Notizie

WCO offers further support to Kenya within the Programme Global Shield

Mercoledì 24 Luglio 2019 19:09

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The Programme Global Shield (PGS) is a multilateral initiative developed by the World Customs Organisation (WCO) which aims at building the capacity of customs administrations to combat the illicit trafficking and diversion of chemicals and other components used by terrorists to manufacture improvised explosive devices (IEDs), the most prevalent form of explosives employed by terrorists around the world, due to the cheapness and wide availability of the materials needed to manufacture them. Started in November 2010 as a temporary (6 month) project, the PGS has been turned into a long-term program, which is now also recognised by the United Nations, that encourages all countries to participate and support it.

One Stop Border Posts in Africa

Martedì 23 Luglio 2019 14:50

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A One Stop Border Post is a shared space located at a border crossing between two adjoining countries, or in its proximity, where the border agencies of the two States with inspection responsibilities on goods, persons and vehicles (e.g. Customs, Immigration, Police, health authorities, veterinary authorities, etc.) carry out their functions in a combined and coordinated manner.

The WTO Trade Policy Reviews

Sabato 20 Luglio 2019 07:00

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Among the responsibilities of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) there is the surveillance of trade policies of its members (which include both national countries and customs territories, like the EU, the EAC, WAEMU, SACU and others), and the analysis of their impact on the functioning of the multilateral trading system.

Guidelines on the exchange of electronic advance data between postal operators and Customs

Giovedì 18 Luglio 2019 15:50

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The World Customs Organization (WCO), in collaboration with the Universal Postal Union (UPU) - a specialized agency of the United Nations whose aim is to secure the organization and improvement of postal services and to promote the development of international collaboration in this sphere - has recently published the Guidelines on the exchange of electronic advance data between postal operators and Customs administration staff dealing with postal customs clearance. Such guidelines were adopted in the last meeting of the WCO Council (the WCO highest decision-making body, made up of the Directors General of the 183 WCO Member Customs administrations), held at the end of June 2019.

Customs compliance and the importance of a careful customs planning

Mercoledì 17 Luglio 2019 06:08

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Customs compliance is a term often ignored by businesses involved in international trade. It essentially means to understand and fulfil all the requirements related to the execution of an international trade transaction. In order to be “customs compliant”, a trader must be sure that the tariff classification, origin and valuation of goods are accurately declared in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements, and that the appropriate duties and taxes are paid. Additionally, an essential part of customs compliance is to ensure that all import requirements are met, such as having the appropriate import license or permit, as well as all the authorisations or certificates required by Customs and other cross-border regulatory agencies in connection with the prospected operation. Failure to meet such requirements can lead to penalties, extra fees or even to the revocation of authorizations or facilitations granted by Customs.