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December 2019
23 December 2019

WCO Supports Oman on Advance Ruling System for Classification and Origin
23 December 2019

AEO experts in the A/P region addressed their challenges and needs
23 December 2019

39th WCO-UPU Contact Committee endorses joint WCO-UPU guidelines on data capture and compliance with the CN22/23
20 December 2019

First Regional Workshop to Discuss the Use of Data Analytics for Risk Assessment
20 December 2019

The WCO holds its 2nd Global Meeting of Integrity Experts
20 December 2019

WCO continues its support for strengthening Customs Valuation in Niger
19 December 2019

The WCO issues its 2018 Illicit Trade Report
19 December 2019

WCO Workshop on Customs Valuation held in Mauritius
17 December 2019

WCO Organizes Security Conference Addressing Security Challenges in Africa
13 December 2019

WCO Secretariat mobilized on the occasion of the International Anti-Corruption Day
13 December 2019

WCO Workshop on Risk Management held in Colombia
11 December 2019

Constructive dialogue between the WCO and UNSCR 1540
11 December 2019

Electronic crime experts from Customs meet in Tokyo
10 December 2019

Customs successfully target environmentally sensitive goods during Operation DEMETER V
10 December 2019

The WCO INAMA Project supports the General Department of Vietnam Customs’ Risk Management Division in a joint effort to mitigate Illegal Wildlife Trade
10 December 2019

LMD Top Executive Retreat in Zambia builds trust for the future
09 December 2019

WCO renews commitment to support implementation of Vienna Programme of Action
09 December 2019

WCO mission to promote the WCO Guide on Preferential Rules of Origin for LDCs
09 December 2019

16th Integrity Newsletter
09 December 2019

Successful WCO Training-of-Trainers Workshop in the Ukraine
09 December 2019

WCO Mercator Programme diagnostic mission for the Maldives Customs Service
09 December 2019

WCO observes the International Anti-Corruption Day 2019
05 December 2019

Successful WCO Policy Commission meeting in Seoul
04 December 2019

WCO supports Malawi in enhancing its AEO programme
04 December 2019

WCO Raises Awareness for Enhanced Border Cooperation in Latin America
04 December 2019

WCO consolidates cooperation with KU Leuven in the context of the Customs-academia partnership
03 December 2019

Ukrainian officers visited the port of Haifa, Israel, in the framework of the UNODC-WCO Container Control Program (CCP)
02 December 2019

WCO supports Rwanda to improve safety and security through PGS
02 December 2019

Norwegian contribution to WCO Members’ fight against corruption expands to EUR 8m
02 December 2019

WCO supports CARICOM with Risk Management for its Advance Cargo Information System implementation
02 December 2019

Customs' contribution to environmental protection highlighted at an operational debriefing in China
November 2019
29 November 2019

Renewed focus on tariff-related work in Sao Tome and Principe
28 November 2019

Energetic Follow-Up LMD in Uganda
28 November 2019

Asia Pacific Members gathered to discuss the regional priorities and the way forward
28 November 2019

Over 5 million US dollars seized in global operation targeting cash smuggling
26 November 2019

The Revised Kyoto Convention Management Committee (RKC/MC) holds its 21st Meeting on 18 – 20 November 2019
26 November 2019

Strategic Trade Control Enforcement (STCE) Train the trainer workshop in Washington, DC
26 November 2019

WCO supports Burundi to improve safety and security through PGS
26 November 2019

National Workshop on the Harmonized System in Ethiopia
25 November 2019

WCO Support for enhancing the Single Window Environment in Zambia
25 November 2019

State Revenue Committee of Armenia continues to enhance its Integrity development strategy
25 November 2019

WCO Participates in the UNODC Implementation Review Group and the Working Group on the Prevention of Corruption in Vienna
22 November 2019

WCO visits WTO to consolidate collaboration on e-commerce
22 November 2019

Pakistan GTAS Implementation
22 November 2019

National Workshop on WCO TRS in Apia, Samoa - 4 to 8 November 2019
22 November 2019

WCO and International Anti-Corruption Academy enhance collaboration on the integrity agenda
21 November 2019

Serbia Customs benefits from WCO Integrity testing workshop
21 November 2019

Uzbekistan Customs Welcomes the Global Trade Facilitation Programme
20 November 2019

Digital solutions connecting Armenia to Georgia and Iran
20 November 2019

Kickoff Meeting of the WCO Working Group on Performance Measurement
19 November 2019

TER for top executives of SUNAT creates positive outlook for the future
18 November 2019

Strong presidential support for Customs reform in Uzbekistan
18 November 2019

Customs role highlighted at the ADB CAREC Ministerial Conference
18 November 2019

Customs and Industry discuss the future of non-intrusive inspections
18 November 2019

WCO Asia/Pacific Sub-regional Workshop for Risk Management Trainers held in India
14 November 2019

WCO supports Nepal with the implementation of the National E Commerce Strategy
14 November 2019

Modernization programme in Lesotho zooms in on the Harmonized System
13 November 2019

9th HRM and Training Managers Meeting of Customs Administrations in the West and Central Africa Region
12 November 2019

Implementation of the Strategic Plan 2019-2022: the monitoring tool goes live
12 November 2019

The WCO supports Gambia Revenue Authority and stakeholders with the TRS data analysis and report drafting
12 November 2019

WCO-Bahamas Customs and Excise Department mark the close out of 18-month Training Programme
11 November 2019

WCO participates in a regional ECOWAS workshop on capacity building of women cross border traders
11 November 2019

Launch of the SECO-WCO Global Trade Facilitation Programme in Peru
11 November 2019

Paraguay Hosts an International AEO Event
08 November 2019

WCO contributes to shaping a smarter future for Customs
07 November 2019

Central African Customs gears up to establish an advance ruling system
06 November 2019

Customs in East Africa sit together with competent authorities and private sector to strengthen IPR Border Control
06 November 2019

ROCB - WCA is revamping its structure and work organization following the Competency-Based HRM approach guidelines
06 November 2019

Malian Customs demonstrate commitment to fighting corruption and promoting integrity
06 November 2019

The PTC celebrates cooperation with other international organizations and advances key WCO initiatives
05 November 2019

WCO support for Portuguese-speaking countries
04 November 2019

Continued support by the WCO to the Antigua and Barbuda Customs and Excise on Risk Management
04 November 2019

SAFE Working Group consolidates its futuristic agenda
04 November 2019

WCO contribution to Strategic Foresight for the future of EU Customs
October 2019
30 October 2019

WCO addresses the XXI FITAC International Congress
29 October 2019

WCO supports Guyana Revenue Authority to enhance its capacities in Post-Clearance Audit
29 October 2019

Cooperation between the WCO and OIE highlighted at the opening of the PTC Sessions
29 October 2019

WCO diagnostic mission to the Customs Administration of Suriname
28 October 2019

Customs’ role in preventing illegal trafficking of cultural heritage stressed at international conference in Cyprus
25 October 2019

Successful completion of WCO PICARD Conference in Skopje, North Macedonia
25 October 2019

Important Step made in Southern Africa towards the development of “Pool of Trainers on Customs Valuation”
25 October 2019

6th Meeting of the WGRKC: Continued Progress on the Comprehensive Review of the RKC
24 October 2019

Planning PGS operations in Asia/Pacific
24 October 2019

PSCG meets ahead of the SAFE Working Group
24 October 2019

Latest edition of WCO News now available
22 October 2019

18th Meeting of the RILO National Contact Points for the Commonwealth of Independent States
21 October 2019

Successful dialogue between West and Central Africa Customs and development partners
21 October 2019

WCO Secretary General visits fragile borders between Niger and Burkina Faso
21 October 2019

22nd RILO Western Europe National Contact Points Meeting
18 October 2019

New development strategy for the Inter-State School of Customs (ISSC) of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (EMCCA)
18 October 2019

Kenya moves further to enhance its risk management
17 October 2019

WCO supports the UAE in its modernization process
16 October 2019

WCO Mercator Programme diagnostic mission for the Botswana Unified Revenue Service
15 October 2019

Guatemala prepares grounds to release its first TRS report
15 October 2019

The Heads of Regional Training Centres in Asia/Pacific gathered to discuss the way to further contribute to the region
14 October 2019

Fourth Workshop aiming at training COPES Expert Trainers
14 October 2019

Antigua and Barbuda commits to implement an AEO programme
11 October 2019

Successful conclusion of the 1st WCO Global Communication Strategies Conference in Brussels
11 October 2019

Another step towards developing “Pool of Trainers on PCA” in East Africa
11 October 2019

WCO contributes to the 13th ASEM Customs Directors-General and Commissioners Meeting
10 October 2019

Global Trade Facilitation Programme: WCO and Colombia Customs agree capacity building support for upcoming years
10 October 2019

Global Trade Facilitation Programme kicks off in Bolivia
08 October 2019

WCO Regional Customs Laboratory Professionals Programme kick-started
04 October 2019

Vanuatu Customs in support of value chains
04 October 2019

Renewed action plan between the WCO and Europol
04 October 2019

WCO WCA Region Meets in Kinshasa for its 10th Meeting of Contact Points for Capacity Building
04 October 2019

Customs gains recognition for its efforts to regulate trade in ozone-depleting substances
03 October 2019

WCO Workshop on Risk Management and National Targeting Centres held in Malaysia
02 October 2019

HRM diagnostic mission in Mauritius Revenue Authority to enhance the current HRM system
02 October 2019

