Namibia

7.7 - Authorized operators

Articles 7.7.17.7.2 (a) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (i), (ii)7.7.3 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g)7.7.47.7.57.7.6
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Indicative date of implementation 31 December 2023
Definitive date of implementation 30 June 2025
Deadline for extension request, if required 2 March 2025
Extension of time
Request received
31 August 2023
Original definitive date
31 December 2023
New date requested
30 June 2025
Date approved
30 June 2025
Reason
Capacity building required for implementation of this category C measure.
Committee approval:
Approved
Link to notification
Assistance required for implementation • Technical assistance for the development of a system and validation for Authorized Operators;
• Capacity building and training of staff involved in Authorized Operator management;
• Technical assistance for development of AO manual;
• Assistance (funding) to provide training for private sector stakeholders in AO approval and compliance;
• Assistance (funding) to provide training on regional schemes. Develop relevant legislation and policies to allow the setup of an Authorised Operators (AO) program;
• Develop proper procedures and criteria for the assessment of authorised operators that meet specified criteria in the AO program;
• Capacity building for all border agencies is needed to ensure full compliance with this measure;
• Develop a monitoring framework through which Customs can establish and monitor operators' compliance;
• Support for design and implementation of an appropriate system for Authorised Economic Operator;
• Training of Customs Officers and relevant stakeholders to facilitate the establishment and smooth implementation of Authorised Economic Operator.

Tags: Information and communication technologies (ICT), Legislative and regulatory framework, Human resources and training, Awareness-raising

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