RESTRICTEDWORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/VAL/W/25
24 April 1998
(98-1672)
Committee on Customs Valuation
ARTICLE 20.3 OF THE AGREEMENT ON CUSTOMS VALUATION
Inventory of Technical Assistance
This document was prepared following agreement at the formal meeting of the Committee on
Customs Valuation that the Secretariat prepare a complete inventory of the technical assistance
activities related to implementation of the Custom s Valuation Agreement, taking into account the
results of the Committee's Request for Information, the information gathered on least-developed
countries through the process of the High-Level Meeting on Integrated Initiatives for Least-Developed Countries' Trade Development, the activities of the WTO and other international
organizations, and any other information available (G/VAL/M/6).
Activities organized and conducted by the WCO, including those funded by the WCO
Secretariat as well as individual WCO Members, are listed as WCO activities.  Those fully organized
by WTO Members are listed under the heading "Bilateral or Regional".  Those partially organized byWTO Members with the WCO are listed under the heading "WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional".
Activities which involve other international organizations are listed under the additional heading
"Other".  The document has been prepared on the basis of information made available to the
Secretariat.  It is organized by Member according to their foreseen dates of implementation of the
Agreement, or when the dates are the same, in alphabetical order.  It is likely that many activities havenot been included for lack of information.G/VAL/W/25
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Country Index
Member Page
Bahrain ........................................................................................................................ .... 5
Bangladesh..................................................................................................................... .. 5
Boliv ia ........................................................................................................................ .... 40
Brunei Daru ssalam........................................................................................................... 6
Burkina Faso ................................................................................................................... .3 7
Burundi ........................................................................................................................ .... 39
Cameroon....................................................................................................................... .. 42
Chile.......................................................................................................................... ....... 7
Central African  Republic ................................................................................................. 31
Colombia....................................................................................................................... ... 30
Costa Rica..................................................................................................................... ... 8
Côte d'Ivoire.................................................................................................................. ... 8
Cuba ........................................................................................................................... .2 9
Djibouti ....................................................................................................................... ..... 32
Dominican Republic ........................................................................................................ 28Egypt .......................................................................................................................... .. 38
Ecuador ........................................................................................................................ .... 43
El Salvador.................................................................................................................... ... 31
Ghana.......................................................................................................................... ..... 11
Gabon.......................................................................................................................... ..... 10
Guatemala ...................................................................................................................... .. 38
Honduras....................................................................................................................... ... 12
Indonesia...................................................................................................................... .... 13
Israel......................................................................................................................... ........ 30
Jamaica........................................................................................................................ ..... 28
Kenya.......................................................................................................................... ..... 14
Kuwait......................................................................................................................... ..... 15
Madagascar ..................................................................................................................... .4 1
Malaysia....................................................................................................................... .... 15
Mali........................................................................................................................... ....... 33
Malta .......................................................................................................................... ...... 16
Mauritania..................................................................................................................... ... 34
Maurit ius...................................................................................................................... .... 16
Morocco........................................................................................................................ ... 3
Myanmar........................................................................................................................ .. 17
Nicaragua ...................................................................................................................... ... 39
Nigeria ........................................................................................................................ ..... 18
Pakistan....................................................................................................................... ..... 19
Paraguay....................................................................................................................... .... 19
Peru ........................................................................................................................... ....... 4
Philippines .................................................................................................................... ... 20
Senegal........................................................................................................................ ..... 21
Sri Lanka...................................................................................................................... .... 22
Thailand ....................................................................................................................... .... 23
Togo........................................................................................................................... ...... 35
Tunisia ........................................................................................................................ ..... 29
Uganda ......................................................................................................................... .... 24
United Arab Emirates ...................................................................................................... 43Uruguay........................................................................................................................ .... 25
Venezuela...................................................................................................................... ... 26
Zambia ......................................................................................................................... .... 27
Member Morocco Implementation foreseen on:  July, 1998G/VAL/W/25
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Responded to Request for Information (see G/VAL/W/24)
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- February 1998:  WCO/WTO activity:  assisted drafting
legislation and conducted seminar for customs and other ministry
officials;French Customs Administration
arranges a customs course of
one-year duration for french-
speaking developing countries
with which France has technicalassistance or cooperation
agreements;
- December 1996:  A valuation
expert joined Commercial
Fraud/Valuation enforcement
mission, also took stock ofprogress;
- April 1996: Morocco
participated in regional seminar
held in Côte d'Ivoire;
- June 1995:  An expert went toMorocco to follow up on the
implementation and a draft
legislation was discussed;
- February 1993:  13th WCO
Training Course on theAgreement attended by
15 Moroccans;
- May 1991:  WCO/WTO activity with participation of French Administration:  conducted seminar
on the Agreement, comparison with BDV, customs control and practical applications;
Other
- 1992:  The World Bank initiated a training program on GATT Valuation System for customs
administration and agencies;
WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional
- November 1995:  Training course with Came roon Customs Administration for French-speaking
developing countries (Morocco participation?).G/VAL/W/25
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Member: Peru Implementation foreseen on: April, 1999
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- June 1997:  Market Access regional Workshop organized with
SELA in Colombia on CV, PSI and RO Agreements, with
participation of the WTO;
- March 1997: Regional seminar
held in Brazil on
implementation preparations
and experience of countries
already applying;- April 1996:  regional seminar
in Chile focused on sharing
experiences on implementing
Agreement;
- August 1988:  Regionalseminar held in Mexico on
GATT Code;
- April 1987:  Seventh Regional
Training Course held in
Argentina;
WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional
- August 1983:  Regional seminar for ALADI organized by the United States Customs in the USA
on the GATT Code;
- April 1983:  Regional seminar organized by the European Community and ALADI, with
participation of WCO and US Customs on GATT Code, held in Brazil;
- October 1981:  Information seminar organized by the European Community with ALADI
countries, with participation of the WCO, held in Uruguay.
WCO  /  Other  /  Bilateral or Regional
- April 1996:  Regional seminar held in Peru with OAS, Peruvian customs and Andean Pact
Secretariat on implementing Agreement;
- August 1991:  Regional seminar with OAS with the participation of Spanish customs official on
administrative organization necessary for implementation, preparation of declaration forms and
setting up of data bank,  exchanging experiences, and general understanding of the GATT Code;- November 1990:  Third sub-regional course on GATT Code in Peru, organized by the OAS, for
Andean Pact countries.G/VAL/W/25
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Member: Bahrain Implementation foreseen on:  January, 2000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- (planned)June 1998:  WCO/WTO seminar for Gulf States on
implementation of the Agreement.
- November 1997:  Valuation
and Fraud workshop for Gulf
States;
- June 1990:  Seminar for ArabGulf States in Saudi Arabia on
Agreement;March 1996:  Seminar in
Bahrain for Gulf states on WTO
and Uruguay Round results
Member: Bangladesh Implementation foreseen on:  January, 2000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
(planned) March 1998:  Expert
mission on Agreement;
- January 1997:  Regional
seminar held in Vietnam onimplementation, legislation, use
of computers and other
procedures and combatting
fraud;
- October 1996:  Fellowship
program for 4 countries;
-April 1985:  Regional seminarheld in India on GATT Code;- January 1998:  WTO Trade
Policy Course held in Singapore
with one session on Agreement;
- October 1997:  High-Levelmeeting
1;
- May 1997:  Needs assessment
mission in preparation of  the
High-Level Meeting on
Integrated Initiatives for
Least-Developed Countries
Trade Development;
WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional
- October 1991:  WCO with the Japan Customs Technical Cooperation Programme held a customs
training course for 8 countries, of which Bangladesh was one, on GATT Code and discussion of
national systems.
                                                     
1 Through High-Level, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank (WB), and UNCTAD
promised technical assistance on customs valuation, and the WTO promised seminars and courses on all the TO
results.G/VAL/W/25
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Member: Brunei Darussalam Implementation foreseen on:  January, 2000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- January 1997:  Regional
seminar held in Vietnam on
implementation, legislation, useof computers and other
procedures and combatting
fraud;January 1998:  WTO Trade
Policy Course held in Singapore
with one session on Agreement;Australia, Canada, New Zealand
and the United States, through
the APEC Sub-Committee oncustoms procedures, are
developing a comprehensive
programme to assist APEC
developing countries in
implementing the Agreement.
- March 1995:  Regional
seminar held in Malaysia for
Asia/Pacific countries (Brunei
participation?) on WTO
Agreement, implementationstrategies and control techniques
against fraud;
- December 1982:  Valuation seminar organized by the Malaysian Administration and hosted by the
Philippines for ASEAN countries with participation of WCO, GATT, the European Community andthe United States.
WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional
- May 1997:  Training Course held in Philippine s conducted with Japanese Administration for
ASEAN countries on practical training on the application of the Agreement;
- May 1996:  Customs Training Course for Asia/Pacific held in Korea with Korean participation on
WTO Agreement, risk assessment and post clearance verification, and implementation issues;
- January 1993:  Regional seminar organized in Indonesia with participation of Japanese Customs
Administration for Asia/Pacific region (Brunei participation?) on comparison of BDV and GATTCode, comparison of systems, administrative requirements, valuation control and fraud, with
exchange of views on problems encountered;
WCO  /  Other  /  Bilateral or Regional
- March/April 1996:  Workshop with ASEAN Secr etariat and UNDP on harmonization of valuation
practices for ASEAN countries, with participation of Australia, India, Japan, Korea, New Zealand
and the United States;
-November 1989:  Valuation seminar organized by UNCTAD and the Government of Indonesia,
with participation of WCO, for ASEAN countries.G/VAL/W/25
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Member:  Chile Implementation foreseen on:  January, 2000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- June 1997:  Market Access regional Workshop organized with
SELA in Colombia on CV, PSI and RO Agreements, with
participation of the WTO;
- March 1997: Regional seminarheld in Brazil on
implementation preparations
and experience of countriesalready applying;
- August 1988:  Regional
seminar held in Mexico on
GATT Code;
- April 1987:  Seventh RegionalTraining Course held in
Argentina;- Australia, Canada, New
Zealand and the United States,
through the APEC Sub-
Committee on customsprocedures, are developing a
comprehensive programme to
assist APEC developing
countries in implementing the
Agreement.- Spanish Customs provided a
training programme for senior
valuation and technical staff at
the end of 1996.
WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional
 - April 1996:  Regional seminar held in Chile with participation of the United States Customs
focused on sharing experiences with implementing Agreement;
- August 1983:  Regional seminar for ALADI organized by the United States Customs in the USA
on the GATT Code;
- April 1983:  Regional seminar organized by the European Community and ALADI, with
participation of WCO and US Customs on GATT Code, held in Brazil;- October 1981:  Information seminar organized by the European Community with ALADI
countries, with participation of the WCO, held in Uruguay.
WCO  /  Other  /  Bilateral or Regional
- April 1996:  Regional seminar held in Peru by OAS, Peruvian customs and Andean Pact
Secretariat. on implementing Agreement;G/VAL/W/25
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Member:  Costa Rica Implementation foreseen on:  January, 2000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- June 1997:  Market Access regional Workshop organized with
SELA in Colombia on CV, PSI and RO Agreements, with
participation of the WTO
- August 1988:  Regional
seminar (Costa Rica
participation?) held in Mexicoon GATT Code;
WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional
- May 1997:  Regional seminar organized by Cana da Revenue and Canadian IDA, co-sponsored by
US Customs on how to best make use of the 5-year delay period for implementation, on provisions
of the Agreement, control, and enforcement;
- August 1991:  Regional seminar with OAS with the participation of Spanish customs official on
administrative organization necessary for implementation, preparation of declaration forms and
setting up of data bank,  exchanging experiences, and general understanding of the GATT Code;
Member: Côte d'Ivoire Implementation foreseen on:  January, 2000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- July 1997:  Workshop on Market Access for French-speaking
African countries, organized by the WTO with participation ofWCO, in Côte d'Ivoire, on Agreement, implementation and
administrative practices, preshipment inspection;French Customs Administration
arranges a customs course ofone-year duration for french-
speaking developing countries
with which France has technical
assistance or cooperation
agreements;
September 1996:  Regional semina rs in ACP States organized by
the WTO and the European Union (one held in Côte d'Ivoire) to
explain results of the Uruguay Round, with presentation by
Director-Generals of Customs;
- November 1996:  Regionalseminar for West and Central
African countries held in
Cameroon for customs officials,
UDEAC reps and 13 reps fromprivate sector on Agreement,
with urgency placed on
legislation and regulations, and
preshipment inspection;
- April 1996:  Regional seminarfor West, Central and North
African countries held in Côte
d'Ivoire on the Agreement, and
controls to be carried out under
Agreement against fraud;January 1996:  WTO Seminar
on all results of the Uruguay
Round;G/VAL/W/25
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- November 1992:  Regional seminar organized by ECOWAS and the Malian Administration with
participation of GATT and WCO in Mali, on GATT Code, comparison of BDV and GATT Code
and Uruguay Round negotiations;
-January 1988:  Regional Seminar for 8 french-speaking African countries (Côte d'Ivoire
participation?) organized by WCO with Senegale se Administration and participation of GATT, in
Senegal, on comparison between the BDV and GATT Code, fraud and organization of valuation
services;
WCO  /  WTO  /  Other  /  Bilateral or Regional
- July 1982:  Regional seminar organized by the Economic Community of West African States
(ECOWAS) Secretariat in cooperation with th e WCO, UNCTAD and GATT in Benin on the GATT
Code with a view to introducing a uniform system with ECOWAS.
WCO  /  Regional or Bilateral
- January 1996:  Regional seminar with Ghanian Customs Administration for West and Central
African countries on  the Agreement, practical exercises, immediate measures necessary for
implementation, and problems with preshipment inspection;- October 1994:  Regional seminar with Customs Administration of Gabon to inform WCO
Members of the West and Central Africa Region on the GATT Code and results of WTO
establishment and problems related to implementation;
- September 1993:  Training course held in Côte d' Ivoire with participation of French Administration
trainer on GATT Code with practical cases;- November 1985:  Training course with Camer oon Customs Administration for French-speaking
developing countries (Côte d'Ivoire participation?);
- July 1984:  Regional seminar organized by West African Economic Community (CEAO),
Canadian Ministry of National Revenue, Customs and Excise, and WCO in Burkina Faso on
customs valuation and the Harmonized System. for french-speaking African countries.G/VAL/W/25
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Member: Gabon Implementation foreseen on:  January, 2000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- July 1997:  Workshop on Market Access for French-speaking
African countries, organized by the WTO with participation of
WCO, in Côte d'Ivoire, on Agreement, implementation and
administrative practices, preshipment inspection;French Customs Administration
arranges a customs course of
one-year duration for french-
speaking developing countries
with which France has technicalassistance or cooperation
agreements;
- March 1996:  Regional seminar in Cameroon organized by WTOand European Union for ACP states to explain results of the Uru-
guay Round, with presentation by Director-Generals of Customs;
- November 1996:  Regionalseminar for West and CentralAfrican countries held in
Cameroon for customs officials,
UDEAC reps and 13 reps from
private sector on Agreement,
with urgency placed onlegislation and regulations, and
preshipment inspection;
- April 1996:  Regional seminar
for West, Central and North
African countries held in Côted'Ivoire on the Agreement, and
controls to be carried out under
Agreement against fraud;
- April 1990:  Training course
on GATT Code in Nigeria withpresentations by countries and
discussions of possible revenue
losses and fraud;
-January 1988:  Regional Seminar for 8 french-sp eaking African countries (Gabon participation?)
organized by WCO with Senegalese Administration and participation of GATT, in Senegal, on
comparison between the BDV and GATT Code, fraud and organization of valuation services;
WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional
- October 1994:  Regional seminar with Customs Administration of Gabon to inform WCOMembers of the West and Central Africa Region on the GATT Code and results of WTO
establishment and problems related to implementation;
- November 1985:  Training course with Came roon Customs Administration for French-speaking
developing countries (Gabon participation?);- July 1984:  Regional seminar organized by West African Economic Community (CEAO),
Canadian Ministry of National Revenue, Customs and Excise, and WCO in Burkino Faso on
customs valuation and the Harmonized System for french-speaking African countries.G/VAL/W/25
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Member: Ghana Implementation foreseen on:  January, 2000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
December 1997:  Regional seminar for English-speaking African
countries held in Namibia, on market access issues with
presentation by the WTO and the WCO on the Agreement and
implementation steps and on preshipment inspection;Austrian Customs Admin-
istration organizes courses for
customs officers from English-
speaking African countries with
emphasis on Agreement andcomparison with BDV;
- November 1997:  Expert
mission on Agreement;- January 1998:  WTO Trade
Policy Course held in Singapore
with one session on Agreement;
- June 1997:  Seminar on
implementation of Agreement;- January 1996:  General
seminar on the WTO and the
Uruguay Round Results;
- July 1996:  Regional seminar in Ghana organized by WTO and
European Union for ACP states to explain results of the Uruguay
Round, with presentation by Director-Generals of Customs;
WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional
January 1996:  Regional seminar held in Ghana organized by the WCO and the Ghanian Customs
Administration, for 11 West and Central African countries, on the Agreement with practical
exercises in working groups, implementation issues in order to identify the immediate measures
necessary and discussion of preshipment inspection.
WCO  /  WTO  /  Other  /  Bilateral or Regional
- July 1982:  Regional seminar organized by the Economic Community of West African States
(ECOWAS) Secretariat in cooperation with th e WCO, UNCTAD and GATT in Benin on the GATT
Code with a view to introducing a uniform system with ECOWAS.G/VAL/W/25
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Member: Honduras Implementation foreseen on:  January, 2000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- June 1997:  Market Access regional Workshop organized with
SELA in Colombia on CV, PSI and RO Agreements, with
participation of the WTO;3 sessions during October 1995-
October 1996:  United States
Customs provided training to
70 Honduran Customs Officers
on valuation and frauddetection;
WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional
- August 1988:  Regional seminar organized by the Mexican Administration, with participation ofWCO, for 16 Latin American countries (Honduras participation?), on the GATT Code and
comparisons with BDV;
WCO  /  Other  /  Bilateral or Regional
August 1991:  Regional seminar organized by the Mexican Administration and the OAS, with
Spanish administration participation, for 15 Latin American countries on administrative organization
necessary for implementation, preparation of forms and data bank, exchange of experiences and
difficulties with Agreement;G/VAL/W/25
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Member: Indonesia Implementation foreseen on:  January, 2000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- January 1997:  Regional
seminar held in Vietnam on
implementation, legislation, use
of computers and other
procedures and combattingfraud;
- March 1996:  Expert mission
for training and assistance;
- March 1995:  Regional
seminar held in Malaysia for
Asia/Pacific countries on WTO
Agreement, implementationstrategies and control techniques
against fraud;January 1998:  WTO Trade
Policy Course held in Singapore
with one session on Customs
Valuation Agreement;Australia, Canada, New Zealand
and the United States, through
the APEC Sub-Committee on
customs procedures, are
developing a comprehensiveprogramme to assist APEC
developing countries in
implementing the Agreement.