WCO Global Canine Forum kicks off in Melbourne
01 October 2019

WCO publishes PICARD Conference Agenda
01 October 2019

WCO participates in International Forum Eurasian Week
September 2019
30 September 2019

ADB and WCO discuss opportunities for enhanced cooperation
30 September 2019

WCO releases research paper on Free Zones
27 September 2019

2019-2020 WCO-Japan Career Development Programme commences
27 September 2019

WCO participates in the IV Annual Authorized Economic Operator event in Santo Domingo
25 September 2019

First anti-corruption and integrity promotion activity in Tunisia
25 September 2019

Workshop on WCO Small Island Economies (SIE) Initiative held in Suva, Fiji
25 September 2019

LMD Top Executive Retreat in Kenya enhances top management
25 September 2019

Customs reform on course in Tajikistan, with the President’s support
24 September 2019

Opening of the WCO’s 79th Fellowship Programme
23 September 2019

East African Community getting ready to implement HS 2022
23 September 2019

Pakistan joins thirty-five other Customs administrations using the WCO nCEN application
23 September 2019

Support for Somalia to implement the Harmonized System
20 September 2019

African Union Directors General of Customs address the role of Customs in the Agreement establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area
20 September 2019

Chad Customs and WCO reinvigorate their collaboration
19 September 2019

WCO successfully pilots its ‘Advanced Post Clearance Audit’ training package in Zambia
17 September 2019

WCO risk management diagnostic mission for the Ministry of Revenue and Customs of Tonga
17 September 2019

Massive cocaine seizure by Brazil Customs as part of the Container Control Programme
16 September 2019

WCO engages with U.S. Interagency Committee on Customs Co-operation Council Matters, hosted by CBP
13 September 2019

WCO underlines Customs’ role during WTO discussions on e-commerce
12 September 2019

WCO Supports Pakistan in enhancing its Post Clearance Audit (PCA) Capacities
10 September 2019

Brazil accedes to the Revised Kyoto Convention and becomes the 120th Contracting Party
06 September 2019

WCO Secretary General addresses scholars and private sector in Japan on the future of Customs
05 September 2019

Collective Action for Integrity in Nepal
05 September 2019

Workshop on Customs valuation in Alexandria and Port Said, Egypt
04 September 2019

LMD Top Executive Retreat in Malawi builds strong executive team
04 September 2019

LMD Top Executive Retreat in Lesotho supports implementation of strategic plan
04 September 2019

Training for French speaking trainers of the ESA region at the WCO Regional Training Centre in Mauritius - Harmonized System and Customs Valuation
04 September 2019

Lao PDR advances with AEO implementation
04 September 2019

WCO and Guatemala strengthen coordination
04 September 2019

12 officers accredited as WCO Customs Technical and Operational Advisors in the field of Illegal Wildlife Trade
03 September 2019

WCO supports Kenya in the implementation of an Advance Rulings system
03 September 2019

Success story with the Bahamas Customs and Excise Department
02 September 2019

TICAD 7: WCO highlights Customs’ role in the development of Africa
August 2019
30 August 2019

WCO presents the role of the HS at the Green Customs initiative Workshop in Paraguay
23 August 2019

The INAMA Project supports 9 Asian and sub-Saharan African Customs administrations in the fight against Illegal Wildlife Trade
20 August 2019

WCO Mercator Programme diagnostic mission for the Philippines Bureau of Customs
13 August 2019

Another Successful Step Forward towards the Development of “Pool of Trainers” in West Africa
12 August 2019

WCO successfully pilots its ‘Advanced Post Clearance Audit’ training package in Rwanda
12 August 2019

India Customs and Post move forward with the exchange of electronic advance data
09 August 2019

2019 edition of the AEO Compendium now available
09 August 2019

WCO supports Kenya with the implementation of pre-arrival cargo processing
08 August 2019

WCO publishes an E-Commerce Package
08 August 2019

Cameroon Customs commits to implementing an AEO Programme
08 August 2019

Building a Regional Framework for Customs Integrity in East Africa
05 August 2019

CEMAC and its Members gather to establish a plan to implement HS 2022
01 August 2019

WCO National Single Window Workshop held in Belize
July 2019
30 July 2019

National Workshop for Belarus Customs for improving the Customs processing of expedited shipments
30 July 2019

Regional Development - WCO supports Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras
30 July 2019

The WCO supports the establishment of a pool of trainers within Jordan customs
29 July 2019

Good progress of East Africa on trade facilitation and enhanced border control
29 July 2019

Over 18,000 items seized and 59 arrests made in operation targeting cultural goods
26 July 2019

Political and private sector support for Customs reforms in Indonesia
26 July 2019

