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Regional TIR SeminarRegional TIR SeminarSofia, 11-12 May 2006Sofia, 11-12 May 2006

Regional TIR SeminarRegional TIR SeminarSofia, 11-12 May 2006Sofia, 11-12 May 2006

Cooperation between Customs, national Cooperation between Customs, national associations and authorized TIR transport associations and authorized TIR transport

operatorsoperators

Cooperation between Customs, national Cooperation between Customs, national associations and authorized TIR transport associations and authorized TIR transport

operatorsoperators

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Definition:Definition:

Work together for a

common purpose

Work together for a

common purpose

Many people believe cooperation will help you succeed more than competition will

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Many people believe cooperation will help you succeed more than competition will

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Co-operationCo-operation

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ensure the correct termination of a TIR Operation ensure the correct termination of a TIR Operation

or or

establish, as fast as possible, if termination did establish, as fast as possible, if termination did NOTNOT occur & react to eliminate further risk. occur & react to eliminate further risk.

Common & primary objective of all parties Common & primary objective of all parties involved in the TIR Systeminvolved in the TIR System

CCo-operationo-operation

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A E B T R IA E B T R IA E B T R IA E B T R ICCo-operationo-operation

NationalNational Association Associationss, Customs & TIR , Customs & TIR Carnet Carnet HolderHolderss

ImmediatelyImmediately distribute information to the distribute information to the other parties concernedother parties concerned

When one party requests another to carry When one party requests another to carry out a specific actionout a specific action, , the requestor is kept the requestor is kept informed of the actions undertaken & their informed of the actions undertaken & their resultsresults

It is therefore essential that:It is therefore essential that:

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It is important to keep in mind that:It is important to keep in mind that:

Every party involved in Every party involved in TIR SystemTIR System acts within a specific legal acts within a specific legal

framework & must fulfil its legal obligationsframework & must fulfil its legal obligations

Legal aspectsLegal aspects

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A E B T R IA E B T R IA E B T R IA E B T R ILegal hierarchyLegal hierarchy

International Level:International Level:

• TIR Convention

National Level:National Level:

• National laws and regulations

Contractual relationships:Contractual relationships:

• Documents signed between the actors involved in the TIR System

International Level:International Level:

• TIR Convention

National Level:National Level:

• National laws and regulations

Contractual relationships:Contractual relationships:

• Documents signed between the actors involved in the TIR System

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ASSOCIATIONASSOCIATION

CUSTOMSCUSTOMS TIR Carnet TIR Carnet HolderHolder

DEED OF

DEED OF

GUARANTEE

GUARANTEE DECLARATION

DECLARATION

of of

ENGAGEMENT

ENGAGEMENT

Contractual relations in the context Contractual relations in the context of the TIR Conventionof the TIR Convention

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A E B T R IA E B T R IA E B T R IA E B T R IClaims ProceduresClaims Procedures

ArticleArticle8.78.7

IfIf a TIR Operationa TIR Operation is not discharged,is not discharged, Customs shall:Customs shall:

•Establish whether a Customs debt has Establish whether a Customs debt has incurredincurred

•Identify the debtors (according to national Identify the debtors (according to national law)law)

•Require payment of the Customs debt Require payment of the Customs debt from the debtorsfrom the debtors

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A E B T R IA E B T R IA E B T R IA E B T R INotification of Non-DischargeNotification of Non-Discharge

Sent to the Sent to the GuaranteeingGuaranteeing Association Association

within 1 year within 1 year

- after taking into charge the TIR Carnet- after taking into charge the TIR Carnet

within 2 yearswithin 2 years

- in case the certificate of termination was - in case the certificate of termination was obtained in an improper or fraudulent mannerobtained in an improper or fraudulent manner

ARTICLE 11ARTICLE 11 (1) (1)

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A E B T R IA E B T R IA E B T R IA E B T R IPayment RequestPayment Request

Sent to the Sent to the GuaranteeingGuaranteeing Association Association

3 months3 months after notification after notificationatat the earliest the earliest

2 years2 years after notification after notificationat the latestat the latest

3 month period for the Guaranteeing 3 month period for the Guaranteeing Association to pay, or to oppose the payment Association to pay, or to oppose the payment

request ( Article 11 (3))request ( Article 11 (3))

