Self-Assessment Guide

Self-Assessment Guide

TN/TF/W/143/Rev.7

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TN/TF/W/143/ Rev.7
September 2014
Preparatory Committee on Trade Facilitation / Original: English

WTO TRADE FACILITATION Agreement

SELF ASSESSMENT GUIDE

CHARTS FOR

WORKING GROUP 2

(NOTE: These annexes have been extracted from the official document for ease of use in national needs assessments)

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ARTICLE 5.1NOTIFICATIONS FOR ENHANCED CONTROLS OR INSPECTIONS

I. Situational/Gap Analysis

Describe Your Current Situation / Barriers
(Give Reasons for non-compliance) / Actions/Resources Required & Cost
(Number the Actions) / TACB Resources Needed
(Specify Action Number)
A. Policy/Legal Framework: / 1.
B. Procedures: / 1.
C. Institutional Framework: / 1.
D. Human Resources/Training: / 1.
E. Communication/Information Technology: / 1.
F. Equipment & Infrastructure: / 1.
G. Other Issues to Note[1]: / 1.
II. Questionnaire
  1. Do you comply with this measure?
Fully: Substantially: Partially: No: Not Applicable:__
  1. You expect to implement this measure by:
Category A (by date of entry into force):_____ Category B (with extra time):_____ Category C (with extra time and technical assistance): _____
  1. If Category B or C approximately how much time will you need to implement?
6 Months: 1 Year: 3 Years: 5 Years: Other (Specify):______
  1. Identify technical assistance projects/agencies that have, or are, helping you implement this measure:

  1. Lead agency or organization and other stakeholders that would be responsible for implementation of this measure:

  1. Stakeholders not participating in assessment of this measure that should be consulted:

  1. National Priority Level (For implementation):
High: Medium: Low: None: __ Explain:
  1. Issues to note:

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ARTICLE 5.2DETENTION

I. Situational/Gap Analysis

Describe Your Current Situation / Barriers
(Give Reasons for non-compliance) / Actions/Resources Required & Cost
(Number the Actions) / TACB Resources Needed
(Specify Action Number)
A. Policy/Legal Framework: / 1.
B. Procedures: / 1.
C. Institutional Framework: / 1.
D. Human Resources/Training: / 1.
E. Communication/Information Technology: / 1.
F. Equipment & Infrastructure: / 1.
G. Other Issues to Note[2]: / 1.
II. Questionnaire
  1. Do you comply with this measure?
Fully: Substantially: Partially: No: Not Applicable:__
  1. You expect to implement this measure by:
Category A (by date of entry into force):_____ Category B (with extra time):_____ Category C (with extra time and technical assistance): _____
  1. If Category B or C approximately how much time will you need to implement?
6 Months: 1 Year: 3 Years: 5 Years: Other (Specify):______
  1. Identify technical assistance projects/agencies that have, or are, helping you implement this measure:

  1. Lead agency or organization and other stakeholders that would be responsible for implementation of this measure:

  1. Stakeholders not participating in assessment of this measure that should be consulted:

  1. National Priority Level (For implementation):
High: Medium: Low: None: __ Explain:
  1. Issues to note:

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ARTICLE 5.3TEST PROCEDURES

I. Situational/Gap Analysis

Describe Your Current Situation / Barriers
(Give Reasons for non-compliance) / Actions/Resources Required & Cost
(Number the Actions) / TACB Resources Needed
(Specify Action Number)
A. Policy/Legal Framework: / 1.
B. Procedures: / 1.
C. Institutional Framework: / 1.
D. Human Resources/Training: / 1.
E. Communication/Information Technology: / 1.
F. Equipment & Infrastructure: / 1.
G. Other Issues to Note[3]: / 1.
II. Questionnaire
  1. Do you comply with this measure?
Fully: Substantially: Partially: No: Not Applicable:__
  1. You expect to implement this measure by:
Category A (by date of entry into force):_____ Category B (with extra time):_____ Category C (with extra time and technical assistance): _____
  1. If Category B or C approximately how much time will you need to implement?
6 Months: 1 Year: 3 Years: 5 Years: Other (Specify):______
  1. Identify technical assistance projects/agencies that have, or are, helping you implement this measure:

  1. Lead agency or organization and other stakeholders that would be responsible for implementation of this measure:

  1. Stakeholders not participating in assessment of this measure that should be consulted:

  1. National Priority Level (For implementation):
High: Medium: Low: None: __ Explain:
  1. Issues to note:

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Article 7.2ELECTRONIC PAYMENT

