Customs/Performance standards

Overview

Modern, efficient customs procedures are critical to the performance of international airfreight shipments, and TIACA will continue to promote improvements in this regard. If the air cargo sector is to capitalize on its inherent advantage of speed, streamlined customs procedures are critical for international shipments. Identifying performance standards and best practices can be a critical element in achieving needed improvements.

Aviation is a key facilitator of international trade, allowing small and medium-sized businesses to compete internationally. Modernized customs procedures can therefore contribute significantly to a country’s economic growth. Because of the shared interest in updated customs procedures, TIACA strongly supports industry-government partnerships that promote modernization efforts.

The Information in this section is located in four subheadings:

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Automation

Trade Facilitation

Customs Handbook

Mission

To seek more efficient customs and border practices for air cargo shipments, in order to facilitate trade and economic growth and to capitalize on air cargo’s key competitive advantage, speed.

Initiatives

Represent TIACA members interest on customs/performance standards issues at the WCO, with relevant national governments, and in appropriate public forums.
Educate, inform, and communicate with TIACA members’ on customs/performance standards.

Position

A detailed IATA report established that, in 1974, airfreight consignments took an average of 6 days from origin to destination, of which only eight hours were allocated to actual flight-time and twelve hours to useful movement on the ground. The remaining time – more than 5 days - was due to delays, primarily related to Customs requirements. More...