Non-Tariff Barriers

Complaint

Complaint number

NTB-000-327  

NTB Type

2.8. Lengthy and costly customs clearance procedures  

Complaint

There is a lack of proper customs procedures and harmonization at the border posts as well as lack of an automated customs declaration system linking Swaziland Borders.  

Status note

Swaziland reported that ASYCUDA ++ has been rolled out in 60 percent of the border posts. However it is fully operational on exports. Some modules especially those related to deferment on imports have not yet been implemented yet. Capacity constraints and lack of financial resources and telecommunications infrastructure continue to pose a challenge. Nonetheless, the amendment to the Customs and Excise Act seeking to introduce mandatory electronic declaration has gone through the first reading in Parliament. It is believed that the law will facilitate the allocation of resources to the automation programme. The Department has reviewed the Memorandum of Agreement signed with South Africa with an aim to initiate discussions that will lead to ICT interconnectivity.  

Progress update note

 

Policy or regulatory NTB

No 

Location

Eswatini: Bordergate (Border post)  

Reporting Country or Region

Eswatini  

Country specific trade issue

No  

Date of incident

2009-09-09  

Status

Resolved  

Date of resolution

2010-11-22  

Product Description

All Products

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Total value

0  

Date reported

2009-09-09 00:00  

Modified

2010-11-22 00:00