- December 1982:  Valuation seminar organized by the Malaysian Administration and hosted by thePhilippines for ASEAN countries with participation of WCO, GATT, the European Community andthe United States.
WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional
- May 1997:  Training Course held in Philippine s conducted with Japanese Administration for
ASEAN countries on practical training on the application of the Agreement;
- November 1996:  A Combined Instructional Tec hniques and GATT Valuat ion Training Course,
sponsored by and with participation of Nordic countries, was held in Indonesia for 6 Asian countries
on technical training on the Agreement;
- May 1996:  Customs Training Course for Asia/Pacific held in Korea with Korean participation on
WTO Agreement, risk assessment and post clearance verification, and implementation issues;
- November 1995:  Regional seminar with Korean Administration for Asia/Pacific countries onWTO Agreement and implementation preparations;
- April 1994:  Regional seminar organized by th e WCO and the Indian Administration for 12 Asian
countries on the GATT Code and areas which could give rise to difficulties in administration, with
case studies of practical problems;
- January 1993:  Regional seminar organized in Indonesia with participation of Japanese CustomsAdministration for Asia/Pacific region on comparison of BDV and GATT Code, comparison of
systems, administrative requirements, valuation control and fraud, with exchange of views on
problems encountered;
- July 1986:  Training course for 16 Indonesian customs officers with logistic support from the
Dutch Customs Administration;
WCO  /  Other  /  Bilateral or Regional
- March/April 1996:  Workshop with ASEAN Secr etariat and UNDP in Indonesia on harmonization
of valuation practices for ASEAN countries, with participation of Australia, India, Japan, Korea,
New Zealand and the United States;
-November 1989:  Valuation seminar organized by UNCTAD and the Government of Indonesia,
with participation of WCO, for ASEAN countries.G/VAL/W/25
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Member: Kenya Implementation foreseen on:  January, 2000
Responded to Request for Information (see G/VAL/W/24)
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- January 1998:  WTO Trade
Policy Course held in Singaporewith one session on Customs
Valuation Agreement;
- June 1997:  Seminar on
implementation of Agreement;
- December 1997:  Regional seminar for English-speaking African
countries held in Namibia, on market access issues with
presentation by the WTO and the WCO on the Agreement and
implementation steps and on preshipment inspection;Austrian Customs Admin-
istration organizes courses for
customs officers from English-
speaking African countries withemphasis on Agreement and
comparison with BDV;
- April 1997:  Expert mission on
implementation;
- March 1997:  WCO officials
on valuation/ enforcementvisited Kenyan customs, held
seminar on Agreement, met
with senior officials of the
Finance Ministry to discuss
implementation;
- October 1994:  WCO official
met with officials of COMESAto discuss region's common
plans for implementation;
- October 1996:  Regional seminar in Uganda organized by WTOand European Union for ACP states to explain results of the Uru-
guay Round, with presentation by Director-Generals of Customs;
WCO  /  Other  /  Bilateral or Regional
November 1988:  Regional seminar organized by the Secretariat of the Preferential Trade Area forEastern and Southern African States with WC O and participation of UNCTAD on the Agreement,
comparison with BDV, and budgetary and economic considerations associated with implementation;
WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional
April 1996:  Regional Seminar for Eastern and Southern African countries held in Mauritius, withparticipation of Japan and United Kingdom officials on valuation and enforcement with explanation
of Agreement, review of implementation plans and examination of techniques to improve
compliance, combat fraud and facilitate trade;
May 1986:  Training course organized with th e Tanzanian Government on the GATT Code for
18 countries.G/VAL/W/25
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Member: Kuwait Implementation foreseen on:  January, 2000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- (planned)June 1998:  WCO/WTO seminar for Gulf States on
implementation of the Agreement.
- November 1997:  Valuationand Fraud workshop for GulfStates;
- June 1990:  Seminar for Arab
Gulf States in Saudi Arabia on
Agreement;March 1996:  Seminar in
Bahrain for Gulf states on WTOand Uruguay Round results
Member: Malaysia Implementation foreseen on:  January, 2000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
-  January 1997:  Regional
seminar held in Vietnam on
implementation, legislation, use
of computers and otherprocedures and combatting
fraud;
- March 1996:  Expert mission
for training and assistance;
- March 1995:  Regional
seminar held in Malaysia for
Asia/Pacific countries on WTOAgreement, implementation
strategies and control techniques
against fraud;January 1998:  WTO Trade
Policy Course held in Singapore
with one session on Customs
Valuation Agreement;Australia, Canada, New Zealand
and the United States, through
the APEC Sub-Committee on
customs procedures, aredeveloping a comprehensive
programme to assist APEC
developing countries in
implementing the Agreement.
- December 1982:  Valuation seminar organized by the Malaysian Administration and hosted by the
Philippines for ASEAN countries with participation of WCO, GATT, the European Community and
the United States.
WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional
- May 1997:  Training Course held in Philippine s conducted with Japanese Administration for
ASEAN countries on practical training on the application of the Agreement;- November 1996:  A Combined Instructional Tec hniques and GATT Valuat ion Training Course,
sponsored by and with participation of Nordic countries, was held in Indonesia for 6 Asian countries
on technical training on the Agreement;
- May 1996:  Customs Training Course for Asia/Pacific held in Korea with Korean participation on
WTO Agreement, risk assessment and post clearance verification, and implementation issues;- April 1996:  Train-the-Valuation-Trainer course organized by the Malaysian customs and
conducted by a United States Customs officer to provide valuation training to personnel who will
train others prior to introduction of the Agreement;
- November 1995:  Regional seminar with Korean Administration for Asia/Pacific countries on
WTO Agreement and implementation preparations;- April 1994:  Regional seminar organized by th e WCO and the Indian Administration for 12 Asian
countries on the GATT Code and areas which could give rise to difficulties in administration, with
case studies of practical problems;G/VAL/W/25
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WCO / Bilateral or Regional
- January 1993:  Regional seminar organized in Indonesia with participation of Japanese Customs
Administration for Asia/Pacific region on comparison of BDV and GATT Code, comparison ofsystems, administrative requirements, valuation control and fraud, with exchange of views on
problems encountered;
- October 1991:  Training course held at the Custom s Training Centre of Japan for eight countries on
customs valuation, control, and various national systems;
- October 1986:  Training course organized with the Government of Malaysia for eight developing
countries;
- July 1986:  Training course for 16 Indonesian customs officers with logistic support from the
Dutch Customs Administration;
WCO  /  Other  /  Bilateral or Regional
- March/April 1996:  Workshop with ASEAN Secr etariat and UNDP in Indonesia on harmonization
of valuation practices for ASEAN countries, with participation of Australia, India, Japan, Korea,
New Zealand and the United States;
-November 1989:  Valuation seminar organized by UNCTAD and the Government of Indonesia,
with participation of WCO, for ASEAN countries.
Member: Malta Implementation foreseen on:  January, 2000
Responded to Request for Information (see G/VAL/W/24)
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- February 1997:  Expert
mission to Malta Customs;
- January 1996:  Expert mission
on valuation and fraud;- 1997:  Member of Malta
Customs participated in
exchange programme under the
European Union Mathaeus
Programme for training in the
United Kingdom;
Member: Mauritius Implementation foreseen on:  January, 2000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
-July 1997:  Workshop on Market Access for French-speaking
African countries, organized by the WTO with participation of
WCO, in Côte d'Ivoire, on Agreement, implementation and
administrative practices, preshipment inspection;French Customs Administration
arranges a customs course of
one-year duration for french-
speaking developing countries
with which France has technical
assistance or cooperationagreements;
- October 1994:  WCO official
met with officials of COMESA
to discuss region's commonplans for implementation;- July 1996:  Workshop on
WTO Agreements
- February 1996:  Regional semi nar in Botswana organized by
WTO and European Union for ACP states to explain results of the
Uruguay Round, with presentation by Director-Generals ofCustoms;G/VAL/W/25
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WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional
- April 1996:  Regional seminar for Eastern and Southern African countries held in Mauritius, with
participation of Japan and United Kingdom officials on valuation and enforcement with explanationof Agreement, review of implementation plans and examination of techniques to improve
compliance, combat fraud and facilitate trade;
- November 1985:  Training course with Came roon Customs Administration for French-speaking
developing countries (Mauritius participation?).
Member: Myanmar Implementation foreseen on:  January, 2000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- January 1997:  Regional
seminar held in Vietnam on
implementation, legislation, use
of computers and otherprocedures and combatting
fraud;
- March 1995:  Regional
seminar held in Malaysia for
Asia/Pacific countries(Myanmar participation?) on
WTO Agreement,
implementation strategies and
control techniques against fraud;January 1998:  WTO Trade
Policy Course held in Singapore
with one session on Agreement;April 1993:  Training course for
customs officers carried out by
the Japanese Administration in
Japan on valuation, comparisonof the BDV and the GATT
Code, national practices and
problems discussed;
- December 1982:  Valuation seminar organized by the Malaysian Administration and hosted by thePhilippines for ASEAN countries with participation of WCO, GATT, the European Community and
the United States.
WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional
- May 1997:  Training Course held in Philippine s conducted with Japanese Administration for
ASEAN countries on practical training on the application of the Agreement;
- May 1996:  Customs Training Course for Asia/Pacific held in Korea with Korean participation on
WTO Agreement, risk assessment and post clearance verification, and implementation issues;
- November 1995:  Regional seminar with Korean Administration for Asia/Pacific countries on
WTO Agreement and implementation preparations;
- January 1993:  Regional seminar organized in Indonesia with participation of Japanese Customs
Administration for Asia/Pacific region (Myanmar participation?) on comparison of BDV and GATT
Code, comparison of systems, administrative requirements, valuation control and fraud, with
exchange of views on problems encountered;
WCO  /  Other  /  Bilateral or Regional
- March/April 1996:  Workshop with ASEAN Secr etariat and UNDP on harmonization of valuation
practices for ASEAN countries, with participation of Australia, India, Japan, Korea, New Zealand
and the United States;
-November 1989:  Valuation seminar organized by UNCTAD and the Government of Indonesia,
with participation of WCO, for ASEAN countries.G/VAL/W/25
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Member: Nigeria Implementation foreseen on:  January, 2000
Responded to Request for Information (see G/VAL/W/24)
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
December 1997:  Regional seminar for English-speaking African
countries held in Namibia, on market access issues with
presentation by the WTO and the WCO on the Agreement and
implementation steps and on preshipment inspection;Austrian Customs Admin-
istration organizes courses for
customs officers from English-
speaking African countries withemphasis on Agreement and
comparison with BDV;
- November 1997:  Expertmission on Agreement;
- October 1996:  Workshop heldin Nigeria on Agreement and
actions to be taken for
implementation;
- October 1994:  WCO official
met with officials of COMESAto discuss region's common
plans for implementation;
- April 1990:  Training course
on GATT Code in Nigeria with
presentations by countries anddiscussions of possible revenue
losses and fraud;
- July 1996:  Regional seminar in Ghana organized by WTO and
European Union for ACP states to explain results of the UruguayRound, with presentation by Director-Generals of Customs;
WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional
- January 1996:  Regional seminar held in Ghana organized by the WCO and the Ghanian CustomsAdministration, for 11 West and Central African countries, on the Agreement with practical
exercises in working groups, implementation issues in order to identify the immediate measures
necessary and discussion of preshipment inspection.G/VAL/W/25
Page 19
Member: Pakistan Implementation foreseen on:  January, 2000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- January 1997:  Regional
seminar held in Vietnam on
implementation, legislation, use
of computers and otherprocedures and combatting
fraud;
- April 1994:  Seminar held in
Pakistan for customs on the
Uruguay Round developments
in valuation;
WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional
- January 1994:  Workshop in Pakistan with participation of Australian and Dutch customs officers
which dealt in part with valuation and the GATT Code, and discussion of Pakistan's valuation
methodology;
- November 1989:  Two seminars organized, with th e Pakistani Customs, in Karachi and Islamabad
for customs officers and representatives of trade and industry with a presentation by an Australian
customs officer on his country's experience with the GATT Code.- April 1985:  Regional seminar organized by the WCO with the Governments of Canada and India,
held in India, on the GATT Code and implementation requirements;
Member: Paraguay Implementation foreseen on:  January, 2000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- June 1997:  Market Access regional Workshop organized with
SELA in Colombia on CV, PSI and RO Agreements, with
participation of the WTO;- Spanish Customs provided a
training programme for senior
valuation and technical staff at
the end of 1996.
- March 1997: Regional seminarheld in Brazil on
implementation preparations
and experience of countries
already applying;- August 1988:  Regional
seminar held in Mexico on
GATT Code;
- April 1987:  Seventh Regional
Training Course held inArgentina;
WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional
- April 1996:  Regional seminar held in Chile with participation of the United States Customsfocused on sharing experiences with implementing Agreement;
- August 1983:  Regional seminar for ALADI organized by the United States Customs in the USA
on the GATT Code;
- April 1983:  Regional seminar organized by the European Community and ALADI, with
participation of WCO and US Customs on GATT Code, held in Brazil;- October 1981:  Information seminar organized by the European Community with ALADI
countries, with participation of the WCO, held in Uruguay.G/VAL/W/25
Page 20
WCO  /  Other  /  Bilateral or Regional
- August 1991:  Regional seminar with OAS with the participation of Spanish customs official on
administrative organization necessary for implementation, preparation of declaration forms and
setting up of data bank,  exchanging experiences, and general understanding of the GATT Code;
Member: Philippines Implementation foreseen on:  January, 2000
Responded to Request for Information (see G/VAL/W/24)
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- March 1995:  Regional
seminar held in Malaysia for
Asia/Pacific countries on WTO
Agreement, implementation
strategies and control techniques
against fraud;January 1998:  WTO Trade
Policy Course held in Singapore
with one session on Customs
Valuation Agreement;Australia, Canada, New Zealand
and the United States, through
the APEC Sub-Committee on
customs procedures, are
developing a comprehensive
programme to assist APECdeveloping countries in
implementing the Agreement.
- December 1982:  Valuation seminar organized by the Malaysian Administration and hosted by thePhilippines for ASEAN countries with participation of WCO, GATT, the European Community and
the United States.
WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional
- May 1997:  Training Course held in Philippine s conducted with Japanese Administration for
ASEAN countries on practical training on the application of the Agreement;
- November 1996:  A Combined Instructional Tec hniques and GATT Valuat ion Training Course,
sponsored by and with participation of Nordic countries, was held in Indonesia for 6 Asian countrieson technical training on the Agreement;
- May 1996:  Customs Training Course for Asia/Pacific held in Korea with Korean participation on
WTO Agreement, risk assessment and post clearance verification, and implementation issues;
- April 1994:  Regional seminar organized by th e WCO and the Indian Administration for 12 Asian
countries on the GATT Code and areas which could give rise to difficulties in administration, withcase studies of practical problems;
- January 1993:  Regional seminar organized in Indonesia with participation of Japanese Customs
Administration for Asia/Pacific region on comparison of BDV and GATT Code, comparison of
systems, administrative requirements, valuation control and fraud, with exchange of views on
problems encountered;- October 1991:  Training course with the Japan Customs Technical Cooperation Programme for
8 countries, of which Bangladesh was one, on GATT Code and discussion of national systems.
WCO  /  Other  /  Bilateral or Regional
- March/April 1996:  Workshop with ASEAN Secr etariat and UNDP in Indonesia on harmonization
of valuation practices for ASEAN countries, with participation of Australia, India, Japan, Korea,
New Zealand and the United States;
-November 1989:  Valuation seminar organized by UNCTAD and the Government of Indonesia,
with participation of WCO, for ASEAN countries.G/VAL/W/25
Page 21
Member: Senegal Implementation foreseen on:  January, 2000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- (planned)April 1998:  Expert mission on valuation and fraud;
- July 1997:  Workshop on Market Access for French-speaking
African countries, organized by the WTO with participation of
WCO, in Côte d'Ivoire, on Agreement, implementation andadministrative practices, preshipment inspection;French Customs Administration
arranges a customs course of
one-year duration for french-
speaking developing countrieswith which France has technical
assistance or cooperation
agreements;
September 1996:  Regional semina rs in ACP States organized by
the WTO and the European Union (one held in Côte d'Ivoire) to
explain results of the Uruguay Round, with presentation by
Director-Generals of Customs;
- November 1996:  Regionalseminar for West and Central
African countries held in
Cameroon for customs officials,
UDEAC reps and 13 reps from
private sector on Agreement,with urgency placed on
legislation and regulations, and
preshipment inspection;
- March 1997:  Fellowship
Program on valuation;- April 1996:  Regional seminar
for West, Central and North
African countries held in Côte
d'Ivoire on the Agreement, and
controls to be carried out under
Agreement against fraud;- May 1997:  Fact-finding
mission of which one area was
customs valuation;
-January 1996:  WTO Seminar
on all results of the Uruguay
Round;
- November 1992:  Regional seminar organized by ECOWAS and the Malian Administration with
participation of GATT and WCO in Mali, on GATT Code, comparison of BDV and GATT Code
and Uruguay Round negotiations;- November 1985:  Training course with Came roon Customs Administration for French-speaking
developing countries (Senegal participation?);
-January 1988:  Regional Seminar for 8 french-sp eaking African countries organized by WCO with
Senegalese Administration and participation of GATT, in Senegal, on comparison between the BDV
and GATT Code, fraud and organization of valuation services;
WCO  /  WTO  /  Other  /  Bilateral or Regional
- July 1982:  Regional seminar organized by the Economic Community of West African States
(ECOWAS) Secretariat in cooperation with th e WCO, UNCTAD and GATT in Benin on the GATT
Code with a view to introducing a uniform system with ECOWAS.
