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
Question & Answer with Madame Vaea Vivish of French Polynesia Customs
May 02, 2024: In a field traditionally dominated by men, women are increasingly taking on leadership roles in customs administrations across Oceania. These trailblazing women are not only breaking glass ceilings but also spearheading efforts to create more inclusive...
Pacific Customs Officers Focus On Undervaluation in Trade
May 02, 2024 The Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) recognises Undervaluation in Trade as a significant challenge, undermining fair competition and revenue collection. OCO is committed to working with its members to implement robust measures to combat this issue and...
Pacific’s First Vessel Board and Search Training Facility Opens, Hosts Training in Fiji
Suva, Fiji, April 11, 2024: A two-week training started in Fiji this week for 21 Customs, Immigration and Fisheries Officers from nine Pacific Island Countries who will improve their skills in underway vessel boarding and search methods and enhance efforts in...
Fonoti Talaitupu leads Samoa Customs
Suva, Fiji, April 02, 2024: Meet Fonoti Talaitupu Lia Taefu, the CEO of the Ministry of Customs and Revenue, whose journey in Customs began in January 2003 as a Post Compliance Audit Officer in the Samoa Customs Department. Over the years, she has progressed through...
Maria’s Leadership Journey in Cook Islands’ Customs
Suva, Fiji, March 27, 2024: Marioa Ioane-Matua, shares her journey- from a young Customs Officer to becoming the first female Chief of Customs for the Cook Islands Customs Service. Starting her career in Customs straight out of college at 18, Maria has dedicated 20...
New pool of training experts established in Pacific customs and trade
In February 2024, 16 customs and trade experts from across the Pacific Island Countries, graduated as trainers following the successful completion of the first Training of Trainer (ToT) Program.
Master Trainer Program on Customs Valuation and HS Classification held for Pacific Customs Officers
Suva, Fiji, March 08, 2024: Between 29 January to 2 February 2024, the Oceania Customs Organization (OCO) hosted a Master Trainer Program on Customs Valuation and Harmonised System Classification Workshop in Nadi, Fiji. The week-long learning was an opportunity for...
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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