Customs is recognized as a critical institution to good governance,prosperity and the protection of society. The World Customs Organization (WCO) aids the national economicwealth and social protection of its Members by promoting an honest,transparent and predictable Customs environment. This permitslegitimate international trade to flourish and effective action to betaken against illegal activity. Established in 1952 as the Customs Co-operation Council, the WCOis an independent intergovernmental body whose mission is to enhancethe effectiveness and efficiency of Customs administrations. With169 Member Governments, it is the only intergovernmental worldwideorganization competent in Customs matters. WCO Brochure Mr. Michel Danet Secretary General : Profile - View on-line The World Customs Organization in brief 171 Member countries - Printable version Convention establishing the Customs Co-operation Council WCO Strategic Plan Fact Sheets Area map with the WCO Headquarters and Hotels 1.The World Customs Organization 2.The Harmonized System : The language of international trade 3.The Kyoto Convention : Customs contributing to the development of international trade 4.The ATA System : an instrument for promoting international trade 5.Customs valuation of goods 6.Harmonization of non-preferential rules of origin 7.The WCO Customs Data Model 8.Capacity Building
Customs is recognized as a critical institution to good governance,prosperity and the protection of society. The World Customs Organization (WCO) aids the national economicwealth and social protection of its Members by promoting an honest,transparent and predictable Customs environment. This permitslegitimate international trade to flourish and effective action to betaken against illegal activity. Established in 1952 as the Customs Co-operation Council, the WCOis an independent intergovernmental body whose mission is to enhancethe effectiveness and efficiency of Customs administrations. With169 Member Governments, it is the only intergovernmental worldwideorganization competent in Customs matters. WCO Brochure Mr. Michel Danet Secretary General : Profile - View on-line The World Customs Organization in brief 171 Member countries - Printable version Convention establishing the Customs Co-operation Council WCO Strategic Plan Fact Sheets Area map with the WCO Headquarters and Hotels 1.The World Customs Organization 2.The Harmonized System : The language of international trade 3.The Kyoto Convention : Customs contributing to the development of international trade 4.The ATA System : an instrument for promoting international trade 5.Customs valuation of goods 6.Harmonization of non-preferential rules of origin 7.The WCO Customs Data Model 8.Capacity Building
