Improving Customs Transit Systems
In the Islamic Countries
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tracking unit and electronic seals. The tracking unit is then recharged for use on another trip in
the opposite direction113.
4.3.3.5 ICT and efficient transit information management
Jordan Customs (JCD) and the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Customs (ASEZC) began customs
modernization in 1997 with the implementation of ASYCUDA++. At that time, the modernization
programme was driven by the need for the government to increase revenue collection, to
improve integrity and transparency in customs services, and to shift its operational principles
away from its traditional role as a revenue-generating department.
The ASYCUDA++ customs clearance application that had been fully operational since 1999
contributed to simpler customs clearance and transit procedures. In 2006, Jordan Customs
upgraded the CDPS from ASYCUDA++ to ASYCUDA World and the ICT infrastructure, including
hardware, software, and communication equipment required. Jordan Customs is processing the
pre-arrival transit data and information in advance (before the presentation of goods at
departure).
The process of electronic connectivity and exchange of information with the Arab countries is
established in order to simplify the procedures of international trade exchange. Thus it enhances
trade relations between the Hashemite Kingdomof Jordan and the Arab countries. The countries
that have been connected countries electronically until the end of 2016 are Saudi Arabia, Syria,
Abu Dhabi, Palestine, and Agadir Agreement countries (Egypt, Tunisia, and Morocco).
4.3.3.6 Transit Procedure
The transit procedure starts with the lodgement of SAD (T1) data and the following documents:
 An original manifest or transit declaration (permit) initialed by the customs office in the
country of origin or the neighboring country must be presented for all transit goods;
 The owner of the goods or his representative prepares a transit declaration upon the
goods’ arrival to the entry border crossing on the proper form and the customs
procedures take place in line with the provisions of the law;
 The entry border crossing office prepares a transit document (T1) to be attached with
the transit declaration prior to leaving the entry border crossing customs office for the
purpose of presenting this document to the exit border crossing customs office. The
entry border crossing customs office also notifies the exit border crossing customs office
electronically of the departure of the means of transport carrying the goods, and the exit
border crossing customs office the entry border crossing customs office electronically
of the goods arrival for the purpose of release of transit guarantee;
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