Lesotho

7.8 - Expedited shipments

Articles 7.8.1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h)7.8.2 (a), (b), (c), (d)7.8.3
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Indicative date of implementation 31 December 2023
Definitive date of implementation 31 December 2026
Deadline for extension request, if required 2 October 2026
Assistance required for implementation • Support on developing procedures/policies to ensure rapid release of expedited goods.
• Support on requisite infrastructure.

Tags: Legislative and regulatory framework, Infrastructure and equipment

Donor / Agency

World Customs Organization

Progress reported
12 April 2021 — G/TFA/N/LSO/2  
Procedures are in place to provide for expedited release of all goods entered through all relevant border posts by air, rail and land for perishable goods, VIPs, essential products, for express cargo at the airport and for private shoppers. A simplified clearance process and forms is completed for private shoppers and re-engineering of airport processes is ongoing. Low value goods of up to ZAR 20,000 (non-commercial) are expedited across all border posts with minimal documentary requirements.

Further TACB support needed from Donors include:
• Support on developing procedures/policies to ensure rapid release of expedited goods
• Support on requisite infrastructure

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