Customs to streamline port procedures, cut delays

The National Committee for the Customs Clearance System Wednesday discussed an array of topics with respect to streamlining customs procedures at ports in Qatar.
The meeting considered steps to remove potential hurdles in the way of the speedy release of merchandise.
In a statement, the General Authority of Customs (GAC) said that the committee discussed a proposal submitted by GAC on the incoming shipments for Doha Expo 2023, along with other topics on the agenda.
Acting Assistant Chairman of GAC and Chair of the National Committee Mohamed bin Ahmed al- Mohannadi said the committee aims to follow up on what was agreed upon with the relevant entities and work partners at ports.
He pointed out that the committee was committed to promoting customs performance in Qatar through upgrading procedures and increasing coordination and cooperation between GAC and its partners operating at ports and borders, along with the authorities regulating merchandise and commodities, as well as partners from the private sector to increase the flow of commodities and merchandise and thereby support the Qatari economy by facilitating import and export and meeting local market needs.
The function of the National Committee for the Customs Clearance System is primarily streamlining trade exchange processes between Qatar and all countries through seamless customs procedures at ports, as well as inventory of all import and export processes in a single window to ensure all relevant entities are able to finalise all transactions through the customs system.
In its periodical meetings, the committee discusses all matters pertinent to import and export processes in Qatar with an active participation from representatives of the public and private entities concerned with trade, including GAC, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Ministry of Public Health, Ministry of Municipality, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, General Tax Authority, Qatar General Organization for Standards and Metrology, QatarEnergy, Qatar Airways, Qatar Ports Management Company and Qatar Chamber of Commerce and Industry.