Activities of Sylvana RAPTI related to 2011/2083(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on modernisation of customs PDF (254 KB) DOC (171 KB)
Amendments (8)
Amendment 19 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that the mission and image of customs should be redefined and given additional stimulus to reflect customs realitieadapted to the Modernised Customs Code requirements in order to be given additional stimulus and be able to reach the full potential of its effectiveness; considers that allocation of appropriate financial resources for customs-related procedures and processes, in particular the development of electronic systems, is essential in achieving this aim; calls on the Commission to revamp its strategy on customs;
Amendment 34 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that customs controls should primarily target high-risk consignments, whereas low-risk consignments should be speedily released for free circulation; emphasises in that regard the crucial role of risk management techniques and strongly supports the introduction and further modernisation of electronic customs clearance systems; considers that effective risk management is dependent upon timely collection of high-quality information and its proper assessmentnecessary and complete information and its effective assessment throughout the electronic processing ensuring safety and public security;
Amendment 51 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Recognises that the postponement of the application of the MCC is appropriate; suggests, however, that the Commission explore possibilities of introducing gradual application of certain proviscalls on the Commission, in cooperation with the Members States and taking into account the difficulties experienced with regard mainly to the development of electronic systems, to explore through a comprehensive evaluation the momentum for the uniform implementations of the MCC as soon as feasiblethough directly linked to safety guarantees;
Amendment 52 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Strongly supports the concept of centralised clearance depending utterly on the appropriate electronic systems, which is one of the principal aspects of modernised customs as conceived in the MCC, and regrets the lack of progress in the implementation of this concept; reminds the central role the customs should hold in the centralised clearance procedure;
Amendment 56 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Member States to fully commit themselves to this concept, as only truly harmonised customs rules, information exchange systems and data formats can ensure the successful implementation of the centralised clearance concept; is concerned about slow developments in the process of simplification of VAT rules, which is crucial for a truly centralised clearance system; having in mind the security to be ensured and the facilitation of trade, asks the Member States to make every effort to find a solution;
Amendment 63 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to consider additional benefits that could be granted to traders holding AEO certificates reminding nevertheless all the necessary prerequisites for the acquisition of this status as stated in Article 14 of the MCC, namely compliance with customs and tax requirements, satisfactory system of managing commercial and where appropriate, transport records which allows appropriate customs controls, proven financial solvency, practical standards of competence or professional qualifications directly related to the activity carried out and safety and security standards;
Amendment 98 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Considers that customs clearance has to be streamlined by involving all the relevant authorities as early in the process as possible; therefore strongly supports coordinated border management and the single window principle under the customs responsibility with the necessary legislative measures;
Amendment 107 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to explore possibilities of establishing a European Customs Agency, exclusively dealing with customs issuesbetter collaboration with authorities that could be implicated in customs issues, such as FRONTEX, in order to improve the functioning of the Customs Union; calls on the Commission to address this issue when considering the follow-up to the Customs 2013 programme;