ALCA - FTAA - ZLEA - Customs Related Business Facilitation Measures

	Is it Implemented?	Technical Assistance?	Is it Implemented?	Technical Assistance?	Is it Implemented?	Technical Assistance?	Please indicate the electronic protocol(s) used by the electronic system of your customs .technical assistance?
Antigua and Barbuda	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Argentina	Yes	---	Yes	---	Yes	---	A draft resolution on "Electronic Data Transfer, Requirements and Conditions to be achieved for its implementation" is being elaborated, generic enough to allow the use of methodologies such as EDICAF and others
Bahamas	No	Yes	No	Yes	--	--	--
Barbados	Partially. Section 2 of Customs Act.	--	Partially	Yes. Required in acquiring the computer software, training in its use and controlling / monitoring of the system.	Partially	--	Automated Systems for Customs Data (ASYCUDA)
Belize	Partially	Yes. Technical and financial input required.	Partially	Yes. Legislative and financial support required for expansion	Partially	Yes. Computer unit and entire staff require training	ASYCUDA System, version. 2.7 ABAL - Uniware 7.1
Bolivia	Partially (envisioned in the General Customs Law No. 1990, Art. 254) (Estimated for the end of 2002)	Yes	No. Estimated for the end of 2002	Yes	No. Estimated for the end of 2002	Yes	1. TCP - IP in the Customs Central and border sub- administrations; and 2. IPX/SPX in the Customs administrations in the interior and in the airports.
Brazil	Yes. IN 69, 10 December 1996	---	Yes. IN 69, 10 December 1996	---	Yes. IN 69, 10 December 1996	---	The Integrated System for Foreign Trade (SISCOMEX) is a proprietary system that uses its own electronic protocols. However, for the exchange of information between Customs administrations, among the various existing possibilities, the procedures already implemented based on the UN/EDIFACT standard may be used. Connection between EDI server and host is TCP/IP type, encapsulated in X.25, address class IP of the B type. Connection between VAN and EDI server uses X.400 message pattern and the data communication protocol is X.25.
Canada	Yes. Accelerated Commercial Release Operations Support System (ACROSS) Customs Automated Data Exchange (CADEX) System Customs Declaration (CUSDEC) Message; Release Notification System (RNS); Advanced Shipping Notification System (ASN) for automotive companies; EDI Marine Cargo Reporting; EDI Rail Cargo Reporting	---	Yes. Accelerated Commercial Release Operations Support System (ACROSS); EDI Marine Cargo Reporting; EDI Rail Cargo Reporting	---	Yes. Accelerated Commercial Release Operations Support System (ACROSS); EDI Marine and EDI Rail Cargo Reporting are reviewed prior to arrival by Enforcement Directorate	---	Customs Declaration (CUSDEC) Message uses an approved EDI international standard (UN/EDIFACT) whereas the CADEX version is proprietary; UN/EDIFACT CUSREP and CUSRES for RNs; UN/EDIFACT CUSDEC for ACROSS electronic release; ANSI X12 for EDI Marine and Rail Cargo (Version 4010)
Chile	Yes. Article 71, Customs Order; Treasury Decree No. 1015 of February 11, 1995; and Resolution 5113 of July 25, 1996	---	No	Yes.	Yes, partially.	Yes. Methodology and technology used in the design, development and operation of computer systems for electronic transmission of customs documents, such as declarations, duty-free requests and shipment manifests, which incorporate a module or sub-system to evaluate the risk of operations, based on automated risk profiles or screening mechanisms, which select certain operations to be inspected with physical, documentary or a posteriori valuation. Design and operation of a selection module that is as parametric as possible, i.e., that makes possible the online construction and maintenance of screening mechanisms at both the national and regional levels. And which also makes it possible to construct screening mechanisms using methods more advanced than with logical connectors, that instead incorporate statistical models, such as time series and probability models, and artificial intelligence, such as neuronal networks. Development of a module to support risk analysis, based on compiling of information, something similar to Data Mining software.	UN/EDIFACT Yes. Designing compatible electronic systems between customs administrations and the users.
