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Changing Customs: Challenges and Strategies for the Reform of Customs Administration Author/Editor: Keen, Michael Published: October 20, 2003 Electronic Access: Link to Abstract Summary: This paper, based on the considerable practical experience of the IMF’s Fiscal Affairs Department, sets out a successful strategy for modernizing customs administration. The essence is to establish transparent and simple rules and procedures, and to foster voluntary compliance by building a system of self-assessment supported by well-designed audit policies. Having set out this strategy--and its benefits--the paper discusses in depth what is required in terms of trade policy, valuation procedures, dealing with duty reliefs and exemptions, controlling transit movements, organizational reform, use of new technologies, private sector involvement, and designing incentive systems for an effective customs administration.   Order a print copy Subject(s): Customs administration | Customs policy   English       Published:   October 20, 2003             ISBN/ISSN:   978-1-58906-211-5   Format:   Paper     Stock No:   ISIEA0022003   Pages:   201     Price:   US$25.00 (Academic Rate: US$25.00 )               Please address any questions about this title to publications@imf.org.