Belize

10.7 - Common border procedures

Implementation Date
Article Type Indicative Definitive Deadline for extension request, if required Additional Information
10.7 c
B   C
22 February 2019 22 August 2021

Original date:
22 February 2019
Committee approval: Approved

Not approved extension date
31 December 2021
Committee approval: Not approved

New extended date
View reason
Belize is partially compliant with the provisions of article 10.7. Additionally, the Customs and Excise Department is currently reviewing its draft Customs Harmonized Bill which will soon be enacted.
Request for extension View reason
Given the onset of the pandemic, Belize has had to redirect significant resources to minimize the medical repercussion and address the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic which has delayed the implementation process of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation.
TA Requirements & Progress
     10.7.1 c
B   C
22 February 2019 22 August 2021

Original date:
22 February 2019
Committee approval: Approved

Not approved extension date
31 December 2021
Committee approval: Not approved

New extended date
View reason
Belize is partially compliant with the provisions of article 10.7. Additionally, the Customs and Excise Department is currently reviewing its draft Customs Harmonized Bill which will soon be enacted.
Request for extension View reason
Given the onset of the pandemic, Belize has had to redirect significant resources to minimize the medical repercussion and address the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic which has delayed the implementation process of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation.
TA Requirements & Progress
     10.7.2 c
B   C
22 February 2019 22 August 2021

Original date:
22 February 2019
Committee approval: Approved

Not approved extension date
31 December 2021
Committee approval: Not approved

New extended date
View reason
Belize is partially compliant with the provisions of article 10.7. Additionally, the Customs and Excise Department is currently reviewing its draft Customs Harmonized Bill which will soon be enacted.
Request for extension View reason
Given the onset of the pandemic, Belize has had to redirect significant resources to minimize the medical repercussion and address the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic which has delayed the implementation process of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation.
TA Requirements & Progress
           10.7.2 (a) c
B   C
22 February 2019 22 August 2021

Original date:
22 February 2019
Committee approval: Approved

Not approved extension date
31 December 2021
Committee approval: Not approved

New extended date
View reason
Belize is partially compliant with the provisions of article 10.7. Additionally, the Customs and Excise Department is currently reviewing its draft Customs Harmonized Bill which will soon be enacted.
Request for extension View reason
Given the onset of the pandemic, Belize has had to redirect significant resources to minimize the medical repercussion and address the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic which has delayed the implementation process of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation.
TA Requirements & Progress
           10.7.2 (b) c
B   C
22 February 2019 22 August 2021

Original date:
22 February 2019
Committee approval: Approved

Not approved extension date
31 December 2021
Committee approval: Not approved

New extended date
View reason
Belize is partially compliant with the provisions of article 10.7. Additionally, the Customs and Excise Department is currently reviewing its draft Customs Harmonized Bill which will soon be enacted.
Request for extension View reason
Given the onset of the pandemic, Belize has had to redirect significant resources to minimize the medical repercussion and address the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic which has delayed the implementation process of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation.
TA Requirements & Progress
           10.7.2 (c) c
B   C
22 February 2019 22 August 2021

Original date:
22 February 2019
Committee approval: Approved

Not approved extension date
31 December 2021
Committee approval: Not approved

New extended date
View reason
Belize is partially compliant with the provisions of article 10.7. Additionally, the Customs and Excise Department is currently reviewing its draft Customs Harmonized Bill which will soon be enacted.
Request for extension View reason
Given the onset of the pandemic, Belize has had to redirect significant resources to minimize the medical repercussion and address the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic which has delayed the implementation process of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation.
TA Requirements & Progress
           10.7.2 (d) c
B   C
22 February 2019 22 August 2021

Original date:
22 February 2019
Committee approval: Approved

Not approved extension date
31 December 2021
Committee approval: Not approved

New extended date
View reason
Belize is partially compliant with the provisions of article 10.7. Additionally, the Customs and Excise Department is currently reviewing its draft Customs Harmonized Bill which will soon be enacted.
Request for extension View reason
Given the onset of the pandemic, Belize has had to redirect significant resources to minimize the medical repercussion and address the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic which has delayed the implementation process of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation.
TA Requirements & Progress
           10.7.2 (e) c
B   C
22 February 2019 22 August 2021

Original date:
22 February 2019
Committee approval: Approved

Not approved extension date
31 December 2021
Committee approval: Not approved

New extended date
View reason
Belize is partially compliant with the provisions of article 10.7. Additionally, the Customs and Excise Department is currently reviewing its draft Customs Harmonized Bill which will soon be enacted.
Request for extension View reason
Given the onset of the pandemic, Belize has had to redirect significant resources to minimize the medical repercussion and address the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic which has delayed the implementation process of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation.
TA Requirements & Progress

Legend

A Notified in Cat. A
Ap Partially notified in A
N Not yet notified
B Notified in Cat. B
Bp Partially notified in B
CB Shift from C to B
E Extension of time requested
C Notified in Cat. C
Cp Partially notified in C
BC Shift from B to C
Arrangements & Progress

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