U.S. and Moroccan customs officials are joining forces to make the world safer through innovation and cooperation in customs enforcement, said the U.S. embassy in a post on its X account.
The U.S. Department of Commerce led a workshop, in partnership with Morocco’s Customs Administration, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to share global best practices in risk management and targeting.
The effort strengthens intellectual property enforcement and helps keep counterfeit goods out of global supply chains—protecting security, innovation, and legitimate trade.
Last June, Moroccan Customs Administration signed with U.S. CBP a Declaration of Principles formalizing Morocco’s customs’ membership in the U.S. Container Security Initiative (CSI).
This milestone represents a significant advancement in customs cooperation between Morocco and the United States of America, founded on mutual trust and a shared commitment to securing the supply chain while promoting the facilitation of trade – an achievement that will make both countries safer and more prosperous.
The extension of CSI systems to Moroccan ports, especially Tanger- Med, means enhanced oversight of customs clearance times and related costs. The CSI designation serves as a guarantee of greater confidence and attractiveness for ship owners, international investors, exporters and all commercial and economic stakeholders active in the region.
Through the extension of the CSI network, the Moroccan and U.S. customs administrations are enhancing the targeting and predictive analysis of high-risk cargo prior to shipment, thereby strengthening efforts to effectively counter threats and ensure the protection of consumers and citizens in both countries.
