Tonga

10.1 - Formalities

Articles 10.1.1 (a), (b), (c), (d)
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Indicative date of implementation 22 February 2020
Definitive date of implementation 31 December 2024
Assistance required for implementation Support to develop policy and legislative framework.

Tags: Legislative and regulatory framework

Donor / Agency

Australia, New Zealand

Progress reported
16 June 2022 — G/TFA/N/TON/4  
The Governments of Australia and New Zealand will fund e-phyto training and will be facilitated by the SPC. Phase 1 of e-phyto TACB involves staff training and the test run to be completed by the end of June 2022.

TACB support is still required from Donors for the following:
1. Review documentary requirements as part of the Trade Facilitation Strategy and in preparation for implementing automation
2. Implement a virtual one-stop-shop for customs, quarantine, and food clearances in ASYCUDA World (2023) - As per Art. 8
3. Undertake a legal analysis and implement any required changes to enable offshore payment of duties, fees, and charges (2023)

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