Colombia	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes. Decree 2685 of 1999 and Resolution 4240 of 2000 DIAN.	---	1. ASYCUDA 2.6 is EDIFACT. 2. The Century XXI System is TCP/IP (protocol used for the Internet, with data encryption using the DES algorithm).
Costa Rica	Yes. Law No. 7557, Art. 103 et. seq. Note: The implemented systems require adjustments.	Yes. For the purpose of making adjustments to the Customs Information System (SIA) 2000-2002, so that the most of the statistical information may be accessed via the Web.	Yes. Law No. 7557, Art. 112 and Art. 331 and 332 of its Regulation	Yes. For the purpose of making adjustments to the Customs Information System (SIA) 2000-2002, so that most of the statistical information may be accessed via the Web.	No Estimated implementation 2002	Yes. It is urgent to have training in the use of risk management systems, as well as in a computer system that permits the establishment of technical selection criteria, for an intelligent control and inspection system.. The preceding requires financial resources and technical support from other Customs administrations (training, apprenticeships).	ASCII Internet
Dominica	No	Yes. Hardware and Software Training	No	Yes. Hardware and Software Training	No	Yes. Software (ICE 95)	ASYCUDA (2.7)
Dominican Republic	Partially. Customs Modernization	Yes. To finish installing the Frame Relay Network	No	Yes	No	Yes	CESM under CLIPPER
Ecuador	We have a web page which we are providing with specialized legal information. Estimated implementation by June 2001	No	We are in the process of developing a system that will make this possible. Estimated implementation by June 2001	Yes	We are assessing the procedures in order to incorporate an electronic selection system in addition to the existing ones. Estimated implementation by June 2001	Yes	In the case of Ecuadorian Customs Administrations, they are implementing the electronic data interchange EDI and common data elemen Customs Organic Law. However, the project and its implementation are very costly, making technical and financial cooperation from international institutions i ndispensable. Estimated implementation by December 2001
El Salvador	Yes, Instruction 4/99 of May 25,1999. Procedures for electronic clearance.	No	Yes, Instrument 1/99, Procedures for the electronic transmission of the cargo manifest.	No	Implemented. Legislation does not make reference to risk analysis. However, Customs are working towards the implementation of these systems.	Yes	Yes. Partially implemented Yes, technical assistance is required.
Grenada	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Guatemala	No. Estimated implementation by April 7, 2001	No	No. Estimated implementation by April 7, 2001	No	No. Estimated implementation by April 7, 2001	No	No. Estimated implementation by April 7, 2001
Guyana	No	Yes, Technical assistance is needed to implement other modules	No	Yes	No	Yes	Customs uses the ASYCUDA System to process information
Haiti	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	ASYCUDA Ver. 2.7, Yes
Honduras	Yes. "ASYCUDA" ADUANET	Yes. Its implementation is very expensive, which makes it necessary to obtain technical and financial cooperation from international institutions	Yes. ADUANET	Yes	Yes	Yes. Its implementation is very expensive, which makes it necessary to obtain technical and financial cooperation from international institutions	Partially. ASYCUDA, ADUANET. TA is needed
Jamaica	Partially	Yes. Technical assistance is needed for establishment of the Internet Protocol network facility in other areas of the country.	Partially	---	No	Yes. Needed for establishment of the internet protocol network facility.	1. ANSI-X12 ver 3040 (309 -file format). 2. CAMIR publication # 543, revised August 1995. 3. EDIFACT ver D-98A (CUSCAR/CUSRES - file format)
Mexico	Yes. Customs Law, Articles 36 and 38	---	Yes	---	Yes. Customs Law, Art. 2, Section VIII and Art. 43.	---	EDIFACT, through the SAAI system
Nicaragua	No	Yes. To develop computer modules to allow users to access data on foreign trade, customs procedures and standards, as well as electronic clearance [dispatch] for all users.	No	Yes. To acquire equipment and develop the necessary programs for receiving the data from the cargo manifest prior to arrival of the merchandise.	Yes. Law No. 265 of Nov. 17, 1997, and its Regulation.	---	TCPIP: In order to manage ASYCUDA, version 2.7 Transitioning to ASYCUDA ++
Panama	Partial Plan full implementation by second semester of 2001	Yes. It is necessary to determine in advance the nature and scope of the information to be made available to users, as a function of confidentiality, which should also be preserved.	Yes. Tax Code, Art. 499 et. seq.; Resolution No. 704-04-531, Articles 4, 5 and 6 of Oct. 1, 1997.	---	No. Plan full implementation by second semester 2001	Yes. Information control for risk analysis. Parameters for risk evaluation. Risk assessment. Personnel training. Courses and internships. Technical support from other customs agencies and equipment and software.	ASYCUDA System, which will be replaced by the "SICE" System, in the “Windows” environment, with a connection to UN/EDI.