WCO  /  Regional or Bilateral
- September 1993:  Training course held in Côte d' Ivoire with participation of French Administration
trainer on GATT Code with practical cases;
- July 1984:  Regional seminar organized by West African Economic Community (CEAO),
Canadian Ministry of National Revenue, Customs and Excise, and WCO in Burkino Faso on
customs valuation and the Harmonized System. for french-speaking African countries.G/VAL/W/25
Page 22
Member: Sri Lanka Implementation foreseen on:  January, 2000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- January 1997:  Regional
seminar held in Vietnam on
implementation, legislation, useof computers and other
procedures and combatting
fraud;January 1998:  WTO Trade
Policy Course held in Singapore
with one session on CustomsValuation Agreement;
WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional
- May 1996:  Customs Training Course for Asia/Pacific held in Korea with Korean participation onWTO Agreement, risk assessment and post clearance verification, and implementation issues;- November 1995:  Regional seminar with Korean Administration for Asia/Pacific countries on
WTO Agreement and implementation preparations;
- January 1994:  Workshop in Pakistan with participation of Australian and Dutch customs officers
which dealt in part with valuation and the GATT Code, and discussion of Pakistan's valuation
methodology;- April 1994:  Regional seminar organized by th e WCO and the Indian Administration for 12 Asian
countries on the GATT Code and areas which could give rise to difficulties in administration, with
case studies of practical problems;
- October 1991:  Training course with the Japan Customs Technical Cooperation Programme for 8
countries, of which Bangladesh was one, on GATT Code and discussion of national systems.- April 1985:  Regional seminar organized by the WCO with the Governments of Canada and India,
held in India, on the GATT Code and implementation requirements;G/VAL/W/25
Page 23
Member: Thailand Implementation foreseen on:  January, 2 000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- January 1997:  Regional
seminar held in Vietnam on
implementation, legislation, use
of computers and other
procedures and combattingfraud;
- March 1996:  Expert mission
for training and assistance;
- March 1995:  Regional
seminar held in Malaysia for
Asia/Pacific countries on WTO
Agreement, implementationstrategies and control techniques
against fraud;
- April 1994:  Expert mission to
meet with senior customs
officials on WTO accession toAgreement, explain Article 20
and other provisions of
Agreement and seminar to
customs officials;January 1998:  WTO Trade
Policy Course held in Singapore
with one session on Customs
Valuation Agreement;Australia, Canada, New Zealand
and the United States, through
the APEC Sub-Committee on
customs procedures, are
developing a comprehensiveprogramme to assist APEC
developing countries in
implementing the Agreement.
December 1982:  Valuation seminar organized by the Malaysian Administration and hosted by the
Philippines for ASEAN countries with participation of WCO, GATT, the European Community and
the United States.
WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional
- May 1997:  Training Course held in Philippine s conducted with Japanese Administration for
ASEAN countries on practical training on the application of the Agreement;- November 1996:  A Combined Instructional Tec hniques and GATT Valuat ion Training Course,
sponsored by and with participation of Nordic countries, was held in Indonesia for 6 Asian countries
on technical training on the Agreement;
- May 1996:  Customs Training Course for Asia/Pacific held in Korea with Korean participation on
WTO Agreement, risk assessment and post clearance verification, and implementation issues;
- November 1995:  Regional seminar with Korean Administration for Asia/Pacific countries on
WTO Agreement and implementation preparations;- April 1994:  Regional seminar organized by th e WCO and the Indian Administration for 12 Asian
countries on the GATT Code and areas which could give rise to difficulties in administration, with
case studies of practical problems;
- January 1993:  Regional seminar organized in Indonesia with participation of Japanese Customs
Administration for Asia/Pacific region on comparison of BDV and GATT Code, comparison ofsystems, administrative requirements, valuation control and fraud, with exchange of views on
problems encountered;
- October 1991:  Training course with the Japan Customs Technical Cooperation Programme for
8 countries, of which Bangladesh was one, on GATT Code and discussion of national systems.G/VAL/W/25
Page 24
WCO  /  Other  /  Bilateral or Regional
 - March/April 1996:  Workshop with ASEAN Secretariat and UNDP in Indonesia on harmonization
of valuation practices for ASEAN countries, with participation of Australia, India, Japan, Korea,New Zealand and the United States;
-November 1989:  Valuation seminar organized by UNCTAD and the Government of Indonesia,
with participation of WCO, for ASEAN countries.
Member: Uganda Implementation foreseen on:  January, 2000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- December 1997:  Regional seminar for English-speaking African
countries held in Namibia, on market access issues with
presentation by the WTO and the WCO on the Agreement and
implementation steps and on preshipment inspection;Austrian Customs Admin-
istration organizes courses for
customs officers from English-
speaking African countries with
emphasis on Agreement and
comparison with BDV;
- April 1997:  Expert mission on
implementation;
- September 1996:  Fellowshipprogram for four countries;
- November 1995:  Members of
Valuation and Enforcement
Divisions conducted workshop
for Uganda Revenue Authority
on Agreement, changes to be
made in Uganda, comparisonwith BDV and compliance, with
proposed strategy for 2000;
- October 1994:  WCO official
met with officials of COMESA
to discuss region's commonplans for implementation;- October 1997 High-Level
meeting
2
- August 1997:  Seminar on
implementation of Uruguay
Round Agreements, of which
Customs Valuation Agreement;
- October 1996:  Regional seminar in Uganda organized by WTO
and European Union for ACP states to explain results of the Uru-
guay Round, with presentation by Director-Generals of Customs;
WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional
- April 1996:  Regional Seminar for Eastern and Southern African countries held in Mauritius, withparticipation of Japan and United Kingdom officials on valuation and enforcement with explanationof Agreement, review of implementation plans and examination of techniques to improve
compliance, combat fraud and facilitate trade;
- May 1986:  Training course organized with th e Tanzanian Government on the GATT Code for
18 ountries (Uganda participation?).
                                                     
2 Through the High-Level meeting, the IMF promised technical assistance on customs valuation, and
the WTO promised seminars and courses on all WTO results.G/VAL/W/25
Page 25
WCO  /  Other  /  Bilateral or Regional
- November 1988:  Regional seminar organized by th e Secretariat of the Preferential Trade Area for
Eastern and Southern African States with WC O and participation of UNCTAD on the Agreement,
comparison with BDV, and budgetary and economic considerations associated with implementation;
Member: Uruguay Implementation foreseen on:  January, 2000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- June 1997:  Market Access regional Workshop organized with
SELA in Colombia on CV, PSI and RO Agreements, with
participation of the WTO;
- August 1988:  Regionalseminar held in Mexico on
GATT Code;
- April 1987:  Seventh Regional
Training Course held inArgentina;- Australia, Canada, New
Zealand and the United States,
through the APEC Sub-
Committee on customs
procedures, are developing acomprehensive programme to
assist APEC developing
countries in implementing the
Agreement.
- Spanish Customs provided atraining programme for senior
valuation and technical staff at
the end of 1996.
WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional
 - April 1996:  Regional seminar held in Chile with participation of the United States Customsfocused on sharing experiences with implementing Agreement;
- August 1983:  Regional seminar for ALADI organized by the United States Customs in the USA
on the GATT Code;- April 1983:  Regional seminar organized by the European Community and ALADI, with
participation of WCO and US Customs on GATT Code, held in Brazil;
- October 1981:  Information seminar organized by the European Community with ALADI
countries, with participation of the WCO, held in Uruguay.G/VAL/W/25
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Member: Venezuela Implementation foreseen on:  January, 2000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- June 1997:  Market Access regional Workshop organized with
SELA in Colombia on CV, PSI and RO Agreements, with
participation of the WTO;- Spanish Customs provided a
training programme for senior
valuation and technical staff at
the end of 1996.
- March 1997:  Expert mission
to discuss legislation and
organization;
- March 1997: Regional seminarheld in Brazil on
implementation preparations
and experience of countries
already applying;
- August 1988:  Regionalseminar held in Mexico on
GATT Code;
- April 1987:  Seventh Regional
Training Course held in
Argentina;
WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional
- August 1983:  Regional seminar for ALADI organized by the United States Customs in the USA
on the GATT Code;
- April 1983:  Regional seminar organized by the European Community and ALADI, with
participation of WCO and US Customs on GATT Code, held in Brazil;
- October 1981:  Information seminar organized by the European Community with ALADI
countries, with participation of the WCO, held in Uruguay.
WCO  /  Other  /  Bilateral or Regional
- May 1997:  Regional seminar organized by Cana da Revenue and Canadian IDA, co-sponsored by
US Customs on how to best make use of the 5-year delay period for implementation, on provisions
of the Agreement, control, and enforcement;
- April 1996:  Regional seminar held in Peru by OAS, Peruvian customs and Andean Pact Secretariat
on implementing Agreement;- August 1991:  Regional seminar with OAS with the participation of Spanish customs official on
administrative organization necessary for implementation, preparation of declaration forms and
setting up of data bank,  exchanging experiences, and general understanding of the GATT Code;
- November 1990:  Third sub-regional course on GATT Code in Peru, organized by the OAS, for
Andean Pact countries.G/VAL/W/25
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Member: Zambia Implementation foreseen on:  January, 2000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- December 1997:  Regional seminar for English-speaking African
countries held in Namibia, on market access issues with
presentation by the WTO and the WCO on the Agreement and
implementation steps and on preshipment inspection;
- October 1996:  Regional seminar in Uganda organized by WTO
and European Union for ACP states to explain results of the Uru-
guay Round, with presentation by Director-Generals of Customs;
- September 1996:  Fellowship
program for four countries;
- October 1994:  WCO official
met with officials of COMESA
to discuss region's common
plans for implementation;- January 1998:  WTO Trade
Policy Course held in Singapore
with one session on Customs
Valuation Agreement;
- October 1997 High-Level
meeting3Austrian Customs Admin-istration organizes courses for
customs officers from English-
speaking African countries with
emphasis on Agreement and
comparison with BDV;
WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional
- April 1996:  Regional Seminar for Eastern and Southern African countries held in Mauritius, with
participation of Japan and United Kingdom officials on valuation and enforcement with explanation
of Agreement, review of implementation plans and examination of techniques to improve
compliance, combat fraud and facilitate trade;
- May 1986:  Training course organized with th e Tanzanian Government on the GATT Code for
18 countries (Uganda participation?);
WCO  /  Other  /  Bilateral or Regional
- November 1988:  Regional seminar organized by th e Secretariat of the Preferential Trade Area for
Eastern and Southern African States with WC O and participation of UNCTAD on the Agreement,
comparison with BDV, and budgetary and economic co nsiderations associated with implementation.
