Kyoto Convention (Simplification and harmonization of Customs procedures)
Introduction to the Revised Kyoto Convention (International Convention on the simplification and harmonization of Customs procedures) of the World Customs Organization
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 WCO may become a party to the Revised Kyoto Convention.