Sierra Leone

3 - Advance rulings

Articles 3.13.2 (a), (b)3.33.43.53.6 (a), (b), (c)3.73.83.9 (a) (i), (ii), (i), (ii), (iii), (iv), (c), (d)
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Indicative date of implementation 31 December 2022
Definitive date of implementation 31 December 2024
Assistance required for implementation - Assistance to assess and clarify, as required, legislation, regulation and/or formal policy measures so that Customs has authority, policies, and procedures to issue advance rulings in accordance with the WTO TFA Article 3.
- Assistance to deliver capacity building assistance in developing and implementing a training programme for customs officials in preparing and executing "Advance Rulings" as well as additional training in Tariff Classification, Rules of Origin and Customs Valuation to support this new function.
- Assistance with developing a stakeholder outreach and public sensitisation program to inform traders of the advance ruling service, how to apply, forms and information required and to encourage uptake of this trade facilitation measure.

Tags: Information and communication technologies (ICT), Legislative and regulatory framework, Human resources and training, Awareness-raising

Donor / Agency To be determined
Progress reported To be determined

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