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. The OCO has a membership of 23 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 Mobilisation

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Priority 5

Institutional Strengthening of Small Member Administrations

Latest News

NIUE TRAVEL ADVISORY #16 2022

Aug 1, 2022

View full Advisory Here.

Vanuatu Electronic Single Window Project monthly Newsletter

Aug 1, 2022

Vanuatu Electronic Single Window Project Monthly newsletter is now out and can be viewed here!

Conference to address Pacific transnational crime

Jul 29, 2022

Pacific leaders, law enforcement officials and academics will be brought together to address transnational crime in the Pacific region at the inaugural Pacific Regional Law Enforcement Conference or PRLEC held in Fiji from 01 August. Read More Here.

Brennan Calls it a Day at OCO

Jul 19, 2022

Suva, Fiji July 19, 2022: Richard Brennan is leaving the Oceania Customs Organisation after three years as Head of the Secretariat. In this interview, he shares his thoughts on some of the challenges the organisation and its 23 members face and also some thoughts on...

Trade of Counterfeits on the Rise in the Pacific

Jul 15, 2022

Suva, Fiji, July 15, 2022 – Customs administrations in the region are noticing a rise in the purchase of common counterfeit commodities and medications, mostly prevalent in commercial and e-commerce trade, and which have social and economic impacts on communities and...

The WCO Asia/Pacific Sub-Regional Data Analytics Hybrid Workshop for Pacific Islands

Jun 24, 2022

The WCO Asia/Pacific Sub-Regional Data Analytics Workshop for Pacific Island was held from 7 to 9 June 2022 in Nadi, Fiji by a hybrid format allowing for remote and on-site participation. Access Full Story Here.

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:

11 Jul – 29 Aug Tariff CERT IV
01 Aug – 04 Aug Regional Law Enforcement Conference
08 Aug – 26 Sep Valuation CERTIV
16 Aug – 17 IPR Legislative Training (Tentative) – Online Training
22 Aug – 10 Oct Tariff CERTIII
23 Aug – 24 Oct IPR Enforcement Training (Tentative) – Online Training
6 Sep OCO Conference – Virtual
12 Sep – 16 SepRegional Workshop on TRS – Workshop Face to face
14 Sep Launching of PACCOMTRADE Database Project – Virtual and Face to face
19 Sep – 7 Nov CERTIV Electives
19 Sep – 7 Nov CERT III Valuation
20 Sep Customs Brokers Training
26 Sep – 28 Sep OPSCA Training (tentative)
31 Oct – 30 Jan CERT III Electives – Online Training
11 Oct – 14 Oct IPR Regional Workshop (Update On Progress) – Face to face
26 Oct – APAN (Information Sharing Dialogue) – Online
19 Oct – 21 Oct Regional Advance Ruling workshop – Face to face
11-Nov CERT IV Graduation – Event
21-25 Nov IONICS and Postal Inspection Training – Face to face
31 Oct 22 – 30 Jan 23 CERT III Electives – Online
23 Apr 2023 AEO Regional Workshop

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OCO Member Countries

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