1947
(1) The GATT raised various questions about Customs processes but there was no institution responsible for examining Customs issues
1948
(2) Thirteen European countries established a Study Group to examine the Customs issues identified by the GATT and this led to the decision to create an international Customs body
1950
(4) The Convention establishing a Customs Co-operation Council (CCC) was signed in Brussels
1952
(5) The CCC Convention entered into force on4 November 1952
1953
(6) The inaugural session of the CCC Councilwas held on26 January 1953with 17 founding Members
In 1994, the CCC adopts the name WCO
1994
Historical background
179* Members divided into 6 regions, responsible for processing 98% of international trade (* plus the European Union which, since July 2007, has rights akin to those of a WCO Member for matters falling within its competences as an interim measure.)
An organization with global reach
WCO COUNCIL All Member States are represented. Highest decision making body. Provides oversight and strategic direction for the Organization, meets annually
Policy Commission 30 members. Acts as a dynamic steering group to the Council, meets
twice a year
Technical Working Bodies Committees and Groups which study problems and improvements
of Customs techniques and legislation.
WCO Secretariat Responsible for the day-to day
running of the organisation. Together with the WCO Committees carries out the work included in the strategic plan,
Audit Committee 6 members. Undertakes management audits , meets once a year
Finance Committee 17 members. Provides support and advice to the Policy Commission and Council on budgetary and financial matters, meets normally once a year
Governing Bodies
Organization, Committees & Groups
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CouncilPolicy Commission
Integrity Sub-Committee
Private Sector Consultative Group
SAFE Working Group
Finance Committee
Audit Committee
Administrative Committee for the Customs Convention on
Containers
Administrative Committee for the Istanbul Convention
Information Management Sub-Committee
UPU /WCO Contact Committee
Administrative Committee of Contracting Parties to the ATA
Convention
WCO / IATA / ICAO / API Contact Committee
Revised Kyoto Convention Management Committee
Inform the PTC about their work
Report to the PTC
Harmonized System Committee
Enforcement Committee
Permanent Technical Committee
Technical Committee on Rules of Origin
Technical Committee on Customs Valuation
Inform the Council about their work
HS Review Sub-Committee
Working Party
CEN Management Team
Commercial Fraud Working Group
Report to
Report to
Scientific Sub-CommitteeReport to
Capacity Building
Committee
Counterfeiting and Piracy Group (CAP)
Report to
Report to
Working bodies
Bangladesh Customs and WCO
Bangladesh accedes WCO on 1 July, 1978
Bangladesh Customs has a post of Permanent Representative (PR) since 1984 in Brussels with 2 supporting staffs.
The office is located in the premises of Bangladesh Embassy in Belgium
PR works as Minister (Customs) who reports to the Ambassador of Bangladesh to Belgium, EU and Luxembourg
Offi
ce M
anag
emen
t
Coordination between Bangladesh Customs, WCO and Brussels based Customs Attaches
Attending important meetings as Bangladesh delegate
Giving comments on important policy issues
Following GG/MM concept of New NBR and implement 5Cs and 5Fs on daily activities.
Impo
rtan
t Mee
tings
for B
angl
ades
h Council
Capacity Building Committee Meeting
Counterfeit and Piracy Meeting
Permanent Technical Committee Meeting
HS Committee Meeting
Valuation Committee Meeting (TCCV)
Origin Meeting (TCRO)
Integrity Sub-Committee Meeting
DMPT/API-PNR/RKC MGT Committee
Bangladesh accedes Revised Kyoto Convention on 28th Sep 2012
WCO conducted diagnosis on Bangladesh Customs under Columbus Program
Conducted AEO Workshop in Bangladesh
Establish Port Control Unit under UNODC-WCO Container Control Program
Addressing IPR issues
Ban
glad
esh
Cust
oms
and
WCO
Automation (ASYCUDA)
Implementation of HS 2012
Implementation of Customs Valuation Rules
Ban
glad
esh
Cust
oms
and
WCO
Conducted TRS
Implementation of PCA
Cooperation with RILO
Using CEN
Chal
leng
es
Attending various meetings
Using WCO’s tools and instruments
Arranging national workshops
Implementation of Integrity guidelines
National Contact Point
Capa
city
Bui
ldin
g Ac
tiviti
es
Japan-WCO Scholarship Program
Career Development Program
Fellowship Program
LMPD
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