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Agreement for the Electronic Exchange of Customs Data

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The Exchange of Advance Electronic Data (EEAS) under the agreement will be a key driver to promote mutual trade, with a focus on exports from different parts of India to the US via the postal channel, as the US is a major target of MSME products, gemstones and jewellery, pharmaceuticals and other products from India. This will help meet strong demand from the export industry to expedite the clearance of exported items. The Postal Department, the Government of India and the United States Postal Service (USPS) have signed an agreement on the electronic exchange of customs data relating to postal items between the two countries. With the advent of the EU`s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), IPC coordinated the development of the world`s second largest DSA, known as DSA 2, in 2018, which supports GDPR compliance. DSA 1 and DSA 2 remain active and in force, with continued expansion and strong interest in both agreements. As of this update, DSA 1 has more than 70 postal operators and DSA 2 has more than 20 offices using the service. When India and the United States concluded the third round of the 2+2 dialogue on Tuesday, the two sides announced the signing of a series of agreements aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in the field of communication. The Post Department of the Government of India has signed an agreement with the United States Postal Service (USPS) on the electronic exchange of customs data relating to postal items between the two countries. According to the joint statement issued at the end of the discussion, the two sides also welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for technical cooperation in the fields of Earth observation and earth sciences. Agreement on Electronic Exchange of Customs Data India and the United States have signed a pact for the electronic exchange of customs data relating to postal items exchanged between the two countries.

The agreement was signed by Prannoy Sharma, Deputy Director General of the Post Office (International Relations and Global Affairs), and Robert H Raines Jr., Director General of Global Affairs for the U.S. Postal Service. According to the official statement, the agreement will facilitate the transmission and receipt of electronic data from international postal items before their physical arrival at their destination. “The agreement will make it possible to transmit and receive electronic data from international postal items prior to their physical arrival at their destination and will allow for the clearance of postal items in advance in line with the evolution of the global postal framework. It will also improve the performance of postal services in terms of reliability, visibility and security,” the Ministry of Communications said in a statement. With a share of about 17%, the United States is India`s top export destination, which is also reflected in the exchange of goods by post. “In 2019, about 20 percent of outgoing EMS and 30 percent of letters and small packages transmitted by India Post were destined for the United States, while 60 percent of packages received from India Post came from the United States,” the statement said. The main objective of the agreement is to facilitate exports for small and large exporters through postal channels in different parts of the country and will help make India an export hub for the world, he said.

Memorandum of Understanding for Technical Cooperation in Earth Observation and Earth Sciences During the 2+2 talks, Ministers welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for technical cooperation in Earth observation and earth sciences between the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Indian Ministry of Earth Sciences. It will develop a better understanding of regional and global meteorological origins in the Indian Ocean and help advance common research objectives in meteorology, oceanography and management of living marine resources, according to the joint statement. Strengthening Communication Commitments According to the joint statement, ministers welcomed the virtual convening of the U.S.-India Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Working Group on October 1, 2020. They reaffirmed their commitment to an open, reliable and secure Internet, as well as to the multi-stakeholder model of Internet governance. The two sides also welcomed the recent convening of the annual US-India cyber conference on September 15, 2020 and the first US-India cyber dialogue on September 17, 2020. At the request of several agencies to create a multilateral framework for data exchange, initially for customs data exchange, IPC launched the first global data sharing agreement (ODA), known as DSA 1, in 2015. The main objective of this agreement is to enable small and large exporters to “facilitate exports” by post from different parts of the country and help make India an export centre for the world. The DSA sets out the conditions for the electronic exchange of customs and postal data, including: The United States is the most important export destination for India, which is also reflected in the exchange of goods by post.

In 2019, about 20% of outgoing EMS and 30% of letters and small packages delivered by India Post were destined for the United States, while 60% of packages received from India Post came from the United States. This will facilitate the exchange of electronic data on international postal items prior to their physical arrival at their destination, the agreement will allow electronic data on international postal items to be transmitted and received prior to their physical arrival at their destination, and will allow for the clearance of postal items in advance in line with the evolution of the global postal framework. It is easy to join one or both DSAs. The basic steps are to apply for membership, be invited by a current signatory position, and complete and submit the completed and signed DPA (DSA 1 and/or AIS 2). . By signing DSA 1 and/or DSA 2, postal operators undertake to implement and comply with these conditions and standards. It aims to enable small and large exporters to “facilitate exports” through the post. This will also improve the performance of postal services in terms of reliability, visibility and security. .