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4.5
Indicative action
Expected outputs
and export of goods, particularly referring to the
implementation of the UN Framework Agreement
on Facilitation of Cross-border Paperless Trade in
Asia and the Pacific and the WTO TFA obligations
(in particular, address issues in customs valuation
procedures that is consistent with WTO Customs
Valuation agreement and seek assistance to
implement Article 8 on Expedited Shipments in
TFA).
the clearance of goods ordered through ecommerce means.
4.2.2
In the context of the recently signed statement on ecommerce at the WTO MC11, implement a training
programme for negotiators on e-commerce-related
matters (including ITA, TISA, RCEP and ATISA).
Myanmar obtains better deals in current and
future free trade agreement negotiations and
use its experience under RCEP to become more
proactive on e-commerce among LDCs.
4.2.3
Coordinate with other Asian LDCs to request the
non-imposition of tariffs on low value shipments
(de minimis) contracted by e-commerce by MSMEs
in LDCs (in particular for RCEP negotiations and
discussions with the WTO).
Increased exports of “Made-in-Myanmar”
products and services to niche markets in
developed countries, including to Myanmar
diaspora overseas.
Priority
level
Supported
by:
Related strategies
UNCTAD,
UPU,
ESCAP
Low
Medium
MoC,
FERD,
MoTC,
MoPF
MoC,
MoPF,
Myanmar
Customs,
Cambodia/
Laos
Commerce
Ministries,
WCO
Payment and financial services environment
Payments
E-commerce relies on financial services. In a mature e-commerce environment:
Consumer payments are generally made at a distance when the goods or services are ordered. Cash on delivery, the prevalent method of payment in
Myanmar, is inefficient and leads to lost sales; such payment at a distance will use an electronic payment service such as mobile money, payment card
or bank transfer.
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