Guyana Enhances Trade with Modernized Customs Audits

Guyana Enhances Trade with Modernized Customs Audits

The World Customs Organization (WCO) conducted a Post Clearance Audit (PCA) diagnostic mission in Guyana to optimize the country's customs processes, embrace international best practices, and promote trade facilitation. Funded by the UK government, the mission provided valuable guidance for Guyana's implementation of PCA through in-depth research and discussions. This initiative aims to improve clearance efficiency, reduce compliance costs, and ultimately contribute to Guyana's economic development.

01/20/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Moldova Launches Wtobacked Mercator Program to Boost Trade

Moldova Launches Wtobacked Mercator Program to Boost Trade

With the support of the WCO, Moldova has launched the 'Mercator Programme' to implement the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement. This initiative aims to enhance trade efficiency, reduce costs, and ultimately promote economic development. The Mercator Programme is expected to streamline customs procedures, improve transparency, and foster greater regional integration. By simplifying trade processes, Moldova seeks to attract foreign investment and boost its competitiveness in the global market.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Peru Streamlines Border Controls to Facilitate Trade

Peru Streamlines Border Controls to Facilitate Trade

The World Customs Organization (WCO) is assisting Peru in upgrading its border management through the Coordinated Border Management (CBM) concept, aiming to improve the efficiency of cross-border trade. An assessment examined Peru's latest progress in border management, identified areas for improvement, and developed a roadmap for action. This roadmap focuses on promoting information sharing, optimizing customs clearance processes, and ultimately enhancing Peru's international competitiveness.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Customs Officers Face Rising Mental Health Challenges Seek Resilience

Customs Officers Face Rising Mental Health Challenges Seek Resilience

In collaboration with SECO, the WCO is enhancing stress management and psychological resilience among Bolivian customs officers through training programs. This initiative aims to equip them with the necessary skills to effectively cope with the challenges posed by the pandemic, ensuring they can maintain their well-being and continue performing their duties effectively under pressure. The training focuses on building coping mechanisms and fostering a positive mindset.

01/26/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Tanzania Boosts Trade with Upgraded Customs System

Tanzania Boosts Trade with Upgraded Customs System

With support from WCO/JICA, Tanzania is actively developing a customs risk management framework to enhance customs efficiency, combat smuggling and tax evasion, and promote trade facilitation. Through risk identification, assessment, control, and monitoring, this framework will help Tanzanian customs address challenges and contribute to national economic development. International cooperation and continuous improvement are key. The risk management concept is also applicable to other areas.

01/30/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Uzbekistan Joins Revised Kyoto Convention As 127th Member

Uzbekistan Joins Revised Kyoto Convention As 127th Member

Uzbekistan has officially joined the revised Kyoto Convention, becoming the 127th contracting party. This marks a significant step for the country in simplifying its customs procedures and promoting trade facilitation. The World Customs Organization (WCO) welcomes this development and has pledged to continue supporting Uzbekistan in its related reforms. The accession demonstrates Uzbekistan's commitment to international standards and its efforts to enhance its trade environment.

02/02/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Dominican Republic Enhances Trade with Customs Reforms

Dominican Republic Enhances Trade with Customs Reforms

The WCO's Mercator Programme is assisting the Dominican Republic in accelerating trade facilitation and making progress in implementing the Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA). The WCO will continue to provide technical support, focusing on areas such as the development of a Single Window system. This collaboration aims to streamline customs procedures, reduce trade costs, and enhance the overall efficiency of cross-border trade for the Dominican Republic.

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Zimbabwe Enhances Trade with Wtobacked Reform Plan

Zimbabwe Enhances Trade with Wtobacked Reform Plan

The World Customs Organization (WCO) is collaborating with the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority on a two-year program to assist Zimbabwe in effectively implementing the World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Facilitation Agreement. The program covers key areas such as risk management, information release, post-clearance audit, and freedom of transit. It also supports the work of the National Trade Facilitation Committee (NTFC) to promote trade development in Zimbabwe.

02/03/2026 Customs Knowledge
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Wcos New Harmonized System Index Streamlines Customs Searches

Wcos New Harmonized System Index Streamlines Customs Searches

The World Customs Organization (WCO) offers the 'Harmonized System Compendium and Alphabetical Index,' a comprehensive, alphabetically organized index of commodities mentioned in the Harmonized System (HS) and its Explanatory Notes. This resource assists importers, exporters, customs brokers, and others in quickly and accurately finding HS codes, thereby improving trade efficiency and reducing operational costs. It is available through online subscription or purchase, providing easy access to essential commodity classification information.

11/03/2025 HS Code Query
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Namibia Boosts Trade with Wcobacked Stakeholder Talks

Namibia Boosts Trade with Wcobacked Stakeholder Talks

WCO held a workshop in Namibia to support its implementation of the WTO's Trade Facilitation Agreement and enhance its National Committee on Trade Facilitation (NCTF) capabilities. The workshop emphasized the importance of stakeholder engagement and leveraging international best practices to promote trade facilitation. It aimed to provide Namibia with the necessary tools and knowledge to streamline its trade processes, reduce costs, and improve efficiency, ultimately boosting its economic competitiveness.

01/05/2026 Customs Knowledge
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