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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“.

Accreditation of Cargo Surveyors

IN a previous column, we wrote about a public consultation conducted by…
  • September 8, 2008
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CAO 4-2008A – Revised Rules on Importation of Resin

ABOUT two months ago, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) issued an order…
  • August 25, 2008
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BOC Third Party Validators

THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) is finalizing rules which will result in…
  • August 11, 2008
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Issues on PEZA and Freeport Shipments

More commonly known as ‘Free Zones’, PEZA zones and Free Ports (e.g.…
  • July 14, 2008
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Latest Update on Customs Automation

IN the last three years, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has been…
  • June 30, 2008
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Customs Miscalculation of Duties and Taxes

SINCE last year, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has been issuing new…
  • June 16, 2008
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Draft Customs rules on AEO

THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) and the private sector, led by the…
  • May 19, 2008
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New Customs Registration Program

AS a general rule, any article imported into the Philippines will require…
  • May 5, 2008
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Authorized Economic Operator (AEO)

OF late, we have been hearing a lot about new programs on…
  • April 21, 2008
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Violation of CBW Rules

Customs Bonded Warehouses, CBWs for short, are presently under increasing scrutiny not…
  • April 7, 2008
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