Improving Customs Transit Systems
In the Islamic Countries
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assessment. Compared to the survey / comparative assessment covering OIC MSs, the case
studies, however, provides more details with regards to the CTR procedure, processes, and
technology criteria of the CTR assessment framework.
The coverage of the CTR procedure currently covered by customs is compared to those
procedures with the international agreements/standards from the WCO. Existing CTR
transaction processes covered by the customs systemwill be mapped in detail – statistically and
holistically. Where possible the case studies will present a before and after comparison of the
CTR that is now supported by the Customs Systems, with a focus on the risk assessment of export
and CTR data and information. Where available, quantitative information will be analyzed -
measurable timeframe and cost of the CTR for customs and Economic operators and trade
facilitation impact.
The sections of the study
Conceptual Framework - This chapter of the study is introducing the definition, benefits, and
key requirements for effective customs transit systems. In this context, the chapter will cover
the following sub-chapters:
 Custom transit regime concept and custom transit procedure;
 Theoretical Background;
 Benefits of effective customs transit regimes with empirical evidence
 The role of transit facilitation in regional economic integration.
Global Trends and Good Practices from non-OIC Developing Countries - This chapter will
cover global trends and will examine in detail three international good practices in customs
transit regimes as case studies based on desk research. Discuss the lessons learned and critical
success factors/challenges arising from the good examples. In this context, the chapter will
cover the following sub-chapters:
 Global Trends in Customs Transit Regime
 International legal framework regarding customs transit regimes
 International transit regime TIR
 Emerging trends of custom transit facilitation and their practical implementation
 Key requirements for regionally integrated transit regimes
Good Practice from 3 Regional Transit Systems. The following three countries are suggested as
case studies for the three non-OIC MSs Case studies:
 European Union (New Computerized Transit System - NCTS),