Paraguay	Yes	---	Yes	---	Yes	---	---
Peru	Yes. Decree 809 and D.S. 121-96-EF	No	Yes. Decree 809 and D.S. 121-96-EF., through SIGAD, with Teledespacho and Telemanifiesto.	No	No. Will be implemented completely for all customs regimes on April 1, 2001	Yes	No. It is anticipated that this measure will be initiated with the CAN countries on April 1, 2002 Additional TA is needed
St. Kitts and Nevis	No	--	No	--	Yes. Departmental Policies and Procedures.	--	UN/EDIFACT
St. Lucia	No	Yes. Hardware & software required. Know-how for processing of information and maintenance.	No	Yes. See answer Measure 4(i).	No	Yes. See answer Measure 4(i).	---
St. Vincent and the Grenadines	No	Yes. Computer hardware, software; training of personnel; legal assistance in establishing the applicable statutes, regulations, policies and procedures.	No	Yes. See answer to Measure 4(i)	No	Yes. See answer to Measure 4(i)	--
Suriname	No	Yes. Technical assistance required preferably in Dutch language.	No	Yes. See answer Measure 4(i)	No	Yes. See answer Measure 4(i)	ASYCUDA / PROLOQUE 4
Trinidad and Tobago	Yes. Administrative procedures	Yes. Equipment and training.	No.	Yes. Equipment and training.	No	Yes. Equipment and training.	ASYCUDA
United States	Yes. 19 USC 1411, 1431, 1481, 1484. 19 CFR Parts 4, 103, 141-143.	---	Yes. 19 USC 1411, 1431, 1481, 1484. 19 CFR Parts 4, 141-143.	---	Yes. 19 USC 1411, 1431, 1481, 1484. 19 CFR Parts 4, 141-143, 151, 162.	---	U.S. Customs Automated Commercial System (ACS) is a proprietary system that employs its own electronic protocols (accepts messages in UN/EDIFACT).
Uruguay	Yes. Decree No. 312/998 of Nov. 3, 1998.	---	Yes in execution. Decree No. 312/998 of Nov. 3, 1998.	---	Partially	Yes	UN/EDIFACT
Venezuela	No	Yes, technical and financial for implementing the integral development of a complete project based on current technology. Software, hardware, and training are needed.	No	Yes, technical and financial for implementing the integral development of a complete project based on current technology	No	Yes, technical and financial for implementing the integral development of a complete project based on current technology	Does not apply

Measure 5. Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System:
COUNTRY	*i. Apply the 1996 Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System, at the six digit level.*
	Is it Implemented?	Technical Assistance?
