ASYCUDA - A recommended IT system for aCustoms-centric Single Window and

Interconnectivity

Casablanca, February 2013

John David

John.David@unctad.org

ASYCUDA PRESENTATION

1. ASYCUDA Programme Mandate History

2. Business Implementation Strategy

3. Compliance and GNC

4. Single Window & Interconnectivity

5. Examples

The organization works to fulfill its mandate by carrying out three keyfunctions:

It functions as a forum for intergovernmental deliberations, supported bydiscussions with experts and exchanges of experience, aimed atconsensus building.

It undertakes research, policy analysis and data collection for thedebates of government representatives and experts.

It provides technical assistance tailored to the specific requirements ofcountries, with special attention to the needs of the least developedcountries and of economies in transition. When appropriate, UNCTADcooperates with other organizations and donor countries in the deliveryof technical assistance

“Trade for development is theraison d’être and vocation

of UNCTAD….”

ASYCUDAusers

Customsdeclarations

processed yearly

Trainedusers

Africa 40 3,800,000 30000

Americasandthe

Caribbean

18 3,336,000 11000

Asia andPacific

14 4,435,000 9519

Europe 8 5,005,000 10500

ASYCUDA AROUND THE WORLD

ASYCUDA in 5 continentsSource : ASYCUDA World Report

15,000,000 Customs clearance operations per year:

60,000 Declarations per working-day (255d/year)

7,500 Declarations per working-hour (8h/day)

50,000,000 Database transactions per year:

Distributed on 22,000 computers

User interface in 18 languages/7 alphabets

Impact on:

241 billion $ [3.9%] of world imports values* (CIF)

230 billion $ [3.7%] of world exports values* (FOB)

* Source: UNCTAD Handbook of Statistics

ASYCUDA IN THE WORLD

ASYCUDA++

1980 2010

Customs BusinessCoverage

AndTechnology Benefits

V1

ASYCUDAWorld4G

V2

ASYCUDA – SINCE 1980

ASYCUDA IN OIC

• Jordan (AW) Sierra Leone (++)

• Yemen (AW) Guinea-Bissau (++)

• Palestine (AW) Gabon (++)

• Syria (AW) Gambia (++)

• Sudan (AW) Comoros (++)

• Djibouti (AW) Benin (++)

• Albania (AW) Niger (++)

• Lebanon (AW) Nigeria (++)

• Côte d’Ivoire (AW) Afghanistan (++)

• Gabon (++) Cameroon (++ -> AW)

• Burkina Faso (++) Guinea (++ -> AW)

• Togo (++) Suriname (v2 -> AW)

• Chad (++) Bangladesh (++ -> AW)

• Maldives (++) Mali (++ -> AW)

• Mauritania (++) Tunisia (->AW)

Libya (-> AW)

Caracas

Geneva

Bangui

Kuala Lumpur

Fiji

ASYCUDA REGIONAL PRESENCE

Lomé

Dar

Aqaba

TECHNOLOGY

Trade Efficiency - Harmonization

Operational and Institutional Constraints

ASYCUDA BusinessStrategy

TrainingStrategy

ImplementationPlan

EmergingTechnology

ASYCUDA BUSINESS STRATEGY

Incremental approach

Take full advantage of new technologiesFull compatibility with existing applicationsOpportunity to upgrade at one’s pace, depending onavailable financial and technical resources

Users involved in the development process

Transfer of technical know-how at the earliest stageAssist in developing a “keep our system at the cuttingedge of technology” culture

ASYCUDA BUSINESS STRATEGY

Security e.g. Biometry, e-Signature

Integrated Customs Regulation(Tariff, Online Access..)

