general overview of the tir system karachi, 18 august 2014 tatiana rey-bellet, tir-epd project...
TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
General Overview of the TIR SystemKarachi, 18 August 2014
Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager
![Page 2: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
2
• The best multilateral facilitation instrument for international transport and trade
• Based on TIR Convention of 1975
• Currently signed by 68 Contracting Parties, with the possibility to be implemented globally and multi-modally (road-rail, road-maritime, road-air)
What is the TIR System?
![Page 3: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
3
Securing and facilitating trade and international road transport
Transports Internationaux Routiers
Managed by the IRU since 1949
![Page 4: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
4
Geographical scope of the TIR Convention
Interested Parties25
Contracting Parties68
Contracting Parties in admission process
TIR OperationalCountries
58
2
![Page 5: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
5
The six pillars of the TIR System
![Page 6: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
6
Benefits of the TIR System
Ensures the secure and sustainable development of international trade and road transport (controlled access, traceability)
Gives access to 58 TIR operational countries
Through mutual recognition of Customs Controls and the guarantee, transport costs, formalities and delays are reduced
Secures and facilitates trade through the implementation of harmonised controls and documents
![Page 7: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
7
Trade without a Transit System
CURRENCY EXCHANGE
NATIONAL GUARANTEE
SECURITY CHECKS
CUSTOMS DECLARATION
Etc.
INSPECTION OF GOODS AND VEHICLES
![Page 8: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
8
Trade without a Transit System
Bordercrossing
Bordercrossing
Bordercrossing
Country A Country CCountry B
Temporary import
Export
Temporary import
Export
National guarantee National guarantee
Export
![Page 9: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
9
Trade with the TIR System
CURRENCY EXCHANGE
NATIONAL GUARANTEE
SECURITY CHECKS
CUSTOMS DECLARATION
Etc.
INSPECTION OF GOODS AND VEHICLES
![Page 10: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
10
Trade with the TIR System
Bordercrossing
Bordercrossing
Bordercrossing
Country A Country CCountry B
Temporary import
Export
Temporary import
Export
National guarantee National guarantee
Export
TIR
![Page 11: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
11
To facilitate trade through… • Simplified & harmonised Customs
guarantee and procedures
• Border crossing facilitation for customs officers and trade operators
• Improved cost effectiveness
• Time saving
• Secure door to door transport of goods under Customs control
Objectives of International Transit Systems
2 + 2 = 4
![Page 12: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
12
Evolution of TIR usage
0
500'000
1'000'000
1'500'000
2'000'000
2'500'000
3'000'000
3'500'000
4'000'000
Qu
anti
ty
Year
TIR Carnets Issued/Year
YEAR QUANTITY
1949 38
1952 3243
1955 14110
1960 80250
1965 303850
1970 710630
1975 533060
1980 718612
1985 859100
1990 748600
1992 1277400
1994 2102080
1996 2422250
1998 2732900
2000 2782600
2002 3095200
2004 3211050
2006 3599850
2007 3076250
2008 3253800
2009 2260400
2010 2822200
2011 3074500
2012 3158300
2013 2920150
Total 75024321
![Page 13: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
13
•USD 150’000’000’000
![Page 14: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
14
Secure vehicles and containers
X
Vehicles with secure load compartments need to meet strict technical standards – Annex 2, Annex 7
![Page 15: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
15
Secure vehicles and containers
Each vehicle needs to have a valid certificate of approval delivered by national competent authorities (Annex 3)
• Approval Certificate – Basic Principles (Annex 3)• Individual or by vehicle / container design type• Standard format – Annex 4• Renewable every two years• To be kept with vehicle• Indicated in TIR Carnet• To be verified by Customs during TIR operations.
![Page 16: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
16
International Chain of Guarantee
Goods transported under the TIR procedure are not subjected to the payment or deposit of import or export duties and taxes at Customs
offices en route
(Article 4)
Customs duties and taxes at risk
are covered through the “Deed of Guarantee” with
a national TIR Guaranteeing Association
IRU is mandated to take on the
responsibility for the effective organisation and functioning of an
international guarantee system
(Article 6.2bis)
The Guaranteeing Association is the national
partner to the Customs Authorities for resolving an irregularity caused by any TIR Holder: both national
or foreign transport operators
![Page 17: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
17
International Chain of Guarantee – Coverage
National Financial Institution
National Financial Institution
National Financial Institution
ASSOCIATION ASSOCIATIONASSOCIATION
Holder Holder Holder
International Financial Institution
GLOBAL CONTRACT
IRU
HolderHolder HolderHolder HolderHolder
![Page 18: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
18
TIR Carnet
• TIR = Secure Trade facilitation
• TIR Carnet = Proof of:
Guarantee
Controlled access
Mutual Recognition of Customs Controls
![Page 19: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
19
• Security elements
• Technical security elements
• Visual security elements
TIR Carnet
Since 1949 …the ratio of false TIR Carnets compared to issued TIR Carnets is under
0.00002 %
![Page 20: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
20
The Pages of a TIR Carnet
• Pairs of vouchers
• white (voucher 1)
• green (voucher 2)
• one pair of vouchers is needed for each country of:
• departure
• transit
• destinationA TIR Carnet has 4,6,14
or 20 vouchers
used for each TIR operation
![Page 21: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
21
Verify for correct completion of TIR Carnet
Verify that the TIR Carnet is valid:
- that the expiry date on the TIR Carnet is not in the past
- Check TIR Carnet validity in IRU database (CUTE-Wise, Customs Portal, Real-Time SafeTIR)
Verify that goods match description on TIR Carnet & attached documents (CMR, invoice, etc.)
