Uzbekistan Joins Revised Kyoto Convention As 127th Member

Uzbekistan Joins Revised Kyoto Convention As 127th Member

Uzbekistan has officially joined the revised Kyoto Convention, becoming the 127th contracting party. This marks a significant step for the country in simplifying its customs procedures and promoting trade facilitation. The World Customs Organization (WCO) welcomes this development and has pledged to continue supporting Uzbekistan in its related reforms. The accession demonstrates Uzbekistan's commitment to international standards and its efforts to enhance its trade environment.

02/02/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Issues XML Guidelines to Enhance Crossborder Data Exchange

WCO Issues XML Guidelines to Enhance Crossborder Data Exchange

The World Customs Organization (WCO) has released XML Messaging Guidelines to provide a unified standard for global customs data exchange, promoting the digital transformation of cross-border trade. These guidelines define XML message formats, emphasize interoperability, and are based on the WCO Data Model. This aims to reduce development costs, improve data quality, and accelerate trade processes, ultimately delivering practical value to global trade participants.

02/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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