WCO visits Timor-Leste in support of Customs reform
26 July 2019

Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak
25 July 2019

National workshop on Customs valuation in Cairo
24 July 2019

The WCO assists BECD in the implementation of the AEO programme
24 July 2019

WCO supports the ongoing efforts of Kenya to improve safety and security through PGS
24 July 2019

Holistic review of national tariff classification work model in Nigeria
24 July 2019

WCO supports Customs in Kyrgyz Republic (SCS) on WTO TFA Implementation
24 July 2019

ECOWAS is getting ready to implement HS 2022
23 July 2019

WCO Participate in Conference to launch Small Arms and Light Weapons training in the Middle East and North Africa region
22 July 2019

Tonga moves ahead on Customs modernization with the support of the WCO
18 July 2019

UNODC-WCO Container Control Programme reaches 300 metric tons of cocaine seized globally
18 July 2019

WCO publishes Joint WCO-UPU Guidelines on the exchange of electronic advance data between Posts and Customs
18 July 2019

Gambia Revenue Authority receives support to develop its risk management strategy and implement an intelligence-driven approach
17 July 2019

WCO addresses Mexican Customs Brokers
17 July 2019

WCO supports Mauritius in setting up a Customs Laboratory
17 July 2019

West and Central Africa Region strengthens Customs-Post cooperation and data exchange (Lomé, Togo, 8-11 July 2019)
16 July 2019

West and Central Africa Regional Train-the-trainer Workshop on Security Project (10 -21 June 2019)
15 July 2019

Cuba moves forward with the implementation of an AEO programme
12 July 2019

Indonesian Minister of Finance visits WCO Headquarters
11 July 2019

Zambia enhances its AEO Programme
11 July 2019

WCO supports Benin with the implementation of an AEO programme
10 July 2019

RILO WE presented this years "REVIEW OF DRUG SEIZURES AT AIRPORTS AND MAIL CENTERS 2018" at the Annual meeting of the Council of Europe – Pompidou Airports Group
10 July 2019

Wildlife trafficking: Organized crime hit hard by joint WCO-INTERPOL global enforcement operation
09 July 2019

Renewed grant agreement for China Customs Cooperation Fund
09 July 2019

Seventh Global Review of Aid for Trade: WCO engages in discussions on e-commerce, TFA, latest technologies and gender equality and diversity
09 July 2019

WCO Jointly Organises a Session on Gender on the Occasion of the 2019 Global Review of Aid for Trade
05 July 2019

GTAS Go Live in Maldives
05 July 2019

WCO and WTO agree to further enhance collaboration at the 7th Global Review of Aid for Trade
05 July 2019

Ethiopia on the move to overhaul its national tariff classification work model
04 July 2019

WCO Sub-regional Workshop on Customs Valuation and HS Classification in Kazakhstan
04 July 2019

Gambia becomes 158th Contracting Party to the Harmonized System Convention
04 July 2019

WCO attends the AfCFTA Forum on breaking down barriers to trade
04 July 2019

WCO delivers a Post Clearance Audit (PCA) diagnostic for the Lesotho Revenue Authority (LRA)
04 July 2019

Bahamas Customs and Excise Department and the WCO Reinforce the Training Function
02 July 2019

WCO addresses African Customs officers graduated from the Belgian Customs School
02 July 2019

WCO supports the UAE Federal Customs Authority in the unification of recruitment and training practices for Customs inspectors
02 July 2019

9th edition of the WCO Knowledge Academy opens its doors in Brussels
02 July 2019

National IPR Seminar on Combating Counterfeiting and Piracy Health and Safety Republic of Armenia 26-28 of June 2019
02 July 2019

Advanced support to the Albanian Customs Laboratory in analysing solvents and chemicals
01 July 2019

The Revised Kyoto Convention Management Committee Meeting (RKC/MC) holds its 20th Meeting on 17 – 18 June 2019
June 2019
29 June 2019

WCO Council maps the road ahead during its annual sessions
28 June 2019

WCO support for enhancing Single Window Environment in Eurasian Economic Union and Central Asian countries in partnership with ADB, UN/ESCAP and EEC
27 June 2019

New Integrity Development Tool Available Online
27 June 2019

Highlights from the 2019 WCO IT/TI Conference & Exhibition
27 June 2019

WCO Private Sector Consultative Group (PSCG)
26 June 2019

International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
26 June 2019

Small Island Economies (SIEs): The Customs administrations of the Indian Ocean region provide their contribution to the WCO initiative on SIEs
26 June 2019

WCO hands over detection devices to Vietnam Customs
26 June 2019

Lao PDR Training Session of Use of technical devices for enforcement
24 June 2019

Successful Diagnostic Mission of Kyrgyz Customs Training and HRM System
21 June 2019

Container Control Programme will expand into the Oceania region
21 June 2019

WCO supports Belarus with enhancing their AEO-MRA process
20 June 2019

A-CIP Programme: Identifying integrity priorities within Mozambique Revenue Authority
19 June 2019

