To meet the challenges of the digital age, Guatemala is making progress in the continuous improvement and modernization of its customs procedures, in response to recommendations issued by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Indeed, the Superintendency of Tax Administration (SAT) signed today (25.11.2020) agreements with the WCO for the use and implementation of the Load Selection System Programs (CTS) and National Customs Control Network (nCEN), according to information released by the entity in charge of tax collection in Guatemala. The initiative will be implemented with funding from the British Government.
Technological solutions are part of the programs that the international customs organization has developed to assist and promote cooperation between its member countries.
According to official information, "SAT, as a complement to its Comprehensive Customs Modernization, determined to access these systems as part of the strategic vision for Strengthening the exchange of information and the fight against fraud, aimed at promoting the facilitation of legitimate trade".
In this way, the customs administration will improve its capacity to manage and analyze data in all its functions. This optimization will occur within the framework of the management of structured information, in an analytical and assertive manner, which will allow for improved customs intelligence, risk management, seizure reporting and performance, as well as perfecting the use of resources.
The above-mentioned programmes, owned by the WCO, have already been implemented by many Customs administrations with different risk assessment and information technology capabilities, and located in countries with wide differences in terms of size, level of economic development and cargo volumes.
It is clear that Guatemala is taking new steps to modernize its customs system based on the principle of an appropriate balance between trade control and facilitation.
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