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
Priority 1
Customs Leadership
Priority 2
Law Enforcement and Border Security
Priority 3
Trade Management and Facilitation
Priority 4
Revenue Management and Compliance
Priority 5
Institutional Strengthening of Small Member
Administrations
Priority 6
Institutional Strengthening of the OCO
Secretariat
Latest News
Oceania Customs Organisation Joins Pacific E-commerce Alliance
SUVA, Fiji- SUVA, Fiji — The Oceania Customs Organisation, representing 24 Pacific Island Customs administrations, has joined the Pacific E-commerce Alliance as global digital trade reaches unprecedented levels. The partnership, approved during OCO's annual conference...
OCO Members Target Drug Traffickers
SUVA, FIJI – June 26, 2025. Pacific nations must urgently strengthen maritime enforcement as criminal networks deliberately exploit geographic vulnerabilities, generating unprecedented trafficking drugs across the region. The Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) says...
OCO Offers Free Training Course for Customs Brokers
SUVA, FIJI – June 20, 2025 –With 110 people already registered from 8 Pacific countries, the Oceania Customs Organisation's free Regional Customs Brokers Course is drawing strong interest ahead of its July launch. The Oceania Customs Organisation is targeting...
OCO CONFERENCE CONCLUDES WITH COMMITMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Green Customs initiatives take center stage as Pacific customs leaders adopt ambitious communiqué GUAM, U.S.A. – The 27th Annual Conference of the Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) concluded today in Guam with a strong focus on environmental protection and a...
PACIFIC CUSTOMS LEADERS EMBRACE DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION AND TALK ILLICIT TRADE, TRANSNATIONAL CRIME, AND UNDERVALUATION
OCO Conference sessions explore cutting-edge technologies to enhance border security and trade facilitation GUAM, U.S.A. – Customs leaders from across the Pacific gathered yesterday at the 27th OCO Annual Conference in Guam to explore how digitalisation, getting ahead...
27th OCO Annual Conference 2025
Download the 27th OCO Annual Conference Communique here.
TOKELAU BECOMES 24TH MEMBER OF OCEANIA CUSTOMS ORGANISATION
Historic admission strengthens regional customs cooperation in the Pacific GUAM, U.S.A. – The Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) today welcomed Tokelau Customs as its 24th member during the organisation's 27th Annual Conference in Guam, marking a significant expansion...
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 Jun Steering Committee Meeting
- 21 Jun ISWG Meeting
- 27 – 30 Jun Gender Equality and Workplace Diversity Workshop
- 3 – 7 Jul 1st Mission – Construction of New Tariff (HS 2022)
- 18 – 20 Jul OCO Annual Conference
- 24-28 Jul Forum Trade Ministers and related meetings
- 24 – 28 Jul 2nd Mission – Capacity Building Awareness & Consultation on Legislation Roll Out
- 31 Jul Assessment to Carry Out Tariff Requirements
- 8-11 Aug Forum Economic Ministers and related meetings
- 17-18 Aug Pacific Islands Forum Women Leaders Meeting
- 21 – 25 Aug Gap Analysis on Customs Related WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement & FTA Measures
- 23 – 25 Aug UNEP Consultation with contact points
- 31 Aug HS Capacity Building Awareness
- 5 Sept ISWG 1st Qtr Meeting
- 5 Sept Smaller Island States Officials Meeting
- 5 Sept Pacific ACP Officials Meeting
- 5-6 Sept Pre-Forum Session of the FOC
- 8 Sept Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting
OCO Member Countries
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