Pacific Members discussed their key issues, challenges and training needs related to HS Classification


18 – 22 October 2021, Online Workshop hosted by ROCB A/P

 

The first WCO/JICA Joint Sub-Regional Working Group Activity for Master Trainer Programme (MTP) on HS Classification for the Pacific Islands was held online from 18 to 22 October 2021. The Working Group Activity was organized by the WCO and JICA with the support of ROCB A/P. A total of 12 participants representing six WCO Members in the Pacific region, namely Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Vanuatu as well as the Acting Head of Oceania Customs Organization (OCO) Secretariat attended the Working Group Activity. Together with the experts on HS Classification from the WCO, Japan Customs and Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Mr. Noriakzu Kuramoto, Head, Ms. Yuko Mamiya, Program Manager, Ms. Jate-arpa Benjaphong, Ms. Vareemon Chairungsrilert, and Ms. Kanyawarat Sitthikunpanit, Program Coordinators of the ROCB A/P, also attended to assist in organizing the Working Group Activity.

 

This first Working Group Activity aims to share information on current challenges related to HS Classification, improve knowledge on HS Classification and develop work plan of MTP on HS Classification. The experts shared their knowledge and experience on HS Classification with the participants as well as facilitated participants’ discussions on case studies and development of work plan. Mr. Kuramoto delivered a presentation on capacity building activities in the AP region. In the course of the Working Group Activity, the participants actively shared and discussed their key issues and challenges that they are facing relating to HS Classification. At the end of this Working Group Activity, the participants developed their collective work plan to achieve the objectives of the MTP through the progressive follow-up activities.

 

The first Working Group Activity was successfully concluded with participants’ clear understanding and it strengthened the relationship between the WCO, JICA, experts, participants and ROCB A/P. The participants expressed their appreciation to the WCO, the JICA, Japan Customs, experts and the ROCB A/P.

 

For more information, please contact at rocb@rocbap.org.

 

 

 

 


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