Suriname

3 - Advance rulings

Articles 3.13.2 (a), (b)3.33.43.53.6 (a), (b), (c)3.73.83.9 (a) (i), (ii), (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (c), (d)
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Indicative date of implementation 31 December 2029
Definitive date of implementation 31 December 2030
Deadline for extension request, if required 2 September 2030
Assistance required for implementation • Researching support and resources for installing the new module of ASYCUDA World for advance ruling (at least 1 international consultant for one month);
• Changing the legal and regulatory framework and implementing the necessary institutional and administrative changes;
• Organize an awareness campaign to inform traders and other users of this new Functionality;
• Acquiring office space for a new team (comprised of 9 officials);
• Acquiring IT equipment (computers + 1 server to store the advance rulings);
• Technical Assistance in drafting the rulings & how to establish the implementing organization;
• Assistance in establishing an administrative appeal system and training staff in:
 Processing appeals;
 Legal/Policy: Technical assistance to develop legislation and policies to effectively administer and implement advance rulings;
 Procedures: Technical assistance to develop specific and clear guidelines on procedures to implement and undertake advance rulings;
 Human Resource/Training: Training of Customs Staff, Brokers and Importers on the procedures for advance ruling and its importance as well as how it will be implemented;
 Training in Tariff Classification, Rules of Origin and Valuation for Customs Officers;
• Technical Assistance to integrate advance ruling into customs automated systems.

Tags: Information and communication technologies (ICT), Legislative and regulatory framework, Infrastructure and equipment, Human resources and training

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