José Rijo
José Rijo is Partner at SPCA - Sociedade de Advogados/ Customs, Indirect Taxation, International Trade Law and European Union Law.
Expertise in VAT, Customs and Excise issues. Regular assistance to companies in trade remedy proceedings (anti-dumping measures, countervailing measures, and safeguards) across a wide range of industries. Significant experience in Portuguese and European Indirect Tax Law. Regular support to companies willing to reduce duty exposure through customs compliance programs, customs duty suspension filings, and customs litigation.
Mr Rijo is also: Co-Founder Member of Greenlane - The Alliance of European Customs and Trade Law Firms; Member of the International Customs Law Academy; Member of the Customs Commission at ICC Portugal.
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Non-preferential origin in EU customs: key rules, challenges & practical guidance
In his presentation on non-preferential origin, José Rijo delves into one of the most complex and often misunderstood aspects of international trade - determining the non-preferential origin of goods. Drawing from decades of customs practice, WTO frameworks, and real-life challenges faced by EU exporters, he explains why origin determination remains...
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Non-preferential origin in EU customs: key rules, challenges & practical guidance
In his presentation on non-preferential origin, José Rijo delves into one of the most complex and often misunderstood aspects of international trade - determining the non-preferential origin of goods. Drawing from decades of customs practice, WTO frameworks, and real-life challenges faced by EU exporters, he explains why origin determination remains...