Project

A. General Information

1. Title

Data exchange system for mutual recognition of EU and Moldova authorized economic operators

2. Status of the project
Operating
3. Implementation period of the project/service:
From
2021
To
Present
4. Website
https://www.eu-advisers.md/mission-2019-2022/data-exchange-system-for-mutual-re…
5. Geographical coverage
Regional
6. Participating agencies/entities of the project/service:
a. Development stage
Lead agencies/entities
The project is to be implemented with the assistance of EU
Other participating agencies/entities
The project is to be implemented with the assistance of EU
b. Operational stage
Lead agencies/entities (op)
The project is to be implemented with the assistance of EU
Other participating agencies/entities (op)
The project is to be implemented with the assistance of EU
7. Main stakeholders/beneficiaries of the project
Traders (big enterprises)
Traders (SMEs)
Customs brokers
Customs
8. Business process category of the project
Regulatory/official control

B. Lessons Learned

9. Summary description of the project/service
Brief Summary

A data exchange system for the mutual recognition of authorised economic operators between the Republic of Moldova and the European Union. It is expected to facilitate trade and reduce border delays while strengthening security, including prevention and fight against smuggling.


 

a. Objective(s)

A complex data exchange system for the mutual recognition of authorized economic operators between the Republic of Moldova and the European Union will be developed for the Customs Service. Before reaching the point of developing the data exchange system, the Customs Service implemented a series of actions, including the assessment of the national customs legislation and its approximation to the European Union one. The mechanism for the exchange of safety and security data of AEOs between the Republic of Moldova and the EU Members States will allow certain benefits to the mutually recognized economic operators, first of all priority treatment at crossing the border – a special lane intended for the holders of this authorization, and reduced number of controls – the AEO status being recognized by both the EU and Moldova customs administrations indicates that a trader’s role in the international supply chain is secure .

b. Business need for the project (background)

To deal with shortcomings driven by the existed risks of current methods of data exchange, not real time exchange of data.

c. Business process covered*

The project has not yet piloted and/or implemented.

d. Overall architecture and functionalities*

The project has not yet piloted and/or implemented.

e. Relevant document/figure
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10. Documents and data exchanged via the project

Data exchange for mutual recognition of authorized economic operators.

11. Data models/databases, proprietary solutions, hybrid approaches
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12. Main challenges faced during the project

The project has not yet piloted and/or implemented.

13. Lessons learned from the project

The project has not yet piloted and/or implemented.

14. Main benefit(s) of the project
Enhanced regulatory compliance*
Transaction Cost savings*
Transaction Time savings
Simplified process
14A. Elaborations/detailed description on benefits gained

The project is expected to fasten border clearances, therefore reducing delays at border and facilitating trade, at the same time, strengthening security, including prevention and fight against smuggling and other customs offences.

15. Technical/financial/capacity building/other assistance

N/A

16. Future plan for expansion of the project
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17. Other information or relevant references on the project
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18. Relevant document regarding the project
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C. Relevant Standards

19. Name(s) of any international, national legal instrument underpinning the project
The Agreement on Mutual Recognition of AEO between the Republic of Moldova and the EU
20. Electronic message standard
20A. Electronic message standard supporting the project
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20B. Type of standard for electronic message applied for the project
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21. Technical communication standard
21A. Technical communication standard supporting the project
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21B. Type of technical communication standard applied for the project
N/A
22. Security-related standards*
22A. Security-related standard supporting the project
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22B. Type of security-related standard applied for the project
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23. Other Technical Information
23A. Interface developed for data exchange with an internal system
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23B. Other technical implementation information
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