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    Recommendations Related to Information Technologies

    • The use of the WCO Data Model, 27 June 2009
    • The Recommendations on the Unique Consignment Reference (UCR) for Customs Purposes, 26 June 2004
    • The use of the World Wide Web sites by Customs Administrations, 26 June 1999
    • The use of the WCO Data Mapping Guide for Customs UN/EDIFACT, 21 June 1995
    • Adherence to Standards in relation to Data Requirements for Advance Passenger Information (API), 6 July 1993 [AR*]
    • The use of the UN/EDIFACT Rules for Electronic Data Interchange, 26 June 1990
    • The use of the UN Trade Data Elements Directory (UNTDED), 26 June 1990
    • The use of the CCC/IATA Data Interchange Standards, 21 June 1988
    • The use of Codes for the Representation of Data Elements, 22 May 1984
    • The Recommendations Cconcerning the Electronic Transmission and Authentication of Customs and Other Relevant Regulatory Information, 16 June 1981 - revised 24 June 2005
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