The World Customs Organization (WCO) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) are excited to announce the release of an expanded edition of their joint brochure, titled “Moving Air Cargo Globally – Air Cargo and Mail Secure Supply Chain and Facilitation.” While the brochure has been an invaluable resource for air transport regulators and operators worldwide, we are thrilled to inform that it is now available not only in English and French but also in Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish.
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THIRD WCO GLOBAL ORIGIN CONFERENCE 2023
In collaboration with the National Customs Service of Chile, the WCO will host the third Global Origin Conference in Santiago, Chile, from 8 to 9 November 2023.
Regional integration continues to be a driving force for the Global Supply Chain, and rules of origin remain a prominent feature of today’s international trading system. In the context of the various regional trade agreements already in force or being negotiated around the world, rules of origin enable the implementation of preferential agreements and impact on the flows of trade and investments.
HOW TO SUBMIT A HS CHANGE PROPOSAL? – A GUIDANCE HAS BEEN PUBLISHED TO ADDRESS THIS QUESTION
One of the fundamental requirements of the Harmonized System (HS) is that it must incorporate changes to recognise new products or technology, changing trade patterns, or the changing needs of governments. This requires people to conceive and bring into effect those changes.
THE 2023 EDITION OF THE WCO E-COMMERCE PACKAGE IS NOW ONLINE
Over the past year, WCO Members and stakeholders carried out a comprehensive review of the e-commerce business models and the roles and responsibilities of e-commerce stakeholders as described in the Technical Specifications to the Framework of Standards on Cross-Border E-Commerce (E-Commerce FoS). The review involved the discussion of 38 formal proposals submitted by Members, partner international organizations and private-sector stakeholders, as well as the drafting and discussion of proposed amendments. The purpose of the amendments is to reflect the dynamically evolving nature of e-commerce and provide more clarity on the roles and responsibilities of the various e-commerce stakeholders. Given its specific implications for Customs, a description of the e-commerce fulfilment process has been added to the part of the Technical Specifications describing e-commerce business models.
WCO ANNUAL REPORT 2022-2023
Dear friends,
We bring to your attention Annual Report report of the World Customs Organization 2022-2023.
The report can be viewed at the link.
A NEW ISSUE OF THE «WCO NEWS» № 2 (101), 2023
Dear friends,
The Secretariat of the World Customs Organization presented to the attention of the customs authorities and the academic community a new issue of the «WCO news» magazine. The theme of the issue is «Fragile Borders», and the materials are published in English.
WCO COUNCIL ELECTS IAN SAUNDERS AS NEW SECRETARY GENERAL
On Saturday 24 June, Customs Directors General representing the 185 Members of the World Customs Organization (WCO) elected Ian Saunders as the Organization’s new Secretary General for a five-year term as of 1st January 2024. The WCO Secretary General is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day activities of the WCO Secretariat. The election, which saw two candidates vying for this top position, took place during the annual Council Sessions in Brussels from 22 to 24 June 2023.
WCO TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE 2023 & EXHIBITION
Dear friends,
From 10 to 12 October 2023, the WCO Customs Technology Conference will be held in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Under the theme “Embracing the Digital Age: Leveraging Technology, Fostering Innovation, and Nurturing the Next Generation of Customs Professionals”, the 2023 WCO Technology Conference is aimed at exploring how innovation and technology can support Customs in performing its functions of trade facilitation, protection of society and revenue collection, while placing people at the heart of the digital transformation process.
2023 WCO KNOWLEDGE ACADEMY FOR CUSTOMS AND TRADE
Dear friends,
From 26 to 28 June 2023, the World Customs Organization (WCO, Organization) is holding the WCO Knowledge Academy on Customs and Trade 2023. A three-day academy focusing on the development of technical skills for Customs and Trade practitioners.
ON THE QUESTION OF EAEU MEMBERSHIP IN THE WCO. LIST OF RESEARCH PAPERS
Dear friends,
In the context of expert work in the Eurasian Economic Commission on the implementation of the Strategic Directions for the Development of Eurasian Economic Integration until 2025 in terms of cooperation with the World Customs Organization (WCO), I bring to your attention previously completed studies on the membership of the Eurasian Economic Union in the WCO, as well as accession to fundamental legal instruments and tools of this international organization.