Streamlining Customs for Export Repair Returns

Streamlining Customs for Export Repair Returns

This article focuses on customs brokerage for export returned goods for repair, emphasizing the importance of port selection and recommending Foshan and Shenzhen ports as advantageous options. It also highlights the necessity of choosing a professional customs brokerage company and provides key factors for selecting an agency, assisting businesses in efficiently handling returned goods for repair operations. Choosing the right port and agent streamlines the process and minimizes potential delays and costs associated with re-importing repaired goods.

08/22/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Global Customs Reforms Streamline International Trade

Global Customs Reforms Streamline International Trade

This article introduces several tools and services provided by the World Customs Organization (WCO), including trade tools, a publication store, customs enforcement networks, an online learning platform, and a single window interactive map. These resources aim to promote the standardization and efficiency of international trade, enhance the capabilities of customs professionals, and ultimately contribute to the sustainable development of the global economy.

08/08/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Angolas Customs Reforms Boost Trade Efficiency

Angolas Customs Reforms Boost Trade Efficiency

Angola implements Binding Tariff Information (BTI) to enhance trade facilitation, predictability, and customs efficiency, attracting foreign investment and promoting economic development. This advance ruling system provides traders with certainty regarding the classification of goods before importation, streamlining customs procedures and reducing delays. By offering clarity and transparency, the BTI system fosters a more conducive environment for international trade and investment in Angola, ultimately contributing to the country's economic growth and diversification.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Boosts Customs Training Programs Globally

WCO Boosts Customs Training Programs Globally

The 9th Global Meeting of Heads of WCO Regional Capacity Building Offices, Regional Training Centers, and Vice-Chair Offices highlighted the critical role of regional institutions in capacity building. The meeting reaffirmed commitments to the WCO’s annual Capacity Building Needs Assessment, donor engagement, and the maintenance of regional experts. Discussions also focused on the development of new tools, such as the WCO Training Diagnostics tool, aimed at strengthening regional cooperation, enhancing the capacity of member customs administrations, and addressing global trade challenges.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Japan Fund Enhances Fiji Customs Training

Japan Fund Enhances Fiji Customs Training

Sponsored by the Japan Customs Cooperation Fund, Fiji hosted a sub-regional HS Harmonized System training course aimed at enhancing the commodity classification skills of customs officers from Pacific Island countries. The training emphasized practical application and communication. It recommended that countries continuously strengthen capacity building, improve classification infrastructure, introduce advance ruling systems, and enhance internal and cross-border communication to promote regional trade development. The course focused on improving skills to correctly classify goods under the HS system.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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EU Boosts Cameroons Customs Classification Skills

EU Boosts Cameroons Customs Classification Skills

The World Customs Organization is assisting Cameroon in implementing its customs modernization program, with funding from the European Union, focusing on enhancing tariff classification capabilities. Through training workshops held in Douala, Cameroonian customs officials learned about the HS coding system, case studies, and trade facilitation agreements. This initiative aims to improve the accuracy of commodity classification, promote regional integration, and foster trade development. The program emphasizes practical application and knowledge transfer to ensure sustainable improvements in customs procedures.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Seychelles Customs Adopts Digital Training Modernization

Seychelles Customs Adopts Digital Training Modernization

With the support of the World Customs Organization (WCO), Seychelles Customs successfully developed and implemented a customized digital training strategy. By introducing blended learning models and e-learning platforms, the professional skills of customs officers and their ability to address modern customs challenges have been effectively enhanced, injecting strong momentum into customs modernization. This case provides valuable lessons for other developing countries, showcasing a practical approach to leveraging digital tools for capacity building and improving customs operations.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Tonga Customs Workshop Boosts Trade Efficiency

Tonga Customs Workshop Boosts Trade Efficiency

In January 2025, the WCO and Tonga Customs jointly held a workshop on tariff rulings in Nuku'alofa, aiming to enhance Tonga Customs' tariff classification capabilities and promote trade facilitation. Sponsored by the Japan Customs Cooperation Fund, the workshop covered WCO guidelines, Tonga Customs practices, action plan development, and expert experience sharing. Through capacity building, institutional improvement, technical support, and international cooperation, Tonga Customs will be better positioned to serve national economic development.

01/23/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Serbian Delegation Studies Uzbekistans Customs Reforms

Serbian Delegation Studies Uzbekistans Customs Reforms

A Serbian Customs delegation visited Uzbekistan to learn about its experiences in digitalization, human resources, and trade facilitation. The visit highlighted Uzbekistan's progress in these areas, supported by projects from the World Customs Organization (WCO) and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO). The Serbian delegation aimed to gain insights and best practices to inform their own customs reform efforts, focusing on leveraging technology and data to improve efficiency and streamline trade processes. The exchange fostered collaboration and knowledge sharing between the two customs administrations.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Malawi Customs Strengthened Against Wildlife Trafficking

Malawi Customs Strengthened Against Wildlife Trafficking

The INAMA Project aims to enhance the capacity of Malawi Customs to combat illegal wildlife trade. Through diagnostic assessments, training implementation, and risk management workshops, the project assists Malawi Customs in building risk defenses. It strengthens cooperation with customs administrations of other countries to jointly address the global challenge of illegal wildlife trade, protect endangered species, maintain national security, and facilitate trade. The project ultimately contributes to a more secure and sustainable future by mitigating risks associated with wildlife trafficking.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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