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30 января 2026
Customs Agility in a Complex World: 2026 WCO Technology Conference and Exhibition successfully concludes in Abu Dhabi
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29 января 2026
WCO Technology Conference 2026 dedicates its DAY 2 to Tech talks focusing on innovation in Customs. Tech Talks offer participants the opportunity to take a closer look at some of the technological innovations that have the potential to shape the work of Customs.
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28 января 2026
The 2026 WCO Technology Conference and Exhibition was officially opened today in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with participants gathering across three days to put the spotlight on smart solutions and technological innovations, foster dialogue and cooperation. A key objective is to enhance Customs’ agility to deliver practical, scalable solutions that will have a real and positive impact on Customs operations and lead to more resilient and secure supply chains.
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27 января 2026
Nigeria marked the 2026 International Customs Day with a major milestone for trade facilitation: the official launch of its Time Release Study (TRS) Report. The report reflects the completion of an assessment conducted at the Tin Can Island Container Port in Lagos, one of the country’s most strategic maritime gateways, made possible with support from the WCO Accelerate Trade Facilitation Programme (ATFP).
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27 января 2026
Annual operation prevents illicit waste, potent greenhouse gases, and other hazardous chemicals from further contaminating the environment.
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26 января 2026
On 26 January each year, Customs administrations around the world celebrate International Customs Day. This gives them a chance to honour the dedication of their respective staffs, educate the public on Customs’ mission, and mobilize decision makers who can help ensure that they have the necessary tools and resources to innovate and address challenges effectively and efficiently.
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23 января 2026
Dietary supplements are concentrated sources of nutrients (or other substances) with a nutritional or physiological effect.
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22 января 2026
Individual goods are placed into different classes in the HS, so that governments can decide what to do about these goods as a group, namely apply a simplified procedure, charge a particular rate of duty, require an import permit, apply quarantine checks, or take whatever measures are considered appropriate.
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22 января 2026
Plastic pollution is a growing global concern. One source of this pollution is the illegal dumping of plastic waste, including of hazardous nature, in countries not wishing to receive such waste or lacking the capabilities for environmentally sound waste management.
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21 января 2026
The World Customs Organization has today published a major update of the Harmonized System – the international classification of goods that gives every traded product a standardized code. The changes, which will come into effect on 1 January 2028, to allow time for national adaption, mark the conclusion of six years of technical work carried out by the WCO’s 187 Members. These additions in the HS will provide visibility to products critical to health programmes and emergency response, enabling faster Customs clearance and ease of identification.
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21 января 2026
The HS 2028 amendments have now been accepted, marking a major milestone in the evolution of the Harmonized System, the international classification of goods that gives every traded product a standardized code, facilitating the implementation of trade regulations and serving as the backbone of international trade statistics.
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14 января 2026
The 22nd session of the Virtual Customs Orientation Academy (VCOA) officially concluded on 19 December 2025, marking another milestone in the World Customs Organization’s commitment to building capacity and fostering knowledge exchange among early-year Customs professionals to serve society better.
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07 января 2026
Global cargo supply chains are fundamental to the global economy, serving as the connective tissue that allows goods, services and innovation to move efficiently across borders.
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