# customs agreement management

*Last updated: 2026-06-13*

> Customs agreement management is the ongoing administration of preferential trade arrangements and duty agreements in day-to-day operations.

Customs agreement management is the ongoing administration of preferential trade arrangements and duty agreements in day-to-day operations. A compliance officer or freight forwarder must assess for each consignment: Which agreement applies? Are origin rules satisfied? What tariff rate is triggered? The function includes monitoring quota utilization, maintaining origin documentation (e.g., EUR.1 certificates), and evaluating duty recalculation risks. Proper management reduces costs; poor execution invites penalties and supply chain delays.

**Source:** [https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/dda_e/dda_e.htm](https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/dda_e/dda_e.htm)

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | customs agreement management |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 69 |
| Last updated | 2026-06-13 |
| Source | https://www.wto.org/english/tratop_e/dda_e/dda_e.htm |

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