Which organization was originally called the Customs Co-operation Council?

The organization originally called the Customs Co-operation Council is the World Customs Organization.

The Customs Co-operation Council was established in 1952 to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of customs administrations. It adopted the name World Customs Organization in 1994, reflecting the increasingly global scope of its work.

The WCO develops international customs standards, conventions and guidance. Its work covers areas such as tariff classification, customs procedures, enforcement and supply-chain security. It is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, and brings together customs administrations rather than acting as a general trade-negotiating organization.

The WCO is often confused with the WTO because both deal with international commerce. The WTO sets and administers broad multilateral trade rules, while the WCO focuses specifically on customs administration and border procedures. The WCO also administers the Harmonized System used to classify traded goods.