Статья 5.10. Таможенное сотрудничество / Article 5.10. Customs Cooperation

Article 5.10
Customs Cooperation

1. In order to enhance cooperation on customs matters, the Parties shall, inter alia:

(a) set up a dialogue with a view to exchanging best practices in the customs sphere and information and communication technologies implementation;

(b) consider developing joint initiatives relating to import, export and other customs procedures, as well as towards ensuring an effective service to the business community; and

(c) work together on customs-related aspects of securing and facilitating trade between the Parties and international supply chains.

2. Where a customs authority of an importing Party has reasonable grounds to doubt the truth or accuracy of a declaration, such customs authority may request the customs authority of the exporting Party to provide information for the purpose of verifying an import declaration in identified cases, in accordance with such Party's laws and regulations.

3. A Party's request for information under paragraph 2 shall be in writing, specifying the purpose for which the information is sought and shall be accompanied by sufficient information to identify the goods concerned.

4. The requested Party under paragraph 3 shall provide the written response containing, to the extent possible, the requested information, within ninety (90) days from the date of the request.

5. The requested Party may require, under its laws and regulations, an assurance prior to the provision of information that the specific information will not be used as evidence in criminal investigations, judicial proceedings or in non-customs proceedings without the specific written permission of the requested Party. If the requesting Party is not in a position to comply with this requirement, it should specify this to the requested Party.