ArticleArticle1111 (2) (2)

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Deadlines for a claim in the TIR Convention

Deadlines for a claim in the TIR Convention

1 year 2 years

3 months

Acceptance of TIR Carnet

Notification of non-discharge

Request for payment

(2 years if a certificate for termination of a TIR operation is obtained in an improper and fraudulent manner)

3 months

Deadline before the Request for payment

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Sent to the Sent to the GuaranteeingGuaranteeing Association Association

• Time limit is specified in the TIR Convention

• No penalties

• Maximum amount is specified in the Deed of Guarantee

= USD $ 50,000 for each TIR Carnet= USD $ 50,000 for each TIR Carnet(EUR 60’000 in the EU).(EUR 60’000 in the EU).

Sent to the Sent to the GuaranteeingGuaranteeing Association Association

• Time limit is specified in the TIR Convention

• No penalties

• Maximum amount is specified in the Deed of Guarantee

= USD $ 50,000 for each TIR Carnet= USD $ 50,000 for each TIR Carnet(EUR 60’000 in the EU).(EUR 60’000 in the EU).

Payment RequestPayment Request

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A E B T R IA E B T R IA E B T R IA E B T R IPayment RequestPayment RequestPayment RequestPayment Request

Sent to the TIR Carnet HolderSent to the TIR Carnet Holder

Time limit is specified in the national legislationTime limit is specified in the national legislation

Allows collection of additional sums, such as penaltiesAllows collection of additional sums, such as penalties

No maximum amountNo maximum amount

Sent to the TIR Carnet HolderSent to the TIR Carnet Holder

Time limit is specified in the national legislationTime limit is specified in the national legislation

Allows collection of additional sums, such as penaltiesAllows collection of additional sums, such as penalties

No maximum amountNo maximum amount

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A E B T R IA E B T R IA E B T R IA E B T R IAgency “CUSTOMS” - AEBTRIAgency “CUSTOMS” - AEBTRIAgency “CUSTOMS” - AEBTRIAgency “CUSTOMS” - AEBTRI

Memorandum of Understanding Deed of Guarantee Cooperation Agreement

Contractual Docum ents

Memorandum of Understanding Deed of Guarantee Cooperation Agreement

Contractual Docum ents

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Memorandum of Understanding Memorandum of Understanding (SafeTIR Agreement)(SafeTIR Agreement)

Memorandum of Understanding Memorandum of Understanding (SafeTIR Agreement)(SafeTIR Agreement)

Aggregation of the data, via a central point, Aggregation of the data, via a central point, of all TIR operations terminated at all of all TIR operations terminated at all Customs offices of destination in Bulgaria;Customs offices of destination in Bulgaria;

Transmission of the data on a daily basis Transmission of the data on a daily basis directly to the IRUdirectly to the IRU

Error Reconciliation

(such as:Verification of the TIR Carnet against the SafeTIR data, lack of SafeTIR data, errors in the transmitted data)

Aggregation of the data, via a central point, Aggregation of the data, via a central point, of all TIR operations terminated at all of all TIR operations terminated at all Customs offices of destination in Bulgaria;Customs offices of destination in Bulgaria;

Transmission of the data on a daily basis Transmission of the data on a daily basis directly to the IRUdirectly to the IRU

Error Reconciliation

(such as:Verification of the TIR Carnet against the SafeTIR data, lack of SafeTIR data, errors in the transmitted data)

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A E B T R IA E B T R IA E B T R IA E B T R ICooperation AgreementCooperation AgreementCooperation AgreementCooperation Agreement

BASIC PRINCIPLESBASIC PRINCIPLES::

Introduction of a stringent and efficient mechanism Introduction of a stringent and efficient mechanism to control the access to the TIR Systemto control the access to the TIR System

Proper application of Art.8.7 of the TIR ConventionProper application of Art.8.7 of the TIR Convention

Information exchange and effective use of the Information exchange and effective use of the SafeTIR SystemSafeTIR System

Introduction of Risk Assessment Systems and Risk Introduction of Risk Assessment Systems and Risk ManagementManagement

BASIC PRINCIPLESBASIC PRINCIPLES::

