españolCustoms Costs in International TradeMonday, November 4, 2013 The World Trade Organization aims to reduce by half the costs added to products as they pass through customs offices. An article in Elfinancierocr.com reports that "... all WTO members recognize that progress can be made in cutting costs associated with inefficiencies in order to make trade more efficient." El Salvador Targets Certification in Customs LogisticsThursday, May 27, 2010 Within one year, the country could be certified as an Authorized Economic Operator by the World Customs Organization. This certification oversees the entire logistics chain involved in international commerce. Customs Congress Begins in PanamaFriday, December 9, 2011 Experts from the World Customs Organization (WCO) will gather today, December 9, in Panama to discuss counterfeiting and piracy. In the meeting, in which twelve countries of the region are participating, new routes identified for the transit of counterfeit goods and new methods used to counterfeit products will be publicised. E-Commerce: The New Customs ChallengeWednesday, February 5, 2020 As a result of the exponential growth of e-commerce at the global level, the region's customs authorities will face multiple challenges in the coming years in order to carry out their functions properly. The current context, with consumers changing their preferences and increasingly valuing ease, convenience and time savings in their purchases, has forced companies to strengthen their online marketing channels, which in turn makes it necessary for Customs to optimize their processes. Central American Harmonized Tariff Code Moves ForwardTuesday, May 25, 2010 The World Customs Organization and SIECA will sign an agreement to support Central America in harmonizing and standardizing custom procedures. Currently, Central America has 96% of its tariff code harmonized, and the remaining 4% will be discussed over the next two years. A unique, harmonized tariff code should be ready by 2012, when the Association Agreement with the European Union is expected to come into effect. The Cost of Customs ProcessesWednesday, August 22, 2012 Advances made in the past two years in the Central American customs offices are still not sufficient, and related costs amount to 38% of logistics costs. The best advances have been made in customs processes relating to merchandise transported between Central American countries. Status of the Central American Economic IntegrationMonday, February 16, 2009 SIECA report on status of the process of the Central American Economic Integration This document contains the status of the Central American economic integration process, basically refers to the legal institutional framework, Central American trade, and incorporation of into international trade. Status of the Central American Economic IntegrationMonday, February 16, 2009 SIECA report on status of the process of the Central American Economic Integration This document contains the status of the Central American economic integration process, basically refers to the legal institutional framework, Central American trade, and incorporation of into international trade. AEO in GuatemalaThursday, January 29, 2015 Companies which are certified as Authorized Economic Operators will be able to reduce paperwork times and have priority at customs. In order to access this certification interested companies must be up to date with tax and customs payments, tax requirements, and review legal and administrative processes, industrial safety and human resources. The cost of certification varies according to the processes which need to be improved. Customs: Authorized Economic Operator NicaraguaThursday, October 9, 2014 An announcement has been made that the program which certifies businesses and streamlines customs procedures could be implemented in 2015. AEO certification, which is not mandatory, which helps exporters and importers carry out processes for their products at customs posts, and is an initiative promoted by the World Customs Organization. The Bali Agreement and Central American Customs OfficesMonday, May 26, 2014 Central American countries need to implement a series of improvements in customs procedures in order to meet the requirements of the agreement for the facilitation of international trade. Within two years, as part of the commitments made in the 2001 Doha Round of the Bali Agreement, signed in 2013 by 160 nations belonging to the World Trade Organization (WTO), including Central America, governments will have to harmonize their customs systems ensuring trade facilitation. However, to date institutional progress on issues established by the Agreement such as simplification, harmonization and automation of procedures for international trade have not happened, particularly in relation to the requirements and formalities for import, export and transit of border freight. Agreement Over Smuggling in Costa RicaWednesday, October 29, 2014 The Chamber of Commerce and the General Department of Customs have signed an agreement for exchange of information and monitoring of imports in order to control the illegal transit of goods. From a statement issued by the Chamber of Commerce of Costa Rica: Protests Over Panamanian Scanners TenderWednesday, September 18, 2013 The tender for the operation and maintenance of scanners at the National Customs Authority has been interrupted by two companies complaining about the process. Prensa.com reports: "Consorcio Cotecna and Consorcio SGS Scanning Panamá opposed the decision of the evaluation committee which disqualifed them and declared the winner to be Consorcio Mc Millan, Ebco, Nuctech". Customs in the Region: Keys to DevelopmentMonday, April 29, 2013 Differences in customs processes between Central American countries to date are preventing them from trading as a block, in this case, with the EU. According to the manager of the Integration and Trade Sector at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Antoni Estevadeordal, trade agreements themselves are not a guarantee of success."It is not enough to have a policy of openness. To take advantage of the treaties you must have production policies that are short and long term, in education, innovation, and especially in internal infrastructure, which are the ones that at the end of the day let you take advantage of the deals," he said. Nicaragua: Concession of Customs Scanning ServiceFriday, June 14, 2013 In Nicaragua the Concession Act for Non Intrusive Inspection has been approved, allowing the award for a period of 15 years of a contract to a Panamanian company. According to the deputy Jenny Martinez, with the award (prior to approval of the Act) the company Alvimer Internacional are ensuring the use of modern technology scanners to move goods, which will save time for the commercial sector and therefore also save money. |
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