As of January 2023, the World Customs Organization has a total of 185 members.[1] The European Communities (now: European Union) joined "on an interim basis akin to those enjoyed by WCO Members".[2]
The 185 WCO members include 179 United Nations member states, one United Nations General Assembly non-member observer state (the State of Palestine), as well as Kosovo and 4 customs territories which are dependent territories. Those 185 members and the European Union are divided into the following regional groups:[3]
The following states and territories are not members of the WCO:
States not members of the United Nations
The following states with limited recognition are not members of the WCO: