The liberalization of world trade and investment has drawn attention to practical obstacles to the free flow of goods, services and investment across borders - in particular those related to customs policies and procedures.The central objective of the Committee on Customs and Trade Regulations is to overcome these barriers, to ensure that the liberalization of global trade and investment has a positive impact at the level of the individual international trade transaction.The Committee's work focuses on customs reform and modernization and the implementation of transparent, simplified and harmonized customs policies and procedures.

Mandate

To encourage the reduction of barriers to cross-border trade related to customs policies and procedures.

Priorities

• Continue to lead world business input into multilateral negotiations with respect to trade facilitation. 
  
• Advise governments on the enhancement of supply chain security and encourage the development of mutual recognition whenever possible.
  
• Enhance working relationship with the World Customs Organization on a variety of topics including harmonized tariff system, customs valuation and business status. 
    
  
• Strengthen ICC’s leadership role in customs modernization and the simplification of trade procedures, in close collaboration with the WCO, the World Bank, and other bodies.
  
• Work with the World Chambers Federation on engaging the SME community.