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Customs-competent staff: nice to have or a must?

Assoc Prof Dr Momchil Antov
D. A. Tsenov Academy of Economics, Bulgaria
Published 02 Oct 2022
Customs-competent staff: nice to have or a must?
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Customs compliance is full of challenges and ‘surprises’ from counterparties, customs brokers, carriers and other persons involved. Unpredictable risks and conditions are the inevitable companions of international trade. However, there are many areas where companies might keep most of the risks under their control. What are these areas? What should companies do to mitigate such risks and meet the related challenges?

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