On December 7, 2017, the World Customs Organization (WCO) adopted the Luxor Resolution on cross-border e-commerce.

The Luxor Resolution outlines the guiding principles for cross-border e-commerce by addressing eight critical aspects:

• Advance Electronic Data and Risk Management;
• Facilitation and Simplification;
• Safety and Security;
• Revenue Collection;
• Measurement and Analysis;
• Partnerships;
• Public Awareness, Outreach and Capacity Building;
• Legislative Frameworks.

The WCO’s Luxor Resolution aims to help customs and other government agencies, businesses, and other stakeholders in understanding, coordinating and responding to emerging challenges.

The WCO’s press release can be found here:

http://www.wcoomd.org/en/media/newsroom/2017/december/the-international-customs-community-adopts-the-luxor-resolution-on-cross-border-ecommerce.aspx

The Luxor Resolution can be found here:

http://www.wcoomd.org/-/media/wco/public/global/pdf/about-us/legal-instruments/resolutions/policy-commission-resolution-on-cross_border-ecommerce_en.pdf?db=web