COVID-19: WCO Tasks Customs Organisations on Quick Clearance of Relief Consignments
The World Customs Organization (WCO) has called on Customs organizations who are members of the world body to facilitate quick clearance of relief materials meant for the treatment of those with coronavirus.
In a message to member states, the Secretary General of CWO, Kunio Mikuriya, said customs administrations should guidelines on how to clear such consignments without delay.
According to him, the WCO now has a website to update the general public on recommendations and HS Classification reference document for Covid-19 on expected medical supplies.
He said “The dedicated webpage will be updated regularly with further guidance material, Members’ best practices and a database of Customs administrations’ contact points, the latter accessible for members only”.