“Driving Efficiency, Security and Sustainability: Strengthening Customs in the Pacific“

Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) Secretariat

The Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) was established by Heads of Oceania Customs Administrations in August 1998 to promote efficiency and effectiveness in all aspects of Regional Customs Administrations. To date, OCO has a membership of 24 countries and territories from the Pacific region, and its principal activity is facilitating and where appropriate helping member administrations align with customs international standards and best practice, leading to greater economic prosperity and increased border security within the Oceania region.

Strategic Priority Areas

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Priority 1

Customs Leadership

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Priority 2

Law Enforcement and Border Security

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Priority 3

Trade Management and Facilitation

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Priority 4

Revenue Management and Compliance

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Priority 5

Institutional Strengthening of Small Member
Administrations

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Priority 6

Institutional Strengthening of the OCO
Secretariat

Latest News

Pacific Customs Officials Learn from Each Other to Automate Border Services

Dec 3, 2025

SUVA, Fiji – 1 December 2025 – The Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) Secretariat says sharing knowledge between Pacific countries delivers real benefits after a successful four-day visit where Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency officials learned from Palau’s digital...

Pacific Islands Advance Towards Regional Trusted Trader Network

Dec 1, 2025

Suva, Fiji – 12 November 2025 – Pacific Island nations finished their three-part workshop series on creating trusted trader programs, with the final session focusing on how to put these programs into practice. Phase I and II of the workshops were completed in...

Pacific Nations Continue Customs Reform Training Program

Dec 1, 2025

Suva, Fiji – 15 October 2025 – Pacific Island nations have completed a training program aimed at streamlining Customs operations and reducing trade barriers across the region, with Fiji's success story pointing to potential economic benefits for smaller economies. The...

Modernised Customs Systems Set to Streamline Trade and Reduce Border Delays

Nov 25, 2025

Nadi, Fiji, November 25, 2025 – Customs organisations in the Pacific are advancing their digital systems to improve trade activities within the region and the world. The Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) Secretariat and the PACER Plus Implementation Unit concluded a...

OCO Joins Global Efforts to Tackle Synthetic Drug Smuggling

Nov 17, 2025

Suva, Fiji – October , 2025 The Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) joined global counterparts at the 8th Operational Meeting to Counter Trafficking of Synthetic Opioids, Dangerous Substances, and Chemicals through Postal, Express Courier and Air Cargo Services (INCB...

Events & Workshop

OCO Events and Workshops is a great way to communicate ideas, acquire new skills and specialized knowledge which members can apply to their profession and to better accomplish member goals and values.

Upcoming events and workshops:

14 Jan Phase ii – Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Talanoa (Gender Mainstreaming as an Enabler of Growth in Pacific Customs Administrations)
28 Jan Briefing on Regional Operations Deployment Framework by JHoPS Secretariat
11 Feb Phase iii – Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Talanoa (Creating an inclusive and enabling environment for Customs communities in the Pacific)
16 Feb -13 Mar PWPDP Advancing Intelligence Management (AIM) – Alumni Workshop
TBA National Trainings on Advance Rulings
TBC OCO Steering Commitee Face to Face (Qtr 3/2026) Meeting
2-3 Mar 25th Session of WCO Integrity Sub-Committee
2-6 Mar Regional training on Risk Assessment, Passenger Profiling and Targeting at Airport Border Control
11 Mar ISWG Meeting
9-13 Mar WCO/ABF Supply Chain Integrity Workshop, Suva, Fiji
23-26 Mar Train-the trainers PCA Workshop
26 Mar – 22 Apr RILO AP Intelligence Attachment Program for WCO OCO members
30 Mar – 10 Apr Twinning Arrangement for PCA Unit
TBC OCO Steering Committee Virtual (Qtr 4/2026) Meeting
24-25 Apr MDA Talanoa 1sr Meeting – 1/2026 (UNODC/PFC) – Auckland, NZ
28-30 Apr JHoPS Meeting – Brisbane, Australia
17-20 May 27th WCO Asia/Pacific Regional Heads of Customs Administrations (RHCA) Conference
TBA Executive and Leadership Course
2-4 Jun 28th OCO Annual Conference, Fiji
10 Jun ISWG Meeting
8-12 Jun PIDC Conference (RAM) – Suva Fiji
TBA WCO Couincil Session, Brussels, Belgium

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OCO Member Countries

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