WCO Tackles Customs Law Reform As Nationalism Grows

WCO Tackles Customs Law Reform As Nationalism Grows

The 13th World Customs Law Conference focused on customs law changes and multilateral trade system challenges against the backdrop of nationalism. The World Customs Organization (WCO) emphasized the crucial role of capacity building in addressing trade protectionism and presented its work in e-commerce. The conference also discussed issues such as the participation of Least Developed Countries in international trade, the EU Customs Code, and challenges for customs brokers. The aim was to promote trade facilitation and security, and to maintain the stability of the global trading system.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Moldova Adopts International Standards for Customs Modernization

Moldova Adopts International Standards for Customs Modernization

Moldova, in collaboration with the World Customs Organization, organized a workshop to improve its national customs classification system. The aim was to enhance the commodity classification skills of customs officers, facilitate trade, and actively participate in the development of international trade rules. This initiative is crucial for Moldova's integration into the global trading system and enhancing its economic competitiveness. Other developing countries can learn from Moldova's experience by strengthening international cooperation and improving their own customs classification capabilities.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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WCO 2025 Meeting to Address Customs Efficiency Security and Tech

WCO 2025 Meeting to Address Customs Efficiency Security and Tech

This paper provides an in-depth interpretation of the core topics discussed at the 2025 World Customs Organization (WCO) Technical Committee meetings. These topics include the WCO theme, AEO system, intelligent security equipment, free zones, TRS database system, e-commerce, performance evaluation, information technology, certificates of origin, smart customs, green customs, and vulnerable borders. The meetings aim to promote global customs cooperation, enhance trade efficiency and security, and address emerging challenges in the international trade landscape.

01/16/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Backs Sudan Customs in HR Management Reform

WCO Backs Sudan Customs in HR Management Reform

At the request of Sudanese Customs, the World Customs Organization (WCO) provided support for modernizing its human resource management. Through workshops and remote assistance, the WCO helped Sudanese Customs build a modern, competency-based HR management system. This system aims to enhance talent attraction, improve employee performance, optimize talent allocation, and strengthen organizational competitiveness, ultimately contributing to the modernization of Sudanese Customs. The project focused on developing a framework that aligns HR practices with the strategic goals of the organization.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Belgian Customs Academy Boost African Customs Training

WCO Belgian Customs Academy Boost African Customs Training

WCO, in collaboration with the Belgian Customs Academy, provides training to African customs officials to enhance their capabilities. Recently, officials visited the WCO headquarters to deepen cooperation, focusing on areas such as digital transformation. This partnership aims to strengthen customs administration in Africa and facilitate trade by building a skilled workforce and promoting modern practices. The collaboration underscores the WCO's commitment to supporting Africa's development through effective customs management and capacity building initiatives.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Belgian Customs Academy Boost African Customs Training

WCO Belgian Customs Academy Boost African Customs Training

The World Customs Organization (WCO) and the Belgian Customs Academy (BCS) have deepened their collaboration to provide enhanced training for customs officials from French-speaking African countries. The training covers the WCO's latest tools and issues. This initiative aims to improve customs management capabilities in Africa, promote regional trade development, and serve as a model for global customs capacity building. The partnership underscores the commitment to strengthening customs administrations and fostering a more efficient and secure global trade environment.

01/22/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Tunisia Boosts Trade Efficiency with Updated Customs Training

Tunisia Boosts Trade Efficiency with Updated Customs Training

Within the framework of the EU-WCO Africa Harmonized System Programme, Tunisian Customs is strengthening national-level Harmonized System training. This aims to enhance customs officers' technical skills in commodity classification and their training abilities, building a professional team. The initiative seeks to promote trade facilitation and predictability, contributing to Tunisia's economic development. The training program focuses on improving the accuracy and efficiency of customs procedures, ultimately benefiting both traders and the national economy by ensuring consistent and correct application of the Harmonized System.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Customs Duty Exemption Codes: Understanding and Application

Customs Duty Exemption Codes: Understanding and Application

The customs exemption nature code system is vital for international trade, categorizing customs tax management regulations into various types to support data statistics. The codes are divided into five categories, including statutory taxation and tax exemptions. Understanding these codes aids in optimizing customs management and addressing trade complexities; for instance, "101" represents general taxation while "201" indicates non-reimbursable aid materials. This system enhances the transparency and efficiency of tax policies.

07/21/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Egypt Boosts Customs Skills Via WTO Training Program

Egypt Boosts Customs Skills Via WTO Training Program

The World Customs Organization and the Commercial Law Development Program jointly held a customs valuation workshop in Cairo to enhance Egyptian customs officials' understanding and application of the WTO's Customs Valuation Agreement. The workshop covered a review of the agreement's principles, analysis of key technical issues, sharing of US customs experiences, and practical case studies. This initiative aims to support Egypt in building an efficient and transparent customs valuation system, ultimately promoting trade facilitation.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Russian Customs Struggles with Rigid Performance Metrics

Russian Customs Struggles with Rigid Performance Metrics

The Russian customs performance evaluation system faces issues such as complex and rigid indicators, and an overemphasis on results rather than processes, leading to inefficient resource allocation and difficulty in meeting public needs. This paper suggests building a scientific performance evaluation system by clarifying assessment goals, simplifying the indicator system, introducing external evaluation, and strengthening process management. The aim is to improve customs efficiency and transparency.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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