Antigua and Barbuda	---	---
Argentina	Yes. Law No. 24.206, Decree No. 2651/91, Decree No. 2275/94, Decree No. 998/95 and General Resolution No. 369/99 AFIP.	--
Bahamas	Yes	--
Barbados	Yes. Barbados Customs Tariff Amendment Order 1998	--
Belize	Yes. Common External Tariff of CARICOM	No
Bolivia	Yes	---
Brazil	Yes. Decree 1767, 28 December 1995	---
Canada	Yes. Article 3 of HS Convention; Section 10 of Customs Tariff	---
Chile	Yes. Law No. 18768 of Dec. 29, 1988; and Supreme Decree No. 1519, of the Treasury Ministry, of Aug. 1, 1996	---
Colombia	Yes. The second amendment to the System was adopted by Decree 2317 of 1995.	---
Costa Rica	Yes. Res. No.22-96 Executive Decree No. 25740-MEIC-H of Feb. 3, 1997	No
Dominica	Yes. SRO 35 of 1998	No
Dominican Republic	Yes. Law No. 14-93 of August 26, 1993	---
Ecuador	Yes, at the six-digit level in the Single Spanish version of the Harmonized System and at eight- digit level with openings corresponding to the Andean Nomenclature - NANDINA.	---
El Salvador	Yes, Diario Oficial 96, Volume 335 of May 1997.	No
Grenada	---	---
Guatemala	Yes. Central American Tariff System (SAC), contained in Governmental Agreement No. 2-97, based on amendment to the HS	No
Guyana	Yes. Since April 30, 1999	---
Haiti	Yes	---
Honduras	Yes. Decree 222-92.	---
Jamaica	Yes	--
Mexico	Yes. General Import Tax Law	---
Nicaragua	Yes	---
Panama	Yes. Cabinet Decree No. 61 of Oct. 10, 1997.	---
Paraguay	Yes	---
Peru	Yes. Supreme Decree No. 119-97-EF, in effect since January 1998.	The technical assistance that would be needed would be to be able to have the Explanatory Notes in Spanish and in electronic format.
St. Kitts and Nevis	Yes. Customs Tariff Act No. 12/1984 as amended by SR&O No. 13/1998	--
St. Lucia	Yes. 1996 version from January 2000.	No
St. Vincent and the Grenadines	--	--
Suriname	No	Yes. Technical assistance required preferably in Dutch language.
Trinidad and Tobago	Yes. First schedule of Customs Act, Chapter 78:01.	Yes. Training.
United States	Yes. 19 USC 1202, 3003.	---
Uruguay	Yes. CMC Decision No. 22/94	---
Venezuela	Yes. Decree 989 of Dec. 20, 1995	No

Measure 6. Customs Information Dissemination / Hemispheric Guide on Customs Procedures
COUNTRY	i. Update the Hemispheric Guide on Customs Procedures		*ii. Disseminate the updated hemispheric Guide on Customs procedures through the FTAA Home Page*		iii. Establish hyperlinks from the FTAA Home Page to national customs administrations' homepages for future updates to the country-specific information contained in the Hemispheric Guide on Customs Procedures
	Is it Implemented?	Technical Assistance?	Is it Implemented?	Technical Assistance?	Is it Implemented?	Technical Assistance?
Antigua and Barbuda	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	---
Argentina	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	---
Bahamas	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	---
Barbados	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	---
Belize	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	---
Bolivia	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	---
Brazil	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	---
Canada	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	---
Chile	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	Yes, to develop work flow for final control of all documentation required under customs rules.
