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Komal gupta

27/01/22 12:20 PM IST

Source: PIB

International Customs Day, 2022

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The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) observed the International Customs Day on the 26th day of January 2022. 

About International Customs day:

  • The International Customs day is celebrated all across the world with the United Nations as the host. 
  • It is an annual event that acknowledges the efforts of custom officials and agencies towards the smooth movement of goods across the borders globally. 
  • The Customs Cooperation Council announced the observance of International Customs Day on 26th of January 1953 for the first time. It was attended by 17 European countries and the inaugural ceremony was held in Brussels, Belgium.

Importance of the Day

  • This day is celebrated with the objective to offer impetus to leadership, guidance and support to customs administrations.
  • According to WCO, the borders divide the countries whereas ‘customs’ develop connections between the countries. 

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