World Customs Organization Press Releases

• Published on June 10, 2024 - 20:58 GMT

  Successful WAEMU Consultation and Workshop on Rules of Origin held in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

  Under the framework of the EU-WCO Rules of Origin Africa Programme, funded by the European Union, the World Customs Organization (WCO) in partnership with the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) held a regional consultation in Ouagadougou, …

  Distribution channels: International Organizations
• Published on June 10, 2024 - 15:23 GMT

  Sida-WCO Trade Facilitation and Customs Modernization Programme supports the Zambia Revenue Authority in the application of the ...

  From 3 to 7 June 2024, under the aegis of the Sida-WCO TFCM Programme, WCO Experts met with Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) officials in Lusaka, Zambia, to support ZRA in applying the WCO Performance Measurement Mechanism (PMM) for strategic decision- …

  Distribution channels: International Organizations
• Published on June 10, 2024 - 15:23 GMT

  ASEAN and WCO Reaffirm Commitment to Enhanced Cooperation at 13th Consultation

  At the invitation of Dr. Nguyen Van Can, Director-General of Viet Nam Customs and Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Directors-General of Customs meeting this year, WCO Secretary General Ian Saunders virtually participated in the …

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• Published on June 10, 2024 - 14:47 GMT

  The WCO Capacity Building Directorate organizes virtual GEOAT introductory sessions

  On the 5th and 6th of June 2024, the WCO organized, on a virtual basis, three sessions to introduce the new edition of the Gender Equality Organizational Assessment Tool (GEOAT) that was launched in December 2023. These introductory sessions allowed …

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• Published on June 7, 2024 - 19:17 GMT

  WCO Supports Saudi Arabia in Building Capacity on Customs Valuation

  Upon the request of the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA), the World Customs Organization (WCO) organized a national workshop on Customs valuation from 26 to 30 May 2024 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The workshop took place at the ZATCA Academy and  was …

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• Published on June 6, 2024 - 18:14 GMT

  22nd eATA Working Group meeting held virtually

  The 22nd Meeting of the eATA Working Group (WG) was held on 30 May 2024 virtually via the Zoom platform. In total, 151 experts from 51 Contracting Parties to the ATA and Istanbul conventions, as well as observers and international organizations registered …

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• Published on June 6, 2024 - 18:14 GMT

  WCO National Workshop on IPR protection in Bosnia and Herzegovina

  From 27 to 31 May 2024, the World Customs Organization (WCO) conducted a national workshop on the protection of intellectual property rights (IPR) in Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, with the financial support of the Customs Cooperation Fund of Germany …

  Distribution channels: International Organizations
• Published on June 6, 2024 - 16:54 GMT

  Papua New Guinea Customs Service discusses for further enhancement of SEZ management

  The WCO National Workshop on Free Zones/Special Economic Zones (SEZ) for the Papua New Guinea Customs Service (PNGCS) was held from 27 to 31 May 2024 in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, under the sponsorship of the Customs Cooperation Fund - China (CCF- …

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• Published on June 5, 2024 - 11:46 GMT

  Regional workshop empowers East and Southern Africa to secure and facilitate cross-border e-commerce

  From 28 to 30 May 2024 the World Customs Organization (WCO) delivered a Regional Workshop on e-commerce for East and Southern Africa (ESA) at the Integrated Customs Clearance Centre in Plaine Magnien, Mauritius. The objectives of the event were to raise …

  Distribution channels: International Organizations
• Published on June 5, 2024 - 11:46 GMT

  World Environment Day 2024 - Customs' Vigilance is key in Protecting Earth's Ecosystems

  The World Customs Organization (WCO) commemorates World Environment Day on 5 June 2024 by emphasizing the critical role Customs plays in environmental conservation. Joining the United Nations’ call for action under the theme “Land Restoration, …

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• Published on June 4, 2024 - 19:31 GMT

  WCO Pre-Accreditation Workshop on Risk Management for enhancing regional expertise in Africa

  The WCO held a Pre-Accreditation Workshop on Risk Management, generously hosted by the South African Revenue Service (SARS) in Pretoria, South Africa, from 27 to 31 May 2024.  The workshop was organized for qualified candidates from the WCO West & …

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• Published on June 4, 2024 - 13:05 GMT

  Highlights from the 3rd WCO Data Innovation Hub Meeting

  The WCO Data Innovation Hub (DIH) serves as an essential platform, bringing together Customs and industry experts to collectively explore the latest data innovations and advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and their application to Customs. The 3rd …

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• Published on June 4, 2024 - 12:23 GMT

  National Workshop on Data Analytics and AI for Bhutan Customs

  From May 13 to 17, 2024, the World Customs Organization (WCO), under the WCO BACUDA Project framework, conducted a comprehensive workshop on Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Bhutan Customs in Paro, Bhutan. This initiative aimed to …

  Distribution channels: International Organizations
• Published on June 3, 2024 - 21:47 GMT

  Nigeria Customs strengthens its Rules of Origin competency through an advanced training workshop

  Under the framework of the EU-WCO Rules of Origin Africa Programme, funded by the European Union, the World Customs Organization, in partnership with the Nigeria Customs Service  (NCS), held a national training workshop on rules of origin for Nigeria …

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• Published on June 3, 2024 - 15:23 GMT

  WCO boosts Nigeria Customs Service capacity on the Harmonized System for efficient implementation of advance rulings

  From 20 to 24 May 2024, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) hosted a National Advanced Workshop on the Harmonized System and Commodity Classification in Abuja, Nigeria. The workshop was delivered by two WCO Experts within the framework of the EU-WCO …

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• Published on May 31, 2024 - 12:54 GMT

  The WCO supports the Djibouti Customs Administration to align its national tariff with the HS 2022 version

  From 13 to 16 May 2024, Djibouti hosted a national workshop aimed at updating the national customs tariff, in accordance with the current version of the Harmonized System (HS). Organised within the framework of the EU-WCO Programme on the Harmonized System …

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• Published on May 31, 2024 - 12:54 GMT

  Customs Valuation Workshop held for Nicaragua

  From 6 to 10 May 2024, the WCO Secretariat, with the support of the Customs Cooperation Fund of China (CCF-China), organized a national workshop on Customs valuation in Managua, Nicaragua, for the benefit of the Customs Administration of Nicaragua. The …

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• Published on May 29, 2024 - 18:54 GMT

  WCO's 4th WGDS Meeting: Enhancing Customs Data and Statistical Standards

  From 6 to 7 May 2024, the World Customs Organization hosted the 4th session of its Working Group on Data and Statistics (WGDS) at its Brussels headquarters in a hybrid format. In his opening remarks, WCO Deputy Secretary General, Mr. Ricardo Treviño Chapa, …

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• Published on May 29, 2024 - 13:04 GMT

  Successful Customs Intelligence and Targeting Lead to the Recovery of the 16th Century Book by the Kingdom of Spain

  In a remarkable display of international cooperation, a rare and historically significant book, Sumario breve de la practica de la arithmetica (A Brief Summary of the Arithmetic Practice) by Juan Andrés, published in Valencia in 1515, has been repatriated …

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• Published on May 29, 2024 - 13:04 GMT

  Spanish translation of Harmonized System 2022 is Now Available on WCO Trade Tools

  The World Customs Organization (WCO) is pleased to announce the arrival of the long-awaited Spanish translation of the Harmonized System 2022 content on our WCO Trade Tools platform. This significant addition represents a milestone in our ongoing …

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