Abstract:
The changing global trade landscape has brought new responsibilities without additional resources to China Customs. The ability to deliver more with less and the requirement for effective and efficient Customs controls suggest the need for closer Customs-Business partnerships. As a Member of the World Customs Organization (WCO), China Customs has contributed to the development of WCO instruments and tools on Customs-business partnerships. This paper provides a case study on the Chinese Customs Goods Classification-in-advance Specialist program. The paper contends that
professional and competent Customs brokers can greatly benefit a Customs administration in the application of its regulatory responsibilities.
