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Overview of the TIR System

TIR Training for transport operatorts

Karachi, 27 October 2017

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The System

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THE 6 PILLARS OF
TIR
The 6 pillars of the TIR System
Secure vehicles and containers

Each vehicle needs to have a valid certificate of

approval delivered by national competent
authorities (Annex 3)

Secure load compartment (Annexes 2 and 7)

Goods cannot ne removed from the load compartment (or
introduction into) without traces of tampering the Customs
seal
Simple and effective affixing of Customs seals
No concealed spaces
Load compartment accessible for Customs inspection
International Chain of Guarantee
Customs

Declaration of
Guarantee Agreement
Engagement National
TIR Carnet Holder Association

Deed of Engagement

Global Insurance Contract

Liability of the guaranteeing Association
towards the Customs International Financial
INSTITUTION
(Global Insurer)
Insurance Certificate

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TIR Carnet
TIR = guarantee for customs + customs declaration

TIR Carnet is also proof of:

Controlled access

Mutual Recognition of
Customs Controls
Mutual Recognition of Controls

Access to the TIR System

Inspection of goods, vehicles and
documentation
Customs seals

Customs carefully control the vehicle, goods,

and TIR Carnet at the Customs office of departure
Electronic Data Exchange

Advance Cargo Information Real-time C2B message

enable risk-based Customs exchanges enhance
control and reduce border traceability and the security of
waiting times the TIR System

Risk
Management
System for TIR

Electronic messages
constitute the foundation for
the implementation of a
paperless TIR procedure
 Digital TIR: taking TIR online

Taking TIR into the future means

transitioning to an electronic,
paperless system: digital TIR.

Customs procedures are one of

the biggest obstacles for speedy
transport of goods. Even small
improvements to the standard
process are valuable, so cutting
out the paperwork altogether
would be a massive step forward.

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Iran Turkey: eTIR pilot project

2 Countries

2 Customs Administrations

2 Associations

2 Holders

1 route

ICCIMA

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TIR MAIN ACTORS
Roles and responsibilities UNECE,
TIR Convention Bodies

Examine national Supervise and provide

Consider any proposed
measures for support in the
amendment to the TIR
compliance with the TIR application of the TIR
Convention
Convention Convention
Roles and responsibilities IRU

The United Nations mandates IRU

based on article 6.2 bis of
the TIR Convention to:
take on the responsibility for the effective
organisation and functioning of an
international guarantee system
(Article 6.2 bis of the TIR Convention)

Centrally print and distribute TIR Carnets

Roles and responsibilities IRU
Risk Management:
Controlled access
TIR IT tools
Preventive Measures

Facilitate training
Circulate information among Members

Problem resolution assistance Hotline

 Roles and responsibilities National
Association

Act as guarantor for Select reliable

persons using the TIR Carnet Holders & ensure Issuance, control and
TIR procedure, both for their continued compliance return of TIR Carnets
national and foreign with the Declaration of
TIR Holders Engagement
Article 6.4 & Annex 9 II & Deed of Engagement
Art. 1(q)
Deed of Engagement

Apply Risk Management: Cooperate with Customs to

SafeTIR, quotas, monitoring Train TIR Carnet Holders resolve TIR irregularities
etc.
Annex 10 & Deed of Deed of Engagement Deed of Engagement & Deed
Engagement of Guarantee

This list is not exhaustive summary of some key aspects!

Roles and responsibilities TIR Carnet
Holder
Perform all TIR transports in
conformity with the TIR Keep records of all
Convention & IRU rules TIR transport

Annex 9 and Declaration of Declaration of Engagement

Engagement

Cooperate with Customs and

Associations to resolve any TIR
irregularities

National law and regulations

Declaration of Engagement

This list is not exhaustive summary of some key aspects!

Roles and responsibilities Customs
authorities
Controlled Access
Implement all provisions of
the TIR Convention Authorise national Issuing &
Guaranteeing Association
In particular: Authorise admission of TIR Carnet
Holders / Annex 9

Act immediately against

Designate Customs offices
fraudsters in the case of
open to TIR operations
irregularities or suspicion
Fix itineraries for
Suspension /Exclusion of TIR
TIR consignments/ operations
Carnet Holders
Article 20
Articles 6 & 38