Serbia Boosts Trade with Businesscustoms Collaboration

Serbia Boosts Trade with Businesscustoms Collaboration

With the support of the SECO-WCO Global Trade Facilitation Programme, Serbia has established a Customs-Business Roundtable. This initiative aims to strengthen cooperation between customs and the private sector, address trade challenges, optimize policies, improve customs clearance efficiency, and enhance the overall trade environment, ultimately promoting economic growth. This marks a significant step for Serbia in trade facilitation, with the potential to attract more investment and build a prosperous trade future.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Philippines Enhances Trade with Wcobacked National Team

Philippines Enhances Trade with Wcobacked National Team

The WCO is assisting Philippine Customs in building a trade facilitation team to improve trade efficiency and support the work of the Philippine Trade Facilitation Committee. This initiative aims to streamline customs procedures, reduce trade costs, and enhance the overall competitiveness of the Philippines in the global market. By strengthening the capacity of Philippine Customs, the WCO is contributing to the country's efforts to implement trade facilitation measures and promote economic growth.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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ATA Carnet Marks 50 Years Easing Global Trade

ATA Carnet Marks 50 Years Easing Global Trade

As the World Customs Organization celebrates the 50th anniversary of the ATA Carnet system, stakeholders emphasized its importance as a model of customs-business partnership in promoting trade and investment. Discussions focused on developing a paperless ATA Carnet, reaffirming the crucial role of customs-business collaboration in enhancing system efficiency. By simplifying customs procedures and reducing trade costs, the ATA Carnet system significantly contributes to global trade facilitation.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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Global Traders Face Challenges in Customs Clearance

Global Traders Face Challenges in Customs Clearance

This article provides a detailed interpretation of the international freight customs clearance process, covering the specific steps, required documents, key considerations, and common methods for both import and export customs declarations. It aims to help foreign trade enterprises understand the customs clearance process, improve customs clearance efficiency, and successfully conduct international trade. The guide covers essential aspects to facilitate smoother and more efficient international shipping and trade operations.

01/29/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCOJICA Project Enhances East African Customs Capacity

WCOJICA Project Enhances East African Customs Capacity

WCO-JICA cooperation is helping East African customs authorities cultivate customs audit experts, enhancing regional customs audit capabilities, and promoting trade development. The initiative focuses on strengthening the skills and knowledge of customs officers in conducting effective audits, thereby improving compliance and revenue collection. This collaboration aims to facilitate smoother trade flows within the East African region by ensuring fair and transparent customs procedures and combating illicit trade activities through improved audit practices. Ultimately, this contributes to economic growth and regional integration.

12/30/2025 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Advocates Gender Equality to Boost Customs Efficiency

WCO Advocates Gender Equality to Boost Customs Efficiency

The World Customs Organization conference emphasized inclusive customs practices, advocating for gender equality and diversity. The focus was on empowering women and vulnerable groups to enhance trade efficiency. The discussions highlighted the importance of creating a fair and equitable environment within customs administrations and across international trade. This approach aims to leverage the talents of all individuals, fostering innovation and collaboration to improve customs operations and contribute to sustainable economic development. Ultimately, inclusive customs practices lead to more effective and efficient trade facilitation.

02/12/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Updates Kyoto Convention to Modernize Global Customs Standards

WCO Updates Kyoto Convention to Modernize Global Customs Standards

The World Customs Organization (WCO) is leading a comprehensive review of the Revised Kyoto Convention, aiming to build a “Future Customs” model adapted to the 21st century. This revision addresses emerging challenges such as digital trade and supply chain risks, while promoting trade facilitation. Through intelligent regulation, data-driven decision-making, risk management orientation, and collaborative partnerships, the goal is to achieve intelligent, efficient, and collaborative customs supervision, contributing to global trade development. The revised convention seeks to modernize customs procedures and enhance global trade security.

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Bahamas Enhances Trade with Wcobacked Ruling System

Bahamas Enhances Trade with Wcobacked Ruling System

The World Customs Organization (WCO) is supporting the Bahamas in developing an Advance Ruling System to enhance trade facilitation. Through workshops, Bahamian customs officials developed advance ruling application procedures, decision templates, information disclosure guidelines, and created an online database. The Advance Ruling System reduces trade risks, shortens clearance times, promotes international trade development, attracts investment, and reduces trade disputes. This initiative aims to streamline customs processes and improve the overall efficiency of trade operations in the Bahamas.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Botswana Adopts Revised Kyoto Convention to Boost Trade Efficiency

Botswana Adopts Revised Kyoto Convention to Boost Trade Efficiency

Botswana acceded to the Revised Kyoto Convention in 2006, aligning its customs system with international standards. This aims to facilitate trade by simplifying and harmonizing customs procedures, reducing trade costs, and providing a more efficient trading environment for businesses. This move is significant for Botswana's economic development and contributes to trade integration across Africa, fostering a new global trade order. The adoption of the convention emphasizes Botswana's commitment to streamlined customs processes and enhanced trade efficiency.

02/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Jamaica Expands Trade Security Program for Faster Commerce

Jamaica Expands Trade Security Program for Faster Commerce

With the support of the World Customs Organization, Jamaica Customs is upgrading its AEO program to enhance trade security and efficiency. By optimizing risk assessment, raising compliance standards, expanding facilitation measures, and strengthening international mutual recognition cooperation, Jamaica Customs is committed to building an open, secure, and efficient trade environment. This initiative actively promotes global trade security and facilitation, contributing to a more streamlined and reliable international trade landscape.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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