Colombia	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	---
Costa Rica	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	---
Dominica	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	---
Dominican Republic	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	Yes
Ecuador	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	---
El Salvador	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	---
Grenada	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	---
Guatemala	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	---
Guyana	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	---
Haiti	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	Yes
Honduras	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	---
Jamaica	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	---
Mexico	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	---
Nicaragua	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	---
Panama	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	---
Paraguay	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	---
Peru	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	---
St. Kitts and Nevis	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	---
St. Lucia	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	---
St. Vincent and the Grenadines	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	---
Suriname	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	---
Trinidad and Tobago	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	---
United States	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	---
Uruguay	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	---
Venezuela	Yes	No	Yes	No	No	---

Measure 7. Codes of Conduct for Customs Officials:
COUNTRY	*i. Introduction of, or amendment to, national codes of conduct, legislation, policies or regulatory instruments* applicable to customs officials with provisions on standards of conduct, conflict of interest, and possible sanctions and disciplinary action		ii. Review of the 12 elements contained in the WCO Arusha Declaration for assessment of current practices and development of national implementation programs Does your customs administration comply with the 12 elements contained in the WCO Arusha Declaration?
	Is it Implemented?	Technical Assistance?	Is it Implemented?	Technical Assistance?
Antigua and Barbuda	---	---	---	---
Argentina	Yes. Customs Personnel Disciplinary Provisions, Provision No. 501/99 (Federal Administration of Public Revenue).	--	Partially	Yes. Comments: Within the policy of transparency that the General Directorate of Customs finds itself, a Strategic Plan and one of Cultural Transformation is being elaborated. This Plan discusses the basic elements contained in the Declaration of Arusha. Nevertheless, there are very high possibilities of obtaining technical assistance for the implementation of indicated key factors.
Bahamas	Yes	--	Yes. (Principles provided for in legislation)	--
Barbados	Yes	--	Yes. In principle.	No
Belize	Partially (draft stage)	Yes. Legal assistance is required.	Partially	Yes. Training (e.g., integrity training, motivational responsibilities, etc.)
Bolivia	Yes. Customs Law, Article 41	---	Partially. It is estimated that it will be implemented on April 7, 2001.	Yes, TA is needed
Brazil	Yes. Unified Legal Regime, Law 8112, 11 December 1990	---	The principles of the Declaration are complied with. Law 8112, 11 December 1990	---
Canada	Yes. Standards of Conduct document	---	Yes. Standards of Conduct document	---
Chile	Yes. Organic Constitutional Law on the Bases of Administering the State, Law No. 18575, 18.834, 18.830 and 19.653.	---	Yes. Laws and various rules comprise the elements of the Declaration.	---
Colombia	Yes. Law 190 of 1995 and Decrees 1072 and 1073 of 1999	---	Principles provided for in legislation.	---
Costa Rica	Yes. Law 1581 and its Regulation. Executive Decree No.21 of Dec. 14, 1954. Independent Regulations on the Services of the Ministry of Treasury and Law 7557 Art. 16 of Law 7670. Political Constitution (Articles 191 to 193).	---	Yes	----
Dominica	Yes. (Conflict of Interest) Dominica Customs Act	-	Partially	-
Dominican Republic	Yes. Law No. 14-91 on Civil Service and Administrative Careers and their Regulations.	Yes. To introduce a section on the Code of Conduct for Customs Personnel into the draft Customs Law.	No	Yes. To introduce a section on the Code of Conduct for Customs Personnel into the draft Customs Law.
