Title
International Convention on the Simplification and Harmonization of Customs Procedures (Revised Kyoto Convention) (WCO)
Dates of the instrument
Signature: 01 January 1999
Entry into force*: 03 February 2006
Summary
The Revised Kyoto Convention elaborates several key governing principles, promoting trade facilitation and effective controls through legal provisions that detail simple yet efficient procedures. These principles include transparency and predictability of Customs actions, standardization and simplification of documentation, simplified procedures for authorized persons, maximum use of information technology, minimum necessary customs control, risk management and audit-based controls, coordinated interventions with other border agencies, and partnership with trade.
Website(s)
Geographical coverage
Global
Legal nature
Treaties/Conventions
Trade processes
Transport Processes
Border and Regulatory Processes
Trade documents
Dangerous Goods Declaration (DGD)
Non-preferential Certificate of Origin (CoO)
Preferential Certificate of Origin (PCoO)
Customs Declaration (CD)
Contact point
* For a model law – entry into force of the law enacting a model law; for a treaty–entry into force
Last Update: 20 March 2025