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Graham BartlettPolicy Director SITPRO Ltd
UK Experience of Implementing WCO SAFE Framework of Standards
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SITPROSimplifying International Trade
SITPRO LTD
• The UK’s Trade Facilitation Agency• The World’s Leading Trade Facilitation body• Predominantly funded by UK Government• Supported by business
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SITPROSimplifying International Trade
What Do International Traders Want?
Traders want to trade in overseas markets:
• Quickly - Safely - Easily - Securely
• follow commercial practice and meet official obligations without increasing costs or burdens
• MAKE A PROFIT
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International Trade Is Complex
Freight Freight ForwarderForwarder
ImportImportererLicensing AuthoritiesLicensing Authorities
ExporterExporter
InspectionInspectionAgenciesAgencies
CustomsCustoms
ConsulateConsulate
AdvisingAdvising BankBankHealthHealth
AuthorityAuthority
Issuing BankIssuing BankCarriCarrierer
Frontier PostFrontier Post
AgentAgent
Port OperatorPort Operator
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SITPROSimplifying International Trade
SITPRO LtdCuts Red Tape in International Trade
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SITPROSimplifying International Trade
What I will Cover
• The Security Environment
• WCO Safe Framework of Standards
• EU Authorised Economic Operator Scheme
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SITPROSimplifying International Trade
Role of Customs
• Meanwhile, role of Customs changing :
• Revenue
• Trade defence
• Trade management (including revenue)
• Border security
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SITPROSimplifying International Trade
Security Drivers and Impacts
• 9/11!
• Increased regulation
• Uncertainty for traders
• Increased compliance costs
Security = the biggest threat to facilitation
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SITPROSimplifying International Trade
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SITPROSimplifying International Trade
Security Initiatives
International• ISO 28000• ISPS• TAPA• SAFE
National• C-TPAT• CSI• SFI• IAN Act• Cyclamen• Known Shipper
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SITPROSimplifying International Trade
Security “spaghetti”
http://www.sitpro.org.uk/policy/security/initiatives0108.pdf
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SITPROSimplifying International Trade
WCO SAFE
• Common standard
• Strengthened co-ordination and co-operation
• SAFE = Secure AND Facilitate
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SITPROSimplifying International Trade
Mutual recognition of AEO
AEO C-TPAT
27 Member States
? ?
?
+ others
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SITPROSimplifying International Trade
Obstacles / Risks
• Different bases, different starting points• Readiness to compromise (on requirements, NOT
border security)• Not invented here• Lack of trust in authorisation process = lack of trust in
companies authorised• No benefits to business
= no mutual recognition
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SITPROSimplifying International Trade
UK Experience of AEO
The EU legal framework – Council Regulation (EEC) 2913/92 establishing
the Community Customs Code – Regulation (EC) 648/2005 of the European
Parliament and of the Council – the Security Amendment to the Customs Code
– Commission Regulation (EC) 1875/2006 – the Implementing Regulation
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SITPROSimplifying International Trade
3 Types of EU AEO
1. Customs Simplifications
2. Security
3. Customs Simplifications and Security
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SITPROSimplifying International Trade
The EU AEO Concept
• AEO (from 1 January 2008)• Risk Management Framework• Pre-Arrival and Pre-Departure data (from mid
2009)• Security intervention at port of first call in the
Community • Administered in each of the 27 Member States
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SITPROSimplifying International Trade
EU Common AEO Criteria
• No criminal convictions or liability to conviction• Financially solvent and not subject to bankruptcy
proceedings• Record of compliance with customs requirements• Satisfactory system of records management and IT
security
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SITPROSimplifying International Trade
EU Security AEO Criteria
• Additional Criteria:
– Physical security measures
– Measures allowing clear identification of trading partners in order to secure the supply chain
– Security screening of employees and security awareness programmes for staff
– Procedures for handling import/export licenses connected to prohibitions and restrictions
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SITPROSimplifying International Trade
EU AEO
• 2000 applications in the EU • Scheme not promoted in UK• Impact of Customs Consultants• Slow process - currently 120 days• Lack of direct benefits
– Yes– No– Maybe
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SITPROSimplifying International Trade
Indirect Benefits
• Pioneers
• Badge a saleable commodity
• Customs health check
• What if………..
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SITPROSimplifying International Trade
Thank You
Graham Bartlett
Policy Director
00 44 20 7215 8068