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TRADE IN GOODS

The ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) aims to achieve the free flow of goods within the ASEAN region, removing barriers to trade, lowering costs of trade and deepening economic linkages between member states. The agreement means that tariffs have been removed on nearly all products for trade between Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam.

ASEAN Trade Repository

The ASEAN Trade Repository (ATR) provides a single point of access to all trade-related information of ASEAN Member States. The ATR is an ASEAN-level IT interface linked by hyperlinks to a series of interoperable National Trade Repositories (NTRs) that provide and maintain the national-level trade related information and the actual contents.

The trade-related information accessible through the ATR is organised on the basis of nine ‘topics’ in line with Article 13 of the ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA). All the actual information is available on NTRs of the ASEAN Member States and duly maintained by their respective governments.

ATR SEARCH FUNCTION

ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) e-FormD

The ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) aims to achieve the free flow of goods within the ASEAN region, removing barriers to trade, lowering costs of trade and deepening economic linkages between Member States. The agreement means that tariffs have been removed on nearly all products for trade between Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam.
From the end of 2019, cross-border trade using the Electronic Certificate of Origin (ASEAN Trade in Goods Agreement (ATIGA) e-Form D) will be given preferential tariffs within the region.

Further documents will also be added in future including:
- ASEAN Customs Declaration Document (ACDD)
- Electronic Phytosanitary Certificate (e-Phyto)
- Electronic Animal Health Certificate (e-AH)
- Electronic Food Safety Certificate (e-FS) Certificate

HOW TO COMPLETE?

Form D (ATIGA)

Success factors for internationalisation

There is significant research from major trade agencies across the world showing that businesses which export, have much higher growth, durability, and profitability than those that don’t. Figures from the UK for example showed that exporting companies are 59% more productive than non-exporting companies. Another survey from UKTI (UK Trade and Investment) showed that 78% of exporting companies claimed that operating internationally led them to new ideas and innovation, while 70% said that this helped improve their own products and services. A 2015 study by Industry Canada found that exporting companies, have on average over twice the annual revenue of non-exporting companies. These figures are also confirmed by global accounting company Deloitte which found that exporters earn three times the average three-year cumulative return of non-exporters.

Processes clearing goods

Processes clearing goods/custom clearance

Customs’ clearance involves preparation and submission of documentation for exporting or importing into the country, and may include payment of duty/tariffs, as well as taking delivery of goods from customs after clearance. Some of the documents involved in customs clearance typically include purchase orders from the buyer, sales invoices, packing lists, shipping bills, bills of lading/airway bills, Certificate of Origin depending on the country, product or buyer.

Processes clearing goods
Processes clearing goods
 

Regulations for trade with ASEAN

More detailed information on laws and procedures, rules, and regulations for trade within ASEAN can be found on the individual national trade repository websites

Country :

Brunei Darussalam

National Trade Repository

The National Trade Repository for Brunei Darussalam can be found on https://bdntr.mofe.gov.bn/SitePages/home.aspx

Average time and cost for customs release

Imports
Time to import: Documentary compliance (hours) 132
Cost to import: Documentary compliance (US$) 50
Time to import: Border compliance (hours) 48
Cost to import: Border compliance (US$) 395
Total time to import (hours) 180
Total costs to import (US$) 445
Exports
Time to export: Documentary compliance (hours) 155
Cost to export: Documentary compliance (US$) 90
Time to export: Border compliance (hours) 117
Cost to export: Border compliance (US$) 340
Total time to export (hours) 272
Total costs to export (US$) 430

Documentary compliance includes obtaining, preparing and submitting documents during transport, clearance, inspections and port / border handling, including all documents required by law and general trade practice.

