Colombia Boosts Customs Oversight with Global Partnerships

Colombia Boosts Customs Oversight with Global Partnerships

WCO collaborated with Colombia's DIAN to enhance its customs audit capabilities through the GTFP. The WCO provided support to optimize PCA strategies and SOPs, fostering trade facilitation and economic growth. This partnership aims to improve efficiency and effectiveness in customs procedures, ultimately contributing to a more streamlined and competitive trade environment for Colombia. The collaboration highlights the importance of international cooperation in strengthening customs administrations and promoting global trade.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Conference Global Customs Push for Green Trade Barriers

WCO Conference Global Customs Push for Green Trade Barriers

The World Customs Organization (WCO) Green Customs Global Conference highlighted customs' crucial role in environmental protection. Through strategic upgrades, round table discussions, and technological innovations, the conference explored topics such as the circular economy, cross-border waste management, and the greening of the Harmonized System (HS). The aim was to promote green trade, enhance regulatory efficiency, strengthen international cooperation, and collectively address environmental challenges, building a global green barrier.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Americas Boost Crossborder Ecommerce with Faster Customs Clearance

Americas Boost Crossborder Ecommerce with Faster Customs Clearance

The World Customs Organization (WCO) supports customs and postal cooperation in the Americas to improve the efficiency of cross-border e-commerce parcel clearance. By strengthening the exchange of Electronic Advance Data (EAD), implementing risk management, and building an international customs data ecosystem, this initiative aims to reduce logistics times and lower operational risks. This will ultimately provide a more convenient cross-border shopping experience for global consumers and sellers.

01/22/2026 Customs Knowledge
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World Customs Organization Boosts Gender Equality in East and Southern Africa

World Customs Organization Boosts Gender Equality in East and Southern Africa

The World Customs Organization (WCO), through Phase II of the Finland-East and Southern Africa Project, is helping customs administrations in the region enhance their gender equality capabilities. This includes providing tools, organizing training, and promoting cooperation. Workshops focused on gender mainstreaming, sharing practical examples, and developing guidelines for regional development. The WCO will continue to support national customs agencies in building a more equitable, inclusive, and efficient working environment.

01/20/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Aids Palestine in Modernizing Tariff System with Data

WCO Aids Palestine in Modernizing Tariff System with Data

The World Customs Organization (WCO) is assisting Palestine in upgrading its tariff classification system. Through data-driven diagnostics and improvement strategies, the initiative aims to enhance customs clearance efficiency, secure revenue, promote compliance, and improve international competitiveness. Key measures include establishing a centralized management agency, improving information systems, strengthening personnel training, and fostering cooperation between customs and businesses. The goal is to build an efficient, accurate, and transparent trade environment.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Boosts Customs Modernization in MENA Via Data Analytics

WCO Boosts Customs Modernization in MENA Via Data Analytics

The World Customs Organization (WCO), in partnership with the CCF Korea, held a virtual workshop for senior officials from the Middle East and North Africa region, focusing on data analysis capacity building. The workshop aimed to enhance the region's customs data analysis capabilities to support customs modernization. It covered topics such as introducing a data analysis framework, sharing experiences, presenting capacity building initiatives, and exploring cooperation prospects for the BACUDA project.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Ukraine Advances Customs Modernization to Boost Trade Efficiency

Ukraine Advances Customs Modernization to Boost Trade Efficiency

The State Fiscal Service (SFS) of Ukraine is actively pursuing customs modernization, collaborating with the World Customs Organization (WCO) to develop a strategic planning framework. This framework includes stakeholder analysis, SWOT analysis, vision reshaping, and the establishment of strategic priorities. The initiative aims to enhance customs clearance efficiency, improve the business environment, strengthen risk management, and promote international cooperation. This will contribute significantly to Ukraine's economic development and international trade.

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Colombia Adopts Mexican Expertise to Modernize Customs Risk Management

Colombia Adopts Mexican Expertise to Modernize Customs Risk Management

In May 2021, Mexico shared its customs risk management expertise with Colombia, aiming to help Colombia improve clearance efficiency and achieve more effective trade regulation. This customs cooperation initiative facilitated knowledge transfer and best practices, enabling Colombia to strengthen its risk assessment capabilities. By leveraging Mexico's experience, Colombia can enhance its ability to identify and mitigate potential risks associated with cross-border trade, ultimately leading to streamlined processes and improved security. The collaboration underscores the importance of international cooperation in fostering secure and efficient global trade.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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China Eases Crossborder Ecommerce With Clear Customs Code Guide

China Eases Crossborder Ecommerce With Clear Customs Code Guide

This article delves into the four core customs codes in cross-border e-commerce: 9810, 9710, 9610, and 1210. It elaborates on their respective applicable scenarios, advantages, characteristics, filing requirements, and tax policies. The aim is to assist cross-border e-commerce companies in selecting the most suitable customs supervision method for their business model, thereby achieving compliant and efficient operations. It provides a detailed analysis to help navigate the complexities and optimize processes within the cross-border e-commerce landscape.

01/07/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Malawi Customs Enhances Trade Compliance Through Improved Classification Training

Malawi Customs Enhances Trade Compliance Through Improved Classification Training

The Malawi Revenue Authority, in collaboration with the World Customs Organization and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa, conducted advanced Harmonized System training. This initiative aimed to enhance the commodity classification skills of customs officers, with a focus on tariff classification for pharmaceuticals, food products, and general-purpose parts. The goal was to improve the accuracy and consistency of commodity classification, ensuring correct tax collection and accurate trade data statistics. This contributes positively to trade facilitation and economic development in Malawi.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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