2023

December 2023
25 December 2023

Farewell Celebration for WCO Secretary General Dr. Kunio Mikuriya
22 December 2023

WCO A-CIP Programme Internal Affairs Learning Event fosters knowledge sharing among 200 participants
22 December 2023

WCO begins discussions with the Eastern African Community members for the development of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the Regulatory Management of Joint Inspections for Environmentally Sensitive Commodities under Customs Stewardship
22 December 2023

WCO conducts a Mercator diagnostic mission for the Mozambique Tax Authority
22 December 2023

Advancing Customs Interconnectivity for Member Customs Administrations in the SADC region
21 December 2023

Côte d’Ivoire Customs promote an organizational culture based on integrity
21 December 2023

SECO-WCO GTFP concludes its assistance in Uzbekistan
21 December 2023

Honduras Customs Administration: strengthening Risk Management and creating an Integrity strategy to fight corruption
19 December 2023

Involving the next generation in their integrity approach: a priority for Tunisian Customs
19 December 2023

Innovating Customs Operations: The WCO BACUDA Team holds an AI Workshop in Bahrain
18 December 2023

WCO and China Customs launch Smart Customs Project
18 December 2023

WCO Secretary General addresses foreign ministers of Landlocked Developing Countries
18 December 2023

The SECO-WCO GTFP officially closes its full-fledged intervention in Colombia
18 December 2023

The SECO-WCO GTFP officially closes its full-fledged intervention in Bolivia
18 December 2023

The SECO-WCO GTFP conducts the Annual NPSC in Peru
15 December 2023

A new edition of the Gender Equality Organizational Assessment Tool (GEOAT)
15 December 2023

STCE Implementation Guide 2023 version
15 December 2023

Indonesia hosted the Sub-Regional Workshop on Customs Laboratory for the ASEAN Member countries
15 December 2023

WCO supports the Botswana United Revenue Service (BURS) in implementing gender equality and diversity
14 December 2023

Sida-WCO Trade Facilitation and Customs Modernization Programme supports the Eswatini Revenue Service (ERS) in the application of the WCO Performance Measurement Mechanism (PMM)
13 December 2023

Embracing Digital Evolution: WCO Unveils a Study on the Digitalization of the Certificate of Origin
12 December 2023

2,114 seizures of endangered animals and timber as part of a major international law enforcement operation
12 December 2023

Peru publishes its new Time Release Study under the SECO-WCO GTFP support
11 December 2023

Namibia launches Walvis Bay Port Time Release Study report
11 December 2023

Congo Customs develops its Rules of Origin competencies with focus on AfCFTA
08 December 2023

Exploring the links between gender and integrity on 2023 International Anti-Corruption Day
07 December 2023

89th WCO Policy Commission session held in Venice
07 December 2023

An important new step in West Africa towards the development of a Pool of Trainers on Rules of Origin
06 December 2023

Ethiopian Customs Commission (ECC) Invests in the Reinforcement of their Internal Affairs
06 December 2023

Leveraging organisational culture and staff motivation to promote the integrity of Burkina Faso Customs
05 December 2023

WCO Launches the First Cycle of the Performance Measurement Mechanism
05 December 2023

Rules of Origin Africa Programme Advances Rules of Origin Competency in Botswana
05 December 2023

Inaugural COLIBRI Steering Committee Meeting held at WCO Headquarters
04 December 2023

Message from the WCO Secretary General at the Johns Hopkins University Symposium on public health strategies for combating counterfeit drugs
04 December 2023

WCO highlights Customs role at CAREC Ministerial Conference
04 December 2023

The SECO-WCO GTFP officially closes its full-fledged intervention in Serbia
04 December 2023

Efforts to Implement an Internal Affairs Unit in El Salvador
04 December 2023

Regional Workshop for the Americas and Caribbean highlights the importance of information exchange at regional level for enhanced Customs control
01 December 2023

Operation DEMETER IX demonstrates a growing interest from WCO Members in fighting the trafficking of wastes and ozone depleting substances
01 December 2023

WCO contributing to multilateral cooperation for global resilience
01 December 2023

The EU-WCO Origin Africa Programme Enhances Customs Capacity in Zambia
November 2023
29 November 2023

Effective communication between TRA and stakeholders: Enhancing mutual trust and cooperation between the private sector and Customs
29 November 2023

WCO hosts first symposium on Protecting Customs Institutions from Organized Crime
28 November 2023

WCO-UPU Contact Committee endorses the new edition of the joint WCO-UPU Postal Customs Guide
28 November 2023

The WCO TEG-NII charts the path towards an enhanced version of the Unified File Format
24 November 2023

Follow-up Mission on Risk Management to Bolivia under the SECO-WCO GTFP framework
24 November 2023

Virtual Forum on E-Commerce for Peruvian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
24 November 2023

The COLIBRI Project organises the 5th Expert Coordination Meeting at the WCO
24 November 2023

A Time Release Study (TRS) launched at the Oshoek- Ngwenya land border between South Africa and Eswatini
24 November 2023

The WCO conducts a Competency-based Human Resources Management Workshop for the Serbian Government
24 November 2023

The SECO-WCO GTFP supports the Bolivian National Committee on Trade Facilitation
23 November 2023

Regional Train-the-Trainer Workshop on Customs Valuation in the Dominican Republic
23 November 2023

Conclusion of the 20th Meeting of the WCO Counterfeiting and Piracy Group
21 November 2023

Secretary General opens the joint session of the WCO CAP Group Meeting
20 November 2023

WCO Secretary General reaffirms commitment to regional integration in Africa and reviews Burundi’s Customs modernization
20 November 2023

29th Session of the WCO SAFE Working Group Highlights Endorsement of Key Tools
20 November 2023

West & Central Africa Takes First Steps Towards Building Communities of Integrity Practice within the Region
20 November 2023

Pilot of the new WCO training material on Customs Staff Well-Being and Resilience held in Mongolia
17 November 2023

WCO Workshop on SMART Borders for the MENA region
16 November 2023

Apply for the 19th Virtual Customs Orientation Academy (VCOA) for French-speaking Customs officers
16 November 2023

