Syllabus of the Subject: Revised Kyoto Convention.
Introduction to the Revised Kyoto Convention (International
Convention on the simplification and harmonization of Customs procedures) of the
World Customs Organization (WCO);
The main objective of the Revised Kyoto Convention is to improve the customs
procedures promoting trade facilitation (Cross-border movement of goods) and effective controls establishing a set of compulsory rules for the contracting
parties (importers, exporters, logistics operators, customs administration) that
must accept without reservation.
The revised Kyoto Convention benefits all modes of transport;
The revised Kyoto Convention help governments to deal with
the new challenges of electronic commerce;
Entry into force of the Revised Kyoto Convention: February 3, 2006.
The pillars of the Revised Kyoto Convention are:
Customs transparency and predictability;
Simplification and standardization of the product declaration and related import-export documents;
Reduction of Customs control to the minimum;
Simplification procedures for authorized people;
Development of risk management and audit controls;
Coordination between cross-border agencies.
The topics covered by the Revised Kyoto Convention are:
Clearance and Other Customs Formalities;
Customs Control;
Duties and Taxes;
Security;
IT Application;
Relationship between Customs and Third Parties;
Information, Decisions and Rulings Supplied by Customs;
Appeals in Customs Matters.
Contracting parties: any member of the World Customs Organization (WCO) may become a party to the Revised Kyoto Convention.