Comoros Boosts Customs Skills with WCO Training

Comoros Boosts Customs Skills with WCO Training

Comoros, with the support of the African Development Fund, successfully hosted a national workshop on the World Customs Organization's Harmonized System. The workshop aimed to enhance the legal and technical capabilities of customs officers, equipping them with commodity classification skills to facilitate international trade. Participants were provided with Harmonized System tools. Follow-up training sessions are planned across the islands to ensure customs personnel master the latest classification techniques and integrate into the global trading system. This initiative strengthens customs capacity and promotes efficient trade practices.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Aids Cte Divoire in Customs Reform

WCO Aids Cte Divoire in Customs Reform

The World Customs Organization (WCO) is assisting the Ivorian General Directorate of Customs (DGD) in enhancing its customs valuation and commodity classification capabilities. An expert team conducted a diagnostic assessment in Côte d'Ivoire, engaging with customs officials and the private sector to propose improvements. Recommendations include strengthening personnel training, refining regulations, upgrading IT infrastructure, and fostering international cooperation. The aim is to establish an efficient and transparent customs management system, promoting economic development and trade facilitation in Côte d'Ivoire.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Iran Publishes Persian HS Notes to Facilitate Trade

Iran Publishes Persian HS Notes to Facilitate Trade

Iranian Customs has translated the World Customs Organization's Harmonized System Explanatory Notes into Persian to improve commodity classification accuracy, enhance customs clearance efficiency, reduce trade costs, and facilitate international trade. This initiative holds significant implications for Iran's international trade and serves as a valuable reference for other developing countries. The translation aims to streamline processes and promote greater compliance with international standards, ultimately fostering a more efficient and transparent trading environment.

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EU Boosts Customs Training in Cte Divoire

EU Boosts Customs Training in Cte Divoire

With EU funding, the World Customs Organization (WCO) held a workshop in Côte d'Ivoire to enhance the country's customs tariff classification capabilities. The workshop focused on the application of the Harmonized System (HS), covering ex-ante and ex-post control, rule explanations, and tool donations. Côte d'Ivoire Customs plans to develop a training program and adopt HS revision recommendations to improve trade efficiency and promote customs modernization. This initiative aims to streamline processes, ensuring accurate classification and facilitating smoother international trade operations for Côte d'Ivoire.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Kazakhstan Customs Adopts Global Standards to Enhance Trade

Kazakhstan Customs Adopts Global Standards to Enhance Trade

Kazakhstan Customs actively embraces international standards and enhances tariff classification capabilities by hosting WCO Harmonized System workshops, thus improving the business environment. Through digital transformation and international cooperation, Kazakhstan Customs is committed to building an efficient and compliant customs system, promoting trade facilitation, attracting investment, and driving economic development. This contributes to the prosperity of global trade. The focus is on aligning with international best practices to streamline processes and foster a more attractive investment climate.

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Burkina Faso Adopts Wcos Modernized Customs System to Enhance Trade

Burkina Faso Adopts Wcos Modernized Customs System to Enhance Trade

The World Customs Organization (WCO), with funding from the Swedish government through the West Africa Customs Modernization Project (MADAO), held a capacity building workshop on the Harmonized System (HS) and Advance Ruling for Burkina Faso Customs. The workshop aimed to enhance the professional skills of Burkina Faso Customs officials, assist the country in establishing an efficient and transparent advance ruling system, improve trade facilitation, and attract foreign investment. This initiative supports Burkina Faso's efforts to modernize its customs procedures and promote economic growth.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Upgrades Tool to Improve Customs Valuation Compliance

WCO Upgrades Tool to Improve Customs Valuation Compliance

The World Customs Organization has upgraded its Diagnostic Tool on Tariff Classification, Valuation and Origin. This tool aims to assist national customs administrations in identifying and addressing weaknesses in tariff, valuation, and origin management. By improving management efficiency and reducing trade risks, it ultimately promotes global trade facilitation. The upgraded tool focuses on optimizing the diagnosis of rules of origin and enhancing user-friendliness. The improvements are expected to lead to better compliance and contribute to a more streamlined and predictable international trade environment.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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HS Convention at 25 Data Shapes Global Trades Future

HS Convention at 25 Data Shapes Global Trades Future

The World Customs Organization (WCO) celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Harmonized System Convention, highlighting the HS's central role and future development in international trade. As a universal language for global trade, the HS simplifies trade processes and enhances efficiency. The WCO is actively conducting strategic reviews to ensure the HS adapts to new trade patterns and technological advancements. It also encourages greater participation from developing countries in HS-related activities, fostering a more inclusive and responsive global trade environment. This ensures the HS remains relevant and effective in facilitating international commerce.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Peru Upgrades Customs Lab to Safeguard Minerals Trade

Peru Upgrades Customs Lab to Safeguard Minerals Trade

A workshop held in Peru by the World Customs Organization aims to modernize the Peruvian Customs Laboratory. This initiative seeks to improve commodity classification accuracy, facilitate trade, and strengthen the protection of national mineral resources. Relocating and constructing a new laboratory, upgrading technology, and fostering international cooperation will drive efficiency improvements within Peruvian Customs. This modernization is expected to promote economic development and trade prosperity in Peru by ensuring proper classification and efficient processing of goods.

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Ghana Establishes Customs Committee to Enhance Trade

Ghana Establishes Customs Committee to Enhance Trade

The Ghana Revenue Authority successfully launched a Joint Consultative Committee at Tema Port, aiming to optimize the trade environment and promote economic development through multi-stakeholder participation and collaborative governance. This initiative draws on international experience and implements the Trade Facilitation Agreement, strengthening capacity building. It offers valuable lessons for other countries and marks a significant step forward for Ghana in its trade facilitation journey. The committee is expected to streamline customs procedures and reduce trade barriers, ultimately boosting Ghana's economic competitiveness.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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