Professional Associates Report to WCO Senior Management
19 June 2019

The WCO TEG-NII encourages Member Customs administrations to use the Unified File Format in their operations
19 June 2019

WCO provided technical assistance for establishing an advance ruling system in Lesotho
18 June 2019

Directors General of ASEAN countries discuss WCO strategy and work plan ahead of Council Sessions
18 June 2019

Ethiopian Customs Commission (ECC) and WCO working together to reinforce integrity in Customs
17 June 2019

The WCO and INTERPOL join hands once again to strengthen the capacities of Asian Customs and Police administrations to mitigate Illegal Wildlife Trade
17 June 2019

WCO National Workshop on HS Classification in Georgia
14 June 2019

5th Meeting of the WGRKC: Interim Progress on the Comprehensive Review of the RKC
14 June 2019

WCO Regional Workshop on the WCO Data Model for Europe Region
14 June 2019

WCO successfully conducted a National Workshop on Post Clearance Audit (PCA) in Vanuatu
13 June 2019

WCO Conference on technology kicks off in Baku
12 June 2019

Regulatory framework, transparency & automation identified as priorities during the first WCO A-CIP mission in Tanzania
12 June 2019

The WCO provides technical assistance for establishing an API/PNR system to the Customs Administration of Uzbekistan
11 June 2019

Risk Management and Selectivity Workshop in Nicaragua
07 June 2019

WCO Participates in the UNODC’s 10th session of the Implementation Review Group of the Conference of the States Parties to the United Nations Convention against Corruption
07 June 2019

WCO participation in the First African Union Workshop on Pre-Shipment Inspections
07 June 2019

WCO conducts a Post Clearance Audit (PCA) diagnostic for the Ministry of Revenue and Customs in Tonga
07 June 2019

Seychelles puts a new perspective on its tariff-related work
07 June 2019

The Global Trade Facilitation Programme holds regional information event in Peru
07 June 2019

IMSC discussed key features of information management for SMART borders
07 June 2019

Latest edition of WCO News now available
07 June 2019

Americas and Caribbean region develops a pool of AEO validation trainers
06 June 2019

Algerian customs is revamping and modernizing its HRM System by adopting the Competency-based HRM
06 June 2019

Container Control Programme (CCP) facilitated identification of an international drug trafficking ring
06 June 2019

Accreditation Workshop on IPR for the Asia Pacific region
05 June 2019

WCO ESA Regional Workshop on Building a Single Window Environment held in Lusaka, 27-31 May 2019
05 June 2019

National Workshop on the RKC to improve the efficiency and monitoring of activities of simplified Customs procedures in Moldova Customs
05 June 2019

WCO celebrates World Environment Day
04 June 2019

National Workshop on Strategic Trade Control Enforcement (Tajikistan, 7 to 10 May 2019)
03 June 2019

WCO Asia/Pacific Security Conference in Japan
03 June 2019

WCO Continues Skills Enhancement in The Bahamas with Two Additional Workshops on Review & Appeal and a Mid-Agreement Assessment
03 June 2019

COPES Regional Seminar in Japan
03 June 2019

Priorities for integrity development identified during first activity of the WCO A-CIP Programme in Liberia
May 2019
29 May 2019

WCO participates in Caribbean Customs Law Enforcement Council XLI Annual Conference
29 May 2019

National Workshop on Post Clearance Audit (PCA) in Armenia
29 May 2019

WCO Inter-Regional Forum on Special Customs Zones/Free Zones (SCZs) in Kazakhstan boosts global efforts to strengthen Customs control in SCZs
29 May 2019

WCO supports CPLP Customs for a Single Portuguese Version of the HS
28 May 2019

WCO mission to Azerbaijan to support implementation of Advance Ruling system
28 May 2019

WCO global workshop shares experiences of Customs in supporting processing trade
27 May 2019

Ukraine State Fiscal Service reviews Strategic Plan to prepare for changes and implementation of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement
27 May 2019

Instrument on Valuation of imported goods purchased in flash sales
27 May 2019

First Ever Workshop on WCO Small Island Economies (SIE) Initiative held in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
24 May 2019

East and Southern Africa Region Governing Council Meeting in Botswana
24 May 2019

WCO further enhances the skills of Customs Administrations in the East and Southern Africa region on Gender Equality
24 May 2019

East African Customs participates in Benchmarking Study on IPR Border Control in Thailand and Japan
23 May 2019

Risk and Compliance Management sub-regional workshop for the Pacific Islands
23 May 2019

WCO support to the Bahamas Customs on Risk Management
22 May 2019

Geodata Discovery Day
22 May 2019

14th Meeting of the High Level Working Group of the CPLP
21 May 2019

RILO CIS trained NCP officers from Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan Customs
20 May 2019

