Tonga
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7.7.1
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7.7.2 (a) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (i), (ii)
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7.7.3 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g)
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7.7.4
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7.7.5
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7.7.6
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| Indicative date of implementation | 22 February 2022 |
| Definitive date of implementation | 31 December 2024 |
| Assistance required for implementation |
Technical assistance will be needed to develop processes and procedures that incorporate the following in all aspects of risk management: o Draft a cargo clearance policy and process incorporating a risk based framework and PCA using the RKC as a guide o Draft terms of reference for the risk management committee o Draft position description for staff involved in risk management and set up a risk management unit o Train Customs and Quarantine staff on analysing available transaction data from CMS and identifying criteria for high risk cargo o Develop risk profiles using available transaction data from CMS o Train Customs and Quarantine staff on implementation of a risk based approach in the clearance of cargo Technical assistance will be needed to develop processes and procedures that incorporate the following in all aspects of PCA: o Draft position description for staff involved in PCA and strengthen the PCA unit o Train Customs and Quarantine staff on analysing available transaction data from CMS and selecting entries/companies for desk audits and field audits o Train Customs and Quarantine staff on PCA o Draft and implement an awareness program to educate the trading community on the role of PCA and legislative requirements related to PCA |
| Donor / Agency |
World Bank |
| Progress reported |
16 June 2022 — G/TFA/N/TON/4The Heilala Programme (Authorised Operators) of the Ministry of Revenue and Customs (Customs) provides facilitated procedures for selected importers. With the assistance of the World Bank Group, the Customs Division of Customs is seeking to expand its Authorised Operator program by developing an AEO Programme targeting exporters.Customs had previously received assistance from the Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) to develop draft legislation to enable the implementation of an AEO Programme for exporters. This program was to be based on New Zealand's Approved Secure Export Scheme. The World Bank Group is currently assisting Customs and Ministry of Trade and Economic Development (MTED) with the review of the draft AEO Policy. TACB support is still required from Donors for the following: 1. Conduct Time Release Study for Export (2022) 2. Develop Customs AEO Policy and Guidelines for exporters (2022) 3. Review Customs Bill to ensure alignment with this article (2022) 4. Train Customs and Quarantine staff on implementation of a risk-based approach in the clearance of import & export cargo including measures for authorised operators (2023) 5. Publish transparent guidelines for Heilala Programme participation (2024) |