I. Situational/Gap Analysis

Describe Your Current Situation / Barriers
(Give Reasons for non-compliance) / Actions/Resources Required & Cost
(Number the Actions) / TACB Resources Needed
(Specify Action Number)
A. Policy/Legal Framework: / 1.
B. Procedures: / 1.
C. Institutional Framework: / 1.
D. Human Resources/Training: / 1.
E. Communication/Information Technology: / 1.
F. Equipment & Infrastructure: / 1.
G. Other Issues to Note[4]: / 1.
II. Questionnaire
  1. Do you comply with this measure?
Fully: Substantially: Partially: No: Not Applicable:__
  1. You expect to implement this measure by:
Category A (by date of entry into force):_____ Category B (with extra time):_____ Category C (with extra time and technical assistance): _____
  1. If Category B or C approximately how much time will you need to implement?
6 Months: 1 Year: 3 Years: 5 Years: Other (Specify):______
  1. Identify technical assistance projects/agencies that have, or are, helping you implement this measure:

  1. Lead agency or organization and other stakeholders that would be responsible for implementation of this measure:

  1. Stakeholders not participating in assessment of this measure that should be consulted:

  1. National Priority Level (For implementation):
High: Medium: Low: None: __ Explain:
  1. Issues to note :

ARTICLE 7.9PERISHABLE GOODS

I. Situational/Gap Analysis

Describe Your Current Situation / Barriers
(Give Reasons for non-compliance) / Actions/Resources Required & Cost
(Number the Actions) / TACB Resources Needed
(Specify Action Number)
A. Policy/Legal Framework: / 1.
B. Procedures: / 1.
C. Institutional Framework: / 1.
D. Human Resources/Training: / 1.
E. Communication/Information Technology: / 1.
F. Equipment & Infrastructure: / 1.
G. Other Issues to Note[5]: / 1.
II. Questionnaire
  1. Do you comply with this measure?
Fully: Substantially: Partially: No: Not Applicable:__
  1. You expect to implement this measure by:
Category A (by date of entry into force):_____ Category B (with extra time):_____ Category C (with extra time and technical assistance): _____
  1. If Category B or C approximately how much time will you need to implement?
6 Months: 1 Year: 3 Years: 5 Years: Other (Specify):______
  1. Identify technical assistance projects/agencies that have, or are, helping you implement this measure:

  1. Lead agency or organization and other stakeholders that would be responsible for implementation of this measure:

  1. Stakeholders not participating in assessment of this measure that should be consulted:

  1. National Priority Level (For implementation):
High: Medium: Low: None: __ Explain:
  1. Issues to note:

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ARTICLE 8: BORDER AGENCY COOPERATION

I. Situational/Gap Analysis

Describe Your Current Situation / Barriers
(Give Reasons for non-compliance) / Actions/Resources Required & Cost
(Number the Actions) / TACB Resources Needed
(Specify Action Number)
A. Policy/Legal Framework: / 1.
B. Procedures: / 1.
C. Institutional Framework: / 1.
D. Human Resources/Training: / 1.
E. Communication/Information Technology: / 1.
F. Equipment & Infrastructure: / 1.
G. Other Issues to Note[6]: / 1.
II. Questionnaire
  1. Do you comply with this measure?
Fully: Substantially: Partially: No: Not Applicable:__
  1. You expect to implement this measure by:
Category A (by date of entry into force):_____ Category B (with extra time):_____ Category C (with extra time and technical assistance): _____
  1. If Category B or C approximately how much time will you need to implement?
6 Months: 1 Year: 3 Years: 5 Years: Other (Specify):______
  1. Identify technical assistance projects/agencies that have, or are, helping you implement this measure:

  1. Lead agency or organization and other stakeholders that would be responsible for implementation of this measure:

  1. Stakeholders not participating in assessment of this measure that should be consulted:

  1. National Priority Level (For implementation):
High: Medium: Low: None: __ Explain:
  1. Issues to note:

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ARTICLE 10.2ACCEPTANCE OF COPIES

