WTO Aid for Trade Review Boosts Global Customs Cooperation

WTO Aid for Trade Review Boosts Global Customs Cooperation

The World Customs Organization (WCO) actively showcases its contribution to enhancing supply chain efficiency and harmonizing border management in the WTO's Aid for Trade Global Review, emphasizing the importance of trade facilitation. Through its tools, projects, and capacity building programs, the WCO consistently supports its members in simplifying customs procedures, strengthening supply chain security, and promoting global trade facilitation, thus contributing to the prosperity of global trade.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Balkan Customs Labs Enhance Trade Efficiency Through Regional Cooperation

Balkan Customs Labs Enhance Trade Efficiency Through Regional Cooperation

A Balkan Regional Customs Laboratory Workshop was held in Serbia, promoted by the World Customs Organization. The meeting focused on laboratory modernization, compliance with the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement, ISO 17025 quality certification, and CLEN cooperation opportunities. The aim was to enhance the capabilities of regional customs laboratories, promote trade facilitation, and build a more efficient trading environment. The discussions centered around improving analytical techniques, sharing best practices, and fostering collaboration to streamline customs procedures and reduce trade barriers within the Balkan region.

01/27/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Customs Tax Agencies Strengthen Price Verification Systems

Customs Tax Agencies Strengthen Price Verification Systems

The 2025 WCO Council discussions emphasized the need for customs to closely collaborate with tax authorities, leveraging transfer pricing documentation to verify prices against customs values. This cooperation not only enhances tax compliance but also provides businesses with pricing certainty, reducing legal risks and economic losses.

09/16/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Asiapacific Nations Strengthen Customs Cooperation Against Illegal Plastic Waste Trade

Asiapacific Nations Strengthen Customs Cooperation Against Illegal Plastic Waste Trade

The World Customs Organization (WCO) is assisting Asia-Pacific customs administrations in upgrading their plastic waste management. Through virtual diagnostics, tailored implementation plans were developed for Indonesia and the Philippines. A regional workshop is planned to strengthen cooperation in addressing the challenge of 'foreign waste' and protecting the blue skies of the Asia-Pacific region. This initiative aims to enhance customs enforcement capabilities and ensure compliance with the Basel Convention, ultimately combating the illegal trade and improper disposal of plastic waste.

01/19/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Chinamalaysia Trade Eases Customs Tax Hurdles

Chinamalaysia Trade Eases Customs Tax Hurdles

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the advantages and key considerations for choosing DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) logistics services from China to Malaysia. DDP effectively simplifies China-Malaysia trade processes, reducing costs and risks. When selecting a logistics company, it is crucial to focus on its qualifications, experience, service scope, price transparency, and reputation. Understanding these factors will help you navigate the China-Malaysia trade landscape with ease.

01/30/2026 Logistics
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WCO Enhances Georgias Tax Valuation for Modern Administration

WCO Enhances Georgias Tax Valuation for Modern Administration

The World Customs Organization (WCO) conducted a valuation workshop for the Georgian Revenue Service (GRS) to enhance the expertise of customs officials in areas such as royalties, risk analysis, advance rulings, and transfer pricing. By focusing on challenges and sharing the 'WCO Guide to Customs Valuation and Transfer Pricing,' the workshop strengthened cooperation between customs and tax authorities. This initiative supports the modernization of tax administration in Georgia and helps maintain international trade order.

01/07/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Streamlining International Returns Customs and Tax Refunds

Streamlining International Returns Customs and Tax Refunds

This article delves into the return shipment operations in international freight, focusing on the customs and tax refund procedures to ensure that businesses efficiently comply with customs and tax requirements, minimizing risks of delays and financial losses. By clarifying the status of goods and dynamically managing tax refunds, it aids companies in optimizing their return shipment strategies.

07/02/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Mexico Shares Customs Expertise with Colombias Tax Agency

Mexico Shares Customs Expertise with Colombias Tax Agency

The Mexican Tax Administration Service (SAT) and the Colombian Tax and Customs Administration (DIAN) shared experiences in risk management and post-clearance audit through a virtual study mission. Mexican experts detailed their practices in risk assessment, cargo monitoring, and customs procedure automation. This provided valuable insights for Colombia's customs modernization efforts, helping them build a more intelligent clearance system. The cooperation highlighted the importance of international collaboration in enhancing customs efficiency and security, ultimately contributing to smoother trade flows between the two nations.

01/19/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Americas Caribbean Customs Workshop Boosts Audit Skills for Revenue Growth

Americas Caribbean Customs Workshop Boosts Audit Skills for Revenue Growth

The World Customs Organization held a post-clearance audit (PCA) seminar for the Americas and Caribbean region in the Dominican Republic, aiming to enhance customs tax collection capabilities. The seminar focused on risk management, audit planning optimization, personnel training, and information technology application, promoting regional cooperation to address cross-border trade challenges and safeguard national economic security. By strengthening PCA, the goal is to improve tax compliance and achieve effective growth in tax revenue. This initiative underscores the importance of robust PCA systems in ensuring fair and efficient tax administration.

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Togos Customs Modernization Boosts Efficiency Revenue

Togos Customs Modernization Boosts Efficiency Revenue

Togo Customs has achieved significant results in tax collection, clearance efficiency, and regulatory enforcement by introducing a performance management system supported by the World Customs Organization. Tax revenue increased by 46%, clearance times were halved, and the detection rate of irregularities doubled. This experience provides a valuable lesson for other developing countries, emphasizing the importance of high-level commitment, international cooperation, and continuous improvement. It also looks forward to the application of digitalization and intelligence in customs reform.

02/02/2026 Customs Knowledge
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