Jordan Customs Department (JCD) and key partners work together in fighting corruption and promoting integrity
16 November 2023

Advanced AI-HS tool developed by the Azerbaijan Customs
15 November 2023

Refresher workshop for WCO accredited PCA experts
14 November 2023

Navigating the complexities of trade: Key takeaways from the 3rd WCO Global Origin Conference
14 November 2023

The SECO-WCO GTFP continues supporting Peer-to-Peer Collaboration in the Americas Region
13 November 2023

The WCO Virtual Working Group (VWG) on Gender Equality & Diversity holds its bi-annual meeting
13 November 2023

Successful conclusion of the 32nd RKC/MC with a new Contracting Party on board
10 November 2023

2nd Meeting of the WCO Data Innovation Hub
10 November 2023

WCO Launches Data Quality E-Learning Course for Customs Officers
10 November 2023

WCO's 3rd WGDS Meeting: Advancing Customs Data and Statistics
09 November 2023

Antigua and Barbuda: Upholding Integrity through the Implementation of an Internal Affairs Unit
09 November 2023

Workshop on strengthening internal affairs administrative investigations conducted in Mauritius
09 November 2023

WCO supports enhancing AEO programmes at the CAREC Regional Workshop
09 November 2023

WCO's Support to Tanzania Revenue Authority's AEO Programme
08 November 2023

Global Trade Experts Gather for the 3rd WCO Global Origin Conference in Chile
08 November 2023

WCO Secretary General, Mr. Kunio Mikuriya, launches a Practical Guide for the Implementation of the AfCFTA Rules of Origin, under the framework of the EU-WCO Rules of Origin Africa Programme
08 November 2023

Enhancing Customs Radiological and Nuclear Detection Capabilities: The RANDA Project's First National Awareness Training in Sri Lanka
07 November 2023

Closing of the SECO-WCO GTFP Light-Touched Intervention in Central America
07 November 2023

The Joint ATA/Istanbul Convention Administrative Committee makes further progress in the transition from a paper to a digital Carnet System
06 November 2023

The 32nd Revised Kyoto Convention Management Committee Meeting kicks off with El Salvador depositing its instrument of accession
03 November 2023

WCO and IAPH launch their first ever Guidelines on Cooperation between Customs and Port authorities
02 November 2023

WCO Secretary General advocates for Global collaboration at Enforcement Cooperation in India
02 November 2023

WCO Welcomes G7 Trade Ministers’ Statement on Enhancing Global Trade and Customs Operations
01 November 2023

WCO Leadership and Management Development Workshop for Senior Managers of the Nigeria Customs Service
October 2023
31 October 2023

WCO and IAPH launch Guidelines on Cooperation between Customs and Port Authorities
27 October 2023

Advancing Customs in the digital era: Insight from the 241st/242nd Permanent Technical Committee Meeting
27 October 2023

WCO Hosts Integrity Promotion Workshop for the WCO Europe Region in Turkmenistan
27 October 2023

WCO organizes second symposium on E-Commerce and Customs Valuation
27 October 2023

Honduras Customs Administration: Strengthening Risk Management to Fight Corruption
27 October 2023

WCO Regional Customs Laboratory Professionals Programme 2023/2024 is underway with a successful week at the WCO HQ
27 October 2023

Thailand hosts Sub-regional Workshop for ASEAN Member Countries on HS and Advance Rulings, organized jointly with the ROCB Asia Pacific and the WCO
26 October 2023

WCO Operation TENTACLE Asia/Pacific II: Seizures Exceed 19 Million Euro in Currencies, Gold, and Precious Metals
26 October 2023

Three new E-Learning courses from the European Commission are now available on CLiKC!
26 October 2023

EU-WCO Initiative Enhances Malawi's Customs Expertise on Rules of Origin
26 October 2023

Montenegro Customs deploys WCO Cargo Targeting System
25 October 2023

WCO holds the 20th Meeting of the Global Information and Intelligence Strategy Working Group (GIIS WG)
24 October 2023

Strengthened cooperation between WCO and OECD: An updated Memorandum of Understanding signed
24 October 2023

Enhancing Competencies and Process Mapping in Honduras Customs Administration
24 October 2023

Participate in the 2023 CLiKC! Survey
24 October 2023

Pilot of the new blended-mode Fellowship Programme
24 October 2023

Data Model Projects Team (DMPT) successfully concludes its 67th Meeting
23 October 2023

The Customs Committee of Uzbekistan hosts a Study Visit for a Serbian Delegation within the SECO-WCO GTFP framework
23 October 2023

WCO Secretary General meets political leaders in Montenegro to support Customs modernization
20 October 2023

Côte d’Ivoire Customs strengthens its national pool of Harmonized System and Rules of Origin trainers
20 October 2023

African Regional Economic Communities and the AfCFTA Secretariat discuss avenues for better management of the HS and Origin in Africa
18 October 2023

A Step Forward in Trade Efficiency for COMESA-EAC-SADC Tripartite Free Trade Area
18 October 2023

WCO enhances frontline expertise on passenger controls in Samoa
18 October 2023

Europe Sub-regional Workshop on NCTFs within the WCO-SECO GTFP framework
17 October 2023

The 2023 WCO Technology Conference concludes with important take-aways
16 October 2023

WCO Secretary General and JICA President outline collaborative paths to transform discussions into actions
16 October 2023

Promotion of best Customs investigation practices aimed at fighting the illegal wildlife trade
13 October 2023

Leading-edge lecture by WCO Secretary General to WCO scholars in Japan
13 October 2023

WCO provides capacity building to Madagascar Customs to implement WCO Immediate Release Guidelines and WTO-TFA Article 7.8 on Expedited Shipments
13 October 2023

The HS-Africa Programme boosting the skills of HS trainers in the ESA Region
13 October 2023

WCO holds Operation TENTACLE-Eastern Europe Workshop on Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Financing in Sofia, Bulgaria
13 October 2023

