The overview of the STR was presented by Mr. Serge MUSANA the representative of the COMESA Secretariat. This presentation focused on the history and objectives of COMESA, the elements of the STR and mechanisms for its implementation.
The presentation highlighted that the STR implementation is based on the agreed common list of products, a threshold of USD 2000 or below per consignment, a COMESA simplified customs declaration, and a COMESA simplified certificate of origin.