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Other Measures for trade facilitation include introduction of "Self Assessment" for importer and exporters:

1. 
   Self Assessment has been introduced for both import and export clearance.
   
2. 
   A risk management system is in use for selective scanning of containers.
   
3. 
   RMS for customs clearance of courier cargo and exports will be introduced shortly.
   

(vi) Import prohibitions, restrictions, and licensing

(b) Import licensing

Colombia 2:

According to paragraph 59 of the Secretariat Report: "Licences are subject to a licence application fee, which varies according to the c.i.f. value of imports."

2. Is this fee consistent with the provisions of Article VIII:1(a) of the GATT and Article 3.2 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures?