españolCustoms: Authorized Economic Operator System in PanamaWednesday, May 18, 2016 Companies that are certified as AEOs are able to reduce paperwork and are given priority at customs offices. Like Costa Rica and Guatemala, Panama is now using the AEO program. Companies interested in obtaining certification should contact the National Customs Authority. Panama: Digital Certificate for ReexportsFriday, April 7, 2017 The National Customs Authority has announced that it is now operating a system to grant re-export certificates electronically.
Panama is Also Hub for CounterfeitsMonday, October 1, 2012 The National Customs Authority reported that in the first eight months of 2012 counterfeit goods worth more than $55 million were detected and seized. The amount of decommissioned goods was $41 million more than in 2011 and triple that seized in 2010. 95% of the seized merchandise comes from China. Panama in the Central American Customs UnionTuesday, October 11, 2016 From October 20 a decree will be in effect which integrates into a single document the national legislation and the Uniform Central American Customs Code, necessary for Panama's full integration into the block. The Director General of Customs, Jose Gomez Nunez, told Capital.com.pa that "... the institution is prepared for the implementation of Cabinet Decree No. Three Companies After Panamanian Scanners ContractTuesday, August 6, 2013 Bids submitted range from $7 million to $ 17 million to operate and maintain the container inspection system. Prensa.com reports: "Those involved are SGS Scanning Panama, Cotecna (both from Switzerland) and the consortium made up of the companies McMillan, Ebco, and Nuctech, from Guatemala, Brazil and China, respectively." Panama: Controversy over Tender for Scanners ContinuesThursday, July 25, 2013 Businessmen have criticized the postponement, four times, of the tender for the operation and maintenance of scanners for the country's customs offices. Prensa.com reports: "Since the publication of the tender on March 28, 2013, on the PanamaCompra website there have been seven addendums approved, four of them to change the date for submission of proposals and three to amend the specification conditions ". Panamanian Customs Reap In $292 MillionTuesday, May 11, 2010 In the first four months of 2010, the Customs Authority generated 7.6% more income than the same period of 2009. For 2010, the entity aims for an average daily income of $2.5 million, or $900 million a year, stated director Gloria Moreno de López. Panama: Container Inspection Costs EstablishedFriday, May 23, 2014 An administrative fee for customs services has been established at $100 when the taxable customs value is equal to or greater than $2000. From a report from the Cabinet Council of Panama: Panama: Tender Announced for Customs SoftwareFriday, April 8, 2016 The Customs Authority will be launching a tender this year to purchase a computer system that supports the current volume of transactions handled by the entity. The National Customs Authority (ANA) announced that it is preparing the tender conditions for the acquisition of a new IT platform for customs offices, which will be published shortly on the PanamaCompra website, reported Panamaamerica.com.pa. More International Events in PanamaWednesday, September 19, 2012 The number of conventions, conferences and other international events provides more customers for the hotel sector. According to an article in Capital.com.pa "Panama, will host 32 international events in 2013, which have already been confirmed by the Tourism Authority of Panama (ATP) and the figure is expected to increase in the next few months. Estimates that hotel occupancy as a result of the activity in this tourism segment will reach 150,000 tourist nights, exceeding the 120,000 with which they expected to end 2012." Panama: Updated Customs RegulationsMonday, November 10, 2014 A Draft law will adapt the rules for administrative procedures and customs penalties in the light of the country's integration into SIECA. After joining the Economic Integration Subsystem (SIECA), Panama must adjust and update its customs procedures to respond more effectively to the demands of the block and international trade. Scanners Contract Awarded in PanamaWednesday, October 16, 2013 With a $16.9 million bid, the consortium McMillan, Ebco and Nuctech have been awarded the contract for the operation and maintenance of scanners in ports and customs offices. "... Consorcio Cotecna and SGS Panama Control Services, each filed complaints with the Public Procurement Directorate, but these were rejected", reported Prensa.com. Complaints Against Scanning Fee Based on Cargo ValueTuesday, July 2, 2013 The collection of an ad valorem rate for the cargo inspection service in Panamanian customs offices violate the Customs Facilitation Agreement of the World Trade Organization. "The uncertainty generated by this measure has been rising since the National Customs Authority (ANA by its initials in Spanish) convened a tender in March. Today, the Logistics Business Council (COEL by its initials in Spanish) has called a press conference to talk about it", reported Prensa.com. Recurring Failures in Panamanian Customs SystemFriday, October 11, 2013 From the October 3 frequent interruptions in the Integrated Customs Management System have paralyzed imports and exports. The Integrated Customs Management System (known as Siga) was installed in 2011 replacing the Integrated Foreign Trade System (known as Sice) and its value was $20 million. The change aimed to facilitate electronic information exchange among participants of trade, government institutions and the National Customs Authority (ANA). Panama: Website with import costsFriday, January 30, 2009 The Government of Panama inaugurated the Public Administration Transparency Module, on the web site of the National Customs Authority. The commissioning of this new tools will allow Panamanians or foreigners to review the information contained in the import and export declarations, without the need for a password. |
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