Tag: World Customs Organization
WCO’s latest edition of SAFE Framework of Standards released
The World Customs Organization (WCO) has published the 2018 edition of the SAFE Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade, following its adoption...
Customs authorities identify priority areas in AsPac e-commerce management
The exchange of advance electronic data and use of cutting-edge technologies are among the key focus areas identified by customs administrations in the Asia-Pacific...
WCO publishes global standards on e-commerce
The World Customs Organization (WCO) has published the guiding principles for cross-border e-commerce aimed at developing common standards and tools for customs clearance and...
MSMEs to benefit from ITC-WCO Rules of Origin Facilitator
The World Customs Organization (WCO) and the International Trade Centre (ITC) recently unveiled a new initiative that will enable micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)...
WCO and IPPC partner to facilitate safe trade of plant products
The World Customs Organization (WCO) and the Secretariat of the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) have joined forces to facilitate trade while protecting society,...
WCO highlights findings on illicit financial flows through mis-invoicing
The World Customs Organization (WCO) held a global conference recently on illicit financial flows (IFFs) and trade mis-invoicing, where it also presented the findings...
WCO and IOM to intensify cooperation in border management
The World Customs Organization (WCO) and the UN migration agency International Organization for Migration (IOM) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost...
Customs-police cooperation primer unveiled
The World Customs Organization (WCO) and International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) have jointly released the “Customs-Police Cooperation Handbook,” a guide to further enhancing cooperation...
WCO updates customs laboratory handbook
The World Customs Organization (WCO) announced that it has updated the “Customs Laboratory Guide" (CLG), a practical handbook for establishing and improving customs laboratories.
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WCO undertakes further decisions toward updating Harmonized System
The World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized System Committee (HSC) held its latest meeting to arrive at further recommendations and decisions leading to the crafting...