The World Customs Organization: Past, Present and Future

The book provides an overview of the World Customs Organization (WCO) and its contributions to global international trade, focusing on practical instruments and issues of current interest. It also analyzes the future challenges presented by technological advances in the customs industry.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 324 pages
Publication date: 14 February 2023
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

The World Customs Organization (WCO) is a prestigious and recognized institution that has been making significant contributions to the secure growth of global international trade. This book aims to present a comprehensive, orderly, and synthetic account of the WCO's contributions to international trade in a manner that is accessible to readers of all levels.

The text begins by taking a historical look at the WCO, tracing its origins back to the 1948 General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and its evolution into the modern organization it is today. It then explores the WCO's role in shaping the global customs landscape, including its development of the Harmonized System Convention, the Revised Kyoto Convention, and the SAFE Framework of Standards.

Special consideration is given to the relevant instruments in day-to-day customs work, which constitute the bases of the WCO. These instruments include the Harmonized System, which is used to classify goods for import and export; the Revised Kyoto Convention, which provides for the simplification and modernization of customs procedures; and the SAFE Framework of Standards, which sets out guidelines for the security of international trade.

The book also addresses the issues that are currently of specific interest to the global customs community, such as cross-border e-commerce, trade facilitation, and authorized economic operator. It seeks to reconcile the various practical aspects of customs operations with their theoretical underpinnings, providing a comprehensive understanding of the complex world of customs and international trade.

In the final part of the book, the author turns to the future of customs, analyzing the most pressing challenges presented by technological advances, including the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, 3D printing, and blockchain. The author argues that these advances will have a profound impact on customs operations, both in terms of efficiency and security.

This book will be of great interest to all foreign trade operators, mainly to customs officials, customs brokers, carriers and international forwarding agents, managers of importing and exporting companies, as well as all those (professionals and students) who wish to deepen their knowledge of the exciting world of customs and international trade. The author's clear and concise writing style makes it accessible to readers of all levels, and the extensive use of examples and case studies helps to illustrate the practical applications of the concepts discussed.

In conclusion, this book is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to understand the role

The World Customs Organization (WCO) is a prestigious and recognized institution that has been making significant contributions to the secure growth of global international trade. This book aims to present a comprehensive, orderly, and synthetic account of the WCO's contributions to international trade in a manner that is accessible to readers of all levels.

The text begins by taking a historical look at the WCO, tracing its origins back to the 1948 General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) and its evolution into the modern organization it is today. It then explores the WCO's role in shaping the global customs landscape, including its development of the Harmonized System Convention, the Revised Kyoto Convention, and the SAFE Framework of Standards.

Special consideration is given to the relevant instruments in day-to-day customs work, which constitute the bases of the WCO. These instruments include the Harmonized System, which is used to classify goods for import and export; the Revised Kyoto Convention, which provides for the simplification and modernization of customs procedures; and the SAFE Framework of Standards, which sets out guidelines for the security of international trade.

The book also addresses the issues that are currently of specific interest to the global customs community, such as cross-border e-commerce, trade facilitation, and authorized economic operator. It seeks to reconcile the various practical aspects of customs operations with their theoretical underpinnings, providing a comprehensive understanding of the complex world of customs and international trade.

In the final part of the book, the author turns to the future of customs, analyzing the most pressing challenges presented by technological advances, including the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, 3D printing, and blockchain. The author argues that these advances will have a profound impact on customs operations, both in terms of efficiency and security.

This book will be of great interest to all foreign trade operators, mainly to customs officials, customs brokers, carriers and international forwarding agents, managers of importing and exporting companies, as well as all those (professionals and students) who wish to deepen their knowledge of the exciting world of customs and international trade. The author's clear and concise writing style makes it accessible to readers of all levels, and the extensive use of examples and case studies helps to illustrate the practical applications of the concepts discussed.

In conclusion, this book is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to understand the

Weight: 524g
Dimension: 153 x 235 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030852986
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022