ELEVENTH APEC MINISTERIAL MEETING
(AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND 9 - 10 SEPTEMBER 1999 )

ANNEX A: APEC TRADE FACILITATION ACHIEVEMENTS

Faster Customs Clearances
Faster customs clearances through direct electronic communication with Customs authorities without paperwork

More Consistent Customs Valuations
Standard procedures for more consistent and transparent customs valuations of traded goods.

Expanded E-Commerce and Paperless Trading
Improved electronic access to markets for business and commitment to a goal of paperless trading by 2005 for developed and 2010 for developing economies, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Simplified Business Travel
Simpler business travel with multiple entry visas, internet visa information and visa-free short-term entry via the APEC Business Travel Card.

Alignment of Standards for Food, Electrical, Machinery and Rubber Products
Alignment of domestic standards with international standards for goods such as radios, televisions, videos, refrigerators, air-conditioners, rubber gloves and food labelling, by 2005.

Lower Cost of Trade in Electrical Equipment
Lower cost of trade in electrical goods such as computers, toasters, televisions, radios and power-tools through a single test for conformity assessments.

Lower Cost of Trade in Telecommunications Equipment
Lower cost of trade in telecommunications goods such as phones, faxes, modems, PABXs and radio transmitters, worth an estimated $US 50 billion per year, through a single test for conformity assessments.

Simplified Sales of Telecommunications Services
Simplified negotiation of telecommunications contracts and easier commercial access to telecommunication networks.

Less Risk for Investment in Energy Infrastructure
Better informed investment decisions in energy infrastructure through the Manual of Best Practice Principles for Independent Power Producers and the Natural Gas Initiative.

Market Access Information for Architects, Engineers and Accountants
Instant market access information for architects, engineers and accountants.

Less Waste in Fresh Seafood Trade
Less wastage and shorter transport times for fresh seafood.

Better Y2K Preparedness
Transparent Y2K preparedness, risk assessment and contingency planning.

Market access information
Internet access to information on tariffs, investment, e-commerce, intellectual property, business travel, government procurement, business opportunities, marine ports and labour markets.

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