International Convention on the Harmonization of Frontier Controls of Goods

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.