The Vice-Chair of the WCO ESA region hosts the Steering Committees of the EU-WCO HS and RoO Africa Programmes
13 October 2023

WCO expands its pool of IPR accredited experts for the Asia/Pacific region
12 October 2023

WCO provides the third in a series of post-clearance audit support activities to Mongolian Customs
12 October 2023

The WCO officially presents its new mobile app during the WCO Technology Conference in Hanoi, Vietnam
12 October 2023

Successful conclusion of the 72nd Session of the Harmonized System Committee
11 October 2023

Culture of Integrity Workshop for The National Customs Agency of Mexico
10 October 2023

Deputy Prime Minister of Viet Nam welcomes participants to the 2023 WCO Technology Conference
10 October 2023

WCO participates in 2023 FIATA World Congress - Fostering Collaboration and Advancing Trade
10 October 2023

Strategic Planning and Change Management Workshop to Bolivia
10 October 2023

Mauritius Customs focuses on building Rules of Origin competency
09 October 2023

The WCO supported the Albanian Customs Laboratory in analyzing polymers (Chapters 39 & 40 of HS)
09 October 2023

National Contact Points of WCO RILO ECE meet to discuss collaboration and intelligence-sharing
06 October 2023

WCO regional workshop on environmental issues in the Dominican Republic
06 October 2023

SECO-WCO GTFP supports a Study Visit on Risk Management to the Dutch Customs Administration
06 October 2023

Successful end with the Passenger Facilitation and Control Working Group final meeting
05 October 2023

GTFP Peer-to-Peer Collaboration Workshop delivered at the WCO Headquarters
04 October 2023

SECO-WCO GTFP supports a Study Visit on Risk Management in Canada
03 October 2023

Data Analytics Assistance for the Colombian NCTF within the WCO-SECO GTFP Framework
02 October 2023

Single Window follow-up mission delivered in Bolivia under the framework of SECO-WCO GTFP
September 2023
29 September 2023

Progress in Customs reform discussed with Turkmenistan
29 September 2023

WCO addresses International Conference MASCRADE on illicit trade
28 September 2023

Customs administrations of the Americas and Caribbean receive support to strengthen their capacities to fight illicit wildlife trade
26 September 2023

The SECO-WCO GTFP supports a PCA Study Visit for the State Customs Committee of Uzbekistan
26 September 2023

Successful completion of the SECO-WCO GTFP Light-Touch Intervention in Moldova
25 September 2023

2023-2024 WCO-Japan Career Development Programme Commences
22 September 2023

WCO calls for greater supply chain visibility at Economist Impact’s Global Trade and Supply Chain Summit
21 September 2023

WCO and ICAO Extend Multilingual Access to Air Cargo and Mail Safety Brochure
21 September 2023

Successful conclusion of the WCO National Workshop for the Customs Laboratory of Kenya Revenue Authority
21 September 2023

A-CIP Programme Enhances Support to the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) for Measuring Effectiveness and Efficiency of Customs Operations to Monitor Integrity
21 September 2023

The EU-WCO HS Africa Programme supports Eritrea with the migration to the HS 2022
20 September 2023

Antigua and Barbuda works with the WCO A-CIP Programme to enhance transparency and predictability in Customs
20 September 2023

AEO follow up mission conducted in Bolivia under the framework of SECO WCO GTFP
20 September 2023

Gambia Revenue Authority on track to build sustainable competences on tariff classification
20 September 2023

Training of trainers: an innovative initiative to promote a culture of integrity
15 September 2023

WCO supports the development of a scored assessment system to improve Customs performance in Saudi Arabia
15 September 2023

WCO celebrates World Ozone Day 2023
15 September 2023

WCO Network for Gender Equality and Diversity in Customs holds its annual online conference
13 September 2023

Egypt Customs takes steps to strengthen its Rules of Origin competency
13 September 2023

WCO Secretary General addresses the International Road Transport Conference in Uzbekistan
12 September 2023

WCO Statement on the recent disasters impacting Members
08 September 2023

Strengthening the relationship with Stakeholders in Nepal Customs: Effective communication as an anti-corruption measure
08 September 2023

Opening of the Second WCO BACUDA Scholarship Programme at Sung Kyun Kwan University (SKKU)
07 September 2023

Cambodian Customs Unveils AI HS Algorithm: A Milestone Marked at WCO's BACUDA Workshop
August 2023
31 August 2023

Enhancing Gender Equality in Customs and border agencies in the Central Asia region and Pakistan
29 August 2023

Comprehensive Study Visit to the Royal Malaysian Customs Department on Single Window
29 August 2023

Bolivia publishes its first National Time Release Study (TRS)
29 August 2023

Strengthening the culture of integrity in Palestinian Customs: Staff training as a preventive measure in the fight against corruption
24 August 2023

WCO SG participates in a Virtual High Level Engagement on Promotion of Safe and Inclusive Working Environment for the ESA region
14 August 2023

WCO works with CEMAC towards sustainable Tariff and Origin infrastructure and work model
10 August 2023

WCO provides support for implementation of Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Programme in Malagasy Customs
10 August 2023

Closure of SECO-WCO Global Trade Facilitation Programme (GTFP) Light-Touch Intervention for the Jordan Customs Department
10 August 2023

Successful Sub-Regional Mercator Programme Advisors (MPAs) Accreditation Workshop for Spanish-Speaking Countries of the Americas and the Caribbean
10 August 2023

Capacity enhanced in Namibia on Coordinated Border Management (CBM) to align with the validation of the TRS findings of the Walvis Bay Port
09 August 2023

WCO facilitates ASYCUDA World capacity building to Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) by Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA)
07 August 2023

Sida-WCO Trade Facilitation and Customs Modernization Programme Coordinators Committed to Effective Monitoring and Evaluation Practices
07 August 2023

Eswatini Revenue Service develops an Action Plan to Promote Organizational Integrity
07 August 2023

WCO Secretary General visits Andorra and promotes strengthened cooperation
07 August 2023

WCO participated in the Technical Meeting on Radiation Safety in International Trade of Commodities
01 August 2023

