WCO Trade
Facilitation Initiatives and Simplification
of Customs Procedures
Trade facilitation is one of the key
factors for economic development of
nations and links into national agenda
on social well being, poverty reduction
and economic development of countries
and their citizens.
In the context of the international
trade environment Customs plays a
critical role not only in meeting
the goals of the governments but also
in ensuring effective controls that
secure revenue, compliance with national
laws, ensuring security and protection
of society. The efficiency and effectiveness
of Customs procedures has a significant
influence on the economic competitiveness
of nations and in the growth of international
trade and the development of the global
marketplace.
In a highly competitive world environment,
international trade and investment
will flow toward efficient, supportive
and facilitative locations. At the
same time it will rapidly ebb away
from locations which are perceived
by business as bureaucratic and synonymous
with high costs. Customs systems and
processes must not be allowed to serve
or be perceived as a barrier to international
trade and growth.
Role of Customs in Trade Facilitation
WCO initiatives to promote Trade Facilitation
Linking into international initiatives
through co-operation with other organizations
and business partners
Benefits
WCO Instruments and Programmes - Customs
Procedures and Trade Facilitation
The Revised Kyoto Convention
Risk Management Guide
Application of Information and Communication
Technology
WCO Data Model
Unique Consignment Reference
Time Release Study
Immediate Release Guidelines
API Guidelines
ATA System
Export controls
Benchmarking Manual
Recommendations
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