1. Regional TIR Seminar Bulgarian Customs Administration Application of the TIR Convention in the Balkan Region Mr. Borislav Borissov Director of Customs Regimes and Procedure Directorate Central Customs Directorate Regional TIR Seminar 11-12 May 2006, Sofia, Bulgaria

2. Regional TIR Seminar TIR Convention – Geographical Scope

3. Regional TIR Seminar

4. PAN EUROPEAN TRANSPORT CORRIDORS

5. Regional TIR Seminar Euro-Asian Transport Corridors

6. Regional TIR Seminar THE CRISIS (1990 – 1994) The increase of the transactions between the countries of the Eastern and Western Europe The abolition of the Customs control in the internal frontiers of the EU Member states The extension of the organized multi-national crime The undertaking of transit operations from transport operators and from Guaranteeing Associations without sufficient checks The lack of International Cooperation on the competent authority side

7. Regional TIR Seminar The TIR Revision process Phase I (1995-1997) Entry into force 17.2.1999 Establish control over the TIR procedure at the national and international levels for Customs authorities and the private sector and ensure transparency, particularly of the international guarantee system, at all levels

8. Regional TIR Seminar Phase I (1995-1997) TIR Executive Board (TIRExB) Mandate (Annex 8, Article 10 of TIR Convention) Supervision of the application of the Convention, including the operation of the TIR guarantee system … Supervise centralized printing and distribution of TIR Carnets Coordinate exchange of information between Customs authorities, associations and international organization (IRU) Support training of Customs personnel and of other interested parties Maintain central records on rules for issuance of TIR Carnets prescribed by int. organization for their national associations …

9. Regional TIR Seminar The TIR Revision process Phase II (1998-2000) Entry into force 12.5.2002 Define responsibilities of all Parties involved and clarify and harmonize key legal and administrative procedures at national and international levels. Establish examples of best practice

10. Regional TIR Seminar Phase II (1998-2000) Define key terms and concepts Clarify responsibility of international organization for international guarantee system Best practices for termination, discharge and inquiry procedures (Example Authorization and Agreement)

11. Regional TIR Seminar The TIR Revision process Phase III (2001-2006 ?) Allow for use of modern procedures and technologies (e-TIR)

12. Regional TIR Seminar Number of Transit Operations Bulgaria 20042005 TIR Carnets Issued by IRU 313 000349 000 Total1 311 9221 416 231 SAD370 397374 684 TIR Carnet805 799891 912 Other (CIM, SMGS, ATA) 135 726149 635

13. Regional TIR Seminar Customs Map

14. Regional TIR Seminar Number of TIR Carnets CodeCustoms office Customs Office en route EntriesExits 2004200520042005 4102Bregovo15 94917 69911 61313 234 4109Vrashka Chuka 5 18311 6512 6547 511 5304Kalotina120 307137 651124 972147 197 Border crossing points Serbia and Montenegro

15. Regional TIR Seminar Number of TIR Carnets CodeCustoms office Customs Office en route EntriesExits 2004200520042005 4001Dunav Most - Rousse 70 92879 76491 134118 613 4204Ferry-boat Oriahovo 38 36331 78830 28625 098 4103Ferry-boat Vidin 17 38819 01524 25922 282 2104Yovkovo13 72712 99016 51116 089 Border crossing points Romania

16. Regional TIR Seminar Number of TIR Carnets CodeCustoms office Customs Office en route EntriesExits 2004200520042005 5405Kulata64 23866 23262 35458 896 3105Novo Selo13 67815 7168 5547 810 5204Ilinden2229 Border crossing points Greece

17. Regional TIR Seminar Number of TIR Carnets CodeCustoms office Customs Office en route EntriesExits 2004200520042005 3103Kapitan Andreevo 216 614244 887185 206196 074 1011Lesovo6 2116 173 Border crossing points Turkey

18. Regional TIR Seminar Number of TIR Carnets CodeCustoms office Customs Office en route EntriesExits 2004200520042005 1001West - Port Bourgas 7151 0311 8851 999 2002Varna -West1 3161 414353370 2005Port Varna443336535591 2007Ferry-boat Varna 258125359223 Border crossing points Black Sea

19. Regional TIR Seminar Undertaken Measures January 1995 - establishment of special units for control of TIR carnets in the territorial customs offices April 1998 – Agreement with AEBTRI and its adaptation in compliance with the TIR Convention October 2000 – Memorandum of Understanding between National Customs agency, AEBTRI and IRU – SAFETIR July 2003 – entry into operation of BTMS 1 2003 – SAFETIR data – export data from BICIS Training of Customs Officers

20. Regional TIR Seminar Offences 2005 Offences2005Increase compared to 2004 TIRIncrease compared to 2004 Total11 68422%16143% Smuggling4 08469%8498% Unlawful removal81249%30% Art. 238, 238a6 7882.5%7416%

21. Regional TIR Seminar Issues for Further Improvements of TIR System Short-Term Measures Follow regulations for filling in the TIR Carnet Strengthening the Customs control/inspection of the goods and examination of the load compartments at the office of departure Use of secure customs seals Permanent control of TIR operators jointly with the guaranteeing association Improving the cooperation and exchange of information in real time

22. Regional TIR Seminar Issues for Further Improvements of TIR System Long-Term Measures Maximum benefit of the development of the information technology Complete of the revision of TIR Carnet Response to the interest of the transport sector Recognition of globalization

23. Regional TIR Seminar Bulgarian Customs Administration Thank you ! National Customs Agency www.customs.bg