WCO Says Low-Value E-Commerce Shipments Face Challenges; Tech May Have Solutions

The World Customs Organization said a recent U.S. increase in e-commerce considered de minimis in trade rules spurred challenges in global trading. The continuous increase in online trading necessitates a broad, international customs approach to deal with regulation, consumer protection, revenue collection and national security, WCO reported. Technological solutions are developing to address e-commerce challenges, with automated systems. The WCO launched an e-commerce site for related information, including ongoing work of the WCO’s multistakeholder Working Group on E-Commerce, the WCO said Friday.