The WCO is the only intergovernmental organisation uniquely focused on Customs matters and is regarded as the voice of the international Customs community. Dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of its 183 Members across the globe, the WCO is particularly noted for its work in areas covering the development of global standards, the simplification and harmonization of customs procedures, the security of the trade supply chain, the facilitation of world trade, the combating of customs offences, anticounterfeiting and piracy initiatives, and sustainable global Customs capacity building programs. The WCO also maintains the international Harmonized System of goods nomenclature, and administers the technical aspects of the WTO Agreements on Customs Valuation and Rules of Origin.