Here’s a breakdown of the two decisions concerning amendments to the Convention on a common transit procedure:
**Decision No. 2/2025 – Montenegro Accession**
This decision focuses on adapting the Convention on a common transit procedure to include Montenegro as a contracting party. It modifies Appendices III and IIIa of the Convention to reflect Montenegro’s accession. The key changes involve incorporating the Montenegrin language versions of relevant references and updating guarantee forms. A transitional period is established to allow the continued use of older guarantee forms with necessary adaptations until the end of 2026.
* **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* **Article 1:** Amends Appendices III and IIIa of the Convention as detailed in the Annex.
* **Article 2:** Specifies that the decision takes effect on the date Montenegro becomes a contracting party to the Convention. It also allows for the use of older versions of guarantee forms (Annexes C1, C2, C4, C5, and C6 to Appendix III) until December 31, 2026, provided they are adapted geographically and concerning addresses for service or authorized agents.
* **Annex:**
* Replaces Annexes C1, C2, and C4 of Appendix III with updated versions of the guarantor’s undertaking for individual guarantees, individual guarantees in the form of vouchers, and comprehensive guarantees, respectively. These updated annexes include Montenegro in the list of countries covered by the guarantee.
* Amends Annexes C5 and C6 by inserting “MONTENEGRO” in the list of countries.
* Amends Annex A1a of Appendix IIIa by adding Montenegrin language versions for various terms related to customs procedures and guarantees.
* **Main Provisions for Use:**
* The inclusion of Montenegro in the list of countries in the guarantee forms (Annexes C1, C2, C4, C5, and C6) means that the common transit procedure will now apply to goods moving to, from, or through Montenegro.
* The transitional period allowing the use of older guarantee forms until December 31, 2026, provides flexibility for businesses to adapt to the new requirements.
* The addition of Montenegrin language versions for specific terms in Annex A1a ensures clarity and consistency in customs documentation related to Montenegro.
**Decision No. 4/2025 – Republic of Moldova Accession**
This decision adapts the Convention on a common transit procedure to include the Republic of Moldova as a contracting party. It modifies Appendix III of the Convention to reflect the Republic of Moldova’s accession. Since Romanian is the official language of the Republic of Moldova, there is no need to insert a new language version of the references used in the Convention. A transitional period is established to allow the continued use of older guarantee forms with necessary adaptations until the end of 2026.
* **Structure and Main Provisions:**
* **Article 1:** Amends Appendix III of the Convention as detailed in the Annex.
* **Article 2:** Specifies that the decision takes effect on the date the Republic of Moldova becomes a contracting party to the Convention. It also allows for the use of older versions of guarantee forms (Annexes C1, C2, C4, C5, and C6 to Appendix III) until December 31, 2026, provided they are adapted geographically and concerning addresses for service or authorized agents.
* **Annex:**
* Replaces Annexes C1, C2, and C4 of Appendix III with updated versions of the guarantor’s undertaking for individual guarantees, individual guarantees in the form of vouchers, and comprehensive guarantees, respectively. These updated annexes include the Republic of Moldova in the list of countries covered by the guarantee.
* Amends Annexes C5 and C6 by inserting “MOLDOVA” in the list of countries.
* **Main Provisions for Use:**
* The inclusion of the Republic of Moldova in the list of countries in the guarantee forms (Annexes C1, C2, C4, C5, and C6) means that the common transit procedure will now apply to goods moving to, from, or through the Republic of Moldova.
* The transitional period allowing the use of older guarantee forms until December 31, 2026, provides flexibility for businesses to adapt to the new requirements.
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Ukraine is mentioned in both acts as country covered by guarantees.