Border compliance includes customs clearance and inspections by customs or other agencies: Detailed information and a breakdown can be found on:

Doing Business 2020 - Brunei Darussalam

How to register as an economic operator

Information on how to register as an economic operator in Brunei Darussalam can be found on the website https://tradingacrossborders.mofe.gov.bn/SitePages/home.aspx

Information on customs disputes and penalties

The organisation responsible for customs disputes and penalties in Brunei Darussalam is the Ministry of Finance and Economy

https://www.mofe.gov.bn/Customs/Home.aspx

Information on customs brokers

A list of approved customs brokers can be found on the website

LIST OF REGISTERED FORWARDING AGENTS

Information on Temporary Admission, Outward Processing and Inward Processing

Information on Temporary Admissions in Brunei can be found on
https://www.mofe.gov.bn/Customs/Temporary-Import.aspx

Procedures for Outward Processing can be found on
https://tradingacrossborders.mofe.gov.bn/TAB/export-step1.aspx

Procedures for Inward Processing can be found on
https://tradingacrossborders.mofe.gov.bn/TAB/import-step1.aspx

Cambodia

National Trade Repository

The National Trade Repository for Cambodia can be found on https://www.cambodiantr.gov.kh/

Average time and cost for customs release

Imports
Time to import: Documentary compliance (hours) 132
Cost to import: Documentary compliance (US$) 120
Time to import: Border compliance (hours) 8
Cost to import: Border compliance (US$) 240
Total time to import (hours) 140
Total costs to import (US$) 360
Exports
Time to export: Documentary compliance (hours) 132
Cost to export: Documentary compliance (US$) 100
Time to export: Border compliance (hours) 48
Cost to export: Border compliance (US$) 375
Total time to export (hours) 180
Total costs to export (US$) 475

Documentary compliance includes obtaining, preparing and submitting documents during transport, clearance, inspections and port / border handling, including all documents required by law and general trade practice.

Border compliance includes customs clearance and inspections by customs or other agencies: Detailed information and a breakdown can be found on:

Doing Business 2020 - Cambodia

How to register as an economic operator

Information on how to register as an economic operator in Cambodia can be found on the website http://www.customs.gov.kh/authorized-economic-operator-program/

Information on customs disputes and penalties

The General Department for Customs and Excise in Cambodia provides information on customs disputes and penalties on

http://www.customs.gov.kh/customs-offences-and-penaltiesdispute-settlement/

Information on customs brokers

A list of approved customs brokers can be found on the website

LIST OF REGISTERED FORWARDING AGENTS

Information on Temporary Admission, Outward Processing and Inward Processing

Information on Temporary Admissions in Cambodia can be found on
http://www.customs.gov.kh/businesstraders-3/temporary-admission-2/

Procedures for Outward Processing can be found on
http://www.customs.gov.kh/export/

Procedures for Inward Processing can be found on
http://www.customs.gov.kh/import/

Indonesia

National Trade Repository

The National Trade Repository for Indonesia can be found on http://intr.insw.go.id/

Average time and cost for customs release

Imports
Time to import: Documentary compliance (hours) 106
Cost to import: Documentary compliance (US$) 160
Time to import: Border compliance (hours) 80
Cost to import: Border compliance (US$) 384
Total time to import (hours) 186
Total costs to import (US$) 544
Exports
Time to export: Documentary compliance (hours) 6
Cost to export: Documentary compliance (US$) 130
Time to export: Border compliance (hours) 51
Cost to export: Border compliance (US$) 207
Total time to export (hours) 57
Total costs to export (US$) 337

Documentary compliance includes obtaining, preparing and submitting documents during transport, clearance, inspections and port / border handling, including all documents required by law and general trade practice.

Border compliance includes customs clearance and inspections by customs or other agencies: Detailed information and a breakdown can be found on:

Doing Business 2020 - Indonesia

How to register as an economic operator

Information on how to register as an economic operator in Indonesia can be found on the website https://intr.insw.go.id/administrative.php?id=7&pg=6

Information on customs disputes and penalties

The Directorate General for Customs and Excise in Indonesia provides information on customs disputes and penalties on

https://www.beacukai.go.id/arsip/fas/pembebasan-bea-masuk.html

Information on customs brokers

A list of approved customs brokers can be found on the website

LIST OF REGISTERED FORWARDING AGENTS

Information on Temporary Admission, Outward Processing and Inward Processing

Information on Temporary Admissions in Indonesia can be found on
https://www.asean.org/wp-content/uploads/images/archive/documents/AEC/customs/DG20-Annex18.pdf

Indonesia is a member of the ATA Carnet System, under http://www.wcoomd.org/ which facilitates Temporary Admissions into the country.

Procedures for Outward Processing can be found on
https://www.beacukai.go.id/arsip/pab/ekspor.html

Procedures for Inward Processing can be found on
https://www.beacukai.go.id/arsip/pab/impor.html
https://www.beacukai.go.id/arsip/pab/ekspor.html

Lao PDR

National Trade Repository

The National Trade Repository for Lao PDR can be found on https://www.laotradeportal.gov.la/

Average time and cost for customs release

Imports
Time to import: Documentary compliance (hours) 60
Cost to import: Documentary compliance (US$) 115
Time to import: Border compliance (hours) 11
Cost to import: Border compliance (US$) 224
Total time to import (hours) 71
Total costs to import (US$) 339
Exports
Time to export: Documentary compliance (hours) 60
Cost to export: Documentary compliance (US$) 235
Time to export: Border compliance (hours) 9
Cost to export: Border compliance (US$) 140
Total time to export (hours) 69
Total costs to export (US$) 375

Documentary compliance includes obtaining, preparing and submitting documents during transport, clearance, inspections and port / border handling, including all documents required by law and general trade practice.

Border compliance includes customs clearance and inspections by customs or other agencies: Detailed information and a breakdown can be found on:

Doing Business 2020 - Lao PDR

How to register as an economic operator

Information on how to register as an economic operator in Lao PDR can be found on the website

Information on customs disputes and penalties

Information on customs brokers

A list of approved customs brokers can be found on the website

LIST OF REGISTERED FORWARDING AGENTS

Information on Temporary Admission, Outward Processing and Inward Processing


Malaysia

National Trade Repository

The National Trade Repository for Malaysia can be found on http://mytraderepository.customs.gov.my/en/Pages/default.aspx

Average time and cost for customs release

Imports
Time to import: Documentary compliance (hours) 7
Cost to import: Documentary compliance (US$) 60
Time to import: Border compliance (hours) 36
Cost to import: Border compliance (US$) 10
Total time to import (hours) 43
Total costs to import (US$) 70
Exports
Time to export: Documentary compliance (hours) 35
Cost to export: Documentary compliance (US$) 235
Time to export: Border compliance (hours) 28
Cost to export: Border compliance (US$) 213
Total time to export (hours) 63
Total costs to export (US$) 448

Documentary compliance includes obtaining, preparing and submitting documents during transport, clearance, inspections and port / border handling, including all documents required by law and general trade practice.

Border compliance includes customs clearance and inspections by customs or other agencies: Detailed information and a breakdown can be found on:

Doing Business 2020 - Malaysia

How to register as an economic operator

Information on how to register as an economic operator in Malaysia can be found on the website http://customsgc.gov.my/infopage/about/Information%20Guideline%20on%20AEO%20Programme.pdf

Information on customs disputes and penalties

The Royal Malaysian Customs Department provides information on dispute settle and penalties on

http://www.customs.gov.my/en/pg/Pages/pg_ag.aspx

Information on customs brokers

A list of approved customs brokers can be found on the website

LIST OF REGISTERED FORWARDING AGENTS

Information on Temporary Admission, Outward Processing and Inward Processing

Malaysia is a member of the ATA Carnet System, under http://www.wcoomd.org/ which facilitates Temporary Admissions into the country. .

Procedures for Outward Processing can be found on
http://www.customs.gov.my/en/ip/Pages/ip_te.aspx

Procedures for Inward Processing can be found on
http://www.customs.gov.my/en/ip/Pages/ip_tif.aspx

Myanmar

National Trade Repository

The National Trade Repository for Myanmar can be found on https://www.myanmartradeportal.gov.mm/en

Average time and cost for customs release

Imports
Time to import: Documentary compliance (hours) 48
Cost to import: Documentary compliance (US$) 210
Time to import: Border compliance (hours) 230
Cost to import: Border compliance (US$) 457
Total time to import (hours) 278
Total costs to import (US$) 667
Exports
Time to export: Documentary compliance (hours) 144
Cost to export: Documentary compliance (US$) 140
Time to export: Border compliance (hours) 142
Cost to export: Border compliance (US$) 432
Total time to export (hours) 286
Total costs to export (US$) 572

Documentary compliance includes obtaining, preparing and submitting documents during transport, clearance, inspections and port / border handling, including all documents required by law and general trade practice.

