Azerbaijan’s single window system is
fully financed by the government. As a
first step, an automated customs clearance system was implemented at inland
border crossings on January 1, 2009 and
became available to users free of charge.
Implementation continued through 2011
in Baku and Sumgayit.16 In addition, an article on the single window was included in
the new customs code that entered into
force on January 1, 2012. It establishes