulfill all import, export, and transit-related regulatory requirements. ”* *UN ECE Recommendation 33, Recommendations and Guidelines on Establishing a Single Window

Standardized Information • UN Trade Data Elements Directory – UNTDED • UN Cross Border Data Reference Model (B 2 G and B 2 B) • WCO Data Model (B 2 G and G 2 G) – CUSCAR, CUSREP, CUSDEC, and PAXLST • UN e. Docs - Paper and electronic representation of trade documents (B 2 B) • Core Component Technical Specifications (CCTS)

Additional Drivers • UN CEFACT Technical Business Groups – TBG 3–Transport, 4–Customs, 15 -Facilitation • Revised Kyoto Convention • WCO Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade (WCO SAFE) • IMO FAL Compendium • IATA e-freight initiative

Single Window Developments • US International Trade Data System (ITDS) • Australian Standardized Data Set (SDS) • Association of S. E. Asian Nations (ASEAN) Single Window • Canadian Single Window • EU Single Window Initiative • APEC Single Window • Automotive Industry Action Group AIAG – Materials Off-Shore Sourcing – (MOSS)

Benefits • Cost – Reduced cost for government and trade • maintenance and development • Burden – Reduced reporting burden • Duplication and redundancy • Accuracy – Less manipulation of data • Efficiency • Simplification

Sources for Additional Information • www. unece. org/cefact – Recommendation 33 Single Window Guidelines – Single Window Repository – e. Docs and CCTS • www. wcoomd. org – WCO Data Model v 2. 0 and corresponding EDIFACT messages – Unique Consignment Reference (UCR) – WCO Framework – Revised Kyoto Convention

Thank You Contact Information Additional Information William Nolle P 703. 629. 7005 F 703. 6682561 M 703. 629. 7005 william. nolle@dhs. gov www. cpb. gov www. wcoomd. org www. itds. treas. gov www. unece. org/cefact