Opening of the WCO’s 78th Fellowship Programme
17 May 2019

Cook Islands and Tuvalu accede to the Revised Kyoto Convention and become the 117th and 118th Contracting Parties
17 May 2019

National Workshop on Strategic Trade Control Enforcement (Tunisia, 15 - 18 April)
16 May 2019

WCO participates in 21st Annual Conference of Oceania Customs Organization
14 May 2019

Political support for Customs reform in Burundi
14 May 2019

Eswatini commits to modern competency-based human resources management to respond to the challenges of the TFA
14 May 2019

Collaboration with the WCO highlighted at the BRS Conference in Geneva
13 May 2019

Clean Planet, Healthy People: Sound Management of Chemicals and Waste
10 May 2019

WCO Asia/Pacific Regional Heads of Customs Administrations Conference
10 May 2019

WCO Workshop on Risk Management held in the Islamic Republic of Iran
09 May 2019

Steering Committee of the EU-WCO Programme for Harmonized System in Africa holds its first meeting
09 May 2019

Bahamas Customs and Excise Department Enhances Skillset to Combat Counterfeiting
09 May 2019

WCO supports Paraguay in the development of the new Strategic Plan covering Management Reporting System
09 May 2019

WCO participates in the XL COMALEP Meeting and Joint WCO-COMALEP Private Sector Forum
09 May 2019

TEGACS work to continue under the SAFE Working Group
09 May 2019

A-CIP Programme: first integrity-related activity to Ghana Revenue Authority
07 May 2019

WCO supports Qatar moving forward with SMART Borders
07 May 2019

Highlights of the WCO Global Conference on the future of the Harmonized System
02 May 2019

Key issues discussed at Americas/Caribbean Regional Heads of Customs Conference in Paraguay
April 2019
30 April 2019

WCO participates in the International Drug Enforcement Conference
30 April 2019

An Integrity Diagnostic Mission delivered for Jamaica Customs Agency
29 April 2019

Chile enhances its AEO Programme
29 April 2019

The World Customs Organization and the European Union join forces on a new project
29 April 2019

Strategic Trade Control Enforcement national training, Jamaica, April 2019
26 April 2019

WCO Europe Region Heads of Customs Conference in Russia
26 April 2019

Members of the MENA region discuss challenges and solutions for efficient transit regimes
26 April 2019

Gambia gears up to accede to the Harmonized System Convention
26 April 2019

Strategic Trade Control Enforcement activities – March 2019
25 April 2019

The WCO’s new anti-corruption programme highlighted at the Integrity Sub-Committee meeting in Brussels
25 April 2019

SAFE Working Group launches discussion on AEO 2.0
17 April 2019

Opening of the WCO Regional Training Centre in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
17 April 2019

CCWP (CUSTOMS COOPERATION WORKING PARTY) EXPERTS Meeting on 28th of March
17 April 2019

WCO Supports Eswatini on Advance Ruling System for Classification, Origin and Valuation
16 April 2019

PSCG discusses a variety of key issues at WCO headquarters
16 April 2019

Customs representatives from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region meet in Tunis for a WCO Regional Security Workshop
16 April 2019

WCO Leadership and Management Development Workshop in Alexandria, Egypt
15 April 2019

CBC10: Reflecting on the Past, embracing the Future
15 April 2019

WCO contribution to the implementation of the AfCFTA highlighted at the UNIDO-AUC International Forum on Quality Infrastructure
12 April 2019

National Workshop on Customs Valuation and use of a database in Montenegro
11 April 2019

WCO successfully conducted a Sub-regional TRS Workshop for the CIS Member States
11 April 2019

Fourth WGRKC meeting: Driving the comprehensive review of the RKC with momentum
10 April 2019

WCO supports Jamaica Customs to improve the collaborative environment among the Cross Border Regulatory Agencies (CBRAs) and build a Single Window environment
09 April 2019

Niger Customs has 20 trainers capable of acting as competency developers
08 April 2019

WCO welcomes the establishment of the Indian Customs Cooperation Fund
08 April 2019

WCO highlights its E-Commerce work at the UNCTAD eCommerce Week
05 April 2019

Building a Regional Framework for Customs Integrity in West Africa
02 April 2019

West African Customs implement their regional interconnectivity project to manage their transit operations
02 April 2019

Tunisia is revamping its Training System
02 April 2019

WCO and OSCE deploy specialized PITCH training for Central Asian Customs
02 April 2019

WCO supported Angola’s FTA implementation
02 April 2019

Inauguration ceremony of the WCO Asia-Pacific Regional Training Centre in Xiamen, China
02 April 2019

WCO supports the Europe region with the implementation of the Cross border E-commerce Framework of Standards
01 April 2019

