Solomon Islands

7.1 - Pre-arrival processing

Articles 7.1.17.1.2
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Indicative date of implementation 22 February 2022
Definitive date of implementation 31 December 2036
Shift Shift from Cat. B to Cat. C notification.
Assistance required for implementation • ICT:
For setting up electronic submission facilities for pre-arrival processing equipment and to improve clearance times in Customs and other agencies.
• Human Resources and Training:
To handle submission and processing of documentation in electronic format.

Tags: Information and communication technologies (ICT), Human resources and training

Donor / Agency

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, Australia

Progress reported
22 August 2022 — G/TFA/N/SLB/2  
Status 2016:
The electronic cargo report was facilitated under the ASYCUDA system in 2016; Customs Rule, LN 35 of 22.04.15 under Customs & Excise Act 2009. This was achieved through working together with Border agencies; Shipping/Customs Agents. The ASYCUDA National Project commenced in 2012 and completed around 2017. Support of the project was from UNCTAD and DFAT Australia in 2016.

Status 2022:
Covid-19 has delayed major upgrade of ASYCUDA world to the latest cargo version.

Solomon Islands needs further support on:

• Harmonizing processes for all relevant border agencies and how to manage all necessary risks involved.
• ICT/ASYCUDA:
For setting up electronic submission facilities for pre-arrival processing equipment and to improve clearance times in Customs and other agencies.
• Human resource and training:
To handle submission and processing of documents in electronic format.

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