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‘Any person’ concept or What we learn from the UCC about who is responsible for what?

Dr. Talke Ovie Lawyer, HARNISCHMACHER LÖER WENSING Rechtsanwälte PartG mbB
November 20, 2022
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‘Any person’ concept or What we learn from the UCC about who is responsible for what?

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Legal responsibility is one of the reasons why people refrain from engaging in non-compliant actions or activities. No one wants to be fined, let alone jailed, including participants of the international supply chain. So, what does customs compliance mean for those involved in international trade? What rules should be followed?
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