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PartiesParties with a link have a reservation.
| Party | Signature | RatificationS=Signature without reservation or requirement of ratification R=Ratification, Acceptance, Approval or Notification A=Accession Su=Succession NK=Not Known | Entry into force | Renunciation | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albania | 28-12-2004 (A) | 28-03-2005 | |||
| Armenia | 08-12-1993 (A) | 08-03-1994 | |||
| Austria | 22-07-1987 (A) | 22-10-1987 | |||
| Azerbaijan | 08-05-2000 (A) | 08-08-2000 | |||
| Belarus | 05-04-1993 (A) | 05-07-1993 | |||
| Belgium | 31-01-1984 | 12-06-1987 (R) | 12-09-1987 | ||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 01-09-1993 (Su) | 06-03-1992 | |||
| Bulgaria | 27-02-1998 (A) | 27-05-1998 | |||
| Croatia | 20-05-1994 (Su) | 08-10-1991 | |||
| Cuba | 15-04-1992 (A) | 15-07-1992 | |||
| Cyprus | 01-07-2002 (A) | 01-10-2002 | |||
| Czech Republic | 30-09-1993 (Su) | 01-01-1993 | |||
| Czechoslovakia (<01-01-1993) | 06-09-1991 (A) | 06-12-1991 | |||
| Denmark | 01-02-1984 | 12-06-1987 (R) | 12-09-1987 | ||
| Estonia | 04-03-1996 (A) | 04-06-1996 | |||
| EU (European Union) | 01-02-1984 | 12-06-1987 (R) | 12-09-1987 | ||
| Finland | 08-08-1985 (A) | 08-11-1985 | |||
| France | 01-02-1984 | 12-06-1987 (R) | 12-09-1987 | ||
| Georgia | 02-06-1999 (A) | 02-09-1999 | |||
| Germany | 01-02-1984 | 12-06-1987 (R) | 12-09-1987 | ||
| Greece | 01-02-1984 | 12-06-1987 (R) | 12-09-1987 | ||
| Hungary | 21-12-1983 | 26-01-1984 (R) | 15-10-1985 | ||
| Iran | 18-05-2010 (A) | 18-08-2010 | |||
| Ireland | 01-02-1984 | 12-06-1987 (R) | 12-09-1987 | ||
| Italy | 01-02-1984 | 12-06-1987 (R) | 12-09-1987 | ||
| Jordan | 13-11-2008 (A) | 13-02-2009 | |||
| Kazakhstan | 25-01-2005 (A) | 25-04-2005 | |||
| Kyrgyzstan | 02-04-1998 (A) | 02-07-1998 | |||
| Laos | 29-09-2008 (A) | 29-12-2008 | |||
| Latvia | 18-12-2003 (A) | 18-03-2004 | |||
| Lesotho | 30-03-1988 (A) | 30-06-1988 | |||
| Liberia | 16-09-2005 (A) | 16-12-2005 | |||
| Lithuania | 07-12-1995 (A) | 07-03-1996 | |||
| Luxembourg | 01-02-1984 | 12-06-1987 (R) | 12-09-1987 | ||
| Moldova | 03-12-2008 (A) | 03-03-2009 | |||
| Mongolia | 02-11-2007 (A) | 02-02-2008 | |||
| Montenegro | 23-10-2006 (Su) | 03-06-2006 | |||
| Morocco | 25-09-2012 (A) | 25-12-2012 | |||
| Netherlands, the Kingdom of the | 01-02-1984 | 12-06-1987 (R) | 12-09-1987 | ||
| North Macedonia | 20-12-1999 (Su) | 17-11-1991 | |||
| Norway | 10-07-1985 (A) | 15-10-1985 | |||
| Poland | 06-12-1996 (A) | 06-03-1997 | |||
| Portugal | 10-11-1987 (A) | 10-02-1988 | |||
| Romania | 10-11-2000 (A) | 10-02-2001 | |||
| Russian Federation | 28-01-1986 (A) | 28-04-1986 | |||
| Serbia | 12-03-2001 (Su) | 27-04-1992 | |||
| Slovakia | 28-05-1993 (Su) | 01-01-1993 | |||
| Slovenia | 06-07-1992 (Su) | 25-06-1991 | |||
| South Africa | 24-02-1987 (A) | 24-05-1987 | |||
| Spain | 02-07-1984 (A) | 15-10-1985 | |||
| Sweden | 15-07-1985 (A) | 15-10-1985 | |||
| Switzerland | 25-01-1984 | 21-01-1986 (R) | 21-04-1986 | ||
| Tajikistan | 28-12-2011 (A) | 28-03-2012 | |||
| Tunisia | 11-03-2009 (A) | 11-06-2009 | |||
| Türkiye | 21-03-2006 (A) | 21-06-2006 | |||
