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Advancements and Challenges in the area of
foreign trade facilitation Colombia
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Advancements and Challenges in the area of
facilitation

• Adhesion to the WCO Framework of Standards
• Advancements in standards and in the
  implementation of computerised customs services
• Advancements in physical infrastructure - El
  Dorado Airport
• Phases of the modernisation of the airport
• Challenges of Colombian customs

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ADHESION TO THE WCO FRAMEWORK OF STANDARDS TO
SAFEGUARD AND FACILITATE GLOBAL TRADE.
Commitments of modern customs Letter of intent -
Evaluation visit second half of 2009.
Management of Risks - coherent approach.
Probabilistic Models, April 7. Design in
conjunction with the Universidad Nacional -
technical assistance from the World Bank
Electronic transmission of advance information.
Maritime - 12 hours and 6 hours for short
distances. Air -3 hours and 1 hour for short
distances
GUIDELINES
Use, adoption and implementation of non-intrusive
detection equipment - high power x-ray machines
and radiation detectors. (CSI, Radiation Gates,
Council for Economic and Social Policy CONPES
3528 inspection and security at points)
Customs - businesses - AEO Co-operation. Creation
of an international system to identify reliable
businesses.
Pillars Customs Customs and Customs
Businesses
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ADVANCEMENTS

• Regulatory
• Changes

• Implementation of
• Computerised
• Services in
• Customs

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ADVANCEMENTS
Colombian Customs, through the Unique Model of
Revenue, Services and Electronic Inspection
(MUISCA), which represents the new way of
managing and integrating areas, concepts and
data, has made it easier for users to fulfil
their duties and exercise their rights (tax and
foreign exchange 2004, Customs 2008) MUISCA is a
comprehensive management model that establishes
the organisational, process and technological
aspects as fundamental issues (past, future
course. Standardises procedures).
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ADVANCEMENTS

• Exports
• Ensures that the goods that are duly supported
  by documentation are actually those that have
  been shipped, thereby avoiding illegal practices
  such as fictitious exports.
• Considering that validations are done online,
  the Export Declaration can be obtained in just
  one day and with a digital signature.

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ADVANCEMENTS

• Cargo - imports (May 1, 2009)
• Advance electronic receipt of information.
• Elimination of physical documents.
• Controlling the entry and exit of empty
  containers.
• Automation of the transhipment mode
• Strengthening of customs inspection
• Facilitation of procedures
• Interoperability

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ADVANCEMENTS

• Tariff Service
• Dynamic consultation
• that allows special
• measures to be
• identified

• Electronic payment
• Not associated with the
• place where the import
• declaration is presented.
• Operating since
• February 12, 2009

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ADVANCEMENTS

• Electronic transmission - System to system,
  prevalidators, Web Services, Web.
• Technological platform - International standards
  for the exchange of information. XML Files.

• Allows activities to be tracked and provides
  transparency in the operation.

Traceability

• Expansion from 63 to 100, of the coverage of
  the export processes carried out via electronic
  computerised systems. In cargo - national level.

Coverage

• Allows interaction with processes or information
  from electronic systems. Link information DIAN -
  USERS / DIAN - GOVERNMENT (One Stop Service for
  Foreign Trade 18 entities - DIAN. Simultaneous
  Physical Inspection. Digital signatures.

Interoperability
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ADVANCEMENTS

• El Dorado
• International Airport

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EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
In terms of the physical infrastructure
established for foreign trade, significant
advancements have been promoted such as that
provided for the expansion and modernisation of
the El Dorado International Airport, which will
allow the country to be established as a
strategic platform for trade.
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EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
TONS
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EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

• Not only is El Dorado the distribution centre of
  the
• national air system, but it is the driving force
  behind
• international trade in Colombia and in the Andean
  
• Region and the gateway to Latin America.

It is at least six hours from the capitals of
the continent and nine hours from the major
cities of the world.
It is ranked number one in Latin America in the
area of cargo transport and fourth in passenger
transport.
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EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
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EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
According to a study conducted by the Chamber of
Commerce of Bogotá, the El Dorado International
Airport currently moves more than 530 thousand
tons of cargo per year. With the modernisation
works, it is estimated that it will transport 1.5
million tons of cargo per year.
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EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

• The idea of having a modern
• building that is adjusted to suit the
• growth being experienced in
• passenger and cargo transport, led
• the Civil Aeronautical Authority and
• OPAIN to make it official on
• September 18, 2008, the decision to
• demolish the existing air terminal in
• order to construct a new one.

