U.S. Customs' WCO hopes

摘要

Much of the world aspires to the U. S. model for customs modernization, but the Brussels-World Customs Organization doesn't have someone from U.S. Customs in its leadership ranks to help administrations in other countries manage borders more efficiently and securely without bureaucratic red tape. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Gil Kerlikowske said that is why he nominated Ana Hinojosa, the deputy assistant, commissioner for international affairs, as a candidate to head the WCO's Directorate of Compliance and Facilitation. U.S. Customs has popularized the use of risk management techniques to check for security threats and trade violations associated with travelers and cargo cross- ing the border. The agency uses a layered approach, advance collection of shipping and passenger data for pre-arrival analysis, non-intrusive inspection technology, and collaboration with industry and international partners to minimize intrusions for those engaged in legal trade and travel.