Across Borders
Across Borders takes a close look at world trade and customs issues. Articles are written by Atty. Agaton Teodoro O. Uvero, an international trade, indirect tax and customs consultant, and a licensed customs broker. He has an Advance Certificate in Purchasing and Supply Management from International Trade Centre (UNCTAD/World Trade Organization) and is an accredited trainer of Ateneo Graduate School of Business-Center for Continuing Education.
Jul. 30 | IN the past months, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has been filing criminal complaints on a weekly basis against alleged erring importers. Previously, BOC also sent demand letters against importers for deficiency of taxes and duties without the benefit...
May. 16 | IN the past weeks, we have been hearing about the possible reorganization of various government offices, including that of the Bureau of Customs (BOC). Of late, BOC has also been filing high profile cases against alleged smugglers. What do we expect from...