TIR Main ActorsRoles & Responsibilities

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TIR Main Actors

UNECE & TIR Convention Bodies

TIR Carnet Holders

IRU

Nationallevel

International level

Customs Authorities

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Roles and Responsibilities – UNECE, TIR Convention Bodies

Consider any proposed amendment to the TIR Convention

Supervise and provide support in the application of the TIR Convention

Examine national measures for compliance with the TIR Convention

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•Members = all Contracting Parties

•2 sessions per year

The Administrative Committee of the TIR Convention

(AC2)

•Elected (9 members for 2 years) by the Contracting Parties to the TIR Convention – supervises the application of the TIR Convention

TIR Executive Board (TIRExB)

•open to all member states of the United Nations plus interested international organisations

•2-3 sessions per year

Working Party on Customs Questions Affecting Transport

(WP30)

UNECE / TIR

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The United Nations mandates the IRU based on article 6.2 bis of the TIR Convention to:• “take on the responsibility for the effective organisation

and functioning of an international guarantee system(Article 6.2bis of the TIR Convention)”

• “Centrally print and distribute TIR Carnets”

Roles and Responsibilities – IRU

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Risk Management: • Controlled access • SafeTIR• Preventive Measures

Facilitate training

Problem resolution assistance – Hotline

Roles and Responsibilities – IRU

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Contractual relations

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Institutions

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Roles and Responsibilities – Customs Authorities

Implement all provisions of the TIR Convention

In particular:

Controlled Access

Authorise national Issuing & Guaranteeing AssociationAuthorise admission of TIR Carnet HoldersAnnex 9

Act immediately against fraudsters in the case of irregularities or suspicion

Suspension /Exclusion of TIR Carnet Holders

Articles 6 & 38

Designate customs offices open to TIR operations –

Fix itineraries for TIR consignments/ operations

Article 20

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Roles and Responsibilities – Customs Authorities

Supervise the approval of TIR vehicles

Annexes 2, 3, 4, 6, 7

Provide SafeTIR termination data

Annex 10

Apply risk management procedures

Articles 6, 38, 20, 23 etc.

Annexes 9, 10

This list is not exhaustive – summary of some key aspects!

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Roles and Responsibilities – National Association

Act as guarantor for persons using the TIR procedure

Art. 1(q)

Apply Risk Management: SafeTIR, quotas, monitoring etc.

Annex 10 & Deed of Engagement

Select reliable TIR Carnet Holders & ensure their continued compliance with the Declaration of Engagement

Article 6.4 & Annex 9 II & Deed of Engagement

Train TIR Carnet Holders

Deed of Engagement

Issuance, control and return of TIR Carnets

Deed of Engagement

Cooperate with Customs to resolve TIR irregularities

Deed of Engagement & Deed of Guarantee

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Roles and Responsibilities – TIR Carnet Holder

To perform all TIR transports in conformity with the TIR Convention & IRU rules

Annex 9 and Declaration of Engagement

To keep records of all TIR transport

Declaration of Engagement

To cooperate with Customs and Associations to resolve any TIR irregularities

Declaration of Engagement