Largely unseen and rarely recognized, Customs officers stand at the frontline between the flow of global commerce and the fight against illicit trade. Our responsibilities require Customs to act and adapt to constant innovation – driven by those looking to better society and those working against it. In a world where attempts to exploit global trade show no sign of abating, that steady, vigilant hand of Customs has never been more indispensable.
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WEBINAR SERIES N°1: “PROTECTING SOCIETY: CUSTOMS’ STRATEGIC ROLE IN DISRUPTING FENTANYL SUPPLY CHAINS”
Dear friends,
A WCO webinar entitled «Protecting society: Customs’ strategic role in disrupting fentanyl supply chains» will be held on April 30, 2026.
ORGANIZATIONAL AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR DEVELOPMENT OF ELECTRONIC COMMERCE: THE EXPERIENCE OF THE EURASIAN ECONOMIC UNION
Let us present the analytical review «Organizational and Legal Framework for Development of Electronic Commerce: the Experience of the Eurasian Economic Union», 2026.
WCO PUBLISHES NEW GUIDE TO THE ECCAS RULES OF ORIGIN
Today, the WCO released the “Guide to the ECCAS Rules of Origin” which aims to assist Customs administrations and economic operators with the practical implementation of the revised rules adopted in October 2024 by the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS).
GUIDE «ADVANCED CUSTOMS TECHNOLOGIES (INTERNATIONAL LEGAL ASPECT)»
Dear friends,
We bring to your attention the Guide «Advanced Customs Technologies (International Legal Aspect)», 2025. The research paper was published by the Higher School of Economics in September 2025.
RUSLAN DAVYDOV SPOKE ABOUT ADVANCED CUSTOMS TECHNOLOGIES IN THE EEU
Ruslan Davydov and Sergei Mozer at the Higher School of Economics
Ruslan Davydov, Minister in charge of Customs Cooperation of the Eurasian Economic Commission, made a presentation «The Eurasian Economic Commission’s Organizational and Legal Approaches to Developing Digital Customs within the Framework of the World Customs Organization’s Smart Customs Projects and the Working Group on ICT».
WCO LAUNCHES THE SECOND CYCLE OF THE WCO PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT MECHANISM WITH CALL FOR MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN SELF-ASSESSMENT PHASE
WCO Performance Measurement Mechanism (PMM) is an essential tool for the global Customs community to strengthen evidence-based performance measurement.
WCO PUBLISHES ANNUAL REPORT 2024-2025 AND THREE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN
The World Customs Organization (WCO) has today published its Annual Report for 2024-2025, which also includes details of its WCO Strategic Plan 2025-2028 –Serving data-driven Customs for a connected world. Endorsed by the WCO Council, the governing body of the organization, the Strategic Plan will guide the Organization’s efforts to focus on the most pressing issues of the global Customs community in a rapidly changing environment.
WCO at COP30: Driving Innovation and Sustainability through Green Customs
The World Customs Organization (WCO) took part in the COP30 side event on Green Customs: Innovation and Sustainability, held in Manaus, Brazil, from 12 to 14 November 2025. Hosted by the Special Secretariat of the Federal Revenue of Brazil (RFB), the event brought together Customs administrations, international organizations, Brazilian enforcement agencies, and private sector representatives to explore how Customs can contribute to advancing global environmental objectives.
WCO GLOBAL FORUM ON ORIGIN SELF-CERTIFICATION “BUILDING TRUST AND COMPLIANCE THROUGH ORIGIN SELF-CERTIFICATION”
Join senior customs officials, private-sector leaders, regional and international bodies, and global trade experts for a two-day global forum focused on the future of origin self-certification. Hosted by the World Customs Organization, the event will take place in person and be delivered in English, French, and Spanish.