Time Release Study TRS Overview Purpose and Benefits

Time Release Study (TRS) Overview, Purpose and Benefits 1

What is the WCO? The WCO has 179 Members across the globe that collectively process approximately 98% of world trade. 3 Main Strengths of WCO üCapability and responsibility for global standard setting for Customs Standard Setting n n tiio to era op op Co Co üNetwork of accredited experts from Customs Administrations üCooperation with other international organizations and other agencies ng ldi i Bu ty aci p Ca üCapacity Building / Technical Assistance delivery 2

Standard, tools and instruments! WCO Standards Evolution STANDARDIZATI ON OF PROCEDURES Data Model Version 3. 0 (Guide) (2010) HS Convention (2012) Data Model Version 2. 0 (Guide) (2005) Resolution on UCR and Implementation Guide (2004) HS Convention (2007) Data Model Version 1. 1 (Guide) (2003) Data Model Version 1. 0 (Guide) (2002) HS Convention (1996/2002) HS Convention (1987) (not exhaustive) SIMPLIFICATION AND MODERNIZATION OF PROCEDURES AEO Guidelines (2006) Diagnostic Framework* (Guide) (2003) ISCM Guidelines (2005) ICT Guidelines (2004) Immediate Release Guidelines (2003) Risk Management Guide (2003) Recommendation on the use of WWW (1999) Revised Kyoto Convention and its Guidelines(1999) Recommendation on Pre-entry classification (1996) Benchmarking Manual (Guide) (2003) Guidelines for Express Consignments Clearance (1993) Istanbul Convention (1990) Kyoto Convention (1973) ATA Convention (1963) Convention establishing CCC (1950) *Diagnostic Framework is a living document and contains entire Customs themes, including the TF

What is Time Release Study Guide? ü Measure the average time between the arrival of the goods and their release ü Measure the time required for each intervening event between the arrival and release of the goods ü Measure the time required for Customs clearance of goods – – – By region By individual customs office By type of traffic 5

What is Time Release Study Guide? ü Performance measurement Guide for the WCO Members ü Diagnostic initiative that allows improvement in Customs and Stakeholders’ methodologies or activities with regard to operational procedures related to the flow of cargo. ü TRS is a unique tool and method for measuring the actual time required from arrival of goods to its release. 5

Objectives ü Identifying bottlenecks processes affecting customs release ü Assessing new procedures, operations, etc. ü Establishing baseline TF performance measurement ü Identifying opportunities for TF improvement ü Estimating the country’s approximate position as a benchmarking tool 6

Reasons for using the TRS Guide ü Huge increase in cross border trading as a result of globalization, customs role in trade facilitation (TF) becomes more prominent. ü Expediting the movement, clearance & release of goods have been a major desire for many Customs in the 21 st Century ü Just-in-time delivery of goods have become important for business and brings significant benefits to all parties involved in the supply chain 7

Reasons for using the TRS Guide ü Some initiatives to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of Customs and OGAs procedures are based on perception e. g. The World Bank Doing Business Report ü The new Agreement on Trade Facilitation ü The Delays in the release of goods are very often attributed to Customs since they are one of the more visible agency at the border. 8

Example? Others Port Authority t n me y Terminal Bill of lading Terminal permission pa es Fe mit Per Trade Ministry License C Ma argo nif es t Shipping Agency Quarantine Customs Declaration Fees payment Banks Customs

What and how is the Solution? ü To use of the WCO TRS package: -The TRS Guide -The Internet Software for the TRS -The User Manual for TRS Software ü By the applying the methodology outlined in the Guide which covers 3 phased; -I-Phase -III-Phase 10

Three Phases I-Phase- Preparation of the Study II-Phase- Collection and Recording of Data III-Analysis of Data and Conclusions 11

Questionnaire Sea form 12

Example of a Report Final Report • Objectives • Scope • Methodology • Analysis • Conclusion • Recommendations (Action Plan) 13

Some characteristics of the TRS ü Unique tools, but applies to multiply mode of transport and to several type of procedures such as import, transit and export goods etc ü Cutting Cross tool, not based on perception ü Recognized to be a Cycle leading to continues improvement 14

Image of possible scope of the TRS Cargo Flow from Arrival to Release of Goods OGAs’ Intervention (if any) 15

TRS Implementation by Members Asia Pacific v Australia v Bhutan v Brunei v China v Fiji v India v Indonesia v Japan v Korea v Lao PDR v Malaysia v Mongolia v New Zealand v PNG v Philippines v Singapore v Thailand v Viet Nam Africa v Ethiopia v Kenya v Malawi v Mozambique v Nigeria v Rwanda v Tanzania v Swaziland v Uganda v Zambia Other v Jamaica v Jordan v Peri v Poland v Sweden v Uzbekistan

Benefits of TRS Procedures, Processes & Legislation ü Diagnose the efficiency of specific customs procedures ü Take measures to improve compliance or enforcement ü Simplify and harmonize customs procedures ü Automate Customs processes ü Draft / modify relevant Customs legislation 17

Benefits of TRS Organization ü Reallocate staff and resources for optimal utilization ü Initiate organizational reform ü Support requests for human, financial and technical resources ü Address anti-corruption measures ü Train staff 18

Benefits of TRS Performance Measurement & PR ü Use as a quality assurance mechanism ü Benchmark trade facilitation performance levels ü Improve customs transparency and promote PR ü Use with OGAs & trading community for further enhancement of TF measures 19

Reduction of the Time, e. g. Japan Sea Cargoes 7. 0 Days 2. 5 Days (Hours)

Benefits of TRS Overall benefits ü Win & Win situation, as it enhances C to B and C to G ü Reduces the supply chain time, from arrival to release cargo ü Reduces transaction cost for businesses ü Promotes investment in a broader manner ü Contributes to economic development of countries, and prosperity 21

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