Coronavirus: customs response

Leonardo Macedo
Leonardo Macedo
Counsellor, Administrative Council of Tax Appeals (CARF), Brazil
Published 25 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: customs response

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People across the globe need prepared institutions to face this global challenge. In this regard, it is essential to discuss the available Customs instruments to deal with contingencies. So, in this article, I am going to highlight the instruments available at the World Customs Organization (WCO), the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations (UN) to use as a reference for Customs contingency/emergency plans.