Transcript UNECE Single Window To enhance the exchange of information between trade and government Tom Butterly Deputy Chief, Global Trade Solutions United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation and.

UNECE
Single Window
To enhance the exchange of information
between trade and government
Tom Butterly
Deputy Chief, Global Trade Solutions
United Nations Centre for Trade Facilitation
and Electronic Business (UN/CEFACT)
Agenda
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Single Window Concept
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UN/CEFACT Single Window
Recommendations
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Cost
Payment by customer
Retail sale
Payment of
transport
and FOB
charges
Unload and store
Delivery to customers warehouse
Inwards clearance
Main vessel off-loading
Proof of export
Sea Crossing
Refund payment and administration
Main vessel loading
Delivery to port
Unload, re-
Exit clearance from community
pack
Delivery to customs warehouse
Dehire GKN pallets
Documentation
Refund claim
Invoice and order administration
Load and despatch
Manufacture
Short Lead Components
Export Licence
Customs formalities (Inland)
Pre-shipment Inspection
Documentation
Request Health Certificates, Licences
Order receipt and administration
Artwork
Long Lead
items
Credit Arrangements
Enquiry Validation
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21
Weeks
(approx)
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Single Window Concept
Single Window Approach
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Current Situation for Government & Traders
Trader
A 'Single Window' environment
Transport
Transport
Trader
Electronic
Customs
Electronic
Agriculture
Single
Window
Customs
Agriculture
Paper
Paper
Health Dept
Health Dept
One-stop solution offering official control with trade facilitation
Research into existing Single Window
Facilities and future needs 2003 - 2006
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UN/CEFACT Recommendation 33 – Single
Window and Guidelines
UN/CEFACT Recommendation 34 – Data
Harmonization (Draft)
UN/CEFACT Recommendation 35 – Legal
Framework for a Single Window (Draft)
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International Standards Supporting the Single Window
Rec 33,
Single Window 34,35
Cross Border UNeDocs, WCO
Data Exchange DM, CBRDM
National Data UNTDED, CC, UN Locode, UN
Harmonization code lists, UNeDocs, Rec 34
Document Simplification UN Layout Key, Master Document,
and Standardization
UNTDED, TF Toolkit and Forms Repository
Process Analysis Business/Political Process Collaboration Between Trader
and Government (UN/CEFACT Rec. 4, Rec. 18), UMM,
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UN/CEFACT International Supply Chain Reference
Simplification
model, GFP Audit Methodology, Revised Kyoto
Convention, WCO Audit,Time Release Study, etc
UN/CEFACT Single Window Recommendation No. 33
Calls on Governments to establish a Single Window with the
following features:
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Allow traders to lodge standardized information and
documents with a single entry point to fulfil all import,
export, and transit-related regulatory requirements
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If information is electronic then it need only be submitted
once
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Allow for the sharing of information amongst government
agencies in respect of international trade transactions
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Recommendation 33 (continued):
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Provide coordinated controls and inspections of the various
governmental authorities.
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Allow payment of duties and other charges
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Be a source of trade related government information
Recommendation includes a set of Guidelines
for the establishment of a Single Window
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Guidelines on establishing a
Single Window
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Overview description of a Single Window
Common models for a Single Window
Benefits of a Single Window
Practical steps in planning and implementing a
Single Window
Key factors for a successful Single Window
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Guidelines on establishing a
Single Window - Annexes
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Annex A: Single Window Models - examples of
existing or planned Single Windows
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Annex B: Practical Steps for Planning &
Implementation
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Annex C: Components of a Feasibility Study
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Annex D: Tools & Techniques
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Annex E: Signposts - contact details for operational
Single Windows and international organisation
projects
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UN/CEFACT Single Window Repository
Case Studies on existing Single Window facilities
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Finland
Germany
Guatemala
Hong Kong SAR China
Mauritius
Japan
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Malaysia
Senegal
Singapore
Sweden
United States
Ghana
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Diversity of SW models: adopting to specific
national/regional conditions and requirements
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Financing
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By the State (Finland, Sweden, United States),
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By the private sector (e.g. Guatemala, Germany)
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Private-public partnership (e.g. China, Malaysia, Mauritius, Senegal,
Singapore)
The use of Single Window
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Compulsory (Finland, Guatemala, Mauritius, Senegal)
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Voluntary (China, Germany, Malaysia, Sweden, United States)
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Diversity of SW models - continued
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Service Fees
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Free on charge (Finland, Sweden, United States)
Paid based on various payment schemes (Guatemala,
Germany, China, Malaysia, Mauritius, Senegal,
Singapore)
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Costs and Benefits of a Single Window
Benefits for government and trade
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Faster processes, clearance and release
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Reduced costs of compliance
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Reduced corruption
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Reduction in bureaucratic processes
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Better collection of government revenues
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Improved trader compliance
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risk management techniques for control
and enforcement purposes
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Predictable application and explanation
of rules
Implementation costs
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From less than one million US dollars
(Guatemala) to
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Between 1and 4 million dollars
(Finland, Senegal, Malaysia).
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In the US, the cost was significantly
higher but the system is quite extensive
and covers many additional areas.
Benefits outweigh costs ……
Key factors for success
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Strong leadership, which can come from the private (Guatemala) or
the public sector (Australia, Korea, Malaysia, Senegal, United
States, Singapore)
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Cooperation and commitment of all stakeholders, private and public
(Finland, Mauritius, Malaysia, Senegal, United States, Singapore)
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User-friendly system, which do not create complications for usual
business procedures (Malaysia, Sweden, Senegal, United States)
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Investments in modern technologies (Guatemala, Malaysia)
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Phased, flexible approach (Germany, Mauritius, Singapore)
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Main obstacles in implementation
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Political Will - Establishing cooperation and
commitment of various state authorities involved in
import/export procedures (Finland, USA)
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Changing the established business and State practices
(Malaysia, Senegal, Singapore, United States)
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Modernizing the technologies currently used by the
State and the private sector (Guatemala), and small and
medium-sized enterprises, in particular (Sweden).
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Exchange of information
Single
Window
Approach
between
Single Windows
A 'Single Window' environment
A 'Single Window' environment
Transport
Trader
Electronic
Transport
Trader
Single
Window
Customs
Electronic
Agriculture
Paper
Single
Window
Customs
Agriculture
Paper
Health Dept
Need for International Standards
Health Dept
UN/CEFACT Recommendation 34
Data Harmonization and Standardization
Use the DMs to develop harm. multilateral
msg. specs. in UN/EDIFACT or XML format
Combine national subsets into a multilateral
subset of the CBRDM
Map the standardized national data set to a
UN/CEFACT Core Component based cross border data
model WCO Data Model, UNeDocs, CBRDM
Standardize the harmonized national data set by mapping to the
UNTDED - ISO 7374
Consolidate the national data into a harmonized national trade data set
Collect data and prepare a national trade data inventory
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Recommendation 35 – Legal Framework
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Checklist of legal issues in Single Window
implementation and interoperability
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Model Consortium Agreement
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Model End-User Agreement
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Guidelines with step-by-step description and
examples for the implementation of the legal
framework
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Regional Single Window Initiatives
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Also working with regional Single Window
initiatives, such as
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ASEAN
APEC
European Commission
Key to regional initiatives is International
Standards
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Follow-up
All UNECE Recommendations, codes, standards
and publications are available for free on our
website at:
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www.unece.org/trade
www.unece.org/cefact/
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E-mail: [email protected]
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