Colombia Mexico Boost Customs Risk Management Via GTFP

Colombia Mexico Boost Customs Risk Management Via GTFP

Supported by the WCO-SECO GTFP project, Colombian Customs visited Mexican Customs to learn about risk management practices and enhance its modernization. The visit combined online and offline sessions, focusing on risk identification, assessment, control, departmental collaboration, and IT infrastructure. This cooperation aims to promote trade facilitation and address global trade challenges. The knowledge gained will help Colombia improve its risk management system and contribute to more efficient and secure trade processes.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Tool Boosts Customs Training in Eswatini Pilot

WCO Tool Boosts Customs Training in Eswatini Pilot

The WCO piloted an assessment tool to enhance customs capacity building. Working with Eswatini, data was collected to refine the tool. The initiative aims to empower customs officers and improve their professional capabilities. This pilot program provides valuable insights for further development and implementation of the assessment tool, contributing to more effective and efficient customs operations globally. The focus is on providing customs administrations with the means to identify areas for improvement and tailor capacity building programs accordingly.

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Armenia Enhances Trade Via Customs Time Release Study

Armenia Enhances Trade Via Customs Time Release Study

The WCO organized a TRS workshop in Armenia to enhance customs efficiency and promote trade facilitation. The workshop aimed to improve the effectiveness of Armenian customs procedures. Through the Time Release Study (TRS), bottlenecks were identified and action plans were developed to address them. This initiative aligns with WTO requirements for trade facilitation and contributes to streamlining cross-border trade processes. The TRS provides valuable insights for optimizing customs operations and reducing delays, ultimately benefiting businesses and consumers.

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WCO Enhances Ecuadors Customs Valuation for Revenue Growth

WCO Enhances Ecuadors Customs Valuation for Revenue Growth

The WCO provided online training on customs valuation to Ecuadorian Customs, enhancing their valuation capabilities, promoting trade compliance, and safeguarding revenue collection. This initiative aimed to improve the accuracy and efficiency of customs valuation processes within Ecuador, ensuring fair and transparent trade practices. By strengthening the skills of customs officers in valuation techniques, the WCO training contributes to a more robust and reliable customs system, ultimately benefiting both the government and legitimate traders.

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Tunisia Boosts Trade Efficiency with Updated Customs Training

Tunisia Boosts Trade Efficiency with Updated Customs Training

Within the framework of the EU-WCO Africa Harmonized System Programme, Tunisian Customs is strengthening national-level Harmonized System training. This aims to enhance customs officers' technical skills in commodity classification and their training abilities, building a professional team. The initiative seeks to promote trade facilitation and predictability, contributing to Tunisia's economic development. The training program focuses on improving the accuracy and efficiency of customs procedures, ultimately benefiting both traders and the national economy by ensuring consistent and correct application of the Harmonized System.

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New Customs Rules Clarify Valuation of Franchise Royalties

New Customs Rules Clarify Valuation of Franchise Royalties

The new WCO regulations clarify that franchise and brand royalties are not included in customs valuation if they are not directly related to the imported goods. Businesses need to understand the criteria for determining this direct relationship to minimize trade costs. This clarification provides greater certainty and potentially reduces the customs duties payable on imported goods where franchise or brand royalties are involved but are unrelated to the specific characteristics or production of those goods.

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Ethiopia Boosts Customs Efficiency with WCO Audit Program

Ethiopia Boosts Customs Efficiency with WCO Audit Program

A WCO assessment report highlights challenges faced by Ethiopia's Post Clearance Audit (PCA). Recommendations include strengthening legal frameworks, improving risk management practices, and enhancing IT infrastructure. These improvements aim to increase the efficiency of customs control and facilitate trade. Addressing these areas is crucial for Ethiopia to optimize its customs operations and contribute to regional and global trade competitiveness. Successful implementation will require sustained commitment and strategic resource allocation.

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WCO Supports Sudan in Improving Customs Risk Management

WCO Supports Sudan in Improving Customs Risk Management

A WCO assessment of Sudan Customs' risk management practices aims to support the country's implementation of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement. The report acknowledges progress while also identifying shortcomings and providing recommendations for improvement. This includes strengthening risk assessment methodologies, enhancing data analysis capabilities, and fostering better coordination among different customs units. The assessment seeks to optimize resource allocation and streamline customs procedures, ultimately contributing to increased trade efficiency and security for Sudan.

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Sierra Leone Boosts Customs Audits with WCO Assistance

Sierra Leone Boosts Customs Audits with WCO Assistance

The World Customs Organization (WCO) conducted a post-clearance audit diagnostic in Sierra Leone to enhance the country's tax revenue supervision capabilities. Through in-depth research and expert recommendations, the WCO tailored an improvement plan for Sierra Leone, covering legal regulations, risk management, information technology, personnel training, and departmental collaboration. This initiative not only improved Sierra Leone's customs audit level but also provided valuable insights for global customs supervision.

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Albania Upgrades Customs Lab to Enhance Trade Efficiency

Albania Upgrades Customs Lab to Enhance Trade Efficiency

With the support of WCO and Eurocustoms, Albanian Customs held a laboratory modernization workshop in 2017, aiming to enhance commodity classification and identification capabilities. Through hardware upgrades, quality management system improvements, personnel skill development, and international cooperation, Albania is committed to building a modern and internationally competitive customs laboratory. This initiative seeks to promote trade facilitation, ensure regulatory compliance, and ultimately contribute to the nation's economic development.

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