Circular 4204/Add.9 IMO-WCO Joint Statement on the integrity of the global supply chain during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Subject: IMO-WCO Joint Statement on the integrity of the global supply chain during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Secretary-General of the World Customs Organization (WCO) and the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) have jointly issued the attached statement to assist States in ensuring that health measures are implemented in ways that minimize unnecessary interference with international traffic and trade.
Member States and international organizations are invited to bring the contents of this circular to the attention of all concerned, especially customs Administrations and port State control authorities, at both national and local levels.
ANNEX: JOINT STATEMENT ON THE INTEGRITY OF THE GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
The spread of COVID-19 has placed the world in an unprecedented situation, leading to border closures and travel restrictions. It is essential that customs Administrations and port State control authorities continue to facilitate the cross-border movement of goods to reduce the global impact of the pandemic.
IMO Circulars on COVID-19
| Date | Circular | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| January 31, 2020 | Circular No 4204 | Precautions for seafarers, passengers and others. |
| February 19, 2020 | Circular No 4204/Add.1 | Implementation and enforcement of relevant IMO instruments. |
| February 21, 2020 | Circular No 4204/Add.2 | Joint Statement by IMO and WHO. |
| March 2, 2020 | Circular No 4204/Add.3 | Operational considerations for the management of cases and outbreaks on board. |
| March 5, 2020 | Circular No 4204/Add.4 | ICS Guidance for ship operators. |
| April 2, 2020 | Circular No 4204/Add.5/Rev.1 | Guidance relating to the certification of seafarers |
| March 27, 2020 | Circular No 4204/Add.6 | Preliminary list of recommendations for Governments (trade facilitation). |
| April 3, 2020 | Circular No 4204/Add.7 | Guidance concerning unforeseen delays in the delivery of ships. |
WCO Instruments and Tools
| Instrument/Tool |
|---|
| WCO Resolution on the Role of Customs in Natural Disaster Relief. |
| Guidelines to Chapter 5 of Specific Annex J of the (Revised) Kyoto Convention. |
| Annex B.9 and Manual of the Convention on Temporary Admission (Istanbul Convention). |
| Reference for the Harmonized System classification of medical supplies. |
| List of national legislations on export restrictions of critical supplies. |
| List of Customs measures against COVID-19. |
