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
Pacific Customs Tackle Workplace Equality
SUVA, FIJI – 17 February 2026 – The Oceania Customs Organisation has completed a series of online discussions with members aimed at creating a more inclusive Customs environment for all Pacific people highlighting opportunities to engage better with women and people...
Pacific Nations battle billion-dollar drug trade
As transnational crime syndicates target our Pacific waters, the Oceania Customs Organisation is working with its 24 member countries to defend our vast ocean territories through intelligence sharing, community partnerships, and regional cooperation. Opinion by...
Pacific Customs Officials Learn from Each Other to Automate Border Services
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
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
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
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
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 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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