Looking Back 3 Years Experiences in Bangladesh Mission, Brussels

Presented By:Prakash Dewan

History

Membership

Structure

Activities

Bangladesh Customs

1947

(1) The GATT raised various questions about Customs processes but there was no institution responsible for examining Customs issues

1948

(2) Thirteen European countries established a Study Group to examine the Customs issues identified by the GATT and this led to the decision to create an international Customs body

1950

(4) The Convention establishing a Customs Co-operation Council (CCC) was signed in Brussels

1952

(5) The CCC Convention entered into force on4 November 1952

1953

(6) The inaugural session of the CCC Councilwas held on26 January 1953with 17 founding Members

In 1994, the CCC adopts the name WCO

1994

Historical background

179* Members divided into 6 regions, responsible for processing 98% of international trade (* plus the European Union which, since July 2007, has rights akin to those of a WCO Member for matters falling within its competences as an interim measure.)

An organization with global reach

The Secretariat structure

WCO COUNCIL All Member States are represented. Highest decision making body. Provides oversight and strategic direction for the Organization, meets annually

Policy Commission 30 members. Acts as a dynamic steering group to the Council, meets

twice a year

Technical Working Bodies Committees and Groups which study problems and improvements

of Customs techniques and legislation.

WCO Secretariat Responsible for the day-to day

running of the organisation. Together with the WCO Committees carries out the work included in the strategic plan,

Audit Committee 6 members. Undertakes management audits , meets once a year

Finance Committee 17 members. Provides support and advice to the Policy Commission and Council on budgetary and financial matters, meets normally once a year

Governing Bodies

Organization, Committees & Groups

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CouncilPolicy Commission

Integrity Sub-Committee

Private Sector Consultative Group

SAFE Working Group

Finance Committee

Audit Committee

Administrative Committee for the Customs Convention on

Containers

Administrative Committee for the Istanbul Convention

Information Management Sub-Committee

UPU /WCO Contact Committee

Administrative Committee of Contracting Parties to the ATA

Convention

WCO / IATA / ICAO / API Contact Committee

Revised Kyoto Convention Management Committee

Inform the PTC about their work

Report to the PTC

Harmonized System Committee

Enforcement Committee

Permanent Technical Committee

Technical Committee on Rules of Origin

Technical Committee on Customs Valuation

Inform the Council about their work

HS Review Sub-Committee

Working Party

CEN Management Team

Commercial Fraud Working Group

Report to

Report to

Scientific Sub-CommitteeReport to

Capacity Building

Committee

Counterfeiting and Piracy Group (CAP)

Report to

Report to

Working bodies

WCO Secretariat

RILO in 6 WCO Regions RTC ROCB in 6 Regions

Bangladesh Customs and WCO

Bangladesh accedes WCO on 1 July, 1978

Bangladesh Customs has a post of Permanent Representative (PR) since 1984 in Brussels with 2 supporting staffs.

The office is located in the premises of Bangladesh Embassy in Belgium

PR works as Minister (Customs) who reports to the Ambassador of Bangladesh to Belgium, EU and Luxembourg

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Coordination between Bangladesh Customs, WCO and Brussels based Customs Attaches

Attending important meetings as Bangladesh delegate

Giving comments on important policy issues

Following GG/MM concept of New NBR and implement 5Cs and 5Fs on daily activities.

Impo

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Capacity Building Committee Meeting

Counterfeit and Piracy Meeting

Permanent Technical Committee Meeting

HS Committee Meeting

Valuation Committee Meeting (TCCV)

Origin Meeting (TCRO)

Integrity Sub-Committee Meeting

DMPT/API-PNR/RKC MGT Committee

Bangladesh accedes Revised Kyoto Convention on 28th Sep 2012

WCO conducted diagnosis on Bangladesh Customs under Columbus Program

Conducted AEO Workshop in Bangladesh

Establish Port Control Unit under UNODC-WCO Container Control Program

Addressing IPR issues

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WCO

Automation (ASYCUDA)

Implementation of HS 2012

Implementation of Customs Valuation Rules

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WCO

Conducted TRS

Implementation of PCA

Cooperation with RILO

Using CEN

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Attending various meetings

Using WCO’s tools and instruments

Arranging national workshops

Implementation of Integrity guidelines

National Contact Point

Capa

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Japan-WCO Scholarship Program

Career Development Program

Fellowship Program

LMPD

CLiCK!

• Facebook Organization (Company) page: https://www.facebook.com/WCOOMD?ref=hl

• Twitter page: https://twitter.com/WCO_OMD

• LinkedIn Company page: http://www.linkedin.com/company/world-customs-organization?trk=hb_tab_compy_id_78923

• YouTube page: http://www.youtube.com/user/WCOOMD

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WCO on Social media

Activities in Bangladesh Embassy

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