Improving Customs Transit Systems
In the Islamic Countries
233
Timeliness of inquiry points 0.40
Publication of Average Release Times 0.41
Clear provisions for the financing of the Customs administration 0.43
Digital certificates and signatures in place 0.44
Cross-border coordination / harmonization of data requirements and documentary controls 0.47
Publication of agreements with any country or countries relating to the above issues 0.47
Transparency of the criteria for qualifying as an Authorized Operator and the procedures for
submission and review of applications for AO status
0.48
Penalty provisions for breaches of import and export formalities published 0.49
Domestic coordination /harmonization of data requirements and documentary controls among
agencies involved in the management of cross border trade
0.50
Single window supported by information technology 0.53
Other border controls supported by a risk management system 0.53
Periodic review of documentation requirements 0.53
Timeliness of the appeal mechanism – avoidance of undue delays 0.53
Development and sharing of common facilities with neighboring countries at border crossings,
where applicable
0.53
Non-compliance penalties for border agency staff transparent and proportional 0.57
The institutionalized mechanism to support inter-agency coordination 0.58
Fees and charges periodically reviewed to ensure they are still appropriate and relevant 0.58
Electronic payment system integrated with the automated declaration/cargo processing systems 0.60
Percent of goods undergoing physical inspections 0.61
Number of public consultations 0.64
Expedited release procedures 0.64
The average percent of appeals introduced by traders that are resolved in favor of Customs or other
border agencies
0.67
Benefits provided for Authorized Operators 0.67
Existence of time limit for deciding judicial appeals 0.67
Timeliness of the appeal mechanism – time available for lodging and appeal 0.67
Drafts published prior to entry into force 0.69
The average time between publication end entry into force 0.71
Possibility to provide additional trade facilitation measures to operators meeting specified criteria
(authorized operators)
0.71
Publication of information on procedural rules for appeal 0.71
Automated processing for Customs declarations available full-time (24/7) 0.71
Average clearance time 0.75
Communication of policy objectives 0.79