Does the revised Kyoto Convention help governments to deal with the new challenges of electronic commerce?
The expression “electronic commerce” refers to the method of conducting business today and is the technique for the exchange of information in trade. Today s Customs administrations have to accommodate modern business practices and the impact e-commerce can have on Customs procedures in order to keep up with the increased need for swift and efficient clearance of goods. Recognizing these changes in today s business practices and the role of electronic commerce, the revised Kyoto Convention requires Customs to apply information technology to support Customs operations, wherever it is cost-effective and efficient for both Customs and the trade. It provides administrations with detailed guidelines on how to apply and implement information technology for the clearance of goods, carriers and persons, thus assisting Customs to deal with the demands generated by electronic commerce.
