WCO-DATA-MODEL

Global customs data model maintained by WCO.

Definition

WCO Data Model v3.x covers Declaration, Cargo Report, Manifest, Conveyance, Goods Items, Parties. Aligned with UN/CEFACT RDM and WCO Customs Compendium. Used by 180+ customs administrations. Successor to EDIFACT CUSDEC, CUSCAR, CUSREP, CUSRES.

Origin

Published by WCO in 2001 (v1) ; v3.x stabilised 2020.

Example in context

The EU AES (Automated Export System) Phase 5 builds on the WCO Data Model.

Related terms

• UN/CEFACT RDM — parent model.