Border compliance includes customs clearance and inspections by customs or other agencies: Detailed information and a breakdown can be found on:

Doing Business 2020 - Myanmar

How to register as an economic operator

Information on how to register as an economic operator in Myanmar can be found on the website https://myanmartradeportal.gov.mm/en/guide-to-import

Information on customs disputes and penalties

The Myanmar Customs Department provides information on dispute settle and penalties on

http://www.myanmarcustoms.gov.mm

Information on customs brokers

A list of approved customs brokers can be found on the website

LIST OF REGISTERED FORWARDING AGENTS

Information on Temporary Admission, Outward Processing and Inward Processing

Information on Temporary Admissions, Inward and Outward Processing in Myanmar can be found on
https://www.myanmartradeportal.gov.mm/en/special-customs-procedures

Philippines

National Trade Repository

The National Trade Repository for Philippines can be found on http://www.pntr.gov.ph/

Average time and cost for customs release

Imports
Time to import: Documentary compliance (hours) 96
Cost to import: Documentary compliance (US$) 68
Time to import: Border compliance (hours) 120
Cost to import: Border compliance (US$) 690
Total time to import (hours) 216
Total costs to import (US$) 758
Exports
Time to export: Documentary compliance (hours) 36
Cost to export: Documentary compliance (US$) 53
Time to export: Border compliance (hours) 42
Cost to export: Border compliance (US$) 456
Total time to export (hours) 78
Total costs to export (US$) 509

Documentary compliance includes obtaining, preparing and submitting documents during transport, clearance, inspections and port / border handling, including all documents required by law and general trade practice.

Border compliance includes customs clearance and inspections by customs or other agencies: Detailed information and a breakdown can be found on:

Doing Business 2020 - Philippines

How to register as an economic operator

Information on how to register as an economic operator in Philippines can be found on the website http://www.pntr.gov.ph/authorized-economic-operators/

Information on customs disputes and penalties

The Philippines Bureau of Customs provides information on dispute settle and penalties on

https://customs.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Dispute-Settlement-and-Appellate-Remedies.pdf

Information on customs brokers

A list of approved customs brokers can be found on the website

LIST OF REGISTERED FORWARDING AGENTS

Information on Temporary Admission, Outward Processing and Inward Processing

Information on Temporary Admissions, Inward and Outward Processing in the Philippines can be found on
https://customs.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Conditionally-Free.pdf

Thailand

National Trade Repository

The National Trade Repository for Thailand can be found on http://www.thailandntr.com/en

Average time and cost for customs release

Imports
Time to import: Documentary compliance (hours) 4
Cost to import: Documentary compliance (US$) 43
Time to import: Border compliance (hours) 50
Cost to import: Border compliance (US$) 233
Total time to import (hours) 54
Total costs to import (US$) 276
Exports
Time to export: Documentary compliance (hours) 11
Cost to export: Documentary compliance (US$) 97
Time to export: Border compliance (hours) 44
Cost to export: Border compliance (US$) 223
Total time to export (hours) 55
Total costs to export (US$) 320

Documentary compliance includes obtaining, preparing and submitting documents during transport, clearance, inspections and port / border handling, including all documents required by law and general trade practice.

Border compliance includes customs clearance and inspections by customs or other agencies: Detailed information and a breakdown can be found on:

Doing Business 2020 - Thailand

How to register as an economic operator

Information on how to register as an economic operator in Thailand can be found on the website http://aeo.customs.go.th/data_files/7bfb31ad4b6615f0460e2fd3b81a77c1.pdf

Information on customs disputes and penalties

The Thai Customs Department provides information on dispute settle and penalties on

https://www.customs.go.th/data_files/a48902e107a80bbbfc83d38742957569.pdf

Information on customs brokers

A list of approved customs brokers can be found on the website

LIST OF REGISTERED FORWARDING AGENTS

Information on Temporary Admission, Outward Processing and Inward Processing

Thailand is a member of the ATA Carnet System, under http://www.wcoomd.org/ which facilitates Temporary Admissions into the country.

