Programme A Secure Business Environment for Economic Development A Secure Business Environment for Economic Development 1 Introduction Modern Customs should not only collect revenue but must also play two other critical national roles expediting crossborder trade to promote economic develop ID: 776249
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26 January 2018
New Customs Act Programme
A Secure Business Environment for Economic Development
Slide2A Secure Business Environment for Economic Development
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Introduction
Modern Customs should not only collect revenue but must also play two other critical national roles: expediting cross-border trade to promote economic development and preventing international trafficking in illicit goods.
How SARS Customs through NCAP will:Enable the environment for business to thrive;Make the business environment safer; and Make the business environment fair and sustainable
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“ By “secure,” we mean an environment that is enabling, safe, fair and sustainable, all wrapped into one. Such an environment will help businesses, especially micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), to expand their activities and create incentives for them to participate more fully in international trade, as well as encourage them to innovate, generate employment and invest in human resources, thereby boosting economic growth and raising living standards. .” Kunio Mikuriya – Secretary-General: World Customs Organisation
New Customs Acts Programme - Context
“As part of our wider mandate SARS plays an important role in
expediting legitimate cross border trade and travel activities while disrupting harmful illicit trade activities. We have sought to improve our efficiencies and reinforce our risk management capabilities .”Commissioner Tom Moyane: South African Revenue Service
The New Customs Acts and the implementation thereof, provides trade with a predictable, automated and trade facilitative value proposition, by introducing an efficient and transparent control environment benefiting legitimate trade and applying stringent enforcement regimes for the non compliant .
Slide4Automated Licensing & Registrations Systems with trader interfaces providing for online application and relationship managementAutomated integration of supply chain data providing for end-to-end control, improved risk targeting and AEO properties for cross border mutual recognition.Full automation of all declaration types including enhanced Customs Procedures and increased messaging, providing flexible service offerings to trade and faster turnaround times
CSK that will enhance the level of customs knowledge within industry to make sure clients get value for money from service providersFocus resources on value-add activities through the automation of mundane manual processesTraining of SARS staff that will ensure that service delivery is not given lip service Travellers : streamlined processes making tourism attractive to SA in turn making the industry flourish
Automated workflow allowing full audit trails and providing improved turnaround times, governance, and trader interfaces
Policies, procedures and processes aligned to international instruments e.g. WCO Revised Kyoto Convention, WTO Agreement on Trade Facilitation, etc.
Allow for Duty Paid and Duty Free goods to be stored in same bonded facilities
New declaration types supporting extraordinary trade requirementsAn exemption in the processing chapters from licensing for SMME’s where subcontracting is below a certain threshold.
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The Acts support the National Development Plan to promote exports, and business competitiveness, and stimulating domestically orientated activity and supporting SMME’s.
POLICY
PROCESS
SYSTEMS
PEOPLE
ENABLING ENVIRONMENT
Slide5Development of Single Window properties to provide integrated processes with trade, OGA’s, other regulating bodies and foreign Customs administrationsEnd-to-end supply chain management capabilities with track & trace, seal integrity management, gate control and transit management propertiesAutomation of entity management to enable full control over the trader base and supply chain entities
Focus resources on value-add activities through the automation of mundane manual processesAutomation reduces the margin for error caused by human interventionThe introduction of risk management for enforcement activities will result in improved accuracy in detection for enforcement resourcesSpecialised skills for safety and security interventions
Integration of taxpayer, trader and traveller data across SARS products with improved risk management and vetting
Command Centre exception management-, workflow- and inspection processes with tailor-made operational responses Safety & Security specific risk targeting and inspection workflows
Securing of supply chain through registration and licensing of all players in movement of goods
Reporting of cargo before loading in the country of exportEnforcement functions of Chapter 33 enhances the safe movement of goods
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POLICY
PROCESS
SYSTEMS
PEOPLE
SAFE ENVIRONMENT
The greatest challenge for Customs will be to offer facilitated treatment of the vast majority of international cargo movements and passenger traffic, while identifying and dealing with the small percentage that pose a genuine risk to security.
WCO Customs Guidelines on Integrated Supply Chain Management
Slide6Two-step declaration capability providing data as it becomes available without punitive measuresRe-usability of data previously submitted resulting in a improved trader experience and faster turnaround timesLevel playing fields through the matching of supply chain and declaration data benefiting compliant traders
Investment in Training, coaching and mentoring for ongoing sustainabilityDispute resolution provides trade with fair engagement on interpretive matters as well as provide staff the ability to learn from casesManagement accountability and control
Non intrusive inspection capabilities to reduce cost
End-to-end workflow with time stamps and full auditabilityClear dispute resolution mechanism is mapped out for speedy resolution of disputes
Predictability enhanced with introduction of advance rulings
Provisions of PAJA to ensure every individual’s rights are protectedInterest payable to client whose refund is not paid within 21 days
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POLICY
PROCESS
SYSTEMS
PEOPLE
FAIR & SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
The development of Customs-Business partnerships through a formal mechanism of regular consultation and engagement will support consistency, harmonization, transparency, predictability, fairness, automation and efficiency in customs and business processes.
WCO Customs-Business Partnership Guidance
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2022 - 2025
New Customs Acts
Programme
The Journey
RCG Release 1 – Mar
Receipt and processing of cargo and outturn reportsNotification to DepotsTranshipment ManagementGoods AccountingFiscal Safety and SecurityManifest viewRCG Release 2A – SepInterface with RLARail Goods AccountingPart-shipment AdministrationDPS Tactical Release 1 – Nov2 Step Process
RLA Release 1 - Feb Online ApplicationDPS Tactical Release 2– MaySimplified ClearanceRCG Release 2B – NovAutomated Case Workflow
RCG Release 3 – FebDPS interfaceTranshipment ReleaseContainer ReleaseBFE Manual Manifest Capturing for Road modalityDPS Tactical Release 4 - OctRegular Periodic ClearanceCTC’s
RCG Release 4 – June Advance crew and Traveller report.Bus ReportsNotifications and permission RLA Release 3- NovFull Automated workflowRenewal ProcessRelationship Management
RLA Release 4- Dec 2023Excise RegistrationCasual importer RegistrationAutomated lettersPermission & ApprovalsNCAP Releases 2022 - 2025DPS - 2025Enhance clearance typesCreation of messages
RLA Release 2 - Nov
Automated workflow
DPS Tactical Release 3 - Oct
Enhance Regular Clearance
Special clearances
Immediate Release
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Programme
Achieving A Secure Business Environment For Economic Development Through Implementation of CCA and CDA
NCAP
Customs have migrated from the traditional role of gatekeeper….
It is evolving to be that of an economic participant, enabling international market access for local trade and flexible trade regimes for importers and investors alike, whilst maintaining strong socio-economic protective controls.
NCAP is geared to provide the secure business environment in which economic development could flourish…
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