I. Situational/Gap Analysis

Describe Your Current Situation / Barriers
(Give Reasons for non-compliance) / Actions/Resources Required & Cost
(Number the Actions) / TACB Resources Needed
(Specify Action Number)
A. Policy/Legal Framework: / 1.
B. Procedures: / 1.
C. Institutional Framework: / 1.
D. Human Resources/Training: / 1.
E. Communication/Information Technology: / 1.
F. Equipment & Infrastructure: / 1.
G. Other Issues to Note[7]: / 1.
II. Questionnaire
  1. Do you comply with this measure?
Fully: Substantially: Partially: No: Not Applicable:__
  1. You expect to implement this measure by:
Category A (by date of entry into force):_____ Category B (with extra time):_____ Category C (with extra time and technical assistance): _____
  1. If Category B or C approximately how much time will you need to implement?
6 Months: 1 Year: 3 Years: 5 Years: Other (Specify):______
  1. Identify technical assistance projects/agencies that have, or are, helping you implement this measure:

  1. Lead agency or organization and other stakeholders that would be responsible for implementation of this measure:

  1. Stakeholders not participating in assessment of this measure that should be consulted:

  1. National Priority Level (For implementation):
High: Medium: Low: None: __ Explain:
  1. Issues to note:

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Article 10.3 USE OF INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

I. Situational/Gap Analysis

Describe Your Current Situation / Barriers
(Give Reasons for non-compliance) / Actions/Resources Required & Cost
(Number the Actions) / TACB Resources Needed
(Specify Action Number)
A. Policy/Legal Framework: / 1.
B. Procedures: / 1.
C. Institutional Framework: / 1.
D. Human Resources/Training: / 1.
E. Communication/Information Technology: / 1.
F. Equipment & Infrastructure: / 1.
G. Other Issues to Note[8]: / 1.
II. Questionnaire
  1. Do you comply with this measure?
Fully: Substantially: Partially: No: Not Applicable:__
  1. You expect to implement this measure by:
Category A (by date of entry into force):_____ Category B (with extra time):_____ Category C (with extra time and technical assistance): _____
  1. If Category B or C approximately how much time will you need to implement?
6 Months: 1 Year: 3 Years: 5 Years: Other (Specify):______
  1. Identify technical assistance projects/agencies that have, or are, helping you implement this measure:

  1. Lead agency or organization and other stakeholders that would be responsible for implementation of this measure:

  1. Stakeholders not participating in assessment of this measure that should be consulted:

  1. National Priority Level (For implementation):
High: Medium: Low: None: __ Explain:
  1. Issues to note:

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Article 10.4SINGLE WINDOW

I. Situational/Gap Analysis

Describe Your Current Situation / Barriers
(Give Reasons for non-compliance) / Actions/Resources Required & Cost
(Number the Actions) / TACB Resources Needed
(Specify Action Number)
A. Policy/Legal Framework: / 1.
B. Procedures: / 1.
C. Institutional Framework: / 1.
D. Human Resources/Training: / 1.
E. Communication/Information Technology: / 1.
F. Equipment & Infrastructure: / 1.
G. Other Issues to Note[9]: / 1.
II. Questionnaire
  1. Do you comply with this measure?
Fully: Substantially: Partially: No: Not Applicable:__
  1. You expect to implement this measure by:
Category A (by date of entry into force):_____ Category B (with extra time):_____ Category C (with extra time and technical assistance): _____
  1. If Category B or C approximately how much time will you need to implement?
6 Months: 1 Year: 3 Years: 5 Years: Other (Specify):______
  1. Identify technical assistance projects/agencies that have, or are, helping you implement this measure:

  1. Lead agency or organization and other stakeholders that would be responsible for implementation of this measure:

  1. Stakeholders not participating in assessment of this measure that should be consulted:

  1. National Priority Level (For implementation):
High: Medium: Low: None: __ Explain:
  1. Issues to note:

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Article 10.7COMMON BORDER PROCEDURES AND UNIFORM DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS

I. Situational/Gap Analysis

Describe Your Current Situation / Barriers
(Give Reasons for non-compliance) / Actions/Resources Required & Cost
(Number the Actions) / TACB Resources Needed
(Specify Action Number)
A. Policy/Legal Framework: / 1.
B. Procedures: / 1.
C. Institutional Framework: / 1.
D. Human Resources/Training: / 1.
E. Communication/Information Technology: / 1.
F. Equipment & Infrastructure: / 1.
G. Other Issues to Note[10]: / 1.
II. Questionnaire
  1. Do you comply with this measure?
Fully: Substantially: Partially: No: Not Applicable:__
  1. You expect to implement this measure by:
Category A (by date of entry into force):_____ Category B (with extra time):_____ Category C (with extra time and technical assistance): _____
  1. If Category B or C approximately how much time will you need to implement?
6 Months: 1 Year: 3 Years: 5 Years: Other (Specify):______
  1. Identify technical assistance projects/agencies that have, or are, helping you implement this measure:

