2024 Business Briefing IPEF Digital Customs and Trade Facilitation RTM

Meet senior customs decision-makers from the Indo-Pacific region who are interested to connect with U.S. companies that provide innovative solutions for modernizing customs infrastructure and processes. This business briefing is an opportunity for U.S. companies to introduce their solutions and gain insight into near-term commercial opportunities related to the digitalization of customs and border systems that can facilitate international trade.

The business briefing delegation will include senior customs and trade officials from India, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam who are seeking information on U.S. technologies, services, and best practices to modernize customs infrastructure and processes.

Customs procedures play a critical role in enabling trade, and Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity member countries have recognized the importance of enhanced trade facilitation measures and customs digitalization to promoting economic connectivity and integration in the Indo-Pacific region.

Goals include:

• Promoting the electronic processing of customs data and documentation.
• Improving trade facilitation through simplified customs procedures and clearance.
• Strengthening supply chain resilience through initiatives that expand customs cooperation and trade enforcement efforts.
• Sharing best practices in cargo risk assessment.

For more information, please contact Cari Broderson at cari@bilateralchamber.org