Supporting Pacific countries to stimulate economic growth through cooperation among Customs Administrations and the implementation of the Agreement.
Promote cooperation among the Customs Administrations of the Participants and support customs cooperation activities related to the implementation of the Agreement.
PACER Plus creates reciprocal obligations in the area of Customs Procedures and Facilitation for Parties with the objective of ensuring effective control while improving predictability, consistency and in customs operations and border management procedures and practices of the Parties.
The Chapter places strong emphasis on co-operation on customs matters between the Parties.
PACER Plus creates reciprocal obligations in the area of Customs Procedures and Facilitation for all Parties, with the objective of ensuring effective control while improving predictability, consistency, and border management practices.
The Chapter places strong emphasis on co-operation on customs matters between the Parties, recognising the differences in the level of institutional development and capacities of the Customs Administrations across the region.
A number of commitments to be undertaken by Parties are conditional on the provision of technical assistance under the Development & Economic Cooperation Work Programme, recognising varying levels of institutional capacity.
Specific provisions aimed at improving transparency and efficiency of customs operations include commitments to:
Develop and implement customs best practices and risk management skills
Using the internet to publish changes to laws, regulations, procedures and guidelines for customs processing
Setting up enquiry points to address business and other concerns on customs matters
Simplifying and harmonising customs procedures
Improving technical skills and use of automated systems including paperless trading across the borders
Updating harmonised system nomenclature for tariff classification
PACER Plus recognises the differences in the level of institutional development and capacities of the Customs Administrations, particularly in relation to the application of best practices and international standards. As a result, a number of the commitments to be undertaken by Parties are conditional on the provision of technical assistance under the Development & Economic Cooperation Work Programme.
Customs commitments in the PACER Plus region will benefit businesses through increased efficiency at the border and expedited release of goods.
This should lead to a lower cost of trade, and simplified customs procedures for traders.