  1. Lead agency or organization and other stakeholders that would be responsible for implementation of this measure:

  1. Stakeholders not participating in assessment of this measure that should be consulted:

  1. National Priority Level (For implementation):
High: Medium: Low: None: __ Explain:
  1. Issues to note:

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ARTICLE 10.8REJECTED GOODS

I. Situational/Gap Analysis

Describe Your Current Situation / Barriers
(Give Reasons for non-compliance) / Actions/Resources Required & Cost
(Number the Actions) / TACB Resources Needed
(Specify Action Number)
A. Policy/Legal Framework: / 1.
B. Procedures: / 1.
C. Institutional Framework: / 1.
D. Human Resources/Training: / 1.
E. Communication/Information Technology: / 1.
F. Equipment & Infrastructure: / 1.
G. Other Issues to Note[11]: / 1.
II. Questionnaire
  1. Do you comply with this measure?
Fully: Substantially: Partially: No: Not Applicable:__
  1. You expect to implement this measure by:
Category A (by date of entry into force):_____ Category B (with extra time):_____ Category C (with extra time and technical assistance): _____
  1. If Category B or C approximately how much time will you need to implement?
6 Months: 1 Year: 3 Years: 5 Years: Other (Specify):______
  1. Identify technical assistance projects/agencies that have, or are, helping you implement this measure:

  1. Lead agency or organization and other stakeholders that would be responsible for implementation of this measure:

  1. Stakeholders not participating in assessment of this measure that should be consulted:

  1. National Priority Level (For implementation):
High: Medium: Low: None: __ Explain:
  1. Issues to note:

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ARTICLE 23.2. NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON TRADE FACILITATION

I. Situational/Gap Analysis

Describe Your Current Situation / Barriers
(Give Reasons for non-compliance) / Actions/Resources Required & Cost
(Number the Actions) / TACB Resources Needed
(Specify Action Number)
A. Policy/Legal Framework: / 1.
B. Procedures: / 1.
C. Institutional Framework: / 1.
D. Human Resources/Training: / 1.
E. Communication/Information Technology: / 1.
F. Equipment & Infrastructure: / 1.
G. Other Issues to Note[12]: / 1.
II. Questionnaire
  1. Do you comply with this measure?
Fully: Substantially: Partially: No: Not Applicable:__
  1. You expect to implement this measure by:
This provision is not subject to special and differential treatment. However you should note if you need technical assistance in order to implement it.
  1. If Category B or C approximately how much time will you need to implement?
6 Months: 1 Year: 3 Years: 5 Years: Other (Specify):______
  1. Identify technical assistance projects/agencies that have, or are, helping you implement this measure:

  1. Lead agency or organization and other stakeholders that would be responsible for implementation of this measure:

  1. Stakeholders not participating in assessment of this measure that should be consulted:

  1. National Priority Level (For implementation):
High: Medium: Low: None: __ Explain:
  1. Issues to note:

[1]For example, resistance to change; lack of political will or stakeholder awareness or buy-in; other issues (positive or negative).

[2]For example, resistance to change; lack of political will or stakeholder awareness or buy-in; other issues (positive or negative).

[3]For example, resistance to change; lack of political will or stakeholder awareness or buy-in; other issues (positive or negative).

[4]For example, resistance to change; lack of political will or stakeholder awareness or buy-in; other issues (positive or negative).

[5]For example, resistance to change; lack of political will or stakeholder awareness or buy-in; other issues (positive or negative).

[6]For example, resistance to change; lack of political will or stakeholder awareness or buy-in; other issues (positive or negative).

[7]For example, resistance to change; lack of political will or stakeholder awareness or buy-in; other issues (positive or negative).

[8]For example, resistance to change; lack of political will or stakeholder awareness or buy-in; other issues (positive or negative).

[9]For example, resistance to change; lack of political will or stakeholder awareness or buy-in; other issues (positive or negative).

[10]For example, resistance to change; lack of political will or stakeholder awareness or buy-in; other issues (positive or negative).

[11]For example, resistance to change; lack of political will or stakeholder awareness or buy-in; other issues (positive or negative).

[12]For example, resistance to change; lack of political will or stakeholder awareness or buy-in; other issues (positive or negative).

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