NOTIFICATIONS UNDER ARTICLES 1.4, 10.4.3, 10.6.2 and 12.2.2

OF THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION

Communication from QATAR

The following communication, dated 17 October 2024, is being circulated at the request of the delegation of Qatar.

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Qatar hereby makes the following notifications based on articles 1.4, 10.4.3, 10.6.2 and 12.2.2 of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation (_WT/L/931).

Article 1, paragraph 4

(a)   The official place(s) where the items in subparagraphs 1.1(a) to (j) have been published

1.1(a)              procedures for importation, exportation, and transit (including port, airport, and other entry-point procedures), and required forms and documents;

1.1(b)      applied rates of duties and taxes of any kind imposed on or in connection with importation or exportation;

1.1(c)      fees and charges imposed by or for governmental agencies on or in connection with importation, exportation or transit;

1.1(d)      rules for the classification or valuation of products for customs purposes;

1.1(e)      laws, regulations, and administrative rulings of general application relating to rules of origin;

1.1(f)       import, export or transit restrictions or prohibitions;

1.1(g)      penalty provisions for breaches of import, export, or transit formalities;

1.1(h)      procedures for appeal or review;

1.1(i)       agreements or parts thereof with any country or countries relating to importation, exportation, or transit; and

1.1(j)       procedures relating to the administration of tariff quotas.

(b)   The Uniform Resource Locators of website(s) referred to in paragraph 2.1

We would like to certify that all relevant information has been published on the following databases:

https://www.customs.gov.qa

https://www.almeezan.gov.qa

(c)   The contact information of the enquiry points referred to in paragraph 3.1

With regards to the enquiry points, various services are available on the General Authority of Custom’s website with contact numbers for all customs departments.

Inquiries and complaints related to the General Authority of Customs’ procedures can be sent to cp@customs.gov.qa

Contact information on enquiry points is:

Article 10, paragraph 4.3

One window has been built for an electronic customs clearance system (Al-Nadeeb: النديب | Al Nadeeb (ecustoms.gov.qa)) for Qatari customs in 2011. This system processes custom clearance procedures for goods electronically and fulfils all procedures related to imports and exports.

Article 10, paragraph 6.2

The systematization of custom brokers was regulated in alignment with the decision of the President of the General of Authority of Customs No. 7 of 2016 and its amendments regarding the terms and conditions for practicing the customs clearance system. This decision was published and announced on the website of the General Authority of Customs: https://www.customs.gov.qa

Article 12, paragraph 2.2

Notification of details of contact point for the exchange of information set out in Article 12:6:1 (b) and/or (c).

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