• The cargo terminal will be delivered first of
• all, then works will begin to demolish
• and construct the international dock and
• lastly, between 2011 and 2012, the national
• dock will be demolished once the rest of the
• airport is functioning.

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EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

• PHASE 1.
• The expansion and remodelling of the El Dorado
  International Airport made its first advancement
  on March 20, 2008, when OPAIN delivered the works
  stipulated under Phase 1 of the contract with the
  Civil Aeronautical Authority.
• The works included, among other aspects, a new
  façade, new offices for airlines and the
  modernisation of the access roads leading to all
  entrances and special counters for disabled and
  elderly passengers.

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EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
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EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - TODAY

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EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - TODAY

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EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - TODAY

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NEW EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

El Dorado International Airport Administrative
Cargo Centre
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NEW EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

El Dorado International Airport New Cargo Terminal
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NEW EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

El Dorado International Airport Cargo Development
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NEW EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

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NEW EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

El Dorado International Airport New Unique
Terminal
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NEW EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

El Dorado International Airport New Unique
Terminal 3D View of the Exterior
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NEW EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

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NEW EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

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CHALLENGES

• Issuing and dissemination of the
• New Colombian Customs Statute
• 2009 and its regulatory resolution.

• Implementation
• of New MUISCA Services in the area of Customs
  (2009-2011)

• Implementation
• of the Authorised Economic Operator

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• NEW CUSTOMS STATUTE 2009
• Harmonisation Decision 671 Customs Systems.
  Decision 670 Single Customs Document. (CAN).
• Consumer protection (Intellectual property) and
  green customs (environment)
• New FTA commitments
• New penalty scheme (proportionality)

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• NEW COMPUTERISED SERVICES 2009- 2011
• Customs clearance process.
• Customs traffic system.
• Record of users.
• System of guarantees.
• Valuation Origin.
• Inspection processes.

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AUTHORISED ECONOMIC OPERATOR
Design considering best practices Trustworthy
individual or legal entity who, being part of the
international trade logistics chain and having
satisfied the requirements established under
customs regulations, is authorised as such by the
National Tax and Customs Office. The
authorisation issued as an Authorised Economic
Operator allows the entity to take advantage of
the benefits in the national territory and in
other countries with which Colombia signs
international agreements on mutual
recognition. Security - Facilitation
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AUTHORISED ECONOMIC OPERATOR
Voluntary adhesion
The certification will be valid indefinitely.
Is suspended or terminated in the event of
non- compliance.
Targets small, medium or large enterprise
Applies to users who are part of the trade
logistics chain
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• AUTHORISED ECONOMIC OPERATOR
• New Benefits

Application of simplified clearance procedure
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Simultaneous exercising of activities included
in the foreign trade logistics chain
Assigning of an Account executive
as permanent support
Carrier, customs agent, warehouse, cargo agent,
courier, etc.
International mutual recognition of the figure in
its trade relations when signing agreements.
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AUTHORISED ECONOMIC OPERATOR
The AEO must Have a system to manage risks and
inspect its operation and inventories. Have a
satisfactory history of compliance. Prove
satisfactory financial management. Inspect and
track its clients, providers and agents within
the logistics chain. Have internal auditing
processes. New risks
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AUTHORISED ECONOMIC OPERATOR

• The AEO is necessary in order to ensure that the
  Colombian economy participates competitively in
  the international context.
• All developed and developing countries are
  working on the implementation of this figure so
  as to ensure compliance with international
  standards and thus the structure of simple and
  secure global trade.
• Will work jointly and in alliance with the
  private sector and other entities.
• The AEO managed only at the national level
  limits prospects. Mutual recognition is
  imperative in order to have a truly competitive
  tool at the international level.

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AUTHORISED ECONOMIC OPERATOR

• Implementation phases
• Awareness
• Registration in the pilot plan (Up to June 30)
• Publication of users selected for the pilot
  (August 1)
• Work stations
• Adjustments to and issuing of regulations (Nov.)
• Issuing of certifications (January 2010)

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CUSTOMS Our purpose
Trade Facilitation (Reduction of Costs -
timeframes)
Be a fundamental pillar in countries
competitiveness in the following key areas
Strengthening of inspection (risk analysis
service)
Consolidate Security in the logistics chain
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Thanks
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