Guide to Avoiding Customs Errors in Battery Exports

Guide to Avoiding Customs Errors in Battery Exports

This article provides a detailed analysis of common errors in export customs declaration forms, focusing on price currency, cargo weight, quantity units, final destination country, and duty exemption methods. It offers corresponding solutions to help cross-border e-commerce sellers avoid shipping delays and economic losses caused by incorrect declarations, ensuring smooth export of goods. The guide aims to improve accuracy in customs filings and promote trade compliance for businesses engaged in international trade.

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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New Guide Aims to Streamline Crossborder Ecommerce Customs

New Guide Aims to Streamline Crossborder Ecommerce Customs

The WCO and UPU have released guidelines to assist national customs and postal administrations in developing Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). These MoUs aim to optimize the handling of cross-border mail, enhancing efficiency, security, and trade facilitation. The guidelines provide a framework for cooperation between customs and postal services, ensuring smoother and more secure international mail flows. By implementing these recommendations, countries can streamline processes and improve the overall effectiveness of cross-border mail operations.

02/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Aids African Customs in Enforcing Environmental Agreements

WCO Aids African Customs in Enforcing Environmental Agreements

WCO, in collaboration with the United Nations, is working to enhance the capacity of Kenyan and Tanzanian customs administrations in enforcing environmental agreements. This initiative aims to address climate change and promote green trade by strengthening customs' role in monitoring and controlling the movement of environmentally sensitive goods. The project focuses on providing training, equipment, and technical assistance to customs officers, enabling them to effectively implement relevant regulations and contribute to sustainable development goals. Ultimately, this partnership seeks to foster a more environmentally responsible and economically viable trade environment.

02/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Bolivia Boosts Customs Efficiency Via Trade Facilitation Project

Bolivia Boosts Customs Efficiency Via Trade Facilitation Project

Under the WCO's global trade facilitation program, a Mercator follow-up mission assessed Bolivian Customs' progress in trade facilitation and provided recommendations for improvement. The evaluation focused on key areas like risk management and advance rulings, engaging actively with stakeholders. Expert advice will help Bolivian Customs refine measures, improve service delivery, and contribute more to economic development. The assessment aimed to identify areas where further progress is needed to streamline procedures and reduce trade costs, ultimately boosting Bolivia's competitiveness in the global market.

02/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Wcos Revised Kyoto Convention Boosts Global Customs Efficiency

Wcos Revised Kyoto Convention Boosts Global Customs Efficiency

The WCO is actively promoting the review of the Revised Kyoto Convention (RKC). The meeting reviewed the revision plan, discussed the direction of advancement, and emphasized cooperation in addressing global trade challenges. The participants expressed their expectation that the RKC will promote trade facilitation. The discussions focused on how the RKC can be further modernized and adapted to the evolving needs of international trade, ensuring its continued relevance and effectiveness in streamlining customs procedures and promoting economic growth worldwide.

02/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Promotes Green Customs for Sustainable Textile Trade

WCO Promotes Green Customs for Sustainable Textile Trade

A WCO seminar explored leveraging the Harmonized System (HS) to identify environmentally friendly textiles at borders, promoting textile sustainability. The meeting focused on value chain transparency, industry practices, technological innovation, and standardization. It aimed to provide insights for building a greener HS system and supporting the global textile industry's transformation. Discussions centered on how HS codes can be better utilized to classify and track sustainable textiles, fostering a more environmentally responsible and transparent global textile trade.

02/05/2026 HS Code Query
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Colombia Customs Boosts Efficiency with Wcobacked KPI System

Colombia Customs Boosts Efficiency with Wcobacked KPI System

The WCO assisted Colombian Customs in enhancing its strategic performance. Through the GTFP project, DIAN optimized its KPI system and strengthened project management, contributing to trade facilitation. This initiative aimed to improve efficiency and effectiveness within the customs administration, ultimately supporting smoother and faster trade processes. The focus was on aligning strategic goals with operational performance, ensuring that customs activities effectively contribute to national trade objectives and economic growth. The project's success hinges on continuous monitoring and evaluation of the implemented KPIs and project management practices.

02/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Saudi Customs Adopts WCO System to Boost Efficiency

Saudi Customs Adopts WCO System to Boost Efficiency

The World Customs Organization (WCO) is assisting the Saudi Arabian ZATCA (Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority) in developing an intelligent evaluation system to improve customs performance and facilitate trade. By implementing the WCO Performance Measurement Mechanism (PMM), Saudi Customs aims to achieve more efficient and transparent operations, contributing to the Saudi Vision 2030. This collaboration marks a significant step in the global customs modernization process.

02/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Kenya Boosts Trade Efficiency with Wcobacked Customs Program

Kenya Boosts Trade Efficiency with Wcobacked Customs Program

The World Customs Organization (WCO) conducted an AEO awareness campaign for the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and its partner agencies. The initiative aimed to disseminate AEO knowledge, share best practices, promote mutual recognition, and plan for future development. By deeply analyzing the WCO SAFE Framework, strengthening risk management principles, and designing a mutual recognition framework, the campaign supports Kenyan Customs in creating an efficient and secure international trade environment and enhancing its international competitiveness. This initiative is crucial for Kenya's trade facilitation efforts and global economic integration.

02/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WCO Unveils New Strategy for Sustainable Customs Development

WCO Unveils New Strategy for Sustainable Customs Development

The World Customs Organization (WCO)'s new capacity building paradigm aims for sustainable improvement and transformation through shared responsibility and results-orientation. It emphasizes precise needs identification, blended learning and support, and impact assessment. Addressing data challenges is crucial for building a sustainable capacity building ecosystem. This approach contributes to global trade facilitation and prosperity by ensuring that capacity building initiatives are effective, relevant, and lead to lasting positive change within customs administrations and the broader trade environment. The focus is on creating a self-sustaining system that supports continuous development.

02/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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