The European Chamber is pleased to invite you to a Trade and Distribution Working Group Meeting on Friday 21st April 2006 at 8:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at European Chamber Beijing Office
Agenda
1. Presentation: Customs Valuation
Ms. Donna Dong, Manager of Worldtrade Management Services (WMS) at PwC will speak on customs valuation issues.
2. Upcoming meeting with China Customs
The Chamber will meet with the General Customs Administration at the end of the month to discuss pending issues, their progress status and obtain firsthand information on regulations in the pipeline.
3. China Customs' website
The General Customs Administration released a public call for comments in view of their imminent website upgrade. This is an excellent opportunity for the Working Group to submit its recommendations to the central administration.
China Customs would particularly welcome suggestions on the following aspects:
- How to improve current functions
- New columns and services to be added
- Description of any problem experienced with current tool
There is very limited information available on their English website. Our 2005 recommendations are thus still valid, i.e. implement a comprehensive English website with download of forms, latest regulations, procedures covering all relevant areas, including customs valuation and customs.
The European Chamber will relay your comments to China Customs. Please report your suggestions by Friday 26th May to Caroline Bevernage on cbevernage@euccc.com.cn
4. Outcome of the WG's meeting with SAT
T&D Chairman and Vice Chairman met with the State Administration of Taxation on 6th April.
5. Position Paper 2006 - Progress status
- Deadline to finalise the WG's key recommendations: 15th May
- Beijing's deadline to finalise the Position Paper: 12th June
To confirm your attendance, please contact Ms. Caroline Bevernage at cbevernage@euccc.com.cn
Kindly note, that the meeting is open for members only. For further information about the Working Group or how to become a member, please contact Business Manager Mr. Marta Parente Ribes at mparente@euccc.com.cn