REGIONAL TIR SEMINAR Sofia, 11 and 12 May 2006.ppt

REGIONAL TIR SEMINAR  Sofia, 11 and 12 May 2006 Controlled access to the TIR procedure Controlled access to the TIR procedure Actors Authorization and control by Customs authorities Supervision by TIR Executive Board (TIRExB) Regulations Minimum conditions for national associations (Annex 9, Part I of the Convention) Minimum conditions for TIR transport operators (Annex 9, Part II) Controlled access to the TIR procedure Minimum conditions for national associations Existence for at least one year Sound financial standing Knowledge of staff in the application of the Convention Absence of offences against Customs or tax law Establishment of a written agreement or any other legal instrument with the competent authorities (example agreement by TIRExB) (Insurance) coverage of all liabilities vis-à-vis Customs Controlled access to the TIR procedure Minimum conditions for transport operators Capability to engage in regular international transport Sound financial standing Knowledge in the application of the Convention Absence of offences against Customs or tax legislation Undertaking in a written declaration of commitment to the association to comply with the provisions of the TIR Convention, including possible liabilities Controlled access to the TIR procedure Other principles Additional and more restrictive criteria may be introduced by the competent authorities and by the associations Authorization for access to the TIR procedure does not constitute in itself a right to obtain TIR Carnets from the associations Authorization must be revoked if the fulfilment of the criteria is no longer ensured Authorized persons should regularly be checked, not only when the initial authorization is granted Controlled access to the TIR procedure Exclusions according to Article 38 Person guilty of a serious offence against Customs laws or regulations applicable to international transport of goods Temporary or permanent exclusion Reported to the TIRExB, local guaranteeing association