Fifth Meeting of Capacity Building Coordinators from the MENA region
March 2019
29 March 2019

Operation PRAESIDIO boosts global efforts to combat the illegal wildlife trade
29 March 2019

WCO and Switzerland’s State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) celebrate their new Partnership
28 March 2019

Reflecting On the Past, Embracing the Future
27 March 2019

Iraq Customs gets ready for modernization
27 March 2019

WCO and OECD move ahead with their anti-corruption agenda
27 March 2019

WCO continues to support the Bahamas in Customs valuation
27 March 2019

Successful completion of the second step towards development of a “Pool of Customs Valuation Trainers” in Southern Africa
27 March 2019

WCO supports Tonga to strengthen its Time Release Study (TRS) capacities
27 March 2019

WCO Successfully Assesses the Malawi Revenue Authority’s People Development Foundations as a Strategic Contributor to Trade Facilitation
27 March 2019

Development of Customs Risk Management Framework in Tanzania for the further enhancement of its risk management function
26 March 2019

The WCO further enhances its capabilities to provide Capacity Building support in the area of Transit
22 March 2019

WCO supports Azerbaijan Customs to build capacity in X-ray image analysis
21 March 2019

First steps for the Anti-Corruption and Integrity Promotion (A-CIP) Programme for Customs in Sierra Leone
21 March 2019

Asia Pacific training managers gathered to discuss further cooperation in the region
20 March 2019

Enhanced cooperation with Italy
20 March 2019

WCO attends Development Partners Meeting for the Americas and Caribbean region
20 March 2019

The WCO supports Gambia Revenue Authority and stakeholders in the preparation of the Time Release Study (TRS)
19 March 2019

WCO and IPPC agree on a Joint Work Plan for Cooperation
19 March 2019

The 38th Session of the Enforcement Committee discusses SMART borders and how to enhance Customs controls
19 March 2019

Jamaica becomes the second country in the Americas and Caribbean region to implement the nCEN
19 March 2019

The WCO organized a successful Regional Workshop for the Accreditation of TRS experts in Xiamen, China
18 March 2019

Conference of Directors General of Customs of the West and Central Africa region
18 March 2019

RILO WE Meeting with New Director of German Federal Customs Criminological Office – Dr. Rainer Mellwig
18 March 2019

The PTC endorses the Study Report on Disruptive Technologies
15 March 2019

New UNESCO tools to fight the illicit trafficking of cultural property
14 March 2019

Time Release Study (TRS) Guide
14 March 2019

Joint WCO - OECD Regional Workshop on Customs Valuation and Transfer Pricing in Yangzhou, China
14 March 2019

UNODC – WCO Container Control Programme receives BIC Award
14 March 2019

11th TFA Working Group explores new opportunities for the Time Release Study
13 March 2019

3rd Meeting of National Contact Points for Capacity Building in the WCO Americas and Caribbean Region
13 March 2019

WCO Conducts a Post Clearance Audit Diagnostic for the Customs Division of Antigua and Barbuda
13 March 2019

The National Revenue Authority (NRA) of Sierra Leone modernizes its Human Resource system by integrating a competency-based approach
13 March 2019

Accreditation workshop for Technical and Operational Advisors on the Revenue Package for the administrations of French-speaking African countries
13 March 2019

The WCO offers its support to the Union of the Comoros in its initiative to accede to the Revised Kyoto Convention
13 March 2019

WCO continues to support the Bahamas in the area of tariff classification
13 March 2019

WCO Risk Management diagnostic mission to support Gambia Revenue Authority
11 March 2019

Launch of the EU-WCO Programme for Harmonized System in Africa
08 March 2019

Japan continues to support the WCO counter-terrorism initiative for South East Asia
08 March 2019

Another Successful Step in the Development of “Pool of PCA Trainers” in East Africa
08 March 2019

The global Customs community celebrates International Women’s Day 2019
07 March 2019

Strong political support for Customs modernization in Uzbekistan
07 March 2019

WCO Members engage in a Pilot project to test the Unified File Format Development
05 March 2019

Kazakhstan expands logistics at borders and in main cities under strong political leadership
04 March 2019

WCO supports MENA Region in the implementation of the Pre-arrival Processing System
04 March 2019

Customs Valuation and Transfer Pricing Workshop in Bogota, Colombia
04 March 2019

Dynamic WCO Leadership and Management Development Workshop in Jamaica
01 March 2019

Enhancing connectivity between Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China: Custom’s role highlighted
01 March 2019

WCO discusses benefits and challenges relating to free trade zones at The Economist's Asian Trade Summit
01 March 2019

WCO celebrates World Wildlife Day 2019 - Life below water: for people and planet
February 2019
28 February 2019

WCO Sub-regional Train-the-trainer Workshop on Programme Global Shield in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
28 February 2019