Introduction of a stringent and efficient mechanism Introduction of a stringent and efficient mechanism to control the access to the TIR Systemto control the access to the TIR System

Proper application of Art.8.7 of the TIR ConventionProper application of Art.8.7 of the TIR Convention

Information exchange and effective use of the Information exchange and effective use of the SafeTIR SystemSafeTIR System

Introduction of Risk Assessment Systems and Risk Introduction of Risk Assessment Systems and Risk ManagementManagement

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A E B T R IA E B T R IA E B T R IA E B T R ICooperation AgreementCooperation AgreementCooperation AgreementCooperation Agreement

ACHIEVEMENTS:ACHIEVEMENTS:

Establishment of a National Authorization Establishment of a National Authorization CommitteeCommittee

Application of Art.8.7 towards Bulgarian and foreign Application of Art.8.7 towards Bulgarian and foreign TIR Carnet HoldersTIR Carnet Holders

ACHIEVEMENTS:ACHIEVEMENTS:

Establishment of a National Authorization Establishment of a National Authorization CommitteeCommittee

Application of Art.8.7 towards Bulgarian and foreign Application of Art.8.7 towards Bulgarian and foreign TIR Carnet HoldersTIR Carnet Holders

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A E B T R IA E B T R IA E B T R IA E B T R ICooperation AgreementCooperation AgreementCooperation AgreementCooperation Agreement

PENDING ISSUES:PENDING ISSUES:

Real-time capture and transmission of the SafeTIR Real-time capture and transmission of the SafeTIR datadata

Effective but not “Effective but not “total”total” Customs control of the Customs control of the road transport operations on the basis of Risk road transport operations on the basis of Risk Assessment Systems Assessment Systems

Closer coordination and cooperation in respect of Closer coordination and cooperation in respect of state and law enforcement agenciesstate and law enforcement agencies

PENDING ISSUES:PENDING ISSUES:

Real-time capture and transmission of the SafeTIR Real-time capture and transmission of the SafeTIR datadata

Effective but not “Effective but not “total”total” Customs control of the Customs control of the road transport operations on the basis of Risk road transport operations on the basis of Risk Assessment Systems Assessment Systems

Closer coordination and cooperation in respect of Closer coordination and cooperation in respect of state and law enforcement agenciesstate and law enforcement agencies

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A E B T R IA E B T R IA E B T R IA E B T R IAEBTRI-TIR HOLDERAEBTRI-TIR HOLDERAEBTRI-TIR HOLDERAEBTRI-TIR HOLDER

AEBTRI provides:AEBTRI provides:

Issuance and guarantee of TIR CarnetsIssuance and guarantee of TIR Carnets

Professional information for road transport Professional information for road transport operations (system “Trans-Info”)operations (system “Trans-Info”)

Consulting services and assistanceConsulting services and assistance

Publishing activitiesPublishing activities

(e.g.Bulgarian Transport Newspaper)(e.g.Bulgarian Transport Newspaper)

Training courses for drivers and managersTraining courses for drivers and managers

AEBTRI provides:AEBTRI provides:

Issuance and guarantee of TIR CarnetsIssuance and guarantee of TIR Carnets

Professional information for road transport Professional information for road transport operations (system “Trans-Info”)operations (system “Trans-Info”)

Consulting services and assistanceConsulting services and assistance

Publishing activitiesPublishing activities

(e.g.Bulgarian Transport Newspaper)(e.g.Bulgarian Transport Newspaper)

Training courses for drivers and managersTraining courses for drivers and managers

