WCO SAFE Framework of Standards Data Model UNECE

WCO SAFE Framework of Standards & Data Model UN/ECE, UN/ESCAP and Eurasian Economic Community Integration Committee Secretariat International Conference on Trade Facilitation Gareth Lewis, WCO International Conference on Trade Facilitation, Moscow

Outline n Customs environment n WCO Framework of Standards n Key Instruments (Data Model, UCR) International Conference on Trade Facilitation, Moscow

World Customs Organization n To improve the effectiveness and efficiency of Customs Administrations Established in 1952, HQ in Brussels 169 members 98% of World Trade Model Legislation Standards Conventions Decisions Recommendations Forum for Discussion Exchange ideas Joint Initiatives Trade Consultation International Conference on Trade Facilitation, Moscow Capacity Building Diagnosis Plan Implement Review

Customs Environment n n n Prime agency to interdict transborder illegal traffic Legislative mandate & expertise in border control International business and transport Information management & risk identification Investigation and prevention of border offences • Smuggling (arms, drugs, controlled or prohibited goods) • Money laundering • Illegal movement of dangerous materials Not only goods, but also conveyances, crew & passenger traffic International Conference on Trade Facilitation, Moscow

Customs Environment Fore s d o o g f ign d o y t i l i b i irect Admiss inves g tmen sin s e c o r p e l S t tatistic Predictab Trade fa cilitation Just-in time Inventory control Lo we rc ost s Logistics üCollect taxes Fewer resources logy o n h c e t on i t a m r o f In rity u c e S Increase in volume ü Maintain Exchequer yield Drugs IP R tal n Dangerous goods e m n Enviro Globalization Pro ness e r Cultural a w a tect e or M s ocie ts n e m ty t i m m o Regional Trade Agreement y it Int’l c r g e t n I , e c n Governa International Conference on Trade Facilitation, Moscow

Evolution of Customs Revenue Collection of import taxes (duties & excise) (domestic industry) Protection of Society <health, safety> (drug trafficking, firearms, environment etc. ) Economic Development <trade, investment> (trade facilitation) Security <terrorism> (shifting focus to entire supply chain) Framework of Standards International Conference on Trade Facilitation, Moscow Customs function Protection of Economic Interests

Security Concerns n Customs environment after terrorist attacks Ø Awareness of the need for enhanced border control Ø Refocus control strategy from mainly import to the entire supply chain including export Ø Enhanced cooperation with border agencies / trade n Global Customs response coordinated by WCO Ø Adoption of Resolution on Security and Facilitation of the International Trade Supply Chain Ø Objective to look beyond borders to point of origin of trade supply chain n Overwhelming Support Ø Customs Directors General, international bodies, trading organizations Ø International Task Force to develop required measures International Conference on Trade Facilitation, Moscow

Package of Measures Non-binding measures including legal, procedural and risk assessment instruments to protect the supply chain at the earliest stage Need for enhanced cooperation with other border agencies and business Revised Kyoto Convention Refocus Customs to export & supply chain International Conference on Trade Facilitation, Moscow

SAFE Framework Principles n Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade n Pillar 1, Customs-to-Customs networking n Pillar 2, Customs-to-Business partnerships n Seal Integrity Program n Covers all areas of modern Customs controls International Conference on Trade Facilitation, Moscow

FOUR CORE ELEMENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. Advance electronic manifest information Common risk-management approach; 27 Key data elements Inspection of high-risk cargo at port of origin; export controls Enhanced trade facilitation for legitimate trade; Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) concept International Conference on Trade Facilitation, Moscow

SAFE Framework of Standards A d Advance v Information a Risk Management n c Inspection e I Benefits 120 countries Capacity Building International Conference on Trade Facilitation, Moscow Customs /Customs/Trade ISCM Data Model UCR RKC HS

WCO Instruments for Trade Facilitation n n n Harmonized system Revised Kyoto Convention Integrated Supply Chain Management Guidelines (Customs) Data Model UCR Time Release Study International Conference on Trade Facilitation, Moscow

WCO (Customs) Data Model 1996 G 7 Data Sets q 2002 WCO CDM V 1. 0 q 2003 Security Concerns V 1. 1 q 2005 Conveyance, Transit, UMM V 2. 0 q 2008 Response, XML, (more) Transit, OGA “single window” environment V 3. 0 q EDIFACT Messages, MIGs q Alignment with CCTS, UNTDED q International Conference on Trade Facilitation, Moscow

Kyoto Customs Data Principles n n Common data sets, uniform electronic messages, coded representations Maximum data requirements for the routine exchange of information between Customs or OGA and the trader/transport entity Countries to require as little information as necessary for Customs control purposes Release on minimum information International Conference on Trade Facilitation, Moscow

International Code Standards n HARMONIZED SYSTEM & UCR ISO 3166 COUNTRY CODES ISO 4217 CURRENCY CODES ISO 6346 CONTAINER CODES n UN/ECE RECOMMENDATIONS n n n • • • No. No. No. International Conference on Trade Facilitation, Moscow 5 - INCOTERMS 7 - REPRESENTATION OF DATE/TIME 16 - UN/LOCODE 19 - MODE OF TRANSPORT 20 - UNITS OF MEASURE

Unique Consignment Reference Number (UCR) Critical part of WCO’s Integrated Supply Chain Management Guidelines/Fo. S q Resolution & Implementation Guidelines passed by Council in 2004 q “Electronic Staple” end-to-end identifier based upon ISO 15459 “Licence Plate” q UK/Aus Project based upon SSCC for bulk wine & spirit q International Conference on Trade Facilitation, Moscow

THANK YOU gareth. lewis@wcoomd. org Phone: +32 2209 9355 International Conference on Trade Facilitation, Moscow