COLIBRI project reaches new milestones in Ghana
01 August 2023

WCO Asia-Pacific Plastic Waste Project implements its objectives
July 2023
28 July 2023

The WCO supports the Philippines’ Bureau of Customs (BOC) in further developing its AEO Programme
28 July 2023

Northern Triangle: Increasing transparency and predictability to fight corruption
26 July 2023

First WCO Pre-Accreditation Workshop for Technical and Operational Advisors in CEN applications
25 July 2023

Empowering Trade: WCO and COMESA Business Council Host a Virtual Webinar on AfCFTA Rules of Origin
24 July 2023

Mitigating Security Threats: WCO and ICAO Release Revised Brochure for Air Cargo and Mail Security
24 July 2023

African Portuguese Speaking Countries gauge progress in the implementation of HS 2022 amendments
20 July 2023

Ghana Customs builds on its Rules of Origin competency
20 July 2023

High-level handover ceremony of the WCO Virtual Reality Training Equipment in Hungary
19 July 2023

WCO Empowers East African Community (EAC) Private Sector in Implementing African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Rules of Origin
18 July 2023

WCO organizes a five-day Integrity Promotion Workshop for the WCO A/P Region in Malaysia
17 July 2023

WCO conducts an MMD train-the-trainer workshop for Member Administrations in Central and South America
14 July 2023

Leadership and Management Development workshop organised for the Bureau of Customs of the Philippines
14 July 2023

Mali Customs and Private Sector Representatives: Common Commitments to Fight Corruption and Promote Integrity
13 July 2023

Côte d’Ivoire Customs takes further steps in developing its Rules of Origin competency
13 July 2023

The WCO participates in the 16th meeting of the CPLP RKC Working Group
13 July 2023

ACE Experts Portal included on the WCO website
12 July 2023

Operation Arena Blanca: Customs administrations of the Americas and Caribbean region mobilize to counter IED production
12 July 2023

Training on implementing Gender Equality and Inclusion in Customs conducted for Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana and Togo
11 July 2023

The Gambia Revenue Authority Elevates the Expertise of Officers in Rules of Origin
11 July 2023

WCO participated in the 8th Seminar of European Customs Chemists
11 July 2023

Inaugural refresher course for WCO accredited and pre-accredited experts on Customs valuation
10 July 2023

Successful Follow-up Mission in Moldova
10 July 2023

Completion of WCO Light-Touch Intervention Enhances Risk Management for Mongolian Customs
07 July 2023

The WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement e-learning course now on the WCO Academy
07 July 2023

WCO holds Workshop on Post Clearance Audit for the Tax and Customs Administration of Colombia (DIAN)
06 July 2023

17th session of the Virtual Customs Orientation Academy successfully completed
05 July 2023

WCO-Japan Career Development Programme 2022-2023 Completion
05 July 2023

WCO strengthens the leadership and management capacities of Middle Managers in the WCO Asia-Pacific region
05 July 2023

Guyana’s Customs collaborates with WCO to modernize their Customs processes and promote integrity
03 July 2023

WCO hosts 3rd General Aviation Meeting
03 July 2023

How to submit a HS Change Proposal? - A Guidance has been published to address this question
03 July 2023

WCO security workshops held in Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana and Togo
June 2023
30 June 2023

WCO Knowledge Academy for Customs and Trade: Empowering the Next Generation
30 June 2023

Release of Version 4 of the WCO Data Model
30 June 2023

Fostering the role of Customs administrations in emergency preparedness: the COVID-19 Project rings down the curtain on its activities
28 June 2023

The 2023 edition of the WCO E-Commerce Package is now online
28 June 2023

Guatemalan Customs works with WCO Secretariat to develop PCA data analysis tools
28 June 2023

Advancing Trade Facilitation: Key takeaways from the Dialogue between the WCO Policy Commission and the Private Sector Consultative Group
28 June 2023

The WCO successfully conducted a National Risk Management Workshop in Moldova from 19 to 23 June 2023
27 June 2023

The WCO joins the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in celebrating the 60th anniversary of the ATA Carnet
27 June 2023

Successful conclusion of the WCO National Workshop on “Advanced training of Customs Laboratory Staff of Albania on Analyses of goods of Chapters 54 and 55”
26 June 2023

WCO marks the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
26 June 2023

The WCO delivers an Integrity workshop in Uzbekistan under the support of the SECO-WCO GTFP
24 June 2023

Outcomes of the 2023 WCO Council Sessions: Election of a new WCO Secretary General and Chairperson of the WCO Council
24 June 2023

WCO Council elects Ian Saunders as new Secretary General
23 June 2023

RILO Eastern and Central Europe published Herald issue 1/2023
22 June 2023

New Guidance helps Members Make the Link between Gender Equality Diversity and Integrity
22 June 2023

Mozambique Revenue Authority collaborates with the private sector to implement joint solutions to fight corruption
22 June 2023

Fundamental step forward in the development of a “Pool of Trainers” and training materials for the Pacific Islands through the WCO/JICA Master Trainer Programme
22 June 2023

Study Visit to the Dubai Customs Administration by Jordan Customs Department under the auspices of the SECO-WCO GTFP
22 June 2023

The SECO-WCO GTFP supported a Follow-up Risk Management Mission in Mongolia
22 June 2023

The World Customs Organization Releases the Illicit Trade Report 2022
21 June 2023

WCO delivers training on X-ray image analysis for the Mauritius Revenue Authority
20 June 2023

WCO support to ASEAN Members on Customs Valuation
20 June 2023

The SECO-WCO GTFP supports Peru in the implementation of the Time Release Study
20 June 2023

Brazil takes a further step in enhancing implementation of the Revised Kyoto Convention (RKC)
20 June 2023

A WCO Pre-Accreditation Workshop for the Technical and Operational Advisors (TOAs) specialized in Risk Management (RM) for the Americas and Caribbean region successfully completed - 16th June 2023
20 June 2023

Participating Members agree on a proposal for a Regional Action Plan following the recommendations of the WCO Asia-Pacific Plastic Waste Project
16 June 2023

Unlocking Data Sharing Potential: Introducing the New Online Course on Synthetic Data Generation
16 June 2023

A Follow-up Risk Management Workshop was delivered to the Jordan Customs Department within the framework of the SECO-WCO GTFP
15 June 2023

Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) and key partners discuss their collective action in fighting corruption and promoting integrity in Ghana
14 June 2023

Eswatini Revenue Service launches an electronic Advance Ruling Tool
14 June 2023

WCO organizes an integrity promotion workshop for the State Customs Service of Turkmenistan
14 June 2023

WCO Eastern and Southern Africa Region is set to tackle RoO challenges under the WCO-RoO Africa Programme
14 June 2023

Anti-Corruption Workshop of the Global Container Control Program in Azerbaijan
13 June 2023

WCO and GIZ team up to support Kenya Revenue Authority with competency development on Rules of Origin
13 June 2023

The WCO supports Namibia Revenue Authority (NamRA) with capacity building on Authorized Economic Operators (AEO)
13 June 2023

Launch of the First WCO Small Island Economies Scholarship Programme at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS)
12 June 2023

WCO Sub-regional AEO Workshop Empowers ASEAN Customs Officials to Enhance Trade Facilitation
12 June 2023

WCO Sub-Regional Workshop on Data Analytics for SIEs in the Caribbean and national workshop for Polish Customs
12 June 2023

12th ASEAN - WCO Consultation and visit to Thai Customs
09 June 2023

Positive Mid term Evaluation Results for a Key WCO Capacity Building Programme
09 June 2023

The SECO-WCO GTFP continues supporting Uzbekistan on the implementation of the WTO TFA
08 June 2023

WCO and UPU boost e-commerce through enhanced Customs–Post cooperation
08 June 2023

Multi-regional Workshop on Measuring Customs Performance for Strategic Decision Making and Good Governance
08 June 2023

The WCO through the SECO-WCO GTFP participates in the 3rd Edition of the Latin American Meeting of NTFCs in Uruguay
08 June 2023

WCO sub-regional workshop on combatting counterfeiting and piracy for Mercosur countries and their neighbours
08 June 2023

Kenya Customs strengthens its national pool of Rules of Origin trainers
08 June 2023

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia hosts a WCO MENA Regional Workshop implementation of an Advance Ruling system on tariff classification and rules of origin
07 June 2023

Malagasy Customs takes a further step to modernize its HRM System based on a Competency-Based Approach
07 June 2023

WCO strengthens Middle Management Development capabilities of Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme partner countries
06 June 2023

Prime Minister of Japan supports WCO-UPU collaboration
06 June 2023

WCO and ABF sign a grant agreement to ensure Supply Chain Integrity worldwide
05 June 2023

Turkmenistan Customs discusses further improvements to its risk management system
05 June 2023

World Environment Day - Fighting environmental crime remains a key priority for the WCO
05 June 2023

Mexican Customs Officials Participate in Virtual Training Workshop on Building a Culture of Integrity
02 June 2023

24th WCO Asia/Pacific Heads of Customs Administrations Conference
02 June 2023

WCO hosted the RANDA Hybrid Launch Meeting with participating WCO Member Customs administrations
02 June 2023

Côte d’Ivoire upgrades its skills in tariff classification and prepares for the launch of its advance rulings system
01 June 2023

Rwanda takes a step towards tackling challenges in classification with an advanced training on the Harmonized System
01 June 2023

Côte d’Ivoire Customs builds on its Rules of Origin competency
01 June 2023

Enhancing Trade Efficiency: WCO's Time Release Study Mission Unveils Promising Outcomes for Belize
01 June 2023

WCO IPR workshop organized for Vietnamese Customs officials
May 2023
31 May 2023

Successful Coordinated Border Management Workshop in Bangkok, Thailand
31 May 2023

Presentation of the GEOAT updates at the latest Virtual working group on Gender equality and diversity, with a record attendance
30 May 2023

The WCO delivered a workshop on Expedited Shipments to the Jordan Customs Department under the SECO-WCO GTFP
30 May 2023

WCO provides support to Lesotho to enhance Coordinated Border Management
30 May 2023

The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) enhances automation competencies through benchmarking visit to Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA)
29 May 2023

Fight against corruption and promotion of integrity: Niger's DGD is strengthening its organizational culture
26 May 2023

Practical National Workshop on Data Analytics in Indonesia
26 May 2023

Jordan Customs Department and Palestine Customs reinforce their Internal Affairs capacity
26 May 2023

The 2nd meeting of the WCO CWOF marks a significant milestone in designing the Future of Work in Customs and trade
25 May 2023

Cambodia hosts a National Workshop, organized jointly with the WCO, on the Harmonized System
25 May 2023

Empowering Leadership in Customs through Advanced Technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
25 May 2023

WCO People Management and Development Diagnostic (PMDD) Mission to Customs Authority of Serbia (CAS)
24 May 2023

Time to wrap up: the COVID-19 Project Global Webinar acknowledges three years of accomplishments and lessons learned
23 May 2023

The WCO publishes Report on the HS symposia series on "Visualising a greener HS”
23 May 2023

WCO continues to support its Members in their TFA implementation journey including the NCTFs topic
23 May 2023

WCO holds a National Workshop on customs laboratories and tariff classification of chemical products in Burundi
22 May 2023

Americas/Caribbean Regional Meeting held in Dominican Republic
22 May 2023

WCO Mercator Programme diagnostic stock-taking assessment conducted for Tonga Customs
22 May 2023

National Workshop on PCA conducted in Sri Lanka
17 May 2023

WCO INAMA Project delivers Multi-Regional Workshops on Illegal Wildlife Trade
17 May 2023

The fifth edition of the COVID-19 Project newsletter celebrates WCO Members’ achievements in emergency preparedness
17 May 2023

Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) officials and WCO A-CIP Programme Experts discuss transparency and integrity in Duty Waiver systems
17 May 2023

Namibia Revenue Agency steps up efforts for competency development on tariff classification
17 May 2023