Ecuador	Yes. Article 115, Customs Organic Law; Article 277 of the Criminal Code; and Tax Code. Also related provisions in the Customs Law, the Personnel Regulations, the Personnel Code and the Tax Code.	No	Partially through various laws. There are general legal norms and those specifically applicable to public servants. The Ecuadorian Customs Corporation has Personnel Regulations that establish rights and obligations for customs officials.	No
El Salvador	---	---	---	---
Grenada	---	---	---	---
Guatemala	Yes. Directorate Agreement 7-98 (Working Regulations of the SAT)	No	Yes. Directorate Agreement 7-98 (Working Regulations of the SAT)	No
Guyana	Partially. General Code of Conduct for all Public Officials	Technical Assistance to implement National Codes of Conduct	No	Yes, Technical Assistance would be needed for legislative drafting
Haiti	Yes	---	Yes	---
Honduras	Yes. Tax Code Dec. 22-97. Regulations for the DEI personnel regime; Agreement 01760/99	---	Yes, in principle. Agreement 01760/99	---
Jamaica	Yes. Jamaican Customs Act.	---	Yes. Jamaican Customs Act.	---
Mexico	Yes. Federal Law on the Responsibilities of Public Servants and the Code of Ethics of the Servicio Fiscal de Carrera.	---	Yes	---
Nicaragua	Yes. Decree 124-99 published in “La Gaceta,” Diario Oficial No. 236 of 12-10- 99	No	Partially. The majority of the elements contained in the Arusha Declaration are already being developed.	Yes. To develop the Code of Conduct
Panama	Yes. Law 30 of Nov. 8, 1984; Law 9 of June 20, 1999.	---	Yes. Law 30 of Nov. 8, 1984; Law 9 of June 20, 1999.	No
Paraguay	No	---	---	---
Peru	Yes. Sole Codified Text of Legislative Decree No. 728; Law on Labor Productivity and Competitiveness, approved by Supreme Decree No. 003-97-TR; Regulation to Legislative Decree No. 728 approved by Supreme Decree No. 001-96-TR; Law No. 26771; Supreme Decree No. 023-99-PCM; Comptroller’s Resolution No. 072-98-CG; Customs Superintendency Resolution No. 001607 of July 2, 1997; National Administrative Intendancy Resolution No. 074-98-Customs of Nov. 19, 1998; Legislative Decree No. 728; Supreme Decree No. 003-97-TR.	No	There are legal norms of a general and specific nature applicable to public servants. Customs relies on an internal Labor Regulation, which establishes the rights and obligations of Customs officials.	No
St. Kitts and Nevis	Yes. Customs (Control and Management) Act No. 4/1992, Sections 6 and 9.	--	Yes. Departmental Policies and Procedures.	--
St. Lucia	Yes. Cabinet Conclusion No. 546 928/4/94 - Code of Conduct.	No	No	No
St. Vincent and the Grenadines	--	--	--	--
Suriname	No	Yes. Technical assistance required preferably in Dutch language.	No	Yes. See answer Measure 7(i)
Trinidad and Tobago	Yes. General Code of Conduct for all Public Officers.	--	No	No
United States	Yes. 5 USC; 19 USC 66, 1624. 5 CFR. 31 CFR Part 0. United States Customs Service Table of Offenses and Penalties.	---	Yes. 5 CFR, 19 CFR, 31 CFR Part 0. United States Customs Service Table of Offenses and Penalties.	---
Uruguay	Yes. Constitution of the Republic, Articles 58, 59, 60, 61, 168 number 10; Statute on the Official, Decree-Law No. 10.338 of Feb. 13, 1943; and Law No. 17.060 of Dec. 23, 1998.	---	Yes. Constitution of the Republic, Articles 58, 59, 60, 61, 168 number 10; Statute on the Official, Decree-Law No. 10.338 of Feb. 13, 1943; and Law No. 17.060 of Dec. 23, 1998.	---
Venezuela	Law on Administrative Careers, which applies generally to all public officials. It is planned to establish this in the regulations to the Organic Customs Law as part of the restructuring process.	No	No	No

Measure 8. Risk Analysis / Targeting Methodology
COUNTRY	i. Develop processing and release customs procedures and systems that include risk analysis and targeting to identify high-risk goods, shipments and travelers		ii. Risk analysis through pre-arrival processing of information and data to identify or target high risk-goods, shipments and travelers that will be subject to inspection and/or other customs procedures
	Is it Implemented?	Technical Assistance?	Is it Implemented?	Technical Assistance?
Antigua and Barbuda	---	---	---	---
Argentina	Yes. Commission on Customs Selectivity (Provision 199/98-AFIP). Resolutions 44/88 and 19/99 (AFIP); Resolution 209/98(AFIP).	--	Yes. Resolution 335/99 (AFIP) and Resolution 701/99 (AFIP).	--
Bahamas	Yes	--	No	--
Barbados	Partially	Yes. Required in the acquisition of computer software and specialized equipment. Training of personnel in the use of such equipment and software would be necessary.	Partially	Yes. Necessary information systems will have to be in place. This would require acquisition of specialized equipment, computer software and training in use of such equipment and software.
