Tonga

8 - Border Agency Cooperation

Articles	8.1 – 8.2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) View measure text
Indicative date of implementation	22 February 2018
Definitive date of implementation	31 December 2024
Deadline for extension request, if required	2 September 2024
Shift	Shift from Cat. B to Cat. C notification.
Assistance required for implementation	Procedures: • Support on developing a framework for border agency cooperation; draw up of a harmonized border procedures manual for border agencies. • Preparation of texts establishing and organizing joint controls and one-stop border post control. Human Resources/Training: • Support for staff on border agency cooperation. • Training in and awareness-raising of new cooperation practices for border agency officials. Tags: Legislative and regulatory framework, Institutional procedures, Human resources and training, Awareness-raising
Donor / Agency	World Customs Organization
Progress reported	16 June 2022 — G/TFA/N/TON/4 WCO to support Customs by facilitating an interactive stakeholder engagement workshop, focusing on effective and meaningful private sector engagement. TACB support is still required from Donors for the following: 1. Develop a framework and strategy for border agency cooperation (2022) 2. Implement one-stop-shop clearance Customs, MAFFF, and Port Authority (2022) 3. Implement a virtual one-stop-shop for customs, quarantine, and food clearances in ASYCUDA World (2023) - see Art. 10.1 4. Implement joint inspection procedures at the approved warehouses based on joint risk management (2024)

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