Source: WTO Increasing the participation of least-developed countries (LDCs) in global supply chains was the focus of an experience-sharing session on 20 February bringing together WTO members and business representatives from LDCs. The event was organized under the aegis of the Sub-Committee on…

Source: WCO Solomon Islands deposited with the Belgian Government its instrument of accession to the Convention Establishing a Customs Co-operation Council on 26 January 2023 and thus become the 185th Member of the Organization. An English-speaking archipelagic State, located in the southwestern…

The World Customs Organization (WCO) is organising a workshop on rules of origin from February 8 to 10, 2023, and is inviting you to take part in it. As regional integration continues to be a driving force, rules of origin remain a prominent feature of today’s international trading system. The…

January 26th is International Customs Day, recognized all over the world and especially at the World Customs Organization (WCO) in Brussels. On this day, the WCO will dedicate 2023 to “Nurturing the next generation: promoting a culture of knowledge-sharing and professional pride in Customs.” This is…

Dear IFCBA Members Today is the Chinese New Year. Happy Chinese New Year! According to Chinese custom, it is a day for family to reunite and praying for the New Year. Mr. Bai Fengchuan, Chairman of China Customs Brokers Association, wishes everyone good health and good luck for the New Year and…

The IFCBA shares best wishes with all our members and colleagues who will be celebrating the Lunar New Year this weekend. As you welcome the Chinese Year of the Rabbit, we wish you good health, success and prosperity in the months ahead!

Dear IFCBA Directors, Thank you again to representatives from IFCBA member associations for your contribution to our survey on the WCO’s Harmonized System of Tariff Classification (HS). Please click here for the survey results and we hope this will be a positive addition to the HS review. We had 164…

The World Trade Organization (WTO) has published its report, the World Trade Statistical Review 2022. World Trade Statistical Review 2022 looks into the latest developments in world trade, with a detailed analysis of the most recent trends for trade in goods and services.

Following our successful conference in Singapore, we’re pleased to share the presentations that were made over the two days. The presentations are listed in the order that they occurred. Video greeting from Dr. Kunio Mikuriya, Secretary General, World Customs Organization A global market…