WCO Releases Framework on E-Commerce Standards
The World Customs Organization posted its "Cross-Border E-Commerce Framework of Standards," which was recently adopted by the WCO Council (see 1807020037), the WCO announced on July 10 in a news release. "The core essence of the Framework is the exchange…
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of advance electronic data for effective risk management and enhanced facilitation of growing volumes of cross-border small and low-value business-to-consumer (B2C) and consumer-to-consumer (C2C) shipments, and the adoption of simplified procedures with respect to clearance, revenue collection and return, among other things, in close partnership with e-commerce stakeholders," the WCO said. "It also encourages the use of non-intrusive inspection (NII) equipment, data analytics and other cutting-edge technologies to support safe, secure and sustainable cross-border e-commerce." The WCO also plans to enhance the framework with "Technical Specifications and Guidelines for its expeditious and effective implementation in a harmonized manner," it said.