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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“.

Customs Modernization and Tariff Act Series 3: New Concepts and Revised Policies

For Series 1, click here. For Series 2, click here. We have…
  • December 5, 2016
  • 3 minute read

Customs Modernization and Tariff Act Series 2: Background and History of CMTA

This is the second in a series of articles on the Philippine…
  • November 28, 2016
  • 4 minute read

Customs Modernization and Tariff Act Series 1: Abandoned Goods Are Not Government Property

We have, in various public fora, discussed the benefits of the Customs…
  • November 15, 2016
  • 3 minute read

PH Customs At A Crossroads (Part IV)

This is the last part of a four-part article outlining the major…
  • October 17, 2016
  • 3 minute read

PH Customs At A Crossroads (Part III)

This is the third part of a four-part article outlining the major problems…
  • October 10, 2016
  • 3 minute read

PH Customs at A Crossroads (Part II)

This is the second part of a four-part article outlining the major…
  • October 2, 2016
  • 4 minute read

PH Customs At A Crossroads

This is a four-part article outlining the major problems confronting the Philippine…
  • September 26, 2016
  • 4 minute read

What is the customs value of goods on consignment?

Scenario. ABC Singapore (ABC SGP) manufactures, distributes and sells branded consumer items…
  • August 18, 2013
  • 4 minute read
Atty. Agaton Uvero

Customs Demand Letters

IN the past months, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has been filing…
  • May 30, 2011
  • 3 minute read

Latest Customs Updates

IN the past weeks, we have been hearing about the possible reorganization…
  • May 16, 2011
  • 3 minute read