| Turkmenistan | 27-11-2016 (A) | 27-02-2017 | |||
| Ukraine | 12-09-2003 (A) | 12-12-2003 | |||
| United Kingdom | 01-02-1984 | 12-06-1987 (R) | 12-09-1987 | ||
| Uzbekistan | 27-11-1996 (A) | 27-02-1997 | |||
| Yugoslavia (< 25-06-1991) | 29-03-1984 | 02-07-1985 (R) | 15-10-1985 |
Extensions
United Kingdom
| Extended to | Entry into force | Termination |
|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar | 12-09-1987 | |
| Guernsey | 12-09-1987 | |
| Jersey | 12-09-1987 | |
| Man, Isle of | 12-09-1987 | |
| Montserrat | 12-09-1987 | |
| Saint-Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha | 12-09-1987 |
Parties with reservations, declarations and objections
| Party | Reservations / Declarations | Objections |
|---|---|---|
| Cuba | Yes | No |
| Cyprus | Yes | No |
| Hungary | Yes | No |
| Iran | Yes | No |
| Russian Federation | Yes | No |
| South Africa | Yes | No |
| Switzerland | Yes | No |
| Türkiye | Yes | No |
Cuba
15-04-1992
The Government of Cuba declares that it does not consider itself bound by the provisions of article 20, paragraphs 2 to 7, and that any disputes that may arise among the parties must be resolved by means of negotiation through the diplomatic channel.
Cyprus
01-08-2002
Reservation in respect of article 20, paragraphs 2 to 7:
The Republic of Cyprus does not consider itself bound by article 20, paragraphs 2
to 7, of the International Convention on the Harmonization of Frontier Controls of
Goods concerning the settlement of disputes.
Hungary
26-01-1984
The Government of the Hungarian's People's Republic does not consider itself bound by Article 20, paragraphs 2 to 7, of this Convention.
Iran
18-05-2010
... pursuant to Article 21, paragraph 1, of the Convention, the Islamic Republic of Iran does not consider itself bound by the provisions of Article 20, paragraphs 2 to 7, concerning the settlement of disputes.
Russian Federation
28-01-1986
Reservation
Regarding article 20, paragraphs 2 to 7:
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics does not consider itself bound by article
20, paragraphs 2 to 7, of the International Convention on the Harmonization of Frontier
Controls of Goods concerning the settlement of disputes.
Declaration
Regarding article 16:
The participation in the International Convention on the Harmonization of Frontier
Controls of Goods of regional economic integration organizations constituted by sovereign
States does not alter the position of the Soviet Union with regard to such international
organizations.
South Africa
24-02-1987
South Africa does not consider itself bound by the provisions of article 20, paragraphs 2 to 7, of this Convention.
Switzerland
21-01-1986
The Government of Switzerland declared that it accepts resolution No. 230 adopted
by the Inland Transport Committee on 4 February 1983, concerning Technical Assistance
Measures for the Implementation of the Convention.
The Government of Switzerland declared that the provisions of the Convention will
apply to the Principality of Liechtenstein so long as it is linked to Switzerland
by a customs union treaty.
Türkiye
13-10-2007
The Republic of Turkey does not consider itself bound by article 20, paragraphs 2 to 7 of the Convention.