WCO delivers CITES and Cultural Heritage trainings in Cuba within the framework of the WCO-UNODC Container Control Programme
28 February 2019

CEN Training at RILO WE Office for NCP from Malta Customs
27 February 2019

Steering Committee of the WCO ESA Project II meets in Botswana
27 February 2019

Mis-declared Lithium Batteries
27 February 2019

The Administrative Committee for the Container Convention holds its 17th Session
26 February 2019

Latest edition of WCO News now available
26 February 2019

Oman Customs Project “Bayan” Won the Award of the Best Integrated Government Project
26 February 2019

WCO Supports Bahamas on Advance Ruling System for Classification, Origin and Valuation
26 February 2019

Working Group on E-Commerce concludes its work with the finalization of a comprehensive E-Commerce Package
25 February 2019

Malta Customs maximizes opportunities for small island economies
25 February 2019

WCO supported the Saudi Customs Modernization programme with an IT Diagnostic and a WCO Data Model workshop
25 February 2019

New Strategic Plan for Antigua & Barbuda
25 February 2019

WCO Workshop on Risk and Compliance Management in support of Thai Customs
21 February 2019

Oman host a WCO Regional Workshop on Customs Laboratories for the MENA Region
21 February 2019

Regional Workshop on Air Cargo Security and Facilitation – an opportunity for enhanced collaboration between Customs and Aviation Authorities working on the ground
20 February 2019

UN appreciates WCO contribution to SDGs, Security, and Protection of Cultural Heritage
20 February 2019

WCO conducts a Post Clearance Audit (PCA) diagnostic for the National Board of Revenue of Bangladesh
20 February 2019

WCO supports Azerbaijan Customs in adopting a blended training approach through the use of WCO e-Learning modules
18 February 2019

Munich Security Conference considers illicit trade by transnational organized crime syndicates as a border security issue
18 February 2019

Developing Regional ECP Trainers for WCO ESA Region
18 February 2019

New Program to Support WCA Regional Strategy on “Experts Pool” Launched in Cote d’Ivoire
13 February 2019

WCO Audit Committee holds its 13th Meeting
13 February 2019

The Bahamas Customs & Excise Department Revitalize Strategic Direction
13 February 2019

Bosnia and Herzegovina moves forward with the AEO implementation
12 February 2019

First WCO Global Accreditation Workshop on Human Resource Management
12 February 2019

Third WGRKC Meeting paved a solid ground for further discussions of Members’ proposals
12 February 2019

WCO Conducts Successful Scoping Mission to El Salvador, Under the Mercator Programme
12 February 2019

WCO successfully pilots a recently launched ‘Advanced Post Clearance Audit’ workshop package in Malawi
11 February 2019

WCO supports Pakistan with enhancing ICT implementation and AEO Programme
08 February 2019

Enhancing role of National Contact Points for Capacity Building in WCO Europe Region
07 February 2019

WCO mission to Zimbabwe to support implementation of an advance ruling system
07 February 2019

WCO support Burundi to finalize its national TRS project
06 February 2019

The WCO organized a National IPR Workshop for Ghanaian Customs in Accra, 28 January - 1 February 2019
05 February 2019

WCO MENA Regional Workshop on Free Zones/Special Customs Zones, Tangiers, Morocco
04 February 2019

East African Customs Gets Together Again to Enhance Border Control through PGS
01 February 2019

MENA Heads of Customs discuss the region’s increasing involvement in WCO activities
January 2019
30 January 2019

Opening of the WCO’s 77th Fellowship Programme
30 January 2019

Asean Ambassadors meet with the WCO Secretary General
30 January 2019

Global Rapid Alert Network (GRAN) exchange platform for urgent and sensitive Customs related messages
29 January 2019

WCO celebrates International Customs Day 2019 and invites Members to share best practices on “SMART borders”
29 January 2019

WCO contributes to the dialogue on preventing illicit trafficking of cultural objects in Iraq
28 January 2019

WCO participates in the WEF Annual Meeting
25 January 2019

Message from the World Customs Organization - International Customs Day 2019
18 January 2019

Turkmenistan is moving towards an open door policy
16 January 2019

Azerbaijan is aiming for transparent Customs
15 January 2019

The WCO supports Fiji Revenue & Customs Service and stakeholders in the preparation of the Time Release Study (TRS)
14 January 2019

WCO initiates implementation of “Harmonizing the classification of goods based on WCO standards to enhance African trade” programme funded by the EU
11 January 2019

Members of the Asia-Pacific region discuss best practices in the area of transit
09 January 2019

Successful Diagnostic Mission of Sudan Customs Training System
08 January 2019

WCO addresses Working Party on Customs Union under Romania’s EU Council Presidency
07 January 2019

WCO Conducts a Diagnostic Mission on Post Clearance Audit for Swaziland