Kyrgyzstan Boosts Customs Oversight Via WCO Partnership

Kyrgyzstan Boosts Customs Oversight Via WCO Partnership

The World Customs Organization (WCO) held a national post-clearance audit (PCA) workshop in Kyrgyzstan to enhance the country's customs audit capabilities. Funded by the Korea Customs Cooperation Fund, WCO experts used interactive teaching and practical exercises to help participants master the theoretical knowledge and operational skills of PCA. The successful workshop will contribute to strengthening Kyrgyzstan's PCA system, promoting trade facilitation, and safeguarding national economic security. The training covered key aspects of PCA implementation and risk management.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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WTO Trade Deal Advances with World Customs Organization Support

WTO Trade Deal Advances with World Customs Organization Support

The WCO Working Group on Trade Facilitation Agreement emphasized the WCO's crucial role in implementing the TFA. Discussions centered on supporting global trade flow through tools and initiatives like National Trade Facilitation Committees, Coordinated Border Management, Time Release Studies, and the Mercator Programme. The meeting also approved a study tool designed to assist members in submitting national practice case studies easily incorporated into implementation guidelines. This aims to further streamline trade processes and enhance efficiency at borders worldwide.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Global Trade Shifts Amid Evolving Customs Tariffs

Global Trade Shifts Amid Evolving Customs Tariffs

This article provides an in-depth analysis of international and national customs tariff systems, explaining their definitions, functions, and interrelationships. International tariffs aim to promote trade facilitation and standardization, while national tariffs are independently formulated by each country to serve its own economic development and trade strategy. Understanding and effectively utilizing this system is crucial for businesses and policymakers. This includes navigating varying rates, understanding trade agreements, and complying with regulations to optimize trade strategies and minimize potential costs.

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Infrastructure Bill Delayed Amid Political Gridlock

Infrastructure Bill Delayed Amid Political Gridlock

The national infrastructure bill is once again stalled due to political infighting. Analysis indicates that partisan interests, individual stances, and constituency benefits are the primary causes. Breaking the deadlock requires strengthening bipartisan cooperation, enhancing legislative transparency, and establishing scientific decision-making mechanisms. Otherwise, infrastructure progress will continue to be hampered, and national development will suffer. The bill's failure highlights the detrimental effects of political gridlock and the urgent need for compromise to address critical infrastructure needs.

01/19/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Chinas Oushuitong Aids in Crossborder Ecommerce Compliance Standards

Chinas Oushuitong Aids in Crossborder Ecommerce Compliance Standards

EUTax participated in the formulation of the national standard "Risk Prevention and Control Guidelines for Cross-border E-commerce Merchants," which has been officially released and implemented. Based on this standard, EUTax has built a full-chain compliance service matrix covering VAT, EPR, testing and certification, etc. This helps cross-border e-commerce companies improve their risk prevention and control capabilities, achieve compliant operations, and provide sellers with a "national standard-level" risk prevention and control solution.

01/23/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Armenia Tightens IP Laws to Curb Counterfeiting

Armenia Tightens IP Laws to Curb Counterfeiting

Armenia, in collaboration with the World Customs Organization, held a national seminar focusing on combating counterfeit and pirated goods, emphasizing the importance of intellectual property protection. The seminar aimed to strengthen customs control by enhancing the legal knowledge and risk management capabilities of customs officers, as well as fostering cooperation with rights holders. This initiative seeks to safeguard national economic security and public interests. International cooperation and consumer awareness are crucial in the fight against counterfeit goods.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Amazon Sellers Gain Edge with Efficient Returns Strategy

Amazon Sellers Gain Edge with Efficient Returns Strategy

This article delves into the eight major reasons for Amazon product returns and provides specific solutions for each. These include optimizing product detail pages, strictly controlling quality, providing detailed size information and usage instructions, strengthening packaging, and enhancing product value. The aim is to help Amazon sellers effectively reduce return rates, improve customer satisfaction, and ultimately achieve increased profits.

01/04/2026 Logistics Encyclopedia
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Russia Cracks Down on Uncertified Ecommerce Goods

Russia Cracks Down on Uncertified Ecommerce Goods

Russia plans to strengthen e-commerce product labeling regulations, requiring online platforms to integrate product sales pages with the 'Honest Label' system. Products that are unregistered or lack digital codes may face removal from the platform. This initiative aims to regulate the market order and protect consumer rights by ensuring product authenticity and traceability within the e-commerce sector.

01/23/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Tianjin Port and China National Foreign Trade Transportation Corporation Join Forces to Create a New Future for Inland Logistics

Tianjin Port and China National Foreign Trade Transportation Corporation Join Forces to Create a New Future for Inland Logistics

Tianjin Port has partnered with China National Foreign Trade Transportation Group to enhance inland logistics network construction. The collaboration focuses on optimizing transportation structures through a dry port system, promoting sea-rail intermodal transport and scheduled road services. Leveraging the geographical advantages of the Tianjin port, they aim to improve logistics efficiency.

07/18/2025 Logistics
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