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

Pacific Nations Combat Drug Trafficking Through Small Craft Monitoring

Nov 26, 2024

Nadi, Fiji – November 26, 2024–Customs officers from across Oceania met in Nadi last week for an intensive training program to tackle the growing problem of drug smuggling in the region. The Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO), in partnership with the Australian...

Pacific Customs Unite to Combat Revenue Evasion

Oct 30, 2024

October 28: Nadi, Fiji – The Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) and Australian Border Force (ABF) are working to strengthen revenue protection across the Pacific region with the commencement of the Revenue Evasion Master Class in Nadi, Fiji. The three-day workshop,...

Oceania Customs Organisation Launches Groundbreaking Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Initiative

Oct 1, 2024

Suva, Fiji, October 2,2024 –The Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) is tackling gender inequality in customs in the Pacific by integrating Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) into customs operations across the region. The initiative, which is part of the...

OCO Secretariat Launches Workshop to Streamline Customs Procedures and Boost Trade in the Pacific

Sep 26, 2024

Nadi, Fiji – September 23, 2024 – The OCO Secretariat, in partnership with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), today launched a regional workshop focused on simplifying and modernising customs procedures in the Pacific. This initiative,...

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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