National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) Advancements and Challenges in the area of foreign trade facilitation Colombia Colombia Advancements and Challenges.

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1 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) Advancements and Challenges in the area of foreign trade facilitation Colombia Colombia Advancements and Challenges in the area of foreign trade facilitation Colombia Colombia COLOMBIA

2 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) COLOMBIA 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

3 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) Administración de riesgos- enfoque coherente. Modelos probabilísticos abril 7. Diseño en cooperación con la Universidad Nacional – asistencia técnica del Banco mundial Transmisión electrónica de información anticipada. Marítimo 12 h y 6 h trayectos cortos, aéreo 3 h y 1h trayectos cortos Utilización, adopción e implementación de equipos de detección no invasivos - máquinas de rayos X de gran potencia y detectores de radiación. (CSI Portales de radiación Consejo de política económica y social CONPES 3528 control y seguridad en los nodos) Creación de un sistema internacional para identificación de empresas confiables. Cooperación aduana - empresas – OEA. Creación de un sistema internacional para identificación de empresas confiables. 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. COLOMBIA Pillars: Customs – Customs and Customs – Businesses 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 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. GUIDELINES

4 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) ADVANCEMENTS COLOMBIA Regulatory Changes Implementation of Computerised Services in Customs

5 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) 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). COLOMBIA

6 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) 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. COLOMBIA

7 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) 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 COLOMBIA

8 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) ADVANCEMENTS Servicio de Arancel: Consulta dinámica que permite la identificación de medidas especiales. Pago electrónico: No asociado al lugar de presentación de la declaración de importación, operando desde el 12 de Febrero de 2009. COLOMBIA 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

9 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) ADVANCEMENTS COLOMBIA 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.  Expansion from 63% to 100%, of the coverage of the export processes carried out via electronic computerised systems. In cargo - national level.  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. Traceability Coverage Interoperability

10 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) El Dorado International Airport ADVANCEMENTS COLOMBIA

11 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) 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. COLOMBIA

12 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COLOMBIA TONS

13 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) El Dorado no es sólo el centro de distribución del sistema aéreo nacional, sino el motor del comercio internacional en Colombia y en la Región Andina, y la entrada a Latinoamérica. Está a menos de seis horas de las capitales del continente y a nueve horas de las principales ciudades del mundo. Ocupa el primer puesto en América Latina en transporte de carga y el cuarto en movilización de pasajeros EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COLOMBIA 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.

14 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COLOMBIA

15 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) 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. COLOMBIA

16 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT La idea de contar con una edificación moderna, que se ajuste al crecimiento en el transporte de pasajeros y carga, provocó que el 18 de septiembre de 2008 la Aeronáutica Civil y OPAIN oficializaran la decisión de demoler el actual terminal aéreo para levantar uno nuevo. Primero se entregará el terminal de carga, luego se iniciarán las obras para la demolición y construcción del muelle internacional, y por último, entre 2011 y 2012, se demolerá el muelle nacional, una vez entre en funcionamiento el resto del aeropuerto.. COLOMBIA 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.

17 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT FASE 1. La expansión y remodelación del Aeropuerto Internacional Eldorado tuvo su primer avance el 20 de marzo de 2008, cuando OPAIN entregó las obras estipuladas dentro de la Fase 1 del contrato con la Aeronáutica Civil. Las obras incluyeron, entre otros aspectos: una nueva fachada exterior, nuevas oficinas para las aerolíneas y la modernización del acceso vial a todas las entradas y counters especiales para discapacitados y pasajeros de edad. COLOMBIA 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.

18 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT PHASE 2. The first phase was immediately delivered and the construction of the second phase began, which will be completed in mid-2009. Highlighted among the works is the new cargo terminal. The terminal currently has an area measuring 30,900 m2, while the new terminal will have 57,600 m2 of area for handling cargo. The current space presently allows 11 aircraft spots, while the future space will allow for 26. In addition, the Administrative Cargo Centre will be built with an area of 7,000 m2. At present, all entities involved in air operations are dispersed. The new Administrative Cargo Centre will house entities such as the DIAN, the ICA and the Airport Police. It will be a unified headquarters that will speed up the cargo registration and inspection process. COLOMBIA

19 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - TODAY COLOMBIA

20 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - TODAY COLOMBIA

21 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - TODAY COLOMBIA

22 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) NEW EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COLOMBIA El Dorado International Airport Administrative Cargo Centre

23 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) NEW EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COLOMBIA El Dorado International Airport New Cargo Terminal

