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SECURE TRADE PARTNERSHIP

Securing and Facilitating Singapore’s Trade 22 Oct 2013: IE Singapore iAdvisory seminar

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A leading Customs that advances Singapore’s economy by assuring the integrity of the trading system

Agenda

1. Importance of Supply Chain Security

2. Introducing the STP Programme

3. Benefits under the STP Programme

4. Mutual Recognition Arrangement

5. STP Criteria & Application

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Importance of Supply Chain Security 1.

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Singapore – A Global Trade Hub

Strategic Location

Excellent Connectivity

Complex Supply Chain

Increased Vulnerability

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Customs’ Roles: Traditional Revenue-Focused to Security-Focused

Challenges today Increased trade flows Complexity of trade Threats and Exploitation Balancing Security with Trade Facilitation

Changing Challenges of Customs 5

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SC as the National Authority

Responsibilities

include

Conducting industry outreach and public awareness programmes on supply chain security

Serving as the focal point for all local and international enquiries

Validating and certifying companies under the STP

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WCO Initiative on Supply Chain Security

World Customs Organisation Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade (WCO SAFE) Customs-Business

Partnerships Accreditation of

Authorised Economic Operators (AEO)

Customs-Customs Co-operation Mutual Recognition (MR)

New Zealand Customs

Service Secure Exports

Scheme

EU Authorised

Economic Operator

ISO 28000

ISPS

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Total Supply Chain Security

Supply chain is only as secure as its weakest link

Cannot focus on just one node

National supply chain security programme

Appropriate security measures to be deployed at each node

Complements existing maritime/airport security measures

Exporter Trucker Port

Operator

Ocean

Carrier

Port

Operator

Trucker Importer

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Introducing the STP Programme 2.

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Overview of STP

A voluntary certification programme

Open to all players based in Singapore that are involved in supply chain activities

Consistent with the WCO SAFE Framework to secure & facilitate global trade (WCO SAFE)

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Launch of National Supply Chain Security programme

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Objectives of STP 12

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STP and STP Plus

• Company has to meet most of the requirements in the STP Guidelines and Criteria

• Company has to achieve at least an “Intermediate” band under TradeFIRST

STP

• Higher tier of STP certification

• Company has to meet all the minimum requirements in the STP Guidelines and Criteria

• Company has to achieved “Premium” band under TradeFIRST

STP-Plus

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Benefits under the STP programme 3.

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Benefits of STP

• Single point of contact for all customs related matters and queries

Designated Account Managers

• Imports: lower chance of Customs intervention by SC and ICA

• Exports: lower chance of Customs intervention domestically and at importing countries where SC sign MRAs with

• Recognised as Known Consignors under Regulated Air Cargo Agent Regime (RCAR)

Recognition as low risk company

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Benefits of STP

• Customer satisfaction and assurance to our existing customers

• Securing new customers

Enhanced corporate branding and competiveness

• Cargo from certified companies are likely to be cleared ahead of others when trade resumes

In the event of trade disruption

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STP Certified Companies

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Mutual Recognition Arrangement 4.

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Under a mutual recognition arrangement (MRA), customs administrations mutually recognise each other’s supply chain security programmes as well as Customs controls

A network of MRAs will offer a more holistic approach in strengthening trade security across the global supply chain

Mutual Recognition 19

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Country A Mutual

recognition

Benefits of Mutual Recognition

STP-Plus companies will be recognised as lower risk by MR partners:

• Exporters: Goods have a lower chance of Customs intervention, leading to quicker release of goods at importation

• During trade disruption: cargo from certified companies are likely to be cleared ahead of others when trade resumes

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Phases of MRA Discussion 21

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• Comparison of AEO Programmes

2 • Joint Validation

3 • Conclusion and Signing of MRA

4 • Implementation phase

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Concluded MRAs

Date Country

June 2007 New Zealand - USA

May 2008 Japan - New Zealand

June 2008 Canada - USA

June 2008 Jordan - USA

June 2009 Japan - USA

July 2009 EU – Norway EU – Switzerland

June 2010 Canada – Japan Canada – Korea Canada – Singapore EU – Japan Korea – Singapore Korea – USA

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Date Country

Jan 2011 Andorra – EU

May 2011 Japan – Korea

Jun 2011 Korea – New Zealand Japan – Singapore

May 2012 EU-USA

Jun 2012 China - Singapore

Nov 2012 Taiwan - USA

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Concluded MRAs:

Singapore’s MR Discussions and Implementation

Country Signed in Implemented in

South Korea 25 Jun 2010 1 Jan 2011

Canada 25 Jun 2010 19 Nov 2012

Japan 25 Jun 2011 1 Aug 2011

China 30 Jun 2012 15 Mar 2013

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STP Criteria & Application 5.

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8 Key Security Elements

8 Key Security Elements

3.Business Partner Security

2.Personnel Security

4.Cargo Security

1.Premises Security and Access Controls

5.Conveyance Security

6.Information and Information Technology (IT) Security

7.Incident Management and Investigations

8.Crisis Management and Incident Recovery

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Application Process 26

1

• Company downloads STP application form & TradeFIRST self-assessment checklist form from SC website

2 • Company fills up & sends to SC with supporting documents

3 • SC conducts preliminary assessment and advises company on its

potential weak areas

4 • SC conducts on-site assessment on the applicant as well as its

key business partners

5 • SC informs company on application results, their TradeFIRST

banding & areas for improvement

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Application for STP under TradeFIRST 27

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Shared responsibility

Ensuring supply chain

security

Facilitating legitimate

trade

Singapore Customs Companies

Business-Friendly Approach 28

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Customs Website on STP Programme

www.customs.gov.sg

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Contact Information

Schemes & Engagement Branch Singapore Customs 55 Newton Road, #07-01 Revenue House Singapore 307987

Address

Contact Number

6251 3027

[email protected] Email

Fax 6337 9956

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You play an indispensable role to achieve total supply chain security

Investments in supply chain security bring about reaps of tangible and intangible benefits.

Such investments should not be considered as a financial burden but an opportunity for improving business performance and profitability

The STP provides you with a free assessment tool and that opportunity.

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THANK YOU

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