Uganda Enhances Tax Efficiency with Datadriven Customs Reform

Uganda Enhances Tax Efficiency with Datadriven Customs Reform

With the assistance of the World Customs Organization (WCO), the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is actively exploring a data-driven approach to customs performance management. By optimizing data collection and analysis, establishing performance evaluation mechanisms, and implementing cultural change and capacity building, the URA aims to improve customs operational efficiency and optimize resource allocation. This initiative ultimately seeks to better serve Uganda's economic development. This reform practice provides valuable lessons for other developing countries.

01/07/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Moldova Boosts Customs Efficiency to Streamline Trade

Moldova Boosts Customs Efficiency to Streamline Trade

The World Customs Organization (WCO) held a Customs Valuation workshop in Moldova to enhance the country's customs expertise in customs valuation and promote trade facilitation. The workshop covered topics such as the application of the WTO Valuation Agreement, the establishment and utilization of valuation databases, the valuation of second-hand goods, the treatment of assistance and license fees, and the advance ruling system. This provided valuable learning opportunities for Moldovan customs officials.

01/07/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Cuba Adopts WCO Data Model to Modernize Customs

Cuba Adopts WCO Data Model to Modernize Customs

The World Customs Organization (WCO) supports Cuban Customs in implementing the WCO Data Model through technical assistance. This initiative aims to streamline trade processes, enhance efficiency, and promote data interoperability with other government agencies. The WCO Data Model, serving as a common language for global trade, facilitates the modernization of Cuban Customs by standardizing data elements and information structures. This integration into the global trade system will ultimately improve Cuba's international competitiveness.

01/07/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Niger Customs Enhances Training Via WCO WACAM Initiative

Niger Customs Enhances Training Via WCO WACAM Initiative

The World Customs Organization (WCO), through the WACAM project, supports the modernization of human resource management in Niger Customs. This assistance focuses on building a competency-based HRM system, including refining job catalogs and competency frameworks, and developing communication plans. The project aims to enhance Niger Customs' talent management capabilities and strengthen its change management capacity. Ultimately, this initiative contributes to building an internationalized workforce, improving overall customs effectiveness, and promoting national economic development.

01/07/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Chile Advances Trade with Customs System Workshop

Chile Advances Trade with Customs System Workshop

Chile successfully hosted a national seminar in Valparaiso on the Harmonized System and Customs Tariff Management. The seminar aimed to enhance the professional skills of customs officials in commodity classification and tariff management, ensuring consistent application of the HS 2017 version and improving current working methods. With the assistance of the WCO, Chile Customs will continue to improve its capabilities, making greater contributions to promoting Chile's economic development and facilitating international trade.

01/07/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Guide to Filing Shipping Claims for Lost Large Items

Guide to Filing Shipping Claims for Lost Large Items

When an oversized freight item is lost, first confirm the loss. Then, contact the carrier to report and submit a claim, providing item descriptions, proof of value, and the waybill. Follow up on the claim's progress and seek legal assistance if necessary. Understanding the claim policy and accurately filling out item information before shipping can reduce the risk of loss. This ensures a smoother claim process and potential compensation for the lost oversized item.

01/19/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Swiss SECO WCO Collaborate to Boost Global Trade Efficiency

Swiss SECO WCO Collaborate to Boost Global Trade Efficiency

The Swiss SECO, in collaboration with the WCO, has launched the "Global Trade Facilitation Programme" with an investment of 5.5 million Swiss francs. This initiative aims to enhance trade competitiveness and integration into the global economy for developing and transition countries, fostering sustainable development. The programme focuses on organizational capacity building, technical assistance, and WCO capacity building support. Bolivia, Colombia, Peru, and Uzbekistan are among the first countries to benefit from this project.

01/20/2026 Customs Knowledge
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NMPA Issues Guide to Medical Device Registration in China

NMPA Issues Guide to Medical Device Registration in China

The People's Republic of China Medical Device Registration Certificate is a crucial market access permit for medical devices entering the Chinese market. This article interprets the importance of the registration certificate and emphasizes the role of compliance procedures, professional agencies, and customs clearance services in successfully obtaining the certificate, helping companies smoothly enter the Chinese market. It highlights the need for adherence to regulations and the benefits of utilizing expert assistance to navigate the registration process efficiently and effectively.

08/21/2025 Document Interpretation
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Alaskas Tatalina LRRS Airport Key to West Coast Air Cargo

Alaskas Tatalina LRRS Airport Key to West Coast Air Cargo

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the Tatitlek LRRS Airport (TLJ) code information, leveraging resources from West Coast Freight to offer comprehensive support for your air freight operations. It highlights TLJ airport's basic information, customs clearance considerations for non-customs airports, and West Coast Freight's global airport code lookup system and air freight operation assistance tools. Furthermore, it explores the application value of TLJ airport from a data analyst's perspective, providing decision-making support for logistics companies.

09/28/2025 Airport Codes
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Comprehensive Analysis of Customs Duty Exemption Categories and Codes

Comprehensive Analysis of Customs Duty Exemption Categories and Codes

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the classification of customs duty exemptions and their corresponding codes. The exemptions are categorized into statutory taxation, tax reductions and exemptions, and specific policy areas. Each category includes clear definitions and applicable scopes, covering areas such as gratuitous assistance, technological transformation, and infrastructure development. This information serves as a foundation for import and export enterprises to understand and utilize tax policies, helping them gain an advantage in international trade.

07/21/2025 Logistics Encyclopedia
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