24 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) NEW EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COLOMBIA El Dorado International Airport Cargo Development

25 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) NEW EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COLOMBIA

26 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) NEW EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COLOMBIA El Dorado International Airport New Unique Terminal

27 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) NEW EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COLOMBIA El Dorado International Airport New Unique Terminal 3D View of the Exterior

28 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) NEW EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COLOMBIA

29 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) NEW EL DORADO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT COLOMBIA

30 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) Expedición y divulgación del Nuevo Estatuto Aduanero Colombiano 2009 y su resolución reglamentaria Implementación Nuevos Servicios MUISCA en materia Aduanera. ( 2009- 2011). Implementación del Operador Económico Autorizado. CHALLENGES COLOMBIA  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

31 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) NEW CUSTOMS STATUTE 2009 Harmonisation: Decision 671 – Customs Systems. Decision 670 – Single Customs Document. (CAN). Harmonisation: Decision 671 – Customs Systems. Decision 670 – Single Customs Document. (CAN). Consumer protection (Intellectual property) and green customs (environment) Consumer protection (Intellectual property) and green customs (environment) New FTA commitments New FTA commitments New penalty scheme (proportionality) New penalty scheme (proportionality) NEW CUSTOMS STATUTE 2009 Harmonisation: Decision 671 – Customs Systems. Decision 670 – Single Customs Document. (CAN). Harmonisation: Decision 671 – Customs Systems. Decision 670 – Single Customs Document. (CAN). Consumer protection (Intellectual property) and green customs (environment) Consumer protection (Intellectual property) and green customs (environment) New FTA commitments New FTA commitments New penalty scheme (proportionality) New penalty scheme (proportionality) COLOMBIA

32 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) NEW COMPUTERISED SERVICES 2009- 2011 NEW COMPUTERISED SERVICES 2009- 2011 Customs clearance process. Customs clearance process. Customs traffic system. Customs traffic system. Record of users. Record of users. System of guarantees. System of guarantees. Valuation – Origin. Valuation – Origin. Inspection processes. Inspection processes. NEW COMPUTERISED SERVICES 2009- 2011 NEW COMPUTERISED SERVICES 2009- 2011 Customs clearance process. Customs clearance process. Customs traffic system. Customs traffic system. Record of users. Record of users. System of guarantees. System of guarantees. Valuation – Origin. Valuation – Origin. Inspection processes. Inspection processes. COLOMBIA

33 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) 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 COLOMBIA

34 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) AUTHORISED ECONOMIC OPERATOR AUTHORISED ECONOMIC OPERATOR Adhesión voluntaria Apunta a pequeña, mediana o gran empresa Aplica a los usuarios que hacen parte de la cadena logística del comercio. La certificación tiene vigencia indefinida. Ante el incumplimiento se suspende o termina. COLOMBIA The certification will be valid indefinitely. Is suspended or terminated in the event of non- compliance. Voluntary adhesion Targets small, medium or large enterprise Applies to users who are part of the trade logistics chain

35 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) AUTHORISED ECONOMIC OPERATOR AUTHORISED ECONOMIC OPERATOR New Benefits AUTHORISED ECONOMIC OPERATOR AUTHORISED ECONOMIC OPERATOR New Benefits Asignación de un ejecutivo de cuenta como soporte permanente Ejercicio simultáneo de las actividades de la cadena logística de comercio exterior Aplicación de procedimient os de despacho simplificados. Carrier, customs agent, warehouse, cargo agent, courier, etc. COLOMBIA International mutual recognition of the figure in its trade relations when signing agreements. Application of simplified clearance procedures Simultaneous exercising of activities included in the foreign trade logistics chain Assigning of an Account executive as permanent support

36 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) AUTHORISED ECONOMIC OPERATOR AUTHORISED ECONOMIC OPERATOR COLOMBIA 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

37 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) AUTHORISED ECONOMIC OPERATOR 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. COLOMBIA

38 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) AUTHORISED ECONOMIC OPERATOR 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) COLOMBIA

39 National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) Facilitación del Comercio (Disminución de costos- tiempos) Fortalecimiento del control (servicio de análisis de riesgo). Consolidar Seguridad en la cadena logística. Be a fundamental pillar in countries’ competitiveness in the following key areas: CUSTOMS Our purpose COLOMBIA Trade Facilitation (Reduction of Costs - timeframes) Strengthening of inspection (risk analysis service) Consolidat e Security in the logisti cs chain

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