INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

World Customs Organization

WCO in brief

The World Customs Organization (WCO), established in 1952 as the Customs Co-operation Council (CCC) is an independent intergovernmental body whose mission is to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of Customs administrations.
Today, the WCO represents 182 Customs administrations across the globe that collectively process approximately 98% of world trade. As the global centre of Customs expertise, the WCO is the only international organization with competence in Customs matters and can rightly call itself the voice of the international Customs community.
The WCO’s governing body – the Council – relies on the competence and skills of a Secretariat and a range of technical and advisory committees to accomplish its mission. The Secretariat comprises over 100 international officials, technical experts and support staff of some nationalities.
As a forum for dialogue and exchange of experiences between national Customs delegates, the WCO offers its Members a range of Conventions and other international instruments, as well as technical assistance and training services provided either directly by the Secretariat, or with its participation. The Secretariat also actively supports its Members in their endeavours to modernize and build capacity within their national Customs administrations.
Besides the vital role played by the WCO in stimulating the growth of legitimate international trade, its efforts to combat fraudulent activities are also recognized internationally. The partnership approach championed by the WCO is one of the keys to building bridges between Customs administrations and their partners. By promoting the emergence of an honest, transparent and predictable Customs environment, the WCO directly contributes to the economic and social well-being of its Members.
Finally, in an international environment characterized by instability and the ever-present threat of terrorist activity, the WCO’s mission to enhance the protection of society and the national territory, and to secure and facilitate international trade, takes on its full meaning.
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India becomes regional head of the Asia Pacific region of the World Customs Organisation

India today took over as head of the Asia Pacific region of the World Customs Organisation (WCO). An event was organised in New Delhi this morning to mark the India's assumption as Vice Chair for a period of two years. Union Minister of State for Finance Shiv Pratap Shukla, Secretary General of WCO Kuniyo Mikuriya, Chairman of Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs S Ramesh were present at the event. Delegates from 33 countries of Asia-Pacific Region and customs officers from different ports in India are participating in the day-long event which include Heads of Customs from Japan and Fiji, and senior officials from Korea, Singapore and China.  
WCO represents 182 customs administrations across the world that collectively process approximately 98 per cent of world trade. The WCO has divided its membership into six regions whereby each region is represented by an elected vice-chairperson to the WCO Council. Being the Vice-Chair of Asia Pacific Region of WCO will enable India to take on leadership role. India has a wealth of experience in promoting security and facilitation of cross border trade. 



2018: A secure business environment

The WCO is dedicating 2018 to the security of the business environment, with the slogan “A secure business environment for economic development.”
27th JANUARY 

International Customs Day 2018

INDIA : The Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) celebrated ICD 2018 on 27 January with the Hon. Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley and the Hon. State Minister for Finance Shri Shiv Pratap Shukla. The Finance Secretary, Dr. Hasmukh Adhia, was also present along with the CBEC Chairman Vanaja N. Sarna, Members of the Board, and senior Customs officers. WCO Certificates of Merit were awarded to 20 officers from Customs, as well as from other departments and to representatives from the trade, for their commitment to the annual theme.

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