Belize	Partially	Yes. Technical and financial training required identifying and systematically creating profiles.	Partially	Yes. Financial and technical input to create intelligence section, training of personnel, support equipment.
Bolivia	Partially, only for merchandise (Law No. 1990, Art. 79)	Yes, for developing Customs procedures and assistance in customs clearance, which include risk analysis and selection methods for identifying high-risk goods, shipments and travelers.	No	Yes, for developing Customs procedures and assistance in customs clearance, which include risk analysis and selection methods for identifying high-risk goods, shipments and travelers.
Brazil	Yes. IN 69, 10 December 1996.	---	Yes	---
Canada	Yes. Accelerated Commercial Release Operations Support System (ACROSS); Machine Release System (MRS)	---	Yes. Risk Factor Policy to determine level of risk of non-compliance for particular legislative program Application Rate Policy to determine selection frequency of imports for compliance verification; Targets, port lookouts and Machine Release System (MRS) targets are inputted, amended, expired, extended and monitored daily	---
Chile General requirement of technical assistance: - Application of risk management in automated and manual customs procedures for processing and sending. - The organizational structure required for the performance of risk management and official’s abilities, especially in the areas of risk analysis and customs intelligence.	Yes, partially	Yes. - As well as computer programs and training.	Partially	Yes. - Especially to finance work missions in order to learn in further detail methods of targeting goods and travelers. - As well as computer programs and training.
Colombia	Yes. Decree 2685 of 1999 and Resolution DIAN 4240 of 2000 For travelers, it is applied randomly (Resolution 4240 of 2000). Decree 1232 of 2001.	---	No. Implementation depends on technical assistance provided. Become familiar with risk-based methods of analysis and supervision and their application in other countries. Exchange of knowledge on customs techniques and practices with customs authorities of FTAA member countries, including techniques for inspecting selected freight, techniques for classifying goods during the process of physical or documentary inspection. Consulting services for the design of comprehensive programs for risk management to prevent and monitor violations of customs regimes, at locations authorized for customs services. Consulting services to identify critical points and processes for improving monitoring.. Methods for identifying and/or detecting goods subject to international monitoring and whose declared tariff subheading is not consistent with the actual category of the goods. Consulting services to create selection profiles to attempt to reduce the human element in determining physical inspections, without impeding the flow of the operation.	Technical assistance to learn methods for risk analysis and application in other countries
Costa Rica	No Estimated implementation by May 2002	Yes. Technical assistance is needed for establishing risk management systems and selection methods for the purpose of identifying high-risk merchandise, shipments and travelers.	No Estimated implementation by May 2002	Yes. It is urgent to have training in the use of risk management systems, as well as in a computer system that permits the establishment of technical selection criteria, for an intelligent control and inspection system. The preceding requires financial resources and technical support from other Customs administrations (training, apprenticeships).
Dominica	No	---	Partially	Yes. Hardware and Software required
Dominican Republic	Yes. Law No. 3489, No. 14-93, No. 50-88 and other laws relating to public safety and health, the environment and immigration.	---	Yes. Law No. 3489, No. 14-93, No. 50-88 and other laws relating to public safety and health, the environment and immigration.	---
Ecuador	Partially. We are incorporating profiles in our computer system. Estimated implementation by December 2001	Yes. Implementing and drafting regulations would require technical and financial assistance.	Partially. We are incorporating profiles in our computer system. Estimated implementation by December 2001	Yes
El Salvador	Yes. Instruction 1/2000	Technical assistance to 1) improve the capacity of the General Directorate of Customs Revenues officials in the detection of possible fraud in imports and exports; 2) have the capacity to identify high risk tax zones in order to dedicate more human and technical resources to these zones and generate more fluid commercial interchange in the zones with lower tax risks.	No	Yes. Technical assistance to 1) improve the capacity of the General Directorate of Customs Revenues officials in the detection of possible fraud in imports and exports; 2) have the capacity to identify high risk tax zones in order to dedicate more human and technical resources to these zones and generate more fluid commercial interchange in the zones with lower tax risks.
