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The Contracting Parties to this Convention, established under the auspices of the Customs Co-operation Council,

Noting that the present situation regarding the proliferation and dispersed nature of international Customs Conventions on temporary admission is unsatisfactory,

Considering that the situation could worsen in the future when new categories of temporary admission need to be regulated internationally,

Having regard to the wishes of trade representatives and other interested parties, to the effect that the accomplishment of temporary admission formalities be facilitated,

Considering that the simplification and harmonization of Customs procedures and, in particular, the adoption of a single international instrument combining all existing Conventions on temporary admission can facilitate access to international provisions governing temporary admission and effectively contribute to the development of international trade and of other international exchanges,

Convinced that an international instrument proposing uniform provisions in respect of temporary admission can bring substantial benefits for international exchanges and ensure a high degree of simplification and harmonization of Customs procedures, which is one of the essential aims of the Customs Co-operation Council,

Resolved to facilitate temporary admission by simplifying and harmonizing procedures, in pursuit of economic, humanitarian, cultural, social or touring objectives,

Considering that the adoption of standardized model temporary admission papers as international Customs documents with international security contributes to facilitating the temporary admission procedure where a Customs document and security are required,

Have agreed as follows: