Trinidad and Tobago

12 - Customs cooperation

Articles 12.1.112.1.2
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Indicative date of implementation 31 December 2023
Definitive date of implementation 30 June 2025
Deadline for extension request, if required 2 March 2025
Extension of time
Request received
31 August 2023
Original definitive date
31 December 2023
New date requested
30 June 2025
Date approved
30 June 2025
Reason
Trinidad and Tobago is currently pursuing amendments to its legislative/policy framework to comply with this Article. However, it is anticipated that the reform would not be completed by the initial deadline, therefore Trinidad and Tobago is requesting additional time to implement this measure.
Committee approval:
Approved
Link to notification
Assistance required for implementation • Policy - Development of a Policy for the Enhancement of Customs Control.

Tags: Legislative and regulatory framework

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Articles 12.2.112.2.2
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Indicative date of implementation 31 December 2023
Definitive date of implementation 30 June 2025
Deadline for extension request, if required 2 March 2025
Extension of time
Request received
31 August 2023
Original definitive date
31 December 2023
New date requested
30 June 2025
Date approved
30 June 2025
Reason
Trinidad and Tobago is currently pursuing amendments to its legislative/policy framework to comply with this Article. However, it is anticipated that the reform would not be completed by the initial deadline, therefore Trinidad and Tobago is requesting additional time to implement this measure.
Committee approval:
Approved
Link to notification
Assistance required for implementation • Policy - Development of a Policy for the Enhancement of Customs Control.

Tags: Legislative and regulatory framework

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Articles 12.3
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Indicative date of implementation 31 December 2023
Definitive date of implementation 30 June 2025
Deadline for extension request, if required 2 March 2025
Extension of time
Request received
31 August 2023
Original definitive date
31 December 2023
New date requested
30 June 2025
Date approved
30 June 2025
Reason
Trinidad and Tobago is currently pursuing amendments to its legislative/policy framework to comply with this Article. However, it is anticipated that the reform would not be completed by the initial deadline, therefore Trinidad and Tobago is requesting additional time to implement this measure.
Committee approval:
Approved
Link to notification
Assistance required for implementation • Policy - Development of a Policy Customs Control.

Tags: Legislative and regulatory framework

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Articles 12.4.1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f)12.4.2
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Indicative date of implementation 31 December 2023
Definitive date of implementation 30 June 2025
Deadline for extension request, if required 2 March 2025
Extension of time
Request received
31 August 2023
Original definitive date
31 December 2023
New date requested
30 June 2025
Date approved
30 June 2025
Reason
Trinidad and Tobago is currently pursuing amendments to its legislative/policy framework to comply with this Article. However, it is anticipated that the reform would not be completed by the initial deadline, therefore Trinidad and Tobago is requesting additional time to implement this measure.
Committee approval:
Approved
Link to notification
Assistance required for implementation • Policy - Development of a Policy for the Enhancement of Customs Control and for information requests.

Tags: Legislative and regulatory framework

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Articles 12.5.1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f)12.5.212.5.3
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Indicative date of implementation 31 December 2023
Definitive date of implementation 30 June 2025
Deadline for extension request, if required 2 March 2025
Extension of time
Request received
31 August 2023
Original definitive date
31 December 2023
New date requested
30 June 2025
Date approved
30 June 2025
Reason
Trinidad and Tobago is currently pursuing amendments to its legislative/policy framework to comply with this Article. However, it is anticipated that the reform would not be completed by the initial deadline, therefore Trinidad and Tobago is requesting additional time to implement this measure.
Committee approval:
Approved
Link to notification
Assistance required for implementation • Policy - Development of a Policy for the Enhancement of Customs Control and for information requests.

Tags: Legislative and regulatory framework

Donor / Agency Not yet notified
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Articles 12.6.1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e)12.6.2
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Indicative date of implementation 31 December 2023
Definitive date of implementation 30 June 2025
Deadline for extension request, if required 2 March 2025
Extension of time
Request received
31 August 2023
Original definitive date
31 December 2023
New date requested
30 June 2025
Date approved
30 June 2025
Reason
Trinidad and Tobago is currently pursuing amendments to its legislative/policy framework to comply with this Article. However, it is anticipated that the reform would not be completed by the initial deadline, therefore Trinidad and Tobago is requesting additional time to implement this measure.
Committee approval:
Approved
Link to notification
Assistance required for implementation • Policy - Development of a Policy for the Enhancement of Customs Control and for information requests.