Full coverage of Customs clearance

International Standards

Cutting-edge technology

ASYCUDA FEATURES FOR e-CUSTOMS

STATISTICS & AUDIT

TRANSIT SHED

MANIFEST

RISK MANAGEMENT

ASYCUDA FULLCLEARANCE

PROCESS

TRANSIT

DECLARATIONPROCESSING

PAYMENTS &ACCOUNTING

TRANSIT SHED

TEMPORARY &ECONOMIC PROCEDURES

CarrierElectronicManifestCUSCAR

Trader: DTI,EDI, CUSDEC

Banks, TreasuryElectronicpayments,

Credit

Data miningTrade balance

(Web/Internet Version)

Protection of previous investmentsCoexists/cooperates with ASYCUDA++ / Other systems

Full ownership of the beneficiary countrySource codeTraining of the national teame-Documents and templates

Full advantage of new IT technologiesImplementation without disruptionsLow deployment costsElectronic signature, multimedia, etc…

Paves the way to full e-Government systemsCustoms Administration and other governmental entitiesLow operational risksLow development costsPreparation of a “paperless administration”

ASYCUDAWorld

Internet based

Database product independent

Hardware & OS independent

Multilingual, document ownership, auditing

JAVA-based

User-friendly Interface

“Document Object Model” (DOM)

XML as a standard

TECHNOLOGICAL FEATURES

Normalized codifications (ISO)

UNTDED 2005

UN/EDIFACT standards

System adapts to regional norms e.g.ECOWAS, CEMAC, COMESA etc.

EU SAD-based customs declaration

ASYCUDA STANDARDS COMPLIANCE

Harmonized System Tariff

Revised Kyoto convention

ASYCUDA software is compliant with theWCO data model version 2

AsycudaWorld main e-documents complywith the WCO data model version 3 - 2011

Cooperation for GNC

Performance indicators

ASYCUDA STANDARDS COMPLIANCE - WCO

E-CustomsE-Customs

Port, airport authorities

Statistical department

Public treasury

Trade operators

Customs brokers

Carriers, freight handlers

ASYCUDA Stakeholders

Classic customs scheme

Manage andmonitorCustomsclearance

Financial institutions

SINGLE WINDOW CONCEPT

Definition:

“A Single Window is a facility enabling the provisionof standardized information with a single body tofulfill all import, export and transit relatedregulatory requirements. If information is electronicthen individual data elements should only besubmitted once.”(UNECE & WCO)

The ASYCUDA Single Window for International Trade

is based on more than 25 years of experience in

Customs modernization and computerization.

.

SINGLE WINDOW CONCEPT

Objectives:

To establish or increase co-operation between

Customs, Other Government Agencies and

border control authorities in order to

electronically share documents (data) and

establish common procedures for processing

and control.

To provide trade and transport operators with a

single submission for trade documents and

information to satisfy all import, export and

transit regulatory requirements.

ASYCUDA SINGLE WINDOW

A new strategy:Research : Specifications

A comprehensive methodology

Multi-facet training classes addressing organizational,

legal, functional and technical concerns

A new technology:Web portal with Single Sign On

Systems inter-operability in heterogeneous

environments

A comprehensive reference database

A robust Customs automation system

Methodology:

Progressive approach

Customs is at the heart of the process

An efficient Customs Computerised System is

required

Institutional reform is as important as the

technical componentSimplification of proceduresNormalisation of documentsData standardisationAutomation of processes

Technical component to be based on ASYCUDA

technology

ASYCUDA SINGLE WINDOW

Beyond applying information technology to trade control processesA comprehensive approach and commitment at all levels

ASYCUDAAutomated

Single Window

Re-engineer back office

Simplify trade documents, eliminate duplication, SAD

Streamline and simplify trade transaction processes

DESIGN APPROACH

Codes and standardsCustoms only one among manyPhased approach/demonstration effectSupporting and implementing structure

Steering committeesand cross agencyworking groups todesign components anddraw up action plans

ASYCUDA users arealready here

ASYCUDA SINGLE WINDOW

Customs centricSingle Window

Customs centricSingle WindowTrade operators (AEO)

Carriers, freight handlers

Port, airport authorities

Customs brokers

Statistical department

Banks, financial institutions

Insurances

Agriculture, food and drugs

Chemicals, precursors

Control of origin labels

Endangered species (CITES)

Defense, weaponsTechnical control of vehicles

Public treasury

Health, medicines

Technical norms, electric, etc.