Grenada	---	---	---	---
Guatemala	No Estimated implementation by April 7, 2001	Yes. Changes in administrative procedures; acquisition of computer equipment and programs. Technical training, risk analysis and supervision of risks in others countries. Technical assistance with the purpose of improving control by identifying critical points. Technical assistance to create selective profiles that seek to reduce the human criteria/factor. Thus, allowing for efficient merchandize control without hindering the operation process.	No Estimated implementation by April 7, 2001	Yes. Changes in administrative procedures; acquisition of computer equipment and programs.
Guyana	No	Yes. Technical Assistance is needed in the area of legislative drafting	No	Yes. Technical assistance is needed in the area of Legislative Drafting
Haiti	No	Yes	No	Yes
Honduras	Yes. Parameters within the Automated Customs System (ASYCUDA)	Yes. Acquisition of software.	Yes	Yes. Remarks: Exchange of knowledge on customs techniques and practices, with other FTAA members
Jamaica	Yes. Caribbean Customs Law Enforcement Committee.	--	Yes	--
Mexico	Yes. Customs Law, Article 2, Section VIII and Art. 43.	---	Yes	---
Nicaragua	Yes. Law No. 265 "Law Establishing Auto-Dispatch for Importation, Exportation and Other Regimes" published in "La Gaceta" Diario Oficial No. 219 of Nov. 17, 1997 and its Regulations.	---	No. Nevertheless, Law No. 265 of 17 November 1997 and its Regulation, provides for the application of random selection methods to luggage and the personal effects of travelers.	Yes
Panama	Yes. Cabinet Decree No. 34 of Dec. 20, 1995; Tax Code, Art. 536.	---	No Plan on full implementation by second semester of 2001	Yes. Information control for risk analysis. Parameters for risk evaluation. Risk assessment. Personnel training. Courses and internships. Technical support from other customs agencies and equipment and software.
Paraguay	Yes. SOFIA System.	---	---	---
Peru	Yes. Decree 809 and D.S. 121-96-Ef and INS-PE-03 Comprehensive implementation will be completed by 12/31/2001.	Yes	Yes, but only for goods, pursuant to INS-PE.03. Comprehensive implementation will be completed by 12/31/2001.	No
St. Kitts and Nevis	Yes. Departmental Policies and Procedures.	--	No	--
St. Lucia	No	--	No	Yes. Hardware & software required.
St. Vincent and the Grenadines	No	Yes. Computer hardware; software; training of personnel; legal assistance in establishing the applicable statutes, regulations, policies and procedures.	No	Yes. See answer Measure 8(i)
Suriname	No	Yes. Technical assistance required preferably in Dutch language.	No	Yes. See answer Measure 8(i)
Trinidad and Tobago	Yes. Administrative procedures.	Yes. Equipment and training.	No	Yes. Equipment and training.
United Sates	Yes. 19 USC 1431, 1481, 1484, 1499, 1509. 19 CFR Parts 141-143, 145, 148, 151, 162. U.S. Customs policy	---	Yes. 19 USC 1431, 1484. 19 CFR Parts 141-143, 145, 148, 151, 162.	---
Uruguay	Partially. Decree 312/998 of Nov. 3, 1998 and Decree 570/994 of Dec. 29, 1994.	Technical assistance is needed for full implementation.	No	Technical assistance is needed in coordination with the National Immigration Agency.
Venezuela	No	Yes	---	Yes, in order to incorporate a computer system that allows for the establishment of technical selection criteria.


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