At the 43rd ASEAN Coordinating Committee on Customs (CCC) Meeting on 12 November 2025, ASEAN held its 15th ASEAN–Private Sector Consultation Session, reaffirming our shared commitment to make it easier and faster to do business across ASEAN.

Customs officials and the Joint Business Councils (JBC) discussed ways to expand electronic document exchange through the ASEAN Single Window (ASW), enhance cooperation to combat illicit trade, increase the use of the ASEAN Customs Transit System (ACTS), and explore alignment of (Harmonized System) HS codes for reused and recycled goods in the next ASEAN Harmonised Tariff Nomenclature (AHTN 2028).

The Joint Business Councils (JBCs) also recognised the ASEAN Tariff Finder as a valuable tool that helps traders access updated tariffs, rules of origin, and import and export procedures, and committed to encouraging wider use among their members. ASEAN Customs reaffirms its dedication to working hand-in-hand with the private sector and the JBCs to modernise customs, boost trade efficiency, and strengthen ASEAN’s role as a trusted and dynamic trading hub.

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