United Nations Trade Data Elements Directory Review
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Relevant SDG targets:
Maintaining the United Nations Trade Data Elements Directory (UNTDED), standardized library of data elements, supports SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) by facilitating efficient transport and logistics operations. Standardized data enable better monitoring (SDG 17) and reporting of key performance indicators, supporting sustainable development goals related to economic growth (SDG 8), to ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns (SDG12), sustainable cities (SDG 11), climate action (SDG 13), promoting peaceful and inclusive societies, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels (SDG 16) and partnerships (SDG 17).
Project Purpose
The UNTDED was initially developed in 1990.
This project focused on developing standardize the data elements that are used in international trade transactions, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and consistency across global trade systems. By providing a common language for trade data, UNTDED simplifies the exchange of information between businesses and governments, reduces administrative burdens, and lowers transaction costs. This standardization promotes automation and interoperability of trade processes, leading to more efficient and reliable transactions. Furthermore, UNTDED enhances transparency and regulatory compliance, supporting efforts to combat illicit trade practices. By making trade processes more accessible, especially for developing countries, UNTDED fosters global economic growth and integration into international markets. Overall, UNTDED is essential for creating a more efficient, transparent, and fair international trade environment.
The project purpose is to update the list of the data elements, and adding any missing bridges/links, of the Trade Data Element Directory (UNTDED) which is used worldwide to facilitate trade and enhance semantic interoperability for governments and international organizations and businesses.
UNTDED is also called ISO 7273. This project is a joint project with ISO under ISO/TC 154/JWG9.
Project Scope
Update of the UNTDED with missing UN/EDIFACT Trade data elements
- Update of the 2005 Version of the UNTDED with backlog of DMRs and corrigenda
- Update of the UN/EDIFACT EDED with missing UNTDED data elements
- Update of the UNTDED bridges to the UN Code Lists (UNCL) plus code values
- Update of the textual introductory sections of the UNTDED
- Update of the UNCL code values with UNTDED ( ) and [ ] references
Project Deliverables
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Deliverable 1: Technical Specification |
Exit Criteria
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The
exit
criteria
will
be:
Deliverable
1:
Public
Review
logs
demonstrating
all
comments
have
been
satisfactorily
resolved;
Final
document
ready
for
publication.
Impact analysis
Maintaining
and
updating
the
UNTDED
will
continue
to
enable:
1.
Streamline
Trade:
Aligning
with
current
practices
and
regulations
reduces
trade
barriers
and
harmonizes
information
requirements.
2.
Enhance
Interoperability:
Compatibility
with
international
standards
facilitates
smoother
data
exchange
among
stakeholders.
3.
Efficient
Trade
Processes:
Faster
clearance
times
and
reduced
administrative
burdens.
4.
Cost
Savings:
Lower
documentation
and
compliance
costs
for
businesses.
5.
Transparency:
Standardized
data
promotes
trust
and
reduces
misunderstandings.
Project Team Membership and Required Functional Expertise
Membership
is
open
to
UN/CEFACT
experts
with
broad
knowledge
in
the
area
of
international
trade
facilitation,
electronic
business,
standardization,
and
interoperability.
Members
of
both
organizations:
UN/CEFACT
and
ISO
7372
In
addition,
Heads
of
Delegations
may
invite
technical
experts
from
their
constituency
to
participate
in
the
work.
Experts
are
expected
to
contribute
to
the
work
based
solely
on
their
expertise
and
to
comply
with
the
UN/CEFACT
Code
of
Conduct
and
Ethics
and
the
policy
on
Intellectual
Property
Rights.
https://unece.org/trade/documents/2010/12/session-documents/intellectual-property-rights-policy
Geographical Focus
The
geographical
focus
of
the
project
is
global.
Beneficiaries
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The beneficiaries of the UNTDED standards are diverse and include various stakeholders involved in international trade, commerce, and e-business. Some of the primary beneficiaries include:
1. Governments: UNTDED helps governments streamline trade processes, reduce trade barriers, improve customs procedures, and enhance regulatory compliance. UNTDED helps governments to facilitate international trade, boost economic growth, and promote sustainable development.
2. Businesses (SMEs and large companies): Companies engaged in international trade benefit from UNTDED by simplifying and harmonizing trade procedures, reducing transaction costs, enhancing interoperability between different trading partners and systems, and accelerating the movement of goods across borders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly benefit from these standards as they enable them to compete more effectively in global markets.
3. Customs Authorities: Customs administrations use UNTDED to modernize their operations, automate customs procedures, improve risk management, enhance border security, and facilitate the smooth flow of goods across borders. Standardized electronic data exchange helps customs authorities efficiently process trade transactions, enforce regulations, and combat illicit trade activities.
4. Trade Facilitation Organizations: International organizations, trade facilitation bodies, industry associations, and standards-setting organizations leverage UNTDED to develop best practices, guidelines, and tools for improving trade facilitation, supply chain management, and e-business processes.
5. Technology Providers: Software developers, IT companies, and technology vendors use UNTDED into their products and solutions to enable seamless data interchange, interoperability, and connectivity between different trading partners, business systems, and electronic platforms.
The list of organizations that contributed to the current version UNTDED, using it and will be involved in this review includes the following: |
Initial Contributions
References and initial contributions:
- Trade Data Elements Directory (TDED) UNTDED 2005/ISO 7372:2005
- Latest published CCL at time of project start
- ICC DSI Key Trade Document and Data Elements glossary
Resource Requirements
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Collaboration with the relevant organizations namely: CIT, FIATA, IATA, ICAO, ICC, ICS, IMO,IRU, OASIS, UIC, UNCTAD, UPU, WCO, ISO. |
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