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 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

Refresher Training on Rules of Origin Regional Workshop: Strengthening Expertise for Trade Excellence

Nov 1, 2023

PRESS RELEASE 31 October 2023 Refresher Training on Rules of Origin Regional Workshop: Strengthening Expertise for Trade Excellence NUKUALOFA, Tonga –The Rules of Origin Workshop continues to play a crucial role in strengthening customs and trade related knowledge and...

Refresher Training on Rules of Origin Regional Workshop

Oct 13, 2023

[09 October 2023: NUKUALOFA, Tonga] – The Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO), in partnership with United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and the PACER Plus Implementation Unit (PPIU) is excited to announce its upcoming Rules of Origin (RoO)...

Workshop on Strengthening Harmonized Systems (HS) in the Pacific

Sep 1, 2023

Apia, Samoa, August 29, 2023- the Oceania Customs Organization (OCO) and the PACER Plus Implementation Unit successfully conducted a Regional Workshop on the Harmonized System (HS) Nomenclature in Apia, Samoa. Held within the framework of the European Union (EU)...

Workshop Strengthens Regional Customs Administrations

Aug 21, 2023

APIA, Samoa – Today marks the commencement of the Regional Workshop on Harmonised System (HS) in Apia, Samoa. The workshop, jointly organised by the PACER Plus Implementation Unit and the Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) under the European Union funded Improving...

Focus on Greater Knowledge Sharing at Annual Customs Meet

Jul 20, 2023

Read this document in French: Click on the language tab found at the bottom right of your screen and select French. Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, July 20, 2023- Federated States of Micronesia Vice President, Aren B Palik has urged Customs administrations to...

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 1^st 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 2^nd 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

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OCO Member Countries

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