                                                     
3 Through the High-Level meeting, the IMF promised technical assistance on customs valuation, and
the WTO promised seminars and courses on all WTO results.G/VAL/W/25
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Member: Jamaica Implementation foreseen on:  9 March 2000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
April/May 1997:  Training
Programme by the United States
for Caribbean as part of theHemispheric Free Trade
Expansion Project;
- July 1996:  Regional seminar in Guyana organized by WTO andEuropean Union for ACP states to explain results of the Uruguay
Round, with presentation by Director-Generals of Customs;
WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional
- April 1996:  Regional seminar held in Chile with participation of the United States Customsfocused on sharing experiences with implementing Agreement;
- January 1985:  Training course for Jamaican Customs officers conducted by the United States;
- February 1984:  Regional seminar for CARICO M organized by the European Community on the
GATT Code;
- January 1984:  Training course for Jamaican customs officers conducted by the United States
Administration;
- August 1983:  Regional seminar for ALADI organized by the United States Customs in the USA
on the GATT Code;
Member: Dominican Republic Implementation foreseen on:  9 March 2000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
April/May 1997:  Training
Programme by the United States
for Caribbean as part of the
Hemispheric Free TradeExpansion Project;
- July 1996:  Regional seminar in Guyana organized by WTO andEuropean Union for ACP states to explain results of the Uruguay
Round, with presentation by Director-Generals of Customs;
WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional
- April 1996:  Regional seminar held in Chile with participation of the United States Customs
focused on sharing experiences with implementing Agreement;- August 1991:  Regional seminar with OAS with the participation of Spanish customs official on
administrative organization necessary for implementation, preparation of declaration forms and
setting up of data bank,  exchanging experiences, and general understanding of the GATT Code;
- February 1984:  Regional seminar for CARICO M organized by the European Community on the
GATT Code;G/VAL/W/25
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Member: Tunisia Implementation foreseen on:  29 March 2000
Responded to Request for Information (see G/VAL/W/24)
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- March 1997:  Fellowship
Program on valuation;- December 1996:  Expert
mission of which 3-day seminar
on Agreement and 1-day
discussion on implementation;
- April 1996: Tunisiaparticipated in regional seminar
held in Côte d'Ivoire;
- February 1993:  13th WCO
Training Course on the
Agreement attended by15 Moroccans and 1 Tunisian;- (planned)April 1998:  WTO
seminar on customs valuation;- March 1997:  Seminar on the
WTO and the multilateral
trading system;
- January 1996:  Seminar on the
WTO and the Uruguay Roundresults;French Customs Administration
arranges a customs course ofone-year duration for french-
speaking developing countries
with which France has technical
assistance or cooperation
agreements;
- May 1991:  WCO/WTO activity with participation of French Administration:  conducted seminaron the Agreement, comparison with BDV, customs control and practical applications;
WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional
- November 1985:  Training course with Came roon Customs Administration for French-speaking
developing countries (Tunisia participation?).
Member: Cuba Implementation foreseen on:  20 April 2000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- June 1997:  Market Access regional Workshop organized with
SELA in Colombia on CV, PSI and RO Agreements, with
participation of the WTO;
- December 1997:  Expert
mission on valuation and fraud;
- March 1997: Regional seminar
held in Brazil on
implementation preparationsand experience of countries
already applying;
- August 1988:  Regional
seminar held in Mexico on
GATT Code;April 1993:  Training course for
customs officers carried out by
the Japanese Administration in
Japan on valuation, comparison
of the BDV and the GATTCode, national practices and
problems discussed;
WCO  /  Bilateral
- April 1996:  Regional seminar held in Chile with participation of the United States Customs
focused on sharing experiences with implementing Agreement;G/VAL/W/25
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WCO  /  Other /  Bilateral or Regional
- May 1997:  Regional seminar organized by Cana da Revenue and Canadian IDA, co-sponsored by
US Customs on how to best make use of the 5-year delay period for implementation, on provisionsof the Agreement, control, and enforcement;
- August 1991:  Regional seminar with OAS with the participation of Spanish customs official on
administrative organization necessary for implementation, preparation of declaration forms and
setting up of data bank,  exchanging experiences, and general understanding of the GATT Code;
Member: Israel Implementation foreseen on:  21 April 2000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
February 1994:  Seminar for
Israeli customs officers of the
GATT Code, fraud and
comparison with the BDV, andimplementation issues;
Member: Colombia Implementation foreseen on:  30 April 2000
Responded to Request for Information (see G/VAL/W/24)
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- June 1997:  Market Access regional Workshop organized with
SELA in Colombia on CV, PSI and RO Agreements, withparticipation of the WTO;
- March 1997: Regional seminarheld in Brazil on
implementation preparations
and experience of countriesalready applying;
- April 1996:  Expert mission on
valuation;
- August 1988:  Regional
seminar held in Mexico onGATT Code;
- April 1987:  Seventh Regional
Training Course held in
Argentina;
WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional
- August 1983:  Regional seminar for ALADI organi zed by the United States Customs in the USA
on the GATT Code;- April 1983:  Regional seminar organized by the European Community and ALADI, with
participation of WCO and US Customs on GATT Code, held in Brazil;
- October 1981:  Information seminar organized by the European Community with ALADI
countries, with participation of the WCO, held in Uruguay.G/VAL/W/25
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WCO  /  Other  /  Bilateral or Regional
- April 1996:  Regional seminar held in Peru with OAS, Peruvian customs and Andean Pact
Secretariat on implementing Agreement;
- August 1991:  Regional seminar with OAS with the participation of Spanish customs official on
administrative organization necessary for implementation, preparation of declaration forms and
setting up of data bank,  exchanging experiences, and general understanding of the GATT Code;
- November 1990:  Third sub-regional course on GATT Code in Peru, organized by the OAS, for
Andean Pact countries.
Member: El Salvador Implementation foreseen on:  7 May 2000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- June 1997:  Market Access regional Workshop organized with
SELA in Colombia on CV, PSI and RO Agreements, with
participation of the WTO;
- August 1988:  Regional
seminar held in Mexico on
GATT Code;
WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional
- April 1996:  Regional seminar held in Chile with participation of the United States Customsfocused on sharing experiences with implementing Agreement;
WCO  /  Other  /  Bilateral or Regional
- May 1997:  Regional seminar organized by Cana da Revenue and Canadian IDA, co-sponsored by
US Customs on how to best make use of the 5-year delay period for implementation, on provisions
of the Agreement, control, and enforcement;
- August 1991:  Regional seminar with OAS with the participation of Spanish customs official on
administrative organization necessary for implementation, preparation of declaration forms andsetting up of data bank,  exchanging experiences, and general understanding of the GATT Code;
Member: Central African Republic Implementation foreseen on:  31 May 2000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
 - July 1997:  Workshop on Market Access for French-speaking
African countries, organized by the WTO with participation of
WCO, in Côte d'Ivoire, on Agreement, implementation and
administrative practices, preshipment inspection;French Customs Administration
arranges a customs course of
one-year duration for french-
speaking developing countrieswith which France has technical
assistance or cooperation
agreements;
- March 1996:  Regional seminar in Cameroon organized by WTOand European Union for ACP states to explain results of the Uru-
guay Round, with presentation by Director-Generals of Customs;G/VAL/W/25
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- November 1996:  Regional
seminar for West and Central
African countries held in
Cameroon for customs officials,
UDEAC reps and 13 reps fromprivate sector on Agreement,
with urgency placed on
legislation and regulations, and
preshipment inspection;
WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional
- October 1994:  Regional seminar with Customs Administration of Gabon to inform WCO
Members of the West and Central Africa Region on the GATT Code and results of WTO
establishment and problems related to implementation;
- September 1993:  Training course held in Côte d'Ivoire for Ivoirians and one official from the
Central Afr. Rep. with participation of French Administration trainer, on GATT Code with practical
cases;
- November 1985:  Training course with Came roon Customs Administration for French-speaking
developing countries (Central African Republic participation?);
Member: Djibouti Implementation foreseen on:  31 May 2000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
 - July 1997:  Workshop on Market Access for French-speaking
African countries, organized by the WTO with participation of
WCO, in Côte d'Ivoire, on Agreement, implementation and
administrative practices, preshipment inspection;
(planned)March 1998:  Seminar
on Market Access issues of
which customs valuation;- October 1997:  High-Level
meeting
4;
- September 1997:  Needs
assessment in preparation of the
High-Level meeting;- May 1996:  Seminar on the
WTO and the Uruguay Round
Results;
                                                     
4 Through High-Level meeting, the IMF promised technical assistance on customs valuation, and the
WTO promised regional seminars and courses on all WTO areas.G/VAL/W/25
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Member: Mali Implementation foreseen on:  31 May 2000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- July 1997:  Workshop on Market Access for French-speaking
African countries, organized by the WTO with participation of
WCO, in Côte d'Ivoire, on Agreement, implementation and
administrative practices, preshipment inspection;
September 1996:  Regional semina rs in ACP States organized by
the WTO and the European Union (one held in Côte d'Ivoire) to
explain results of the Uruguay Round, with presentation by
Director-Generals of Customs;
- November 1996:  Regionalseminar for West and Central
African countries held in
Cameroon for customs officials,
UDEAC reps and 13 reps from
private sector on Agreement,with urgency placed on
legislation and regulations, and
preshipment inspection;
- April 1996:  Regional seminar
for West, Central and North
African countries held in Côte
d'Ivoire on the Agreement, andcontrols to be carried out under
Agreement against fraud;
- April 1990:  Seminar for
Malian officials on comparison
of the BDV and GATT Code;- 1989:  Council advised Mali
on ways to improve efficiency
of valuation administration;- October 1997:  High-Level
meeting
5
- February 1997:  Seminar onWTO and the Multilateral
Trading System;
 - November 1992:  Regional seminar organized by ECOWAS and the Malian Administration with
participation of GATT and WCO in Mali, on GATT Code, comparison of BDV and GATT Code
and Uruguay Round negotiations;
-January 1988:  Regional Seminar for 8 french-speaking African countries (Mali participation?)