WCO and East African Business Council held an insightful virtually sensitization Webinar on Rules of Origin
16 May 2023

Data Model Projects Team (DMPT) Successfully Concludes its 66th Meeting
16 May 2023

WCO holds a national workshop on combatting counterfeiting and piracy for Mali Customs
16 May 2023

The WCO successfully holds a Multi-regional Workshop on the Revised Kyoto Convention in Panama City, Panama
16 May 2023

Customs administrations from Southeast Asia exchange information on challenges and good practices in cross-border e-commerce
16 May 2023

Charting the Path to Success: WCO Assists Antigua and Barbuda in Implementing their AEO Programme
16 May 2023

Mission to Enhance the Capabilities of Customs Administration of Saudi Arabia in Implementation of the SAFE Framework of Standards
15 May 2023

Guinea-Bissau Customs takes a first step in its Rules of Origin competency development
15 May 2023

29th Meeting of the Governing Council for the WCO East and Southern Africa region
12 May 2023

A WCO Pre-Accreditation Workshop for the Experts trainers on Rules of Origin for the Asia Pacific region successfully completed
12 May 2023

Comoros Customs makes progress on post-clearance audit implementation
12 May 2023

The SECO-WCO GTFP supports Bolivia in the implementation of its Time Release Study
12 May 2023

Exchange of best practices from Abu Dhabi Customs to Peru Customs within the SECO-WCO GTFP framework
12 May 2023

Driving Progress in Customs Statistics and Data Sharing: The Working Group on Data and Statistics convenes to shape the future
11 May 2023

WCO provides technical assistance to Angola Customs in the areas of Inward and Outward Processing, and Free Zones in the context of the RKC
09 May 2023

WCO Secretary General visits Eswatini and advocates further cooperation
09 May 2023

ECOWAS progresses towards e-certification and self-certification of origin
09 May 2023

WCO National Workshop on Post-Clearance Audit held in Kyrgyzstan
08 May 2023

Workshop on Customs Valuation for Post Clearance Audit delivered to Uzbekistan within the framework of the SECO-WCO GTFP
08 May 2023

Gambian President graced the Conference of Directors General of the WCO West and Central Africa Region
08 May 2023

Ethiopian Customs Commission (ECC) is working to strengthen their risk management capacity to promote integrity
05 May 2023

Strengthening the organizational culture of Burkina Faso Customs: a decisive vector in the fight against corruption and promotion of integrity
05 May 2023

Visit by foreign trainees from the Belgian Customs School
04 May 2023

The SECO-WCO GTFP supports the 5th Edition of IMF Advanced Course on Tax and Customs Administration Management
04 May 2023

Mercator follow-up mission delivered in Serbia within the framework of the SECO-WCO GTFP
03 May 2023

WCO supported Ethiopian Customs Commission in building capacity on the Harmonized System
03 May 2023

WCO raises awareness of Mozambique Tax Authority (AT Mozambique) on the Role of Customs in enforcing Multilateral Environment Agreements
03 May 2023

Upgrade to the WCO CLiKC! Platform – Introducing a new look and mobile application
02 May 2023

WCO conducts a Leadership and Management Development (LMD) workshop for the Mauritius Revenue Authority
02 May 2023

WCO Secretary General visits Kosovo to enhance cooperation
April 2023
28 April 2023

WCO Asia-Pacific Plastic Waste Project Delivers Risk Management Workshop
28 April 2023

WCO conducts a Refresher workshop for Accredited and Pre-Accredited Experts on Rules of Origin
28 April 2023

PTC meets, discusses and endorses several tools that will now go for Council approval
27 April 2023

WCO Support Nepal Customs on Customs Valuation
27 April 2023

WCO Working Group on Performance Measurement Delivers the First Version of the WCO Performance Measurement Mechanism
27 April 2023

Competency-Based Human Resources Management (CBHRM) Rebirth in the Eswatini Revenue Services (ERS)
27 April 2023

The SECO-WCO GTFP supports a study visit for the Mongolian Customs General Administration (MCGA) to the Australian Border Force (ABF)
26 April 2023

African Heads of Customs Laboratories explore best practices from Regional Customs Laboratories of WCO Asia Pacific Region
26 April 2023

Malawi tackles challenges in classification with an advanced training on the Harmonized System
26 April 2023

Private Sector Consultative Group meets during WCO's Permanent Technical Committee week
26 April 2023

WCO Members from the Americas and Caribbean region continue work to build communities of practice for integrity
26 April 2023

The WCO A-CIP Programme promotes Customs cooperation with private sector
26 April 2023

Study visit of Colombian Customs officials to the Customs Laboratory of Peru
26 April 2023

The WCO’s Operation SEASCAPE 2 targets IPR violations in the Americas and the Caribbean region
26 April 2023

World Intellectual Property Day calls for support for women inventors, creators and entrepreneurs all around the world
25 April 2023

Launch of the 86th Fellowship Programme
24 April 2023

WCO Secretary General promotes heightened cooperation with Italy
21 April 2023

The Burundi Revenue Authority is modernizing its HRM system by integrating the WCO competency-based HRM approach
20 April 2023

WCO Secretary General visits Serbia to enhance cooperation
19 April 2023

Collaboration for Better Border Coordination: WCO AEO mission to Kenya Revenue Authority and Government Agencies
19 April 2023

The 5th meeting of the Passenger Facilitation and Control Working Group (PFCWG)
18 April 2023

WCO National Workshop on Post-Clearance Audit for Mongolia Customs
17 April 2023

Follow-up and evaluation mission on the process of resuming the Customs valuation function by Côte d’Ivoire Customs
14 April 2023

The SECO-WCO GTFP supports a Sub-regional Workshop on Risk Management for the Customs Administrations of the Andean Community
14 April 2023

The WCO delivers a follow-up Mercator mission to the Customs Administration of Colombia
13 April 2023

The Container Control Programme highlights success in preventing the exploitation of the global trade supply chain
13 April 2023

WCO supports Armenia with the launch of trader-focused post-clearance audits
10 April 2023

