About Us

The INCU provides a mechanism for progressively establishing a knowledge base on various important aspects of Customs and allows for a free exchange of ideas and best practices that does not only assist countries undertaking reform processes, but also serves to build closer links between government, academia and the private sector.

In addition, the greater visibility of Customs and international trade that can be achieved by such a network is likely to attract more talented people to the industry and assist the sustainability of best practices in Customs law, administration and international trade.

The INCU website provides a directory of individuals, universities and other institutions involved in Customs research, education, training, and capacity building activities. It features a range of resources including conference materials, reports and research papers. The website is also a mechanism for communicating information about current activities, new developments, upcoming events, and other items of interest.

Since its establishment in 2005, the principal objective of the INCU has been to raise the academic standing of the Customs profession. In 2025, the INCU celebrated another significant milestone in the development of Customs as a recognised area of academic pursuit – it’s 20th anniversary.

With your ongoing support and commitment to enhancing the administration and practices of customs authorities worldwide, the INCU Management Committee is confident there will be more significant milestones to come.