organized by WCO with Senegalese Administration and participation of GATT, in Senegal, on
comparison between the BDV and GATT Code, fraud and organization of valuation services;
WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional
- January 1996:  Regional seminar with Ghanian Customs Administration for West and Central
African countries on  the Agreement, practical exercises, immediate measures necessary for
implementation, and problems with preshipment inspection;
 - November 1985:  Training course with Came roon Customs Administration for French-speaking
developing countries (Mali participation?);
                                                     
5 Through High-Level meeting, the World Bank and WCO promised a collaborative project on customs
valuation and the WTO promised regional seminars and courses on all WTO areas.G/VAL/W/25
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WCO / Bilateral or Regional
- July 1984:  Regional seminar organized by West African Economic Community (CEAO),
Canadian Ministry of National Revenue, Customs and Excise, and WCO in Burkino Faso oncustoms valuation and the Harmonized System. for french-speaking African countries.
WCO  / WTO  /  Other  /  Regional or Bilateral
- July 1982:  Regional seminar organized by the Economic Community of West African States
(ECOWAS) Secretariat in cooperation with th e WCO, UNCTAD and GATT in Benin on the GATT
Code with a view to introducing a uniform system with ECOWAS.
Member: Mauritania Implementation foreseen on:  31 May 2000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- July 1997:  Workshop on Market Access for French-speaking
African countries, organized by the WTO with participation of
WCO, in Côte d'Ivoire, on Agreement, implementation and
administrative practices, preshipment inspection;
September 1996:  Regional seminars in ACP States
organized by the WTO and the European Union (one held in Côte
d'Ivoire) to explain results of the Uruguay Round, with
presentation by Director-Generals of Customs;
- May 1997:  Expert mission(3-day seminar, 1-day panel
discussion with officials);
- April 1996:  Regional seminar
for West, Central and North
African countries held in Côted'Ivoire on the Agreement, and
controls to be carried out under
Agreement against fraud;
- 1989:  Council advised Mali
on ways to improve efficiencyof valuation administration;- October 1997:  High-Level
meeting
6;
- February 1997:  Seminar on
WTO and the Multilateral
Trading System;
 - November 1992:  Regional seminar organized by ECOWAS and the Malian Administration withparticipation of GATT and WCO in Mali, on GATT Code, comparison of BDV and GATT Code
and Uruguay Round negotiations;- May 1991:  WCO/WTO activity with participation of French Administration:  conducted seminar
on the Agreement, comparison with BDV, customs control and practical applications;
-January 1988:  Regional Seminar for 8 french-speaking African countries (Mauritania
participation?) organized by WCO with Senegale se Administration and participation of GATT, in
Senegal, on comparison between the BDV and GATT Code, fraud and organization of valuationservices;
                                                     
6 IMF reported to have conducted some technical assistance on fiscal reform which might have
included customs valuation reform in 1997;G/VAL/W/25
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WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional
 - November 1985:  Training course with Came roon Customs Administration for French-speaking
developing countries (Mauritania participation?);- July 1984:  Regional seminar organized by West African Economic Community (CEAO),
Canadian Ministry of National Revenue, Customs and Excise, and WCO in Burkino Faso on
customs valuation and the Harmonized System. for french-speaking African countries.
WCO  / WTO  /  Other  /  Regional or Bilateral
- July 1982:  Regional seminar organized by the Economic Community of West African States
(ECOWAS) Secretariat in cooperation with th e WCO, UNCTAD and GATT in Benin on the GATT
Code with a view to introducing a uniform system with ECOWAS.
Member: Togo Implementation foreseen on:  31 May 2000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- July 1997:  Workshop on Market Access for French-speaking
African countries, organized by the WTO with participation of
WCO, in Côte d'Ivoire, on Agreement, implementation and
administrative practices, preshipment inspection;French Customs Administration
arranges a customs course of
one-year duration for french-
speaking developing countries
with which France has technicalassistance or cooperation
agreements;
- September 1996:  Regional semina rs in ACP States organized by
the WTO and the European Union (one held in Côte d'Ivoire) to
explain results of the Uruguay Round, with presentation by
Director-Generals of Customs;
- January 1998:  Regionalseminar on valuation;
- November 1996:  Regional
seminar for West and Central
African countries held in
Cameroon for customs officials,UDEAC reps and 13 reps from
private sector on Agreement,
with urgency placed on
legislation and regulations, and
preshipment inspection;- October 1997:  High-Level
meeting;
-January 1988:  Regional Seminar for 8 french-speaking African countries (Togo participation?)
organized by WCO with Senegalese Administration and participation of GATT, in Senegal, on
comparison between the BDV and GATT Code, fraud and organization of valuation services;G/VAL/W/25
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WCO  /  Regional or Bilateral
- January 1996:  Regional seminar with Ghanian Customs Administration for West and Central
African countries on  the Agreement, practical exercises, immediate measures necessary forimplementation, and problems with preshipment inspection;
- October 1994:  Regional seminar with Customs Administration of Gabon to inform WCO
Members of the West and Central Africa Region on the GATT Code and results of WTO
establishment and problems related to implementation;
- November 1985:  Training course with Came roon Customs Administration for French-speaking
developing countries (Togo participation?);
- July 1984:  Regional seminar organized by West African Economic Community (CEAO),
Canadian Ministry of National Revenue, Customs and Excise, and WCO in Burkino Faso on
customs valuation and the Harmonized System. for french-speaking African countries.
WCO  /  WTO  /  Other  /  Bilateral or Regional
- July 1982:  Regional seminar organized by the Economic Community of West African States
(ECOWAS) Secretariat in cooperation with th e WCO, UNCTAD and GATT in Benin on the GATT
Code with a view to introducing a uniform system with ECOWAS.G/VAL/W/25
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Member: Burkina Faso Implementation foreseen on:  3 June 2000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- July 1997:  Workshop on Market Access for French-speaking
African countries, organized by the WTO with participation of
WCO, in Côte d'Ivoire, on Agreement, implementation and
administrative practices, preshipment inspection;
- October 1997:  High-Levelmeeting
- September 1997:  Needs
assessment mission inpreparation of the High-Level
meeting;French Customs Administration
arranges a customs course of
one-year duration for french-
speaking developing countrieswith which France has technical
assistance or cooperation
agreements;
- January 1998:  Regional
seminar on valuation;- November 1996:  Regional
seminar for West and Central
African countries held inCameroon for customs officials,
UDEAC reps and 13 reps from
private sector on Agreement,with urgency placed on
legislation and regulations, and
preshipment inspection;- April 1996:  Regional seminar
for West, Central and North
African countries held in Côted'Ivoire on the Agreement, and
controls to be carried out under
A
greement a gainst fraud;
- February 1996:  Expert
mission to advise on
implementation actions;- September 1996:  Regional semina rs in ACP States organized by
the WTO and the European Union (one held in Côte d'Ivoire) toexplain results of the Uruguay Round, with presentation by
Director-Generals of Customs;
-January 1988:  Regional Seminar for 8 french-speaking African countries (Bukina Faso
participation?) organized by WCO with Senegale se Administration and participation of GATT, in
Senegal, on comparison between the BDV and GATT Code, fraud and organization of valuation
services;
WCO  /  Regional or Bilateral
- September 1997:  Seminar organized with Burkin a Faso Customs on principles of Agreement, how
to fight fraud and issues related to implementation of the Agreement and review of legislation;
- January 1996:  Regional seminar with Ghanian Customs Administration for West and Central
African countries on  the Agreement, practical exercises, immediate measures necessary forimplementation, and problems with preshipment inspection;
- November 1992:  Regional seminar organized by ECOWAS and the Malian Administration with
participation of GATT and WCO in Mali, on GATT Code, comparison of BDV and GATT Codeand Uruguay Round negotiations;
- October 1994:  Regional seminar with Customs Administration of Gabon to inform WCO
Members of the West and Central Africa Region on the GATT Code and results of WTOestablishment and problems related to implementation;
- November 1985:  Training course with Came roon Customs Administration for French-speaking
developing countries (Burkina Faso participation?);G/VAL/W/25
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WCO / Regional or Bilateral
- July 1984:  Regional seminar organized by West African Economic Community (CEAO),
Canadian Ministry of National Revenue, Customs and Excise, and WCO in Burkina Faso on
customs valuation and the Harmonized System. for french-speaking African countries.
