FACILITATION OF THE REGIONAL TRANSIT WITH NEW IRU PRODUCTS Tehran, 26 October 2014 Nazife BULUT Insurance Legal Affairs

Meet the 4-volets TIR Carnet

The 4-Volets TIR Carnet is… a simple, competitive alternative for all bilateral transport operations between two countries or two Unions... (one border only.) With all TIR advantages

Why? Because when there’s only one border, 4 volets is all you need.

6 key benefits for Customs and transport Operators #1 – It saves time and money Mutually recognised Customs controls remove the need for systematic physical inspections at border crossings other than checking the seals. This significantly reduces manpower requirements. #2 – It allows controlled access Access to TIR is strictly controlled by Customs and TIR Associations.

#3 – It increases security Goods are only transported under Customs seal in TIR authorised vehicles. #4 – It provides a strong financial guarantee Duties and taxes are secured by an international guarantee chain, backed up by major international and national insurers

#5 – It uses e-risk management tools Advance risk assessment with free of charge electronic pre-declaration via IRU TIR-EPD; full electronic access to the IRU TIR database for real-time check of TIR Carnet validity #6 – It increases transparency Centralised claims/guarantees management and full transparency and availability of statistical data, confirming fiscal security of the system

Meet TIR+

ALREADY FULLY OPERATIONAL is… a fully-computerised, higher-level* guarantee for the TIR Carnet. *USD 150,000 / EUR 160,000 (depending on the initial guarantee limit set for the TIR Carnet in each country) ALREADY FULLY OPERATIONAL IN KAZAKHSTAN

Why? Because sometimes, high-value goods require higher guarantees.

5 key benefits for Customs and Transport operators #1 – It saves time and money Alternative to Customs escorts, freeing up human and vehicle resources #2 – It increases security Available only to authorised TIR Carnet Holders using secure, TIR-approved vehicles

#3 – It provides a strong financial guarantee Duties and taxes are secured by an international guarantee chain, backed up by major international and national insurers #4 – It is simple to use TIR+ procedures are the same procedures as for a regular TIR operation #5 – It increases transparency Full electronic access to the IRU TIR database for real-time checks on TIR+ voucher and TIR Carnet validity

More reasons to use Print voucher with all TIR security features Available only through IRU TIR Member Associations Exclusively for Authorised TIR Carnet Holders Activated only with a valid TIR Carnet Global TIR insurers guarantee, for increased financial security

Comes with easy-to-use web apps Easily activate the guarantee anytime, anywhere Available in English and Russian No infrastructure or maintenance required CUTE-Wise Check validity quickly and easily

Meet iCarnet (Internal Carnet)

The iCarnet is… a new, competitive Carnet for secure goods transport between two Customs offices in the same country.

Why? Need to transport goods from ports to final destination in the same TIR country Volume of goods being imported from emerging markets, especially Asia, is soaring

5 key benefits for Customs and Transport operators #1 – It’s simple to use Process similar to the regular TIR procedure - no new investment required #2 – It increases security Transport under Customs seals in TIR-authorised vehicles

#3 – It provides a strong financial guarantee Duties and taxes are secured by an international guarantee chain, backed up by major international and national insurers #4 – It allows controlled access Used only by authorised TIR users #5 – It allows advance risk assessment and traceability Uses IRU IT applications: TIR-EPD & Real-Time SafeTIR

Other reasons to use iCarnet Uses well-known TIR procedures Fast implementation upon Customs’ approval (required legal framework already available) Competitive business opportunities for TIR Carnet Holders operating at national level only Full support of international insurers