Tags: Legislative and regulatory framework

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Progress reported Not yet notified
Articles 12.7.1 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e)12.7.2
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Indicative date of implementation 31 December 2023
Definitive date of implementation 30 June 2025
Deadline for extension request, if required 2 March 2025
Extension of time
Request received
31 August 2023
Original definitive date
31 December 2023
New date requested
30 June 2025
Date approved
30 June 2025
Reason
Trinidad and Tobago is currently pursuing amendments to its legislative/policy framework to comply with this Article. However, it is anticipated that the reform would not be completed by the initial deadline, therefore Trinidad and Tobago is requesting additional time to implement this measure.
Committee approval:
Approved
Link to notification
Assistance required for implementation • Legal/Policy - Revision of Customs Act and Data Protection Act to ensure TFA provisions are covered; development of a Policy for the Enhancement of Customs Control and for information requests.

Tags: Legislative and regulatory framework

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Progress reported Not yet notified
Articles 12.8
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Indicative date of implementation 31 December 2023
Definitive date of implementation 31 December 2027
Deadline for extension request, if required 2 September 2027
Extension of time
Request received
31 August 2023
Original definitive date
31 December 2023
New date requested
30 June 2025
Date approved
30 June 2025
Reason
Trinidad and Tobago is currently pursuing amendments to its legislative/policy framework to comply with this Article. However, it is anticipated that the reform would not be completed by the initial deadline, therefore Trinidad and Tobago is requesting additional time to implement this measure.
Committee approval:
Approved
Link to notification
Assistance required for implementation • Legal/Policy - development of a Policy for the Enhancement of Customs Control and for information requests;
• Human Resource/ Training – fill staff vacancies;
• Procedural - Revision of Business Process Management.

Tags: Legislative and regulatory framework, Institutional procedures, Human resources and training

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Articles 12.9.112.9.2
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Indicative date of implementation 31 December 2023
Definitive date of implementation 31 December 2027
Deadline for extension request, if required 2 September 2027
Extension of time
Request received
31 August 2023
Original definitive date
31 December 2023
New date requested
30 June 2025
Date approved
30 June 2025
Reason
Trinidad and Tobago is currently pursuing amendments to its legislative/policy framework to comply with this Article. However, it is anticipated that the reform would not be completed by the initial deadline, therefore Trinidad and Tobago is requesting additional time to implement this measure.
Committee approval:
Approved
Link to notification
Assistance required for implementation • Legal/Policy - development of a Policy for the Enhancement of Customs Control and for information requests;
• Human Resource/Training - Train personnel;
• Procedural - Revision of Business Process Management.

Tags: Legislative and regulatory framework, Institutional procedures, Human resources and training

Donor / Agency Not yet notified
Progress reported Not yet notified
Articles 12.10 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h)
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Indicative date of implementation 31 December 2023
Definitive date of implementation 30 June 2025
Deadline for extension request, if required 2 March 2025
Extension of time
Request received
31 August 2023
Original definitive date
31 December 2023
New date requested
30 June 2025
Date approved
30 June 2025
Reason
Trinidad and Tobago is currently pursuing amendments to its legislative/policy framework to comply with this Article. However, it is anticipated that the reform would not be completed by the initial deadline, therefore Trinidad and Tobago is requesting additional time to implement this measure.
Committee approval:
Approved
Link to notification
Assistance required for implementation • Policy - Development of a Policy for the Enhancement of Customs Control and for information requests.

Tags: Legislative and regulatory framework

Donor / Agency Not yet notified
Progress reported Not yet notified
Articles 12.11.1 (a), (b), (c)12.11.2
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Indicative date of implementation 31 December 2023
Definitive date of implementation 31 December 2027
Deadline for extension request, if required 2 September 2027
Extension of time
Request received
31 August 2023
Original definitive date
31 December 2023
New date requested
30 June 2025
Date approved
30 June 2025
Reason
Trinidad and Tobago is currently pursuing amendments to its legislative/policy framework to comply with this Article. However, it is anticipated that the reform would not be completed by the initial deadline, therefore Trinidad and Tobago is requesting additional time to implement this measure.
Committee approval:
Approved
Link to notification
Assistance required for implementation • Policy - Development of a Policy for the Enhancement of Customs Control and for verification procedures.

Tags: Legislative and regulatory framework

Donor / Agency Not yet notified
Progress reported Not yet notified

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