World Customs Organisation (WCO)

Unverified non-profit organisation

The World Customs Organization (WCO) is the only intergovernmental organisation exclusively focused on Customs matters. With its worldwide membership, the WCO is now recognised as the voice of the global Customs community. It is particularly noted for its work in areas covering the development of global standards, the simplification and harmonisation of Customs procedures, trade supply chain security, the facilitation of international trade, the enhancement of Customs enforcement and compliance activities, anti-counterfeiting and piracy initiatives, public-private partnerships, integrity promotion, and sustainable global Customs capacity building programmes.

Website

http://www.wcoomd.org/home.htm

Year established

1952

About this organisation

Regions / countries / territories

Europe: Belgium

Global issues

Trade and development