MENA Customs Adopts Blockchain Aiiot to Modernize Trade

MENA Customs Adopts Blockchain Aiiot to Modernize Trade

The WCO's MENA region workshop on disruptive technologies focused on the application of blockchain, AI, and IoT in customs. These technologies can reshape the future of trade by enhancing supply chain transparency, optimizing risk assessment, and enabling real-time cargo tracking. The development of international standards and strengthened regional cooperation are key for MENA customs administrations to seize the opportunities presented by digital transformation.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Mastering The Import Customs Clearance Process 7 Key Points To Ensure Smooth Customs Clearance

Mastering The Import Customs Clearance Process 7 Key Points To Ensure Smooth Customs Clearance

This article explains the key steps in import customs clearance, including the processes and precautions for general trade and processing trade. It provides detailed information about payment methods, necessary documents, bill exchange, quality inspection, customs declaration, tariff payment, and release steps to assist businesses in successfully completing import procedures.

07/24/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Guide to Accurate HS Code Classification for Customs Compliance

Guide to Accurate HS Code Classification for Customs Compliance

This article details five methods for querying HS codes: querying on the official website of the General Administration of Customs, using third-party websites, utilizing AI-powered classification assistants, employing third-party customs systems for rough classification, and outsourcing to professional third-party classifiers. For each method, the operational steps, precautions, advantages, and limitations are explained. The aim is to help foreign trade enterprises efficiently and accurately classify commodities, thereby avoiding trade risks.

01/23/2026 HS Code Query
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Brazils Customs Hurdles Slow International Shipments

Brazils Customs Hurdles Slow International Shipments

This article analyzes the multiple factors affecting customs clearance in international express shipments to Brazil, including product type, document completeness, customs inspection situations, port efficiency, and logistics channel selection. By effectively mastering these elements, users can optimize their express delivery experience and improve customs clearance efficiency.

08/04/2025 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Crossborder Sellers Face Hidden Customs Risks

Crossborder Sellers Face Hidden Customs Risks

Cross-border customs clearance is a critical part of the import and export process, with over 30% of shipment delays stemming from this stage. Customs clearance involves multiple steps such as declaration, inspection, and tax payment, necessitating attention to compliance and document completeness to mitigate risks and enhance success rates. Mastering customs clearance techniques is essential for success in cross-border trade.

09/16/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Power of Attorney Streamlines Customs Procedures

Power of Attorney Streamlines Customs Procedures

This article discusses the importance and application of power of attorney in customs clearance, emphasizing its necessity in import and export trade, precautions, and impact on trade processes. It provides suggestions for effectively managing power of attorney to ensure smooth customs clearance and avoid legal risks.

08/05/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Essential Tools for Streamlining Customs Compliance

Essential Tools for Streamlining Customs Compliance

The article discusses the crucial role of customs in tariff classification, valuation, and origin certification, emphasizing the importance of establishing a modern customs system. By utilizing WCO tools and technologies, customs can more effectively meet national and business needs, encourage voluntary compliance among enterprises, and enhance the efficiency of international trade.

08/08/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Global Customs Reforms Streamline International Trade

Global Customs Reforms Streamline International Trade

This article introduces several tools and services provided by the World Customs Organization (WCO), including trade tools, a publication store, customs enforcement networks, an online learning platform, and a single window interactive map. These resources aim to promote the standardization and efficiency of international trade, enhance the capabilities of customs professionals, and ultimately contribute to the sustainable development of the global economy.

08/08/2025 Customs Knowledge
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