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In February 2020, Countries have adopted provisions providing the legal basis for the paperless operation of the United Nations TIR Convention (the so-called eTIR) - the only global customs transit system, facilitating trade and the seamless and secure movement of goods across borders.

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Benefits using eTIR

 

The benefits from the use of the electronic TIR procedure, the eTIR international system, are multiple for all the stakeholders...

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Ready to join?

 

Is your Customs Authority ready to join the eTIR International system?

Then contact the TIR secretariat to start the interconnection project.

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Get our brochure!

The eTIR international system brochure explains at a glance the system, the main stakeholders, the main milestones achieved in the last years as well as the benefits for the main actors.

Our brochures available in French, English, and Russian languages:

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Choose your profile from the options below to find dedicated information about eTIR
HOLDERS /
eGUARANTEE USERS
If you are a truck driver or the owner of a transport company, or you are already authorized or you would like to become authorized to use the TIR system
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CUSTOMS
AUTHORITIES
If you are a customs officer or working for the customs authorities of a contracting party to the TIR convention
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NATIONAL
ASSOCIATIONS
If you are a part of a national association of transporters and you already have an agreement with the IRU (the international organization currently authorized to operate the TIR system) or you would be interested in being part of the TIR system
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INTERNATIONAL
ORGANIZATION
Learn more about the IRU, the International Organization that operates the TIR system as per the mandate given by the TIR Administrative Committee
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TIR with an 'e'

Back in 2003, the contracting parties to the TIR Convention launched an “eTIR Project” aimed at providing an exchange platform for all stakeholders involved in the TIR system, known as the “eTIR international system”.

On the 7th of February 2020, the contracting parties to the TIR Convention adopted the legal provisions to allow TIR transports to be operated under the eTIR Procedure which no longer requires the TIR Carnet.

 

How does eTIR work?

Benefits using eTIR

The eTIR system offers benefits to all actors involved in the TIR system.

First, it brings additional security and risk management opportunities, thus reducing the risk of fraud.

Second, advanced international cooperation will allow all actors to significantly reduce their administrative burden and to maximize the benefits of integrated supply chain management.

Finally, the provision of advance cargo information and the exchange of information in real-time will speed up the TIR procedure.

eTIR Objectives and Advantages

  • More accuracy with goods delivery times
  • Possibility to put goods on the market more quickly and generate
  • Makes TIR more attractive and eases its management
  • No physical stocks of TIR guarantees required reduction of related costs
  • Possibility to log TIR transports in real time further reducing possible risks
  • More flexibility related to work with TIR and possibility to obtain TIR electronic guarantees outside of office working hours
  • Reduced border waiting times
  • Reduced time related to TIR handling
  • No need to go to the association to obtain TIR guarantee
  • No need to fill in TIR guarantee manually
  • Possibility to log TIR transport in real time
  • Reduced administrative burden in the absence of paperwork more time to focus on high risk consignments
  • Enhanced security and reduced risk of fraud identical information available at all customs en route electronically
  • Streamlining TIR procedures at border crossing points Modernised customs procedures
  • Generating more revenues by further trade facilitation

eTIR international system in motion

eTIR international system, turning borders into bridges. 

 

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Posts, Events and News

Welcome to eTIR 'PEN' - you will find all the latest and most relevant information

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Experience Sharing Meeting for the Operationalization of the TIR System in Iraq
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Date: 9-10 September 2024 Location: Ankara, Türkiye Overview: Iraq has acceded to the TIR Convention as its 78th Contracting Party on 27 March 2023, with the Convention entering into force in Iraq on 27 September 2023. To fully operationalize the TIR System in Iraq, several steps need to be taken by the competent authorities, including authorizing an association, customs offices, TIR Carnet holders, and vehicles, as well as training personnel and introducing supportive national legislation.
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How to interconnect to eTIR international system?
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 / 13 November 2024 / 0 Comments
Learn about the 2 approaches (direct interconnection project or via use of eTIR National Application) to interconnect your National Customs System with the eTIR international system and enable eTIR procedure in your country or customs territory.
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UNECE Facilitates eTIR Implementation in the Eurasian Economic Union
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 / 17 September 2024 / 0 Comments

The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) Secretariat, in collaboration with the State Revenue Committee of the Republic of Armenia, hosted a workshop on September 17-18, 2024, to discuss the implementation of the eTIR procedure in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).

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eTIR National Application
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 / 18 December 2023 / 0 Comments
eTIR National Application (eTIR NA) is a solution developed by the UNECE TIR Secretariat as a tool to accelerate the interconnection between customs authorities and the eTIR international system
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TIRExB Event in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, 21-22 June 2023
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TIR Executive Board (TIRExB) Friends of the Chair meeting on transforming the middle corridor to an eTIR corridor
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TIR Executive Board (TIRExB) Friends of the Chair meeting on transforming the middle corridor to an eTIR corridor Samarkand, Uzbekistan, 21-22 June 2023
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Did you know?

The TIR system, used by over 34,000 transport and logistics companies in its 77 contracting parties
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Documentation, Support and Training

Description of support and training

 

This document describes the I1 - Accept guarantee request message, and the I2 - Acceptance results response message of the eTIR international system web services.

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Did you know?

The TIR system reduces cross-border transport time by up to 80%, and costs by up to 38%.
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