Nuclear

Waste, (Basel convention)

Quality control, precious metal

CUSTOMS CENTRIC SINGLE WINDOWManage andoverseecross bordertradeoperations

Fasterclearance of

goods

Benefits toTrade

Benefits toGovernment

Benefits toEnvironment

Benefits toSociety/Economy

Increasedrevenue

Institutionbuilding

Transfer ofknow how

On lineaccess to

information

Fight againstcorruption

Operationpredictability

Gain inproductivity

Paperlessprocessing

Boosteconomic

growth

Efficiency andtransparency

Supply chainsecurity

(WCO Framework

of standards)

Increasedcontrol and

security

Facilitatedborder

crossing

Enhancedenvironment

controls(CITES)

ServiceorientedCustoms

Department

ASYCUDA SINGLE WINDOW

ASYCUDA SINGLE WINDOW SYSTEM

Single Window Web Portal - Functions

System access management

User management («Single Sign On»)

Document certification

Generation of standard XML messages

Reference data management

Online consultation and download of latest regulation

Customs (Integrated Tariff)Other governmental agencies

Distribution of data and documents

Allocation of appropriate processing channels

• Automated procedures are already in place ortechnically feasible.

• Legal framework more and more adapted.

• Robust and reliable e-documents.

• Electronic signature, Authentication etc..

• Paperless documents, multimedia.

• Several countries are already in the process ofbuilding single window environments forinternational trade based on ASYCUDAWorldsolutions.

ASYCUDA SINGLE WINDOW - CONCLUSIONS

«The most recent Web-based version of ASYCUDAwill allow Customs administrators and traders tohandle most of their transactions via the Internet.The new e-Customs platform, dubbedAsycudaWorld, will be particularly useful todeveloping countries, where poor fixed-linetelecommunications are a major problem for e-government applications. It is also powerful enoughto accommodate the operational and managerialneeds of Customs operations in any developedcountry as well.»

Source UNECE/UN-CEFACT - Recommendation and Guidelines onestablishing a Single Window

http://www.unece.org/fileadmin/DAM/cefact/recommendations/rec33/rec33_trd352e.pdf

ASYCUDA SINGLE WINDOW - CONCLUSIONS

Jordan (7 OGAs)Ministry of Health, Ministry of commerce, Multi-

agency risk-assessment etc.

Rwanda (4 OGAs)Ministry of Health, Rwanda Development Committee

Rwanda office of standards, General sheds.

Gibraltar (OGAs + Entities)Pre-arrival of vessels, Banks, Marina, Port

authorities, Police.

Albania (OGA)e-Tax – Management of national excises

Zimbabwe (OGA + Entity)Banks, e-Tax

EXAMPLES OF ASYCUDA-BASED SINGLE WINDOWS

CEMAC:

Exchange of transit data Cameroon, Chad and CAR

National customs IT systems are ASYCUDA, theycommunicate through ASYCUDAWorld transit system

Use of generic messaging module for data transfer

REGIONAL DATA EXCHANGE EXAMPLES

SACU:

Exchange of declaration data between Namibia andBotswana

National customs IT systems are ASYCUDA

Export/Import data exchanged via an outsourced cloud

Syria and Jordan:

Exchange of declaration data between Syria and Jordan

National customs IT systems are ASYCUDAWorld

Use of generic messaging module for data transfer

REGIONAL DATA EXCHANGE EXAMPLES

Web Services used as a Standard and UniqueInterface of communication with externalSystems

Experiences: Ministry of Transport, IRU Transportassociations (TIR), e-Tax system integration

CROSS-SYSTEM DATA EXCHANGE

Visit http://www.asycuda.org

E-mail: asycuda@unctad.org

Thank you for your attention