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Across Borders

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Across Borders is a column on world trade and customs issues written by Atty. Agaton Teodoro Uvero, an international trade, customs (indirect tax) and supply chain expert. Uvero provides advisory and training services to top corporations and industry associations. He was previously Deputy Commissioner for Assessment and Operations Coordinating Group at the Philippine Bureau of Customs (2013-2016). He is author of the book “Understanding International Trade, Tariff and Customs“.

Promoting Cost Efficiency and Customs Compliance thru SGL

Designed to facilitate trade and promote compliance among the major importers, the…
  • May 24, 2004
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RA 9280: New Law Prohibits Companies from Customs Brokerage

A new law has recently been enacted, which effectively regulates the practice…
  • May 10, 2004
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A Borderless ASEAN before 2020

IN a previous article, we mentioned that ASEAN has formally agreed to…
  • April 12, 2004
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Common Customs Audit Issues for Importers

IN the last couple of months, we have been conducting executive briefings…
  • March 29, 2004
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ASEAN and the WTO Doha Round

The following article is an excerpt from the presentation made by the…
  • March 15, 2004
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A primer on compliance assessment

Republic Act No. 9135, which established the customs Post Entry Audit (PEA)…
  • March 1, 2004
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ASEAN Single Window for Imports

One of the principles behind ASEAN is the promotion of trade among…
  • February 16, 2004
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Post 9/11: Security measures in the supply chain (2)

This is our second article on the international initiatives and measures to…
  • February 2, 2004
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Post 9/11: What has changed in the supply chain

This two-part series is based mainly on our presentation made during the…
  • January 19, 2004
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Preparing for customs audit

In May 2001, Congress passed into law RA 9135 establishing the customs…
  • January 5, 2004
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