Customs and Trade Policy Group

The ICT Ireland Customs and Trade Working Group focuses on the trade issues that currently, and on an on-going basis, hamper the efficiencies and continued development of the ICT sector in Ireland. In addition, the working group also monitors, and influences, the development of legislation, policy and regulations at national, European and international level for the benefit of industry.

Current issues that are being addressed by the working group include:

• International Agreements and Free Trade Agreements-the working group is monitoring developments through the IBEC Trade Concil and will lead on any issue which has a direct impact on the sector.

• Customs Related Issues- ICT Ireland continues to call for the certification of customs brokers to improve supply chain management and customs compliance and also calls for a Business Customs Charter to be put in place so that service level agreements are adhered to by Customs Authorities.

• CCC Agenda Items-ICT Ireland seeks to continually ensure that Revenue improve the effectiveness of the Automated Entry Processing system (AEP)

• Modernised Customs Code Implementing Provisions-The working group continues to examine and identify areas of concern and is set to arrange advocacy meetings with Revenue and CCC to work through these concerns.

• Dual Use/Export Control- The working group continues to monitor this issue and will priorities it should it become a threat for ICT Ireland members.