Integrity as part of Reform and Modernization in Guyana’s Customs Agenda
10 April 2023

New WCO training material on well-being and stress management for Customs’ senior executive: embedding a well-being culture within the Customs Administration
06 April 2023

The WCO participates in the 18th Meeting of the CPLP RKC Working Group
06 April 2023

WCO Enforcement Committee marks its 40th Anniversary
06 April 2023

Gender equality organizational assessment conducted for Togolese Revenue Authority
05 April 2023

WCO Mercator Programme diagnostic stock-taking mission conducted for the General Tax Administration (AGT) of Angola
04 April 2023

Regional TRS Workshop for MENA Members held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
03 April 2023

The SECO-WCO GTFP continues to support the Moldova Customs Service
03 April 2023

98 tonnes of cocaine seized in WCO-UNODC Operation TIN CAN Tackling organized crime and insider threats exploiting the supply chain
March 2023
31 March 2023

Successful conclusion of the 71st Session of the Harmonized System Committee
31 March 2023

The SECO-WCO GTFP supports the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) Programme in Serbia
31 March 2023

Study visit to WCO Headquarters by the SACU Secretariat and SACU Member States
31 March 2023

The WCO provides technical assistance to Madagascar on Risk Management
30 March 2023

Secretary General speaks about the future of trade at ICC Forum
30 March 2023

The EU-WCO RoO Africa Programme supports SADC in updating its Rules of Origin to HS 2022
29 March 2023

Gender Equality organizational assessment conducted for Côte d’Ivoire Customs
27 March 2023

WCO marks the 40th anniversary of the Enforcement Committee
23 March 2023

Portugal shares its experience on Customs-Tax cooperation
23 March 2023

Refresher workshop for WCO accredited IPR experts
22 March 2023

A-CIP Programme supports Tanzania Revenue Authority’s Authorized Economic Operator programme
22 March 2023

Building a culture of integrity in Ivorian customs: from words to action
22 March 2023

The COVID-19 Project provides support to Indonesia Customs in enhancing emergency preparedness
21 March 2023

WCO and Namibia Customs held an insightful Customs to Business exchange on Rules of Origin
21 March 2023

Train-the-trainer workshop for Recognized Experts on Gender Equality and Diversity in Customs
21 March 2023

A Customs-Business Roundtable established in Serbia under the support of the SECO-WCO Global Trade Facilitation Programme (GTFP)
20 March 2023

Training on Customs Valuation for Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA)
20 March 2023

Regional training builds capacity of the Asia-Pacific Region WCO Members on the enforcement of Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs)
20 March 2023

RILO Eastern and Central Europe published Herald issue 4/2022
20 March 2023

WCO participates in OECD Task Force Meeting on Countering Illicit Trade
17 March 2023

A Time Release Study Virtual Workshop delivered to Bolivia within the framework of the SECO-WCO Global Trade Facilitation Programme (GTFP)
17 March 2023

The SECO-WCO Global Trade Facilitation Programme (GTFP) supports follow-up Mercator Mission in Uzbekistan
17 March 2023

WCO Secretary General supports digitalization of the transit system for the Middle Corridor
17 March 2023

WCO Asia/Pacific Workshop on Data Management and Analysis
17 March 2023

Ethiopian Customs Commission sets a tone on its Rules of Origin competency development
16 March 2023

Ecuador Customs: Using the Customs Integrity Perception Survey (CIPS) to Strengthen the Culture of Integrity
14 March 2023

The COVID-19 Project supports WCO Members of the Europe Region in sharing business continuity best practices and fostering preparedness to face disruptive events
10 March 2023

WCO Secretary General calls for regional integration through digitalization in Western Balkan countries
10 March 2023

National Customs Valuation Workshop in Baku, Azerbaijan
09 March 2023

WCO Secretary General welcomes participants to the 85th Fellowship Programme
09 March 2023

WCO supported Gambia Revenue Authority in building capacity on the Harmonized System
09 March 2023

The RKC/MC kicks off discussion on the draft revisions to the RKC Guidelines
08 March 2023

International Women’s Day 2023: launch of the second edition of the WCO Compendium on Gender Equality and Diversity in Customs
08 March 2023

Launch of the latest version of the WCO Cargo Targeting System
07 March 2023

WCO Accreditation Workshop on Human Resource Management and Development (HRMD) for African countries: Building a community of solvers
06 March 2023

WCO A-CIP Programme holds its annual Coordinators Meeting
06 March 2023

22nd Session of the WCO Integrity Sub-Committee - "Harnessing data for integrity”
03 March 2023

WCO conducted a comprehensive risk management diagnostic support mission in Uzbekistan
03 March 2023

WCO supports the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) to enhance its Post Clearance Audit function
03 March 2023

The WCO celebrates World Wildlife Day in support of partnerships for wildlife conservation
02 March 2023

Successful conclusion of the 18th Global Meeting of the Regional Entities and Vice-Chairs’ Offices
01 March 2023

WCO provides Project Management training to Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA)
February 2023
28 February 2023

The WCO builds the capacity of the Philippines Bureau of Customs to conduct a national Time Release Study and implement WCO Immediate Release Guidelines
28 February 2023

Spotlighting the Positive Impact of Customs Capacity Building - the 14th Session of the Capacity Building Committee
27 February 2023

WCO MENA Heads of Customs regional meeting
27 February 2023

WCO and WHO joint workshop for the Americas and Caribbean region on combating substandard and falsified medical products
24 February 2023

Disruptive Technology in the MENA Region: Insights from the WCO Regional Online Experience-Sharing Workshop
23 February 2023

Customs contribution to the fight against climate change highlighted at the UN
22 February 2023

The 19th Meeting of the Global Information and Intelligence Strategy Project Group (GIIS)
22 February 2023

WCO supports the Customs Administration of Bosnia and Herzegovina in streamlining its procedures for handling e-commerce shipments
21 February 2023

Vice-Chair for the Americas and the Caribbean Region Launches Regional Laboratory Network
20 February 2023

