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Record 1 2025-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • System Names
  • Customs and Excise
  • Foreign Trade
OBS

The Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System generally referred to as "Harmonized System" or simply "HS" is a multipurpose international product nomenclature developed by the World Customs Organization(WCO).

OBS

The system is used by more than 200 countries and economies as a basis for their customs tariffs and for the collection of international trade statistics. Over 98% of the merchandise in international trade is classified in terms of the HS.

Key term(s)
  • Harmonised Commodity Description and Coding System
  • Harmonised System
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French

Domaine(s)
  • Noms de systèmes
  • Douanes et accise
  • Commerce extérieur
OBS

Le Système harmonisé de désignation et de codification des marchandises, généralement dénommé «Système harmonisé» ou «SH», est une nomenclature internationale polyvalente élaborée par l'Organisation mondiale des douanes (OMD).

OBS

Ce système est utilisé par plus de 200 pays pour élaborer les tarifs douaniers et établir les statistiques commerciales internationales. Plus de 98 % des marchandises échangées dans le monde sont ainsi classées en fonction de la nomenclature du SH.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Nombres de sistemas
  • Aduana e impuestos internos
  • Comercio exterior
DEF

Nomenclatura internacional establecida por la Organización Mundial de Aduanas, basada en una clasificación de las mercancías conforme a un sistema de códigos de 6 dígitos aceptado por todos los países participantes. Éstos pueden establecer sus propias subclasificaciones de más de 6 dígitos con fines arancelarios o de otra clase.

Key term(s)
  • Sistema Armonizado del Consejo de Cooperación Aduanera
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Record 2 2023-12-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Conduct of Military Operations
  • Weapon Systems
OBS

weapon control order; WCO : designations standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conduite générale des opérations militaires
  • Systèmes d'armes
OBS

consigne de tir : désignation normalisée par l'OTAN.

Spanish

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Record 3 2011-11-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Customs and Excise
OBS

The World Customs Organization, established in 1952 as the Customs Co-operation Council, is an independent intergovernmental body with world-wide membership whose mission is to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of Customs administrations... In 1994, the Council adopted the informal working name "World Customs Organization"(WCO) for the Customs Co-operation Council, in order to give a clearer indication of the nature and world-wide status of the Organization. The WCO has two official languages, English and French. However, Spanish is also used for Customs Valuation matters arising from the GATT/WTO Valuation Code. Spanish and Russian are used for the Customs Convention on Containers, 1972. Recently, Spanish was introduced as official language of the technical Committee of Rules of Origin.

OBS

The 149 Member World Customs Organization was established to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Customs Administrations. The WCO adds value to the national economic wealth and social protection of its Members by encouraging a transparent and predictable Customs environment within which legitimate international trade may flourish and effective barriers to illicit goods and illegitimate trade may be raised.

OBS

World Customs Organization(WCO), is the commonly used name.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Douanes et accise
OBS

L'Organisation mondiale des douanes, comptant 149 Membres, a été créée pour améliorer l'efficacité des administrations des douanes. Elle apporte une valeur ajoutée au bien-être économique et à la protection sociale de ses Membres en favorisant l'instauration d'un environnement douanier transparent et prévisible, propice à l'essor des échanges internationaux licites et à la mise en place d'obstacles qui s'opposent efficacement à la circulation des biens illicites et aux opérations commerciales frauduleuses.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Aduana e impuestos internos
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Record 4 2003-11-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Customs and Excise
DEF

Requirements designed to: identify goods that for various reasons are subject to special control arrangements ... gather information about the nature and volume of exports to assist government and industry in policy and decision making in this important area.

CONT

Customs requirements must facilitate the international movement of legitimate trade to the maximum practicable extent, and this requires customs administrations to adopt relevant international conventions and instruments such as those developed by the World Customs Organization(WCO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Douanes et accise
CONT

Les prescriptions douanières entrent en jeu dès qu'il y a une transaction commerciale, soit une vente dans un pays et un achat dans un autre pays où les marchandises ou la cargaison traversent la frontière.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Aduana e impuestos internos
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Record 5 2003-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
  • Customs and Excise
OBS

International Customs Day is celebrated under the auspices of the World Customs Organization(WCO). The Organization has its headquarters in Brussels and has for a purpose the facilitation of trade and travel of the world's citizens. Celebrated each year on January 26, this special day recognizes the efforts of the men and women working in customs organizations world wide. This day marks the contribution of Customs to making our communities safe, secure and prosperous.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
  • Douanes et accise
OBS

La Journée internationale de la douane est parrainée par l'Organisation mondiale des douanes. Celle-ci a son siège social à Bruxelles. Son but est de faciliter le commerce et les voyages pour tous les citoyens du monde. Célébrée chaque année le 26 janvier, cette journée spéciale souligne les efforts des hommes et des femmes qui travaillent dans les administrations douanières du monde entier. C'est l'occasion de rappeler comment les douanes contribuent à assurer la sécurité et la prospérité de nos collectivités.

Spanish

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Record 6 2003-01-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of International Programs
  • National and International Security
OBS

Title obtained from the World Customs Organization(WCO).

Key term(s)
  • World Customs Organization Task Force on Security and Facilitation of the International Trade Supply Chain

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes internationaux
  • Sécurité nationale et internationale
OBS

Appellation obtenue auprès de l'Organisation mondiale des douanes (OMD).

Key term(s)
  • Groupe d'action de l'Organisation mondiale des douanes sur la sécurité et la facilitation de la chaîne logistique internationale

Spanish

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Record 7 2002-01-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Customs and Excise
  • Statistical Surveys
DEF

An on-going survey conducted by the WCO [World Customs Organization] for its 153 members worldwide regarding the needs and priorities facing the global Customs work agenda.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Douanes et accise
  • Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Aduana e impuestos internos
  • Encuestas estadísticas
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