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Current status of TIR Holder: Current status of TIR Holder: PANDA-BULGARIA LTD.PANDA-BULGARIA LTD. CityCity: : SOFIASOFIA AddressAddress: : j.k.j.k.. . MladostMladost 3 3 bl.bl.327 327 entr.entr.3 3 floor floor 7 7 app.app.9494 Tel:Tel: 983-13-90; 983-04-30 983-13-90; 983-04-30983-13-90; 983-04-30 983-13-90; 983-04-30 FaxFax: : 983-35-32983-35-32, , E-mail: E-mail: Tax numberTax number: : 22260249402226024940 BULSTATBULSTAT: : 040386061Ю040386061Ю Date of expiry of the admission guaranteeDate of expiry of the admission guarantee: : 19/12/200619/12/2006 Date of expiry of the licenseDate of expiry of the license: : 29/01/200829/01/2008 Date of expiry of the actual court registrationDate of expiry of the actual court registration: : 31/07/200631/07/2006 Admission to the TIR SystemAdmission to the TIR System: : Group Group 22,, Admission toAdmission to 4, 14 4, 14 & & 20 20 v.v. Number of issued TIR CarnetsNumber of issued TIR Carnets: : 77 Maximum number of TIR Carnets (quota)Maximum number of TIR Carnets (quota): : 1212 Number of expired TIR CarnetsNumber of expired TIR Carnets: : 00

Current status of TIR Holder: Current status of TIR Holder: PANDA-BULGARIA LTD.PANDA-BULGARIA LTD. CityCity: : SOFIASOFIA AddressAddress: : j.k.j.k.. . MladostMladost 3 3 bl.bl.327 327 entr.entr.3 3 floor floor 7 7 app.app.9494 Tel:Tel: 983-13-90; 983-04-30 983-13-90; 983-04-30983-13-90; 983-04-30 983-13-90; 983-04-30 FaxFax: : 983-35-32983-35-32, , E-mail: E-mail: Tax numberTax number: : 22260249402226024940 BULSTATBULSTAT: : 040386061Ю040386061Ю Date of expiry of the admission guaranteeDate of expiry of the admission guarantee: : 19/12/200619/12/2006 Date of expiry of the licenseDate of expiry of the license: : 29/01/200829/01/2008 Date of expiry of the actual court registrationDate of expiry of the actual court registration: : 31/07/200631/07/2006 Admission to the TIR SystemAdmission to the TIR System: : Group Group 22,, Admission toAdmission to 4, 14 4, 14 & & 20 20 v.v. Number of issued TIR CarnetsNumber of issued TIR Carnets: : 77 Maximum number of TIR Carnets (quota)Maximum number of TIR Carnets (quota): : 1212 Number of expired TIR CarnetsNumber of expired TIR Carnets: : 00

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Possibility to check the termination of a TIR Possibility to check the termination of a TIR operationoperation

Possibility to check the termination of a TIR Possibility to check the termination of a TIR operationoperation

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A E B T R IA E B T R IA E B T R IA E B T R IAEBTRI BRANCH OFFICESAEBTRI BRANCH OFFICESAEBTRI BRANCH OFFICESAEBTRI BRANCH OFFICES

BlagoevgradBlagoevgrad

BurgasBurgas

VarnaVarna

VidinVidin

GabrovoGabrovo

PetrichPetrich

PlovdivPlovdiv

BlagoevgradBlagoevgrad

BurgasBurgas

VarnaVarna

VidinVidin

GabrovoGabrovo

PetrichPetrich

PlovdivPlovdiv

RusseRusse

SmolyanSmolyan

Stara ZagoraStara Zagora

TroyanTroyan

HaskovoHaskovo

ShumenShumen

RusseRusse

SmolyanSmolyan

Stara ZagoraStara Zagora

TroyanTroyan

HaskovoHaskovo

ShumenShumen

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A E B T R IA E B T R IA E B T R IA E B T R IPublic-private partnershipPublic-private partnershipPublic-private partnershipPublic-private partnership

TIR has been a successful private-public trade TIR has been a successful private-public trade facilitation tool for 58 years !facilitation tool for 58 years !

TIR is a privilege not a right!TIR is a privilege not a right!

TIR has been a successful private-public trade TIR has been a successful private-public trade facilitation tool for 58 years !facilitation tool for 58 years !

TIR is a privilege not a right!TIR is a privilege not a right!

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THANK YOU THANK YOU FOR THE ATTENTION!FOR THE ATTENTION!

THANK YOU THANK YOU FOR THE ATTENTION!FOR THE ATTENTION!

Viliana IvanovaViliana Ivanova

Head TIR ClaimsHead TIR Claims

AEBTRI/BGAEBTRI/BG

Viliana IvanovaViliana Ivanova

Head TIR ClaimsHead TIR Claims

AEBTRI/BGAEBTRI/BG