Munich Security Conference: WCO Secretary General promotes Customs role in fragile and conflict-affected situations
17 February 2023

WCO organizes first forum on E-Commerce and Customs Valuation
16 February 2023

SACU Member States reflect on the implementation of a regional advance ruling system
16 February 2023

Data Model Projects Team (DMPT) successfully concludes its 65th Meeting
16 February 2023

Gender Equality organizational assessment conducted for the Ghana Revenue Authority
15 February 2023

National Time Release Study Workshop for the Republic of Moldova successfully completed
15 February 2023

Maldives Customs Embraces AI Technology with Implementation of AI HS Module
15 February 2023

Workshop on Customs Valuation for Jordan Customs
13 February 2023

The WCO and WHO join forces to build the capacity of Customs administrations in Africa to combat substandard and falsified medical products
10 February 2023

Successful Study Visit of the Customs Administration of Colombia to Brazil in the framework of the SECO-WCO Global Trade Facilitation Programme (GTFP)
09 February 2023

Saudi Arabia showcases its development at ZAKAT Tax and Customs Conference 2023
09 February 2023

Eswatini kicks off the implementation of an electronic advance ruling system project
09 February 2023

Regional consultation on WCO modernization with the Asia/Pacific region
09 February 2023

People Management and Development diagnostic mission to Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA)
08 February 2023

WCO Statement on the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria
07 February 2023

Performance Measurement to ensure an evidence-based decision-making process in the Customs Administration of Serbia
07 February 2023

Online Pre-Accreditation Workshop for Customs Modernisation Advisors specialized in Integrity Development (CMA-ID)
07 February 2023

WCO supports the Democratic Republic of Congo with the implementation of the Authorized Economic Operator Programme
07 February 2023

The role of Customs in disaster relief is raised during a multi-regional workshop organized by the COVID-19 Project
06 February 2023

WCO empowers the Kyrgyz Republic to modernize its Customs Information System
06 February 2023

The WCO now has 185 Members
03 February 2023

30th Global RILO Meeting
03 February 2023

WCO supports Carina’s Top Executive Team through the LMD Programme
03 February 2023

WCO CENMaT Meeting concludes with the approval of key forward-looking initiatives
03 February 2023

A Culture of Integrity: A Priority for SENAE
02 February 2023

President of Nigeria meets with WCO Secretary General
02 February 2023

Highlights of the WCO Global Conference: “Enabling Customs in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Situations”
02 February 2023

Breaking Barriers: WCO's Online TFA Workshop Supports the MENA Region’s TFA Implementation
02 February 2023

The WCO installs two Virtual Reality (VR) Training kiosks in Azerbaijan
02 February 2023

The WCO delivers a Data Analytics Workshop for the Customs Administration of Mongolia within the GTFP Framework
02 February 2023

WCO supports Namibia Customs in its Rules of Origin competency development
01 February 2023

“How can the HS identify the green status of equipment?” was the fundamental question of the fifth Symposium on Visualising a greener HS to support environmentally sustainable trade
January 2023
31 January 2023

WCO continues to support Maldives in its TFA implementation journey along with the WTO and other international organizations
27 January 2023

WCO Secretariat celebrates International Customs Day 2023
26 January 2023

WCO dedicates 2023 to Nurturing the next generation by promoting a culture of knowledge-sharing and professional pride in Customs
26 January 2023

WCO Secretary General addresses EU Customs representatives
25 January 2023

Supporting Bosnia and Herzegovina in Customs Valuation
25 January 2023

WCO conducts an MMD train-the-trainer workshop for the WCO - SECO Global Trade Facilitation Programme beneficiaries
25 January 2023

Tunisian Customs: preparing the next generation to promote integrity
25 January 2023

Jamaica Customs Agency (JCA) benefits from COVID-19 Project assistance in enhancing its emergency preparedness
24 January 2023

New Customs Valuation e-Learning Module launched on the WCO CLiKC! Platform
24 January 2023

New e-Learning Module on the Role of Customs in Disaster Relief launched on the WCO CLiKC! Platform
24 January 2023

Pacific Island Members discuss how to improve the facilitation and control of small and low-value shipments
24 January 2023

The Administrative Committee for the Container Convention holds its 19th Session
24 January 2023

WCO Mercator Programme diagnostic mission conducted for Bahamas Customs and Excise Department
20 January 2023

WCO contributions at World Economic Forum 2023
20 January 2023

WCO launches the CEN data visualization project at Online Event
20 January 2023

WCO supports Senegal in developing a national advance rulings system
19 January 2023

New WCO Data Model e-Learning Module launched on the WCO CLiKC! Platform
19 January 2023

The WCO A-CIP Programme supports a National Workshop on Single Window Environment to promote transparency and predictability in Ecuador
19 January 2023

Performance Measurement to ensure Good Governance and Integrity in Jamaica Customs Agency
18 January 2023

Regional consultation on WCO modernization with the WCA region
18 January 2023

Foreign trainees from the Customs School of Tourcoing visiting the WCO Secretariat
17 January 2023

Comoros Customs improves its preparedness to tackle disasters with the support of the COVID-19 Project
13 January 2023

Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme capacity building partnership with Zambia Revenue Authority reconfirmed up to 2025
12 January 2023

Leadership and Management Development e-learning module available in Arabic
11 January 2023

Competency-Based HRM virtual workshop for the Eswatini Revenue Services Top Management Cadre
10 January 2023

COLIBRI project: the WCO and AFIP sign a Memorandum of Cooperation
05 January 2023

New Internal Affairs e-Learning Module launched on the WCO CLiKC! Platform
05 January 2023

WCO National Workshop on Combatting Counterfeiting and Piracy for the Papua New Guinea Customs Service
05 January 2023

The ROCB Europe: toward the effective implementation of a modern, competency-based structure
05 January 2023

WCO supports the Saudi Customs Authority (ZATCA) in implementing the 2022 version of the Harmonized System
03 January 2023

The WCO successfully held a “Green” Asia/Pacific Regional Workshop on the Revised Kyoto Convention

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