تكييف العمل الجمركي مع الأزمة الصحية العالمية كوفيد-19 : دراسة حالة الجمارك الجزائرية

الملخص EN

On 11 March 2020, Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) was officially granted pandemic status, which means, following the World Health Organization (WHO) definition, a “worldwide spread of a new disease.” The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives in ways that we never imagined.

One thing, however, has become very clear; the continued importance of global trade and of initiatives supporting the smooth flow of goods across borders, especially essential goods to areas where they are most needed.

Most countries have taken steps to adapt to the new norm, and this has been reflected on the ground.

The challenge going forward is how to minimize that impact and support a strong recovery once the situation improves.

Customs has a key role to play here.

Those countries that have minimized bureaucracy and cost at the border have been able to benefit ahead of those that haven’t.

As part of national efforts to fight against the spread of the "Covid 19" coronavirus and in support of all the simplification procedures in force, the Algerian Customs Directorate General brings to the attention of economic operators, and all professionals in the sector, the entry into force of exceptional measures aimed at facilitating and accelerating the importation of goods and their removal upon arrival, subject to a commitment to finalize customs formalities later