Procedures for Inward and Outward Processing can be found on
https://www.customs.go.th/data_files/a48902e107a80bbbfc83d38742957569.pdf and on the website of the Thai National Trade Repository on
https://www.thailandntr.com/en/goods/procedures-and-documentary-requirement

Singapore

National Trade Repository

The National Trade Repository for Singapore can be found on https://www.ntp.gov.sg

Average time and cost for customs release

Imports
Time to import: Documentary compliance (hours) 3
Cost to import: Documentary compliance (US$) 40
Time to import: Border compliance (hours) 33
Cost to import: Border compliance (US$) 220
Total time to import (hours) 36
Total costs to import (US$) 260
Exports
Time to export: Documentary compliance (hours) 2
Cost to export: Documentary compliance (US$) 37
Time to export: Border compliance (hours) 10
Cost to export: Border compliance (US$) 335
Total time to export (hours) 12
Total costs to export (US$) 372

Documentary compliance includes obtaining, preparing and submitting documents during transport, clearance, inspections and port / border handling, including all documents required by law and general trade practice.

Border compliance includes customs clearance and inspections by customs or other agencies: Detailed information and a breakdown can be found on:

Doing Business 2020 - Singapore

How to register as an economic operator

Information on how to register as an economic operator in Singapore can be found on the website https://www.customs.gov.sg/businesses/new-traders-and-registration-services/overview

Information on customs disputes and penalties

Singapore Customs provides information on dispute settle and penalties on

https://www.customs.gov.sg/businesses/compliance/offences-and-penalties

Information on customs brokers

A list of approved customs brokers can be found on the website

LIST OF REGISTERED FORWARDING AGENTS

Information on Temporary Admission, Outward Processing and Inward Processing

Information on Temporary Admissions in Singapore can be found on
https://www.customs.gov.sg/businesses/importing-goods/temporary-import-scheme.

Singapore is a member of the ATA Carnet System, under http://www.wcoomd.org/which facilitates Temporary Admissions into the country.

Procedures for Outward Processing can be found on
https://www.customs.gov.sg/businesses/exporting-goods/overview

Procedures for Inward Processing can be found on
https://www.customs.gov.sg/businesses/importing-goods/overview

Vietnam

National Trade Repository

The National Trade Repository for Vietnam can be found on https://www.vietnamtradeinfo.com/

Average time and cost for customs release

Imports
Time to import: Documentary compliance (hours) 76
Cost to import: Documentary compliance (US$) 183
Time to import: Border compliance (hours) 56
Cost to import: Border compliance (US$) 373
Total time to import (hours) 132
Total costs to import (US$) 556
Exports
Time to export: Documentary compliance (hours) 50
Cost to export: Documentary compliance (US$) 139
Time to export: Border compliance (hours) 55
Cost to export: Border compliance (US$) 290
Total time to export (hours) 105
Total costs to export (US$) 429

Documentary compliance includes obtaining, preparing and submitting documents during transport, clearance, inspections and port / border handling, including all documents required by law and general trade practice.

Border compliance includes customs clearance and inspections by customs or other agencies: Detailed information and a breakdown can be found on:

Doing Business 2020 - Vietnam

How to register as an economic operator

Information on how to register as an economic operator in Vietnam can be found on the website https://www.vietnamtradeportal.gov.vn/?r=site/display&id=839

Information on customs disputes and penalties

The General Department of Vietnam Customs provides information on dispute settle and penalties on

https://www.customs.gov.sg/businesses/compliance/offences-and-penalties

Information on customs brokers

A list of approved customs brokers can be found on the website

LIST OF REGISTERED FORWARDING AGENTS

Information on Temporary Admission, Outward Processing and Inward Processing

Information on Temporary Admissions in Vietnam can be found on
https://www.vietnamtradeportal.gov.vn/index.php?r=site/display&id=795#Technical%20Requirements%C2%A0

Procedures for Outward Processing can be found on
https://www.vietnamtradeportal.gov.vn/index.php?r=searchProcedure/view1&id=16

Procedures for Inward Processing can be found on
https://www.vietnamtradeportal.gov.vn/index.php?r=searchProcedure/view1&id=14

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