Customs Procedures and Cooperation Clause Samples

Customs Procedures and Cooperation. ANZTEC involves a range of commitments on trade facilitation and customs cooperation. These commitments fall within current policy settings and include:  Ensuring customs procedures and practices are predictable, consistent, and transparent (e.g. providing customs valuations, using internationally accepted tariff classifications, and providing advanced rulings) (Articles 4, 5 and 6) to ensure efficient administration and the expeditious clearance of goods  Encouraging the use of international best practice on customs and facilitating the use of automated systems, express consignments and providing for the electronic submission of import requirements in advance of the arrival of the goods, to expedite the procedures for the release of goods (Articles 7, 8 and 9). In the normal course of events, Customs administrations in both parties are required to release originating products within 48 hours of arrival (Article 9)  Encouraging customs cooperation and providing for contact points and consultations to discuss any issues which might arise (Articles 12, 13 and 14)  Publishing customs laws and administrative procedures (Articles 15 and 16)