Annual Report 2015 Highlights : World Customs Organizations

About World Customs Organization

Established in 1952 as the Customs Co-operation Council, the World Customs Organization (WCO) is an independent intergovernmental organization whose primary mission is to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of Customs administrations worldwide.

As the only intergovernmental organization specialized in Customs matters, the WCO established its headquarters in Brussels in 1952, and currently represents 180 Members across the globe at all stages of social and economic development. As the global centre of Customs expertise and the voice of the international Customs community, the WCO provides an ideal forum for Customs administrations and their stakeholders to hold in-depth discussions, exchange experiences, and share best practices on a range of international Customs and trade issues.

WCO Mission Statement 

The WCO provides leadership, guidance and support to Customs administrations to secure and facilitate legitimate trade, realize revenues, protect society and build capacity. 

WCO Vision Statement

Borders divide, Customs connects. Dynamically leading modernization and connectivity in a rapidly changing world.

WCO Values 

WE are a knowledge-based and action-oriented organization. We believe in transparent, honest, and auditable governance procedures. We are responsive to our Members, stakeholders in trade, and society. We capitalize on technology and innovation.

Major Highlights of Annual Report 2015

• More than 8,40,000 Customs officers around the World.
• 13.3 Percent of head of Customs are Female
• Composition of Customs Revenue : 43.47% custom duties, 24.93% General Custom Duties,16.66% special consumption taxes
• More than 60% of Customs Administrations use custom-made automated clearance systems
• 45% of Customs Administrations are embedded within a ministry 28.3% are Revenue authorities 25% are Customs agencies
• 610 million Customs declarations excluding postal items and express consignments
• More than 40% of Customs Administrations use Single Window systems

Each year, the WCO opens its doors to hundreds of representatives from Customs administrations, other government agencies, the private sector, associations, and universities keen to discover more about the Organization. Such visits allow the Organization to showcase the diverse activities and programmes underway and to foster important links with institutions vital to the world of international trade and Customs.for detail follow the following link.

Source : Annual Report 2015 of World Customs Organization