WCO  /  WTO  /  Other  /  Bilateral or Regional
- July 1982:  Regional seminar organized by the Economic Community of West African States
(ECOWAS) Secretariat in cooperation with th e WCO, UNCTAD and GATT in Benin on the GATT
Code with a view to introducing a uniform system with ECOWAS.
Member: Egypt Implementation foreseen on:  31 June 2000
Responded to Request for Information (see G/VAL/W/24)
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- November 1996:  Expert
mission on valuation;
- April 1996:  Regional seminar
for West, Central and NorthAfrican countries held in Côte
d'Ivoire on the Agreement, and
controls to be carried out under
Agreement against fraud;
WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional
- January 1992:  Seminar hosted by the Egyptian Administration for over 50 customs officers fromEgypt, Jordan, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Sudan and Yemen on history of valuation, BDV and WTO
system with comparative study and discussion of fraud;
Member: Guatemala Implementation foreseen on:  21 July 2000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- June 1997:  Market Access regional Workshop organized with
SELA in Colombia on CV, PSI and RO Agreements, with
participation of the WTO;
WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional
- April 1996:  Regional seminar held in Chile with participation of the United States Customsfocused on sharing experiences with implementing Agreement;
- August 1988:  Regional seminar organized by the Mexican Administration, with participation ofWCO, for 16 Latin American countries (Guate mala participation?), on the GATT Code and
comparisons with BDV;
WCO  /  Other  /  Bilateral or Regional
August 1991:  Regional seminar organized by the Mexican Administration and the OAS, with
Spanish administration participation, for 15 Latin American countries on administrative organization
necessary for implementation, preparation of forms and data bank, exchange of experiences and
difficulties with Agreement;G/VAL/W/25
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Member: Burundi Implementation foreseen on:  23 July 2000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- July 1997:  Regional seminar for French-speaking African
countries held in Côte d'Ivoire, on market access issues with
presentation by the WTO and the WCO on the Agreement and
implementation steps and on preshipment inspection;
- October 1997:  High-LevelmeetingFrench Customs Administration
arranges a customs course of
one-year duration for french-speaking developing countries
with which France has technical
assistance or cooperation
agreements;
Member: Nicaragua Implementation foreseen on:  3 September 2000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- June 1997:  Market Access regional Workshop organized with
SELA in Colombia on CV, PSI and RO Agreements, with
participation of the WTO;
WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional
- April 1996:  Regional seminar held in Chile with participation of the United States Customsfocused on sharing experiences with implementing Agreement;
- August 1988:  Regional seminar organized by the Mexican Administration, with participation ofWCO, for 16 Latin American countries (Nicarag ua participation?), on the GATT Code and
comparisons with BDV;
WCO  /  Other  /  Bilateral or Regional
August 1991:  Regional seminar organized by the Mexican Administration and the OAS, with
Spanish administration participation, for 15 Latin American countries on administrative organization
necessary for implementation, preparation of forms and data bank, exchange of experiences and
difficulties with Agreement;G/VAL/W/25
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Member: Bolivia Implementation foreseen on:  13 September 2000
Responded to Request for Information (see G/VAL/W/24)
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
 - June 1997:  Market Access regional Workshop organized with
SELA in Colombia on CV, PSI and RO Agreements, with
participation of the WTO;
- April 1996:  regional seminarin Chile focused on sharing
experiences on implementingAgreement;
- August 1988:  Regional
seminar held in Mexico on
GATT Code;
- April 1987:  Seventh RegionalTraining Course held in
Argentina (Bolivia
participation?);
WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional
- August 1983:  Regional seminar for ALADI organized by the United States Customs in the USA
on the GATT Code;- April 1983:  Regional seminar organized by the European Community and ALADI, with
participation of WCO and US Customs on GATT Code, held in Brazil;
- October 1981:  Information seminar organized by the European Community with ALADI
countries, with participation of the WCO, held in Uruguay.
WCO  /  Other  /  Bilateral or Regional
 - April 1996:  Regional seminar held in Peru with OAS, Peruvian customs and Andean Pact
Secretariat on implementing Agreement;
- November 1990:  Third sub-regional course on GATT Code in Peru, organized by the OAS, for
Andean Pact countries.G/VAL/W/25
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Member: Madagascar Implementation foreseen on:  17 November 2000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- July 1997:  Workshop on Market Access for French-speaking
African countries, organized by the WTO with participation of
WCO, in Namibia, on Agreement, implementation and
administrative practices, preshipment inspection;French Customs Administration
arranges a customs course of
one-year duration for french-
speaking developing countries
with which France has technicalassistance or cooperation
agreements;
- June 1996:  Expert mission to
advise senior officials of
customs on steps for
implementing Agreement(legislation, administration,
training, control, etc.)- February 1996:  Regional semi nar in Botswana organized by
WTO and European Union for ACP states to explain results of the
Uruguay Round, with presentation by Director-Generals of
Customs;
- October 1994:  WCO officialmet with officials of COMESA
to discuss region's common
plans for implementation;- October 1997:  High-Level
meeting
7
- October 1997:  Second needsassessment in preparation of
High-Level
- July 1996:  Needs assessmentin preparation of High-Level
meeting;
                                                     
7 Through High-Level meeting, WTO has promised regional seminars and courses on all areas of WTO
activity.G/VAL/W/25
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Member: Cameroon Implementation foreseen on:  13 December 2000
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- July 1997:  Workshop on Market Access for
French-speaking African countries, organized by
the WTO with participation of WCO, in Côte
d'Ivoire, on Agreement, implementation and
administrative practices, preshipment inspection;French Customs Administration arranges a
customs course of one-year duration for french-
speaking developing countries with which France
has technical assistance or cooperation
agreements;
- March 1996:  Regional seminar in Cameroon organized
by WTO and European Union for ACP states to explain results of
the Uru- guay Round, with presentation by Director-Generals of
Customs;
- November 1997:  Expertmission on Agreement;
- November 1996:  Regional
seminar for West and Central
African countries held in
Cameroon for customs officials,UDEAC reps and 13 reps from
private sector on Agreement,
with urgency placed on
legislation and regulations, and
preshipment inspection;- April 1996:  Regional seminar
for West, Central and North
African countries held in Côte
d'Ivoire on the Agreement, and
controls to be carried out underAgreement against fraud;
- April 1990:  Training course
on GATT Code in Nigeria with
presentations by countries and
discussions of possible revenue
losses and fraud;
-January 1988:  Regional Seminar for 8 french-speaking African countries (Cameroonparticipation?) organized by WCO with Senegale se Administration and participation of GATT, in
Senegal, on comparison between the BDV and GATT Code, fraud and organization of valuationservices;
WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional
- October 1994:  Regional seminar with Customs Administration of Gabon to inform WCO
Members of the West and Central Africa Region on the GATT Code and results of WTO
establishment and problems related to implementation;
- November 1985:  Training course with Came roon Customs Administration for French-speaking
developing countries;- July 1984:  Regional seminar organized by West African Economic Community (CEAO),
Canadian Ministry of National Revenue, Customs and Excise, and WCO in Burkino Faso on
customs valuation and the Harmonized System for french-speaking African countries.G/VAL/W/25
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Member: Ecuador Implementation foreseen on:  21 January 2001
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- June 1997:  Market Access regional Workshop organized with
SELA in Colombia on CV, PSI and RO Agreements, with
participation of the WTO;
- October 1991:  Series ofmeetings to prepare for new
legislation and value declaration
forms, seminars on Code;
- August 1988:  Regionalseminar held in Mexico on
GATT Code;
- April 1987:  Seventh Regional
Training Course held in
Argentina (Ecuadorparticipation?);- January 1996:  Seminar on
WTO and the UR results;
WCO  /  Bilateral or Regional
- August 1983:  Regional seminar for ALADI organized by the United States Customs in the USA
on the GATT Code;
- April 1983:  Regional seminar organized by the European Community and ALADI, with
participation of WCO and US Customs on GATT Code, held in Brazil;
- October 1981:  Information seminar organized by the European Community with ALADI
countries, with participation of the WCO, held in Uruguay.
WCO  /  Other  /  Bilateral or Regional
- April 1996:  Regional seminar held in Peru with OAS, Peruvian customs and Andean Pact
Secretariat on implementing Agreement;
- August 1991:  Regional seminar organized by  the Mexican Administration and the OAS, with
Spanish administration participation, for 15 Latin American countries on administrative organization
necessary for implementation, preparation of forms and data bank, exchange of experiences and
difficulties with Agreement;
- November 1990:  Third sub-regional course on GATT Code in Peru, organized by the OAS, for
Andean Pact countries.
Member: United Arab Emirates Implementation foreseen on:  10 April 2001
WCO WTO Bilateral or Regional
- (planned)June 1998:  WCO/WTO seminar for Gulf States on
implementation of the Agreement.
- November 1997:  Valuation
and Fraud workshop for Gulf
States;
- June 1990:  Seminar for ArabGulf States in Saudi Arabia on
Agreement;- November 1996:  Seminar for
UAE on WTO and the Uruguay
Round results
- March 1996:  Seminar inBahrain for Gulf states on WTO
and Uruguay Round results
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