Examine vehicle & check certificate of approval (if for sealed goods)
- should be valid until the end of the TIR Transport
Customs TIR Procedures Customs Office of Departure
Customs must refuse an invalid TIR Carnet
Customs refuse TIR Carnets for “sealed” vehicles without a valid certificate of approval
![Page 22: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
22
• If checks are OK, then
Fix seals to the vehicle
Fill in the TIR Carnet
Enter details in Customs Register
Customs TIR Procedures Customs Office of Departure
![Page 23: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
23
• Goods are transported to the Customs Office of Exit
• TIR Carnet is presented to Customs
• Check Customs seals
• Examine vehicle
• Check last counterfoil
• (page 1, white)
Customs office of Exit
TIR
![Page 24: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
24
• Counterfoil N°2 on voucher 2 p. 2 (green) must be filled in
1. Arrival certified by the Customs office (Enter name of office en route/destination)
2. Seals or identification marks found to be intact (N/A at departure)
3. Number of packages discharged
4. New seals apposed
5. Reservations
6. Customs signature & date stamp of the Customs office
Customs Office of Exit
![Page 25: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
25
• Stamped counterfoil 2 confirms the termination of the first TIR operation
• All counterfoils remain in the TIR Carnet
End of 1st TIR operation
![Page 26: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
26
• Detach the upper part of the voucher from the lower part “Certificate of termination”
Voucher 2 page 2 (green)
Upper part of voucher 2 (green) remains at the Customs office of exit
The “Certificate of termination” is sent back to the Customs office of departure
![Page 27: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
27
• At the Customs office of Departure, the “Certificate of termination” is compared to Voucher 1, p. 1 (white)
• 1st TIR operation is discharged
Discharge
![Page 28: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
28
• Customs of departure must ensure that the controls are performed correctly:
- Access to TIR System
- Goods, vehicles and documentation
- Customs seals
• Their controls are accepted by ALL other Customs offices during the TIR transport
- Generally no examination of goods en route
- Spot checks only in case of suspicion
Mutual Recognition of Customs Controls
![Page 29: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
29
• Annex 9, Parts I & II
• Customs authorise access to the TIR procedure for:
• National TIR Associations – to issue and guarantee TIR Carnets
• Transport operators (Natural and legal persons) – to use TIR Carnets
Controlled access
No
Yes
Information on all transport operators authorised as TIR Holders are stored by the UNECE in the International TIR Data Bank (ITDB)
![Page 30: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
30
TIR IN OPERATION
![Page 31: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
31
TIR procedure in the country of departure
Customs office of departure
OUTWARD TRANSIT
Customs office of exitTIR
![Page 32: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
32
TIR procedure in the country of transit
Customs office of entry
THROUGH TRANSIT
Customs office of exit
TIR
![Page 33: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
33
TIR procedure in the country of destination
INWARD TRANSIT Customs
office of destination
Customs office of
entryTIR
![Page 34: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/34.jpg)
34
NO Alcohol (HS 220710, 2208xx) or tobacco (HS 240210, 240220, 240310)
(Except for beer & wine or raw tobacco)
Goods not allowed under TIR
![Page 35: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/35.jpg)
35
Directions of TIR System further development
NEW USE
• Multimodal use• Internal
transport
GEOGRAPHIC EXPANSION
• China• Pakistan• Arab Peninsula• Latin America
NEW TIR PRODUCTS
• Various guarantee levels (TIR+)
• Guarantees for special products
Further development
Full computerisation of TIR System will facilitate the introduction of new TIR products
![Page 36: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/36.jpg)
36
A fully-computerised solution providing a higher-level guarantee for the TIR Carnet:
• Print voucher with all TIR security features
• Guarantee limit increased to USD 150,000 or EUR 160,000 per TIR Carnet (depending on the initial guarantee limit set for the TIR Carnet in each country)
• Available only through IRU member TIR Associations
• Exclusively for authorised TIR Carnet Holders
• Activated only with a valid TIR Carnet
• Global TIR insurers guarantee, for increased financial security
What is “TIR+”?
ALREADY FULLY OPERATIONAL IN KAZAKHSTAN!
![Page 37: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/37.jpg)
37
CUTE-Wise• validity check made quick and easy
Web application
• easily activate the guarantee anytime, anywhere• no infrastructure or maintenance required
TIR+ apps
![Page 38: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/38.jpg)
38
What is an “iCarnet” ?
• Uses well-known TIR procedures
• Fast implementation upon Customs’approval (required legal framework already available)
• Competitive business opportunities for TIR Carnet Holders operating at national level only
• Full support of international insurers
A new competitive Carnet allowing the secure transport of goods between two Customs offices in the same country:
![Page 39: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/39.jpg)
39
Why use an iCarnet?
Need to transport goods from ports to final destination in the same TIR country
Volume of goods being imported from emerging markets, especially Asia, is soaring
![Page 40: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/40.jpg)
40
Simplicity: process similar to the regular TIR procedure - no new investment required
Security: transport under Customs seals in TIR authorised vehicles
Financial guarantee: duties and taxes secured by an international guarantee chain, backed by major international and national insurers
Controlled access: used only by authorised TIR users
Advanced risk assessment and traceability through IRU IT applications: TIR-EPD & Real-Time SafeTIR
General benefits of new products
þ
![Page 41: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/41.jpg)
41
TIR video
Watch the TIR Movie
![Page 42: General Overview of the TIR System Karachi, 18 August 2014 Tatiana Rey-Bellet, TIR-EPD Project Manager](https://reader038.vdocuments.net/reader038/viewer/2022